‘Mountie’ on patrol with Kent rural cops
The Rural Task Force have welcomed Kent’s only mounted police officer to their team Special Constable Alaine Benardis, and her pony Jack, have been patrolling the New Ash Green area…
Three-quarters of a million pounds to improve town centre safety for women and girls in Ashford and Medway
Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott, has been awarded £741,548 to make the streets of Ashford, Rochester and Chatham safer, particularly for women and girls. The money will be…
‘Keep out of the sea’ warning on Thanet beaches after unscreened wastewater release
Beach users are being advised not to enter the sea or the area of beach below the high water mark at a number of beaches in Thanet. This follows an…
Public warned not to remove treacherous ‘swastika’ stickers found in Dunton Green near Sevenoaks
Residents are being warned to avoid removing offensive stickers after razor blades were found hidden underneath them in Dunton Green. On 22 September 2021 hate-inspired stickers with symbols of the…
Did you see tall and short suspects rob man in Queen Street Ashford?
Witnesses are being sought after a man was robbed in Ashford town centre. It was reported that the victim, who is in his 30s, was walking in Queen Street at…
County Lines and Gangs Team continue to disrupt criminal drug’s supply
County Lines and Gangs Team results Image: Kent Police Sentences totalling more than 19 years were handed out to drug dealers investigated by officers from the County Lines and Gangs…
Police warn ‘we’ll be back’ to speeding motorists in Headcorn and East Farleigh
The campaign to target speeding drivers who endanger other road users has continued in west Kent. Over a two day period at the end of September, officers from the Tonbridge…
Unwanted buses touting for passengers return to Canterbury
Photo: Canterbury City Council Park and ride services at Sturry Road, Canterbury have resumed on Monday 20 September following a two month break. The city council put the service on…
You’ll find it hard to recognise the new Dover Market Square
Artist impression of the Square – Image: DDC Work to revamp Dover’s Market Square is set to start in November following final approval by Dover District Council’s Cabinet yesterday (4…
Did you see fatal collision at Dartford Crossing on Monday?
Investigators are appealing for information following a fatal collision at the Dartford Crossing. At around 9.15am on Monday 4 October 2021, a white KTM 390 motorcycle was involved in a…