Eight Crews Battle Three Hours on Romney Marsh to Extinguish Industrial Unit Blaze
Firefighters have extinguished a blaze that engulfed an industrial unit on Millbank Lane in Old Romney today. The incident, which began shortly before 11:00 am, saw six fire engines, a…
Kent Police Launch Catapult Crackdown to Combat Antisocial Behaviour
Kent Police have launched a crackdown on antisocial behaviour involving catapults after a recent increase in reports. Officers are now seizing catapults and stones from suspects and investigating potential criminal…
Tragedy on Thanet Way: Police Launch Fatal Collision Probe
At 10.02am on Sunday 3 August 2025, Kent Police received a report that a collision had taken place on the coastbound carriageway of the A299 Thanet Way. It’s reported four…
£2.35M Flood Defence Secures 3,000 Coastal Homes in Folkestone & Hythe
Library image, Hythe seafront – SCOPIX Folkestone & Hythe District Council has successfully secured £2.35 million in funding from the Environment Agency to continue its vital beach management program, safeguarding…
Missing Man From Gillingham – Update
Kent Police report a 46 year old man reported missing from Gillingham on Wednesday 30 July 2025 has been found safe and well. Thank you for assisting with the appeal.
Motorcyclist Dies in Herne Bay Collision, Police Seek Witnesses
A man in his 20s died early Saturday morning following a motorcycle collision on Reculver Road in Herne Bay. Kent Police are appealing for witnesses, particularly those who may have…
Dover District Groups Share £50,000 Summer Grant Boost
Community groups across the Dover District are celebrating a significant summer boost, with 72 local organizations sharing approximately £50,000 in the latest round of Dover District Council’s Community Grants Scheme.…
Protesters Gather in Folkestone to Highlight Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Gaza Demo in Folkestone Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff – More than 100 people gathered near Folkestone Harbour on Friday evening, 1 August 2025 for a…
Tonbridge Man Who Raped Unconscious Woman is Jailed for 10 Years
A Tonbridge man, Gary Duke, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping a woman after incapacitating her with drugs and alcohol. The 59-year-old was convicted following a…
Arson Inquiry After Hythe School Fire
Library image Police have launched an arson investigation following a significant fire that engulfed a derelict school building on Seabrook Road in Hythe. The blaze, which required nine fire engines…