Thousands of pounds of suspected cocaine and cash seized by undercover cops in Canterbury
Plain clothes beat officers spotted suspicious activity during a patrol in the Military Road area on Monday 4 March 2024, leading to the search of a van. This in turn…
Four men and two women arrested over serious assault in Ramsgate
Kent Police was called to Hurst Grove in Ramsgate shortly after 7am on Sunday 3 March 2024 following a report that a man had sustained injuries including a suspected stab…
Prospects of public consultation gives Save our Library campaign in Folkestone a boost
Protesters outside the library Photo: Ray Duff A local working group consisting of senior officers and Cabinet members from Folkestone and Hythe District Council, Creative Folkestone and representatives of the…
Jail for fraudster in Canterbury who conned car buyers out of £60,000
A fraudster who took money from people who believed they were buying cars has been jailed. James Shoobert told victims he knew ways of getting them vehicles at reduced prices…
Businesses respond to survey calling for return of international rail services in Kent
Ashford Station no longer used for international services Hundreds of business leaders, representing thousands of employees, have responded to Kent County Council’s (KCC) call for views on the lack of…
Man dies in Thanet Way collision involving ambulance and two cars
At around 9.30am on Friday 16 February 2024, a collision occurred on the coastbound carriageway of the A299, Thanet Way near to the Margate Road Interchange, involving a grey Nissan…
£30,000 cash found in shoebox after anti-social behaviour in Swale
Police have discovered a shoebox containing £30,000 when they responded to a report of antisocial behaviour in Sittingbourne. Kent officers was called at around 5.40pm on Monday 5 March 2024…
Five arrests in east Kent fuel theft probe
Five people have been arrested and suspected stolen fuel seized after police stopped two vehicles in Deal and Sandwich. A suspicious car was reported to have left Thanet at around…
Dover’s Community Roots van fitted with onboard lifesaving equipment
Dover District Council’s Community Roots van has been fitted with a life-saving defibrillator thanks to Kent-based Hopkins TAS Ltd. The organisation, which specialises in defibrillator support, donated the equipment and…
Herne Bay public toilets to shut at 2.30pm after cleaner assaulted
The public toilets in William Street, Herne Bay, will be closing at 2.30pm for the rest of this week following a nasty incident at around 4pm on Sunday 3 March…