CCTV issued following assault on Whitstable bus driver
Officers investigating the assault of a bus driver in Whitstable have issued a CCTV image of a man. The victim reported that he was verbally abused and assaulted through his…
Police appeal following arson in Cliftonville
Officers investigating a suspected arson in Cliftonville are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Kent Police was called at 6.40am on Friday 1 January 2021 following a report of a…
Temporary mortuary in Kent is stark reminder of Covid-19 threat
The need to activate Aylesford Temporary Place of Rest underlines the severity of Covid-19 across Kent, say experts leading the county’s response to the pandemic. The Kent Resilience Forum opened…
Sandgate Library: STILL at your service
Photo by Adam Winger on Unsplash Despite the national lockdown, Sandgate Library continues to offer a limited book “Select and Collect” pick up service. Folkestone, Cheriton & Wood Avenue Libraries…
Powering Up! Electric Vehicle Charging Boost for the Dover District
Dover District Council (DDC) is to install 49 electric vehicle charging points at 18 locations in Dover, Deal and Sandwich, including both DDC-owned public car parks and on-street in the…
More than 400 Kent Access Permit fines issued to HGV drivers
More than 400 fines have been issued to HGV drivers who failed to obtain a valid Kent Access Permit before entering the county. Whilst the majority of drivers are continuing…
Suspected burglar in court charged with multiple offences
A suspected burglar has appeared in court charged with multiple offences following his arrest in Canterbury. The man was arrested in Canterbury on the evening of Wednesday 6 January 2021…
Thieves fail in attempts to rob cash machines in Tonbridge, Paddock Wood and Tenterden
Detectives are appealing for information following a spate of attempted thefts from cash machines in Tonbridge, Paddock Wood and Tenterden. The offences are being linked by investigating officers and have…
No messing as Kent Police clamp down on Covid law breakers
Library image shown above Officers issued 30 fines over the weekend, which included breaches at the ports, people failing to isolate, gatherings outside and indoors and unnecessary trips into the…
Jail for man who injured shop worker with a knife in Thanet
A jail term has been imposed on a man who injured a shop worker with a knife during an attempted robbery. Richard Champion caused a small cut to his victim’s…