Height vehicle tackles bungalow fire in Sittingbourne village
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire at a bungalow in Swanton Street, in Bredgar, Sittingbourne at 3.45pm on New Year’s Day. Seven fire engines…
Threatening tidal surge triggers coastal flood warning from Ramsgate to Folkestone today
A large tidal surge is expected to affect coastal areas from Ramsgate to Folkestone between 11.30am and 12.45pm today. The Environment Agency has said a large tidal surge is expected…
Drug dealer jailed following routine police visit to vulnerable Sheerness resident
A drug dealer who used a Sheerness home as a base to supply heroin and crack cocaine has been jailed for one year and four months. A 19-year-old man from…
Traffic diversions in Folkestone town could be in place for more than 10 days
Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff Bus and traffic diversions could be in place for more than 10 days to allow for repairs to be carried out by Southern Water…
Boy arrested following ‘stabbing’ in Folkestone town centre
Witnesses to an assault in Folkestone who have yet to speak to detectives are being urged to contact Kent Police. Patrols were called at 12.26am on Saturday 1 January 2022…
Run on dog poo bags in Thanet
Photo: Thanet District Council Thanet District Council is encouraging people to be considerate when taking bags from their 62 litter and dog stations across the district. The stations, which are…
Police operation highlights too many motorists putting other people’s lives at risk
Vehicles were seized and motorists fined during an operation run by the Special Constabulary in East Kent to help keep roads safe. The volunteer officers carried out stop checks on…
Christmas Day bike riding robber threatens to stab woman in Rochester
A suspect who attempted to evade police by hiding in thick undergrowth in a Medway park has been arrested. Kent Police was called to High Street, Rochester, at 3.16am on…
Kent police dog helps track down suspected car thief in 30 minutes
Police Dog Chewie A police dog has helped track down a suspected car thief less than an hour after a vehicle was stolen from outside an address in Hadlow. Kent…