Teenager charged after Folkestone stabbing
A 17-year-old boy has been charged following a serious assault in Folkestone on Wednesday. Police were called to Foord Road at 3:30 pm after a man in his 30s was…
Ten fire engines battle huge blaze at business premises near Charing
Library image Kent Fire and Rescue Service report firefighters are continuing to tackle a fire that broke out at a commercial unit near Hurstford Lane, Charing, Ashford earlier today. As…
‘Imitation weapon’ threat in Folkestone: Police seek witnesses
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses after a man allegedly made threats involving a suspected weapon towards a driver in Manor Road, Folkestone, between 3:30 PM and 4:15 PM on…
82-year-old Kent man jailed over child rape offences committed half a century ago
A child rapist from Tunbridge Wells has been jailed for a series of offences committed more than 50 years ago. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Brian Bissell repeatedly…
Sidcup man charged after Tunbridge Wells parking row leaves man seriously hurt
A 32-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a serious assault in a Tunbridge Wells supermarket car park on Sunday, April 27. Police were called to Sainsbury’s…
Female Faversham burglar charged
A 25-year-old woman, from Faversham, has been charged with burglary after a break-in at a grocery store near Bysing Wood Road on Thursday. Gibson, arrested the same day, also faces…
CCTV appeal after theft from Canterbury restaurant
Following the theft of cash from the till of a restaurant in Canterbury a CCTV image has been issued by police. It is reported the money was stolen after a…
Body found in search for missing Dartford man
Officers searching for a missing man from Dartford have located a body. Kent Police attended an area near Lowfield Street at around midday on Friday 2 May 2025, where the…
Tory vote in Kent plummets as Reform UK takes over KCC
The 2025 Kent County Council elections saw significant gains for Reform UK, notably in the Ashford borough. While the Conservatives have historically held a strong position in Kent, these results…
Grab Your Share! Dover Council’s £50,000 Grant Scheme is OPEN!
Calling all community heroes in the Dover District! Your chance to secure funding for vital local projects is here. Dover District Council launched its summer round of the Community Grants…