Man charged with child abduction and sexually assaulting a child under 13
Charges have been authorised against a man by officers investigating an incident involving a child in Sittingbourne. A 24-year-old Sittingbourne man has been charged with child abduction and sexually assaulting…
Teenage robbery suspects banned from Kent
Teenagers suspected of committing robberies in Ashford have been banned from entering the county following partnership work instigated by the Kent and Medway Violence Reduction Unit. An initiative between Kent…
Mayor of Folkestone wishes you a very merry and healthy Christmas
The Christmas Message, from The Worshipful Town Mayor of Folkestone, Councillor Michelle Keutenius. Last Christmas we found ourselves in a difficult position, as most of us spent time separated from…
More success for Ashford fly-tipping enforcers as Sissinghurst woman faces £334 bill
Fly-tipping Photo: Ashford Brough Council Ashford’s new Environmental Enforcement Team continues to wage war on the scourge of fly-tipping across the borough, with three separate cases brought before Folkestone Magistrates…
£1million available through Kent Children’s and Young People grants
Grants of up to £50,000 are available for organisations to provide exciting activities for children and young people next year. Kent County Council is making up to £1million available through…
Shout out for witnesses after report of man robbed of his car prior to crash in Sittingbourne
Officers are continuing to appeal for information after a man was charged over a robbery and collision in Sittingbourne. At around 4.50pm on Saturday 11 December 2021, a man was…
Hundreds of ‘dangerous’ trees in Mote Park Maidstone to be given the chop
Work will soon begin removing around 270 dangerous Ash Dieback infected trees by Maidstone Borough Council from the Mote Park boundary. The first phase of tree removal will take place…
Attempted robbery in Walmer leaves victim hospitalised with injured eye
Officers investigating an attempted robbery in Walmer, Deal are appealing for witnesses. At about 2am on Friday 17 December, the victim reported that he was in the area of Somerset…
Rough sleepers helped to find accommodation in Folkestone this winter
Three flats have been bought by Folkestone & Hythe District Council to provide homes for four people with a long-term history of rough sleeping as part of the government’s Rough…