Au revoir but not goodbye to M20 contraflow at the weekend
Contraflow to be dismantled at the weekend Image: KRF/KCC As the summer holidays come to an end, Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) has confirmed the Brock contraflow will be taken off…
Boys arrested over violent robbery in Gillingham shop
Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested after a robbery was reported at a newsagents in Gillingham. Officers were called following the incident at the shop in Gillingham Road which happened…
Two Dover men arrested after theft of vehicles in Folkestone
On Wednesday 31 August 2022, officers were responding to reports of a suspicious vehicle in the Folkestone area. They stopped it in Park Farm and following checks found it had…
£400,000 swish new play area destined for Central Park in Ashford
Work is set to begin bringing a swish new accessible play area and outdoor gym to Central Park, Park Farm, Ashford. Equipment People will be able to enjoy exciting new…
Beware of bogus Citizens Advice call warns KCC
By Citizens Advice – Kent residents are being targeted by scammers pretending to be Citizens Advice If you get a call from someone saying they are from Citizens Advice, asking…
‘Outstanding’ Chief Constable Pughsley to step down
Chief Constable of Kent Police Alan Pughsley QPM Photo: Kent Police After nearly 39 years of service, Chief Constable of Kent Police Alan Pughsley QPM has announced he is to…
Motorcyclist threatens pensioners with heavy chain in Yalding
Investigators are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a report two pensioners in a car were threatened by a motorcyclist in Yalding. The incident happened in Hampstead Lane at…
Renewed appeal following death of man after bus tragedy in Folkestone
Scene of the tragedy Photo: Ray Duff Officers investigating a serious collision in Folkestone have renewed their appeal for witnesses. At around 10.05am on Saturday 20 August 2022, officers were…
Police probe 13 suspicious fires on Dartford Heath during August
Kent Police is investigating 13 incidents which are reported to have happened on Dartford Heath during August. Both Kent Police and Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) responded to the…
Prolific Folkestone shoplifter charged with 21 thefts and two assaults
Library image – A man from Folkestone has been charged with 21 shoplifting offences in the town. Following an investigation by the Folkestone Victim Based Crime Team, Mathew Farley, 27,…