Smuggling Ring Jailed After Tragic Loss of Life in Channel Crossing
Nine individuals have been sentenced to a combined 64 years in prison in France for their roles in a small boat crossing that resulted in at least four deaths and…
Dramatic late-night Fire: Ashford Crews Battle Blazing Trees on A2070
Firefighters battled a dramatic nighttime blaze last night as trees ignited along the A2070 near Hamstreet, prompting an urgent response from Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The alarm was raised…
Chatham Taxi Driver Ordered to Forfeit Nearly £100,000 from People Smuggling Operation
A Kent taxi driver involved in a people smuggling operation has been ordered to hand over almost £100,000 in illicit gains or face further imprisonment. The man, from Chatham, transported…
Drug Suspect Remanded After Chatham Bust
A man has been remanded in custody following a significant drug seizure in the Chatham area earlier this week. On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, proactive police officers on patrol in…
Trio Faces Drug Dealing Charges After County Line Investigation
Three people have been charged in connection with an investigation into the supply of Class A drugs across the Medway area. The charges come after an extensive inquiry by county…
Wedding Fund Turns into Prison Term for Maidstone Drug Dealer
Maidstone man who claimed he was selling drugs to fund his wedding has been sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court to five years and four months in prison. Aaron Carr, 44,…
Cops Inflict Major Blow to Kent Drug Networks
Kent Police have dealt a significant blow to the illegal drug trade across the county, dismantling 18 drug supply networks following a concentrated week of action. The operation, part of…
Snodland Man Charged After Assault Leaves Victim in 50s ‘Critical’ in Hospital
A Snodland man has been charged following a serious assault that left a victim in critical condition. The accused aged 31 was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent…
Kent Warned of Heavy Rain, Travel Disruption, and Power Outages on Sunday
Library image The Met Office is warning that Kent is set to experience widespread thunderstorms on Sunday, 6th July, bringing a risk of heavy downpours, lightning, and hail. The storms…
Former doctor jailed for 7 years following sexual assaults on patients
A former doctor has received a lengthy jail sentence following years of investigation by Kent Police. Former General Practitioner, Dr Gregory Manson from Canterbury, has been convicted of multiple counts…