Hythe man who knew he had Covid is jailed after spitting in victim’s face
A jail term has been imposed on a man who, knowing he had Covid-19, spat in another man’s face. Guy Nougher was charged following the incident in Hythe High Street…
Safe stolen in Maidstone shop burglary
CCTV released by Kent Police A CCTV image has been issued by officers investigating the theft of a safe from a shop in Maidstone. The safe contained a quantity of…
Man hospitalised after violent fracas near Aylesham station
Aylesham station Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a violent incident close to Aylesham station. On 31 October at around 10.20pm, there was a disturbance at the station involving a…
Keeping cool at the Port of Dover
Temperature controlled warehouse in Dover A major stage of the Port of Dover’s Cargo Terminal redevelopment is complete, with a fully temperature controlled warehouse now in operation. The existing eight…
Folkestone & Hythe MP backs Boris over Tier 3 decision for all Kent
Damian Collins MP This week sees the end of the national covid lockdown and all parts of the country will experience positive changes to community life. High Street shops will…
Dover and Deal MP raises Border Control Point at Whitfield in Parliament
Dover and Deal MP Natalie Elphicke Dover’s Brexit planning took front of stage last week, when the Member of Parliament for Dover and Deal, Natalie Elphicke, called on Government to…
Thanet Police day-long purge on illegal drivers
Police in Thanet stopped drivers who were using mobile phones and seized uninsured cars during a day-long focus on road safety. Officers from the district’s Community Policing Team carried out…
Bag of fishing bait thrown at young woman from van in Tonbridge
Dashcam footage is sought following a report a motorist threw a bag of fishing bait at a woman in Tonbridge. The incident is reported to have taken place in Cannon…
Men charged over parcel warehouse burglary in Maidstone
Two men have been charged in connection with a burglary at a Maidstone business. On Thursday 26 November 2020, staff at a warehouse in Phoenix Park, Parkwood reported the premises…
Trading Standards crackdown on Covid regulation-breakers in Kent
Officers from KCC Trading Standards have carried out a countywide operation to investigate businesses suspected of being open, contrary to the existing Covid lockdown regulations. A total of 48 premises…