Maidstone county line drug dealer faces nearly six years behind bars
A Maidstone county line drug dealer is starting a prison sentence after officers seized more than 250 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine. In 2020, detectives from Kent Police’s County…
Shocking 10 out of 12 east Kent hotels allowed 14 and 15-year-old girls to book room
The hotel pictured refused the teenagers a room Police in Kent have been giving hotels advice on safeguarding children following test purchase operation in east Kent Test purchases were carried…
Ashford men arrested in Canterbury High Street bar assault investigation
Officers are continuing to appeal for information after making two arrests following an altercation in Canterbury. Kent Police was called shortly after 12.30am on Friday 25 June 2021 following a…
Dover passenger cruises relaunch after 15 months in doldrums
TUI’s Marella Explorer pictured above The first passenger cruise call sailed into Dover for the first time in 15 months. TUI’s Marella Explorer arrived alongside a celebratory welcome from local…
Teenage boys arrested over suspected Folkestone burglary of beer and prawns
Two arrests have been made after officers attended a reported burglary taking place at a Beach Street, Folkestone business. Kent Police was called just after 3.10am on Tuesday 29 June…
Anyone for tennis? New Dover courts at your service
With Wimbledon underway, three new pay-and-play outdoor tennis courts have opened in Victoria Park, Deal thanks to investment by Dover District Council and a £5,500 grant from the LTA, the…
Makeover for unique seafront shelter in Deal
Seafront shelters are being renovated – Carl Ashington (left) from the repairs team is pictured with Cllr Oliver Richardson A seaside shelter on Deal Seafront has been renovated by Dover…
Four men hunted after attempted ‘armed’ robbery of two boys in Folkestone park
Between 7.50pm and 8.20pm on Saturday 26 June 2021, two teenage boys were sitting on a bench in Kingsnorth Gardens when they were approached by four men. It is reported…
Share your ‘Gig’ economy experiences with Folkestone and Hythe MP
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 16 June 2021. The digital economy plays a central role in most people’s daily…
Fears of cuts to bus services in Folkestone and East Kent
Story and photo by Ray Duff Posters placed at Folkestone Bus Station warn of routes being cancelled after a Stagecoach notification to passengers. It’s understood the problems are due to…