Flood protection scheme in Romney Marsh boosted by record Government investment
Homes and businesses in the South East will be better protected from flooding and coastal erosion under plans published on Thursday by the Government and Environment Agency, with £176.5m invested…
Serious crash closes A2 near Dover – update
Highways England has reported the A2 in Kent is closed in both directions between the A256 east and west junctions (near Whitfield) due to a serious collision involving two lorries.…
KCC warning of doorstep criminals active in Dover
KCC trading Standards has received a report that Dover residents are being targeted by doorstep criminals offering to jet wash their roof. 28 July 2021 Want to report a doorstep…
BMW stop in Dartford leads to discovery of cannabis cultivation in Chatham
A vehicle stop in Dartford has led to a cocaine seizure and a cannabis cultivation being uncovered in Chatham. At around 8.30pm on Tuesday 27 July 2021, Kent Police officers…
Attempted bike theft in Ramsgate sees two in hospital after helping victim and their attackers fleeing from motorcyclists
Witnesses are being sought in relation to a disturbance in which two men were assaulted on Ramsgate seafront. It was reported that between 7pm and 8pm on Monday 19 July…
Victim stands his ground against suspected armed robber in Ashford
Witnesses are being sought after an attempted robbery was reported in Ashford. At around 2.25pm on 12 July 2021, a man was walking along a track between Bockhanger Lane and…
Kent homeowners urged to be aware of online scammers after £70,000 transferred to rogue bank account
Homeowners buying or selling houses in Kent are being advised of some extra safety measures to adopt when transferring money online after a woman reported being a victim of fraud.…
Catalogue of arrests made across Kent during Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week
More than a dozen arrests have been made as Kent Police targets individuals involved in nuisance and abusive behaviour. Between Monday 19 and Sunday 25 July, foot patrols took place…
Shops closed down after 12,000 untaxed cigarettes seized in combined police operation across Medway
Photo of some of the seized tobacco Four shops have been temporarily closed down after a multi-agency operation uncovered more than 12,000 untaxed cigarettes and illicit tobacco in newsagents across…
Pedestrians hospitalised after group is hit by car following fracas in Canterbury High Street
A computer-generated image of a man has been issued by police investigating a collision in Canterbury High Street. Between 2am and 2.25am on Sunday 4 July 2021, a blue Renault…