Wanted man spotted crouching behind bush in Ashford town centre by eagle-eyed PCSO
A suspect has been arrested after an eagle-eyed Police Community Support Officer spotted him hiding behind a bush in Ashford town centre. PCSO Luke Jones, who was off-duty at the…
Local young people help create ‘Morph’ mural at Maidstone Bus Station
A group of young people from Maidstone have helped create an amazing mural at Maidstone Bus Station as part of the refurbishments to the area. The local teenagers worked on…
Folkestone and Tunbridge Wells drugs network probe leads to £2m of cocaine seized
Cocaine with an estimated street value of up to £2 million has been seized by officers investigating a drugs supply network with links to Tunbridge Wells and Folkestone. A man…
Fred. Olsen new flagship ‘Bolette’ sets sail from Dover on scenic Maiden Voyage
Bolette at Dover New flagship Bolette had the white cliffs of Dover as her backdrop when she set sail on a scenic Maiden Voyage with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on…
Ashford man who set up indecent image chat rooms facing 8 years in jail
An extended jail sentence has been imposed on a man from Ashford who set up online chat rooms to distribute indecent images of children. Christopher Ball, 50, was arrested at…
The BIG Sing choirs return to Kent
Howard and Gemma Francis, founders of The BIG Sing choirs which celebrate their 10th anniversary this year, believe that community choirs can play a pivotal role in reconnecting people across…
Two teenagers grab boy by the neck and steal his bike in Ashford
Information is being sought after a bicycle was stolen from a teenage boy in Ashford. The boy was sitting on his bicycle in the car park of Ashford Rugby Club…
Suspect linked to disturbance on night of Maidstone murder arrested at Heathrow Airport
A suspect linked to violent disorder on the night of a murder in Maidstone has been arrested at London Heathrow Airport. The man was detained in connection with a disturbance…
Appeal over gang reportedly harassing woman on mobility scooter in Sittingbourne
Information is sought following a report a woman using a mobility scooter, who was being assisted by a service dog, was harassed by four young people in Sittingbourne. The four…
Man arrested following reports of cars damaged in three Ashford crashes
Witnesses are being sought after three cars were damaged in reported collisions in Ashford. It was reported that at around 6pm on Saturday 14 August 2021 a silver Ford Fiesta…