Hello Murals completes wall artwork in Victoria Park Ashford
Work on the National Lottery Heritage Fund project to revitalise Victoria Park is continuing. The project team is keen to get residents involved and enjoying the park over the winter…
Arrest made following assault in Maidstone
A Maidstone resident has been arrested following an assault in the town centre. Officers were called to Lower Stone Street at its junction with Palace Avenue, at around 8.30pm on…
Three mountain bikes stolen from Kingsnorth Road Ashford
Police in Ashford are appealing for information after three mountain bikes were stolen in a burglary. The thefts, from a property in Kingsnorth Road, are believed to have taken place…
Parking concession brings festive cheer to Shepway Christmas shoppers
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is looking to bring a little bit of festive cheer to traders and residents this year with a gift of free Christmas parking. Charges in…
Man charged over offensive graffiti in Hythe
A 38-year-old man is to appear in court charged in connection with offensive graffiti in Hythe. Kent Police was called to Military Road during the afternoon of Thursday 12 November…
Prolific tent dwelling thief who broke into cars in Folkestone and Hawkinge is jailed
A thief who repeatedly stole items from cars in the Folkestone and Hawkinge areas has been jailed. Lewis Bennett, 27, took handbags and wallets from vehicles before fraudulently using victims’…
Low key Christmas Lights switch-on in Folkestone
Folkestone Town Hall and Xmas Tree lit up - Photo: Ray Duff
Suspected thief charged with spitting in the face of Maidstone supermarket worker
A person has been charged following allegations they stole items from a supermarket in Maidstone and then spat at a shop worker. On Tuesday 17 November 2020, a woman entered…
Dozens of weapons seized during latest knife clampdown across Kent
Almost 40 weapons including knives, a screwdriver and a catapult have been seized by officers across the county during the latest clampdown on knife crime. Operation Sceptre, a national campaign…