Major search for person in the sea off Margate
A major search has taken place off the north Kent coast following reports of a swimmer possibly in difficulties off Margate. Kent Police received reports just before midnight on Saturday…
Attempted sexual assault by man with knife in Bedgebury Pinetum Hawkhurst
Witnesses are sought following a report of an attempted sexual assault at Bedgebury Pinetum near Hawkhurst. It is alleged that during the evening of Sunday 13 June 2021, a man…
Suspected Ashford drug dealers in court following police stop in Winchelsea
Two men have appeared in court charged with drug dealing offences after suspected heroin and crack cocaine were seized. Officers from Kent Police’s Tactical Operations Command were responding to information…
Ashford launches ‘rubbish’ wildlife photo competition
To celebrate the impending arrival of a new fleet of Biffa trucks Ashford Borough Council is hosting a photo competition through Aspire Landscape Management, the council’s grounds maintenance service, to…
Is this when Viking Bay lift in Broadstairs re-opens?
Visitors to Broadstairs will find its main beach more easily accessible, as Thanet District Council plans to open the Viking Bay lift this month (week commencing 21 June). Work costing…
Dover Clock Tower Square opens in time for Summer
Photo: Dover District Council The Port of Dover has unveiled its latest outdoor recreational space overlooking the waterfront; Clock Tower Square. It is another major part of the Dover Western…
Folkestone Leas Lift applies to National Lottery to get it back on track
Photo © Copyright Helmut Zozmann and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence The iconic Leas Lift in Folkestone has applied for funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund…
Man and woman who threatened staff with knives in robbery at Folkestone shop are jailed
Two robbers who stole cash from a shop in Folkestone after threatening workers with knives have been jailed. Stuart Girt and Melissa Goldstone both pleaded guilty to robbery and possession…
Kent Police patrol seized heroin and crack cocaine following car stop in Sussex
Around 100 wraps of suspected heroin and crack cocaine were seized by Kent Police officers after a package was allegedly thrown from a car window. Officers from the Tactical Operations…
Woman dies at scene of Broadstairs crash
Serious Collision Investigators are appealing for witnesses after a woman died in a fatal collision in Broadstairs. Officers would like to talk to a man seen jogging along Percy Avenue…