Suspect charged with attempted murder after Folkestone assaults on three men
A suspect has been charged with three counts of attempted murder following an altercation in Folkestone. Kent Police was called to a report that a man had assaulted three men…
Folkestone & Hythe MP offers help to constituents over support for those wanting to leave Afghanistan
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 25 August 2021. Gurkha hunger strike On Thursday last week I visited the Gurkha…
Canterbury leaps into action to help Afghan children who arrived over weekend
A number of families and couples from Afghanistan, including a significant number of children, arrived in Canterbury over the weekend. A Canterbury City Council team and hotel staff from the…
Former vicar from Thanet jailed for sexual offences against two boys in Northfleet in 1980s
A former Northfleet vicar has been jailed for sexual offences committed against two boys in the 1980s. David Beater abused his position of trust by subjecting both victims to a…
100 jobs on offer as Dover Port Health Authority prepares for more checks
Dover District Council is recruiting for 100 additional jobs as it expands its Dover Port Health Authority (DPHA) service to meet the need for increased imported food safety controls at…
Police appeal after cyclist who fell from his bike near Sevenoaks has died
Collision investigators are renewing their appeal for information, after the death of a cyclist who fell from his bike near Sevenoaks. The man, aged 56, was critically injured at around…
Dover raises a Lotto, Lotto cash for local good causes!
Local good causes across the district are celebrating with news that the Dover District Lotto has raised over £100,000 since it was launched by Dover District Council in 2019. Over…
Police nab speeding motorists after worried Maidstone village residents raise safety concerns
Headcorn speed checks Kent Police patrols have targeted speeding motorists in the Headcorn area after residents raised road safety concerns at a recent community meeting. In response, officers from the…
Kent Police searches lead to suspected brothel arrests
Four people have been arrested by Kent Police as part of an investigation into modern slavery and human trafficking offences. On Thursday 19 August 2021, coordinated search warrants were carried…
Kent Police proactive campaign targets reckless drug drivers
Motorists are being urged to drive safely as part of a national campaign targeting those who take the risk of driving whilst under the influence of drugs. From today, Monday…