Nine years behind bars for paedophile from Ashford who paid women in Philippines to abuse children
A paedophile who paid women in the Philippines to make videos of child abuse that he directed has been jailed. Mark Terry, 55, previously of Maidstone Road, Ashford, admitted using…
Coastguards assist rescue of man stuck in mud up to his waist on Romney Marsh beach
The rescue on Littlestone beach A Coastguard rescue team were quick to respond after a family called 999 when a man became stuck in mud up to his waist on…
Front door of Sittingbourne home set alight
Detectives are investigating a fire at a house in Sittingbourne and appealing for witnesses. At about 10.40pm on Sunday 1 August 2021, it is believed the front door of the…
Folkestone paedophile jailed for 10 years
A Folkestone sex offender who encouraged children to share videos of themselves online in return for digital gifts has been jailed for 10 years. Steven Skelton, 34, was arrested after…
Man arrested after alleged rape of woman in Ashford town centre alleyway
Detectives investigating the rape of a woman in Ashford are appealing for three men who came to the woman’s assistance to come forward. The woman reported that she had been…
Aviation-themed staycation takes off at Battle of Britain Memorial near Folkestone
Visitors to the Battle of Britain Memorial just outside Folkestone can head off on an aviation-inspired journey after collecting a trail logbook listing similar sites of interest across the south…
Group reportedly spotted throwing stones at Ashford village church
St Mary’s Church in The Street, Great Chart Image: Google Streetscene A stained glass window in a church near Ashford has been damaged, leading to police appealing for information. It…
Closure order slapped on Folkestone town centre guest house
The guest house, with an order attached to the front door A guest house to which police were repeatedly called following drugs and anti-social behaviour reports has been temporarily closed.…
Suspect from London charged following Herne Bay and Whitstable county line investigation
A suspected drug dealer has been charged following an investigation by Kent Police’s County Lines and Gangs Team. Officers investigating county line activity in Herne Bay and Whitstable seized suspected…
Customer alleged to have sexually assaulted member of staff in Maidstone shop
CCTV images have been issued following allegations of a sexual assault at a shop in Maidstone. It is reported that a member of staff was touched inappropriately over her clothing…