Canterbury man who raped woman he met at bar is jailed
A six-year jail term has been imposed on a man who raped a woman he had met at a bar. Kieran Champion met the woman in Margate in July 2018…
Two carried to safety following Canterbury blaze
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire on York Road in Canterbury shortly before 10.00pm on Friday. Two fire engines arrived to a fire on the first…
Community Centre for Nepalese residents opens its doors in Folkestone
Project lead Capt Retd Ram Pun Cllr Hollingsbee and some of the young people A community centre for the district’s Nepalese residents has opened its doors for the first time…
Violent assault with ‘baseball bats’ and ‘metal bars’ after van is forced off road near Tonbridge
Witnesses are being sought after two men were violently assaulted when a van they were traveling in was forced off the road near East Peckham. It is alleged the victims…
Man arrested after serious collision near Margate
Witnesses are being sought following a serious collision near Margate in which a pedestrian was airlifted to a London hospital. Kent Police was called at around 1am on Thursday 7…
36 dogs seized by police at puppy farm search in north Kent
A joint animal welfare warrant with the RSPCA led to officers from the Rural Task Force seizing 36 dogs in September. Assisted by officers from the Rural Task Force Special…
Mini Cops team up in Dover and Deal
Young children at schools in Dover and Deal will be learning about policing as they embark on a nine-week cadet course with local PCSOs. Kent Police’s Mini Police Cadet Programme…
Ever wanted to run away with the circus?
Roll up, Roll up! Looping The Loop is bringing the circus to Broadstairs, so if you ever wanted to run away with the circus, here’s the next best thing! The…
Original ‘atmospheric’ cells open to visitors at new Kent Police Museum in Faversham
More than 150 years of policing history will be on display when the new Kent Police Museum opens its doors in Faversham today. Kent Police Chief Constable Alan Pughsley will…
Project will reawaken the historic Maison Dieu in Dover
Dover District Council is seeking a main contractor for the Lottery funded restoration of the Maison Dieu in Dover. The Council is inviting expressions of interest from specialists in the…