£37.6 million cocaine seizure in Dover sees drug trafficker jailed for 19 years
A German truck driver has been jailed for 19 years after attempting to bring almost half a tonne of cocaine into the UK hidden in tyres. Kawus Rafiei, 57, pictured…
Man in 30s dies following serious M20 crash at Drovers roundabout near Ashford
A man in his 30s was taken to a London hospital after his black Mercedes collided with a bridge at Drovers roundabout, Junction 9, at around 4.40am on Friday 19…
E-fit issued of man who tried to snatch dog from teenage girl in Ashford
A computer generated image of a man, shown below, has been issued by officers as they continue to investigate an attempted robbery in Ashford. Kent Police was called on the…
Dover welcomes new cruise ship sailing from the port this summer
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled a brand new ‘Welcome Back’ programme of cruises to showcase the best of the British Isles this summer, with scenic-only cruises and those…
Free Wi-Fi set to welcome back visitors and boost businesses in Canterbury
Free Wi-Fi is now live across the city centre in a project that will play a major role in welcoming back shoppers, tourists and those wanting a drink or bite…
Dover woman jailed for 10years over knifepoint robbery in Folkestone
A robber has been jailed for over ten years for her part in a knifepoint attack in Folkestone. Following a trial at Canterbury Crown Court, 33-year-old Hayley Smith was found…
Ashford man who reportedly spat at police is charged with assaulting an officer
A suspected Ashford thief is to appear in court accused of stealing alcohol and spitting at police. During the evening of Wednesday 17 March 2021, Kent Police was called following…
Lorries back using M20 to Dover as Manston is stood down
From Sunday 21 March 2021, freight travelling to the Port can travel straight down the M20 motorway using a dedicated lane for Dover rather than being redirected to Manston, as…
Kent campaign launched to help support victims of modern slavery
Modern slavery takes many forms including sexual, by forced labour, domestic servitude or by committing criminal acts such as drug dealing Supporting victims of modern slavery at the earliest opportunity…
Canterbury lawyer outlines landlords’ options as Government extends ban on evictions
A property lawyer has said landlords do still have the opportunity to remove tenants in certain circumstances, despite the Government’s recent decision to extend a ban on bailiff evictions and…