Dover beach access closed via Union Street swingbridge during structural works
The Port of Dover has announced that necessary structural strengthening and investigations works will require the temporary closure of the Union Street swingbridge. The works will take place after the…
Young motorcyclist dies at scene of crash in Beaver Lane Ashford
Witnesses are being urged to come forward following a fatal collision in Ashford. At around 5.05pm on Thursday 26 August 2021, a blue Ford Tourneo and a red Honda motorbike…
Judge throws out Whitstable beach booze licence appeal
On Tuesday 24 August, a district judge threw out an appeal against a decision by Canterbury City Council’s Licensing Committee to say no to plans to sell alcohol on a…
Solving the mystery of Canterbury High Street sculptures
Sculptures outside The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge The mystery surrounding the appearance of a series of sculptures outside The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge in Canterbury’s city…
Surprising find at East Cliff Folkestone foxes archaeology doyens
East Wear Bay which contains the now underground Villa and Iron Age site Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray DuffFolkestone’s Roman Villa site at East Cliff continues to…
Laptops, watches, TV, camera and Playstation 3 stolen during Ashford village burglary
Information is being sought after laptops were stolen during a burglary in a Weald village near Ashford. The theft is reported to have taken place at a property in Weeks…
Deal Pier is such a great plaice for Catch of the Day
The catch-of-the-day is back on the menu for local anglers with the re-opening of Deal Pier’s lower deck, one of the most popular local fishing venues. Dover District Council, which…
Police Task Force working to reduce anti-social behaviour in Maidstone
Kent Police’s Problem Solving Task Force meeting young people and offering crime prevention advice about knife crime A team dedicated to addressing the concerns of communities across Kent has been…
On the ball Maidstone PCSOs assist arrest of suspected burglar
Two police community support officers have assisted in the arrest of a suspected Maidstone burglar. On Monday 23 August 2021, documentation was reported stolen from a car following an overnight…
Police patrol helped by off-duty colleagues arrest suspected thieves in Maidstone
Three suspected thieves have been arrested after off-duty police officers and a member of the public came to the assistance of a Maidstone patrol. At around 3pm on Tuesday 24…