Secondary school pupil dies in collision with minibus in Northfleet
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian in Northfleet. Kent Police was called at around 8.25am on Wednesday 2 February 2022, to a collision in…
Work starts on Kent’s first zero-emission bus service in Dover
Dover Fastrack connects new housing at Whitfield and Connaught Barracks with the town centre and Dover Priory railway station Construction of Dover Fastrack, Kent’s first zero-emission bus service connecting Whitfield…
Levelling Up plans are ‘nothing of the sort’ says rural association regional director
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has expressed its dismay at the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper. The plans sorely over-look the needs of rural communities, and risk the…
Dog owners warned to keep pets on a lead around livestock
Dog owners are being warned to keep their animals under control around livestock as lambing season approaches. Lambs are a desirable target to dogs left free to run on footpaths…
Quick get your share of £230,000 for omicron-hit businesses in Canterbury
Businesses that saw takings drop by 50% because of the Covid19 omicron variant or Plan B restrictions can apply for a share of £231,260 in government help from Tuesday 1…
Folkestone small businesses given helping hand by council with EU funding
Hannah O’Toole is pictured outside her EU funded business, The Little Greek Bus thanks to FCW From dishes to design and washing to wheels, businesses across the district are flourishing…
Staff threatened and damage caused to Ramsgate hotel
A suspect has been charged with multiple offences following an incident in which staff were threatened and damage was caused at a hotel near Ramsgate. Kent Police was called to…
Warning following fraud reports in Canterbury area
Kent residents are being warned to be vigilant against fraud attempts following two recent incidents near Canterbury. On Monday 31 January 2022, an elderly woman living in a village near…
Man killed after being hit by lorry in Maidstone
Investigators are appealing for witnesses following the death of a pedestrian in Maidstone. Kent Police was called at around 8.33am on Tuesday 1 February 2022 to reports of a collision…
Shops in Swale caught selling alcohol to children
Shops in Swale have been fined after being caught selling alcohol and e-cigarettes to children. Officers from the town centre teams in Sittingbourne and Sheerness worked with five police cadets…