Police seek witnesses to fatal crash near Ashford
Investigators are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Charing, Ashford. Kent Police was called at approximately 1.40pm on Thursday 8 July 2021 to a report of a collision…
Second man arrested following report of sexual assault in Canterbury
Library image: Westgate Towers Canterbury Officers investigating a report of a sexual assault in Canterbury have made a second arrest. An 18-year-old man from Canterbury was arrested on Thursday 22…
Kent firefighters warning after bedroom mirror sparks house fire
A Sheerness homeowner is helping Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) share life-saving safety advice after a vanity mirror sparked a fire in the bedroom of his home. The blaze…
Motorcyclist killed in crash with Nissan X-Trail in Chatham
Witnesses are being sought to a two vehicle crash in which a motorcyclist died in Lordswood near Chatham. The incident happened at 6.05pm on Wednesday 21 July 2021 when a…
16-year-old boy charged with attempted murder of teenage girl in Sittingbourne
Kent Police has reported The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised a charge of attempted murder against a 16-year-old boy following an incident in Sittingbourne in which a teenage girl sustained…
Looking out for vulnerable as nightclubs and bars reopen in Rochester this weekend
A multi-agency operation to safeguard vulnerable people will take place over the weekend of 23 – 24 July 2021 in Rochester to coincide with the reopening of the night-time economy.…
Could you be the next Creative Folkestone Triennial Curator?
Pilar Quinteros, Janus Fortress: Folkestone. Creative Folkestone Triennial 2021, Co-commissioned by England’s Creative Coast. Photo by Thierry Bal. Creative Folkestone is looking to appoint a new curator for Creative Folkestone…
Air ambulance flies casualties to London hospital after serious crash in Lydd involving three cars and pedestrians
Information is being sought following a serious collision in Lydd involving three cars and three pedestrians. It was reported that a grey BMW was travelling along the High Street when…
Full steam ahead for Woodchurch Rally
Story and photos by Chris Lawson Steam traction engines mixed it with vintage cars at Bilsington Priory, near Ashford, Sunday July 18, to announce the 2021 Weald of Kent Steam…
Thanet shoplifter jailed for 16 months
A prolific shoplifter from Thanet has been jailed for 16 months. Lena Brown stole from shops in Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate during the course of a few weeks in March…