Dover gears up for bumper summer with visit by Tourism Minister ahead of The Open
Nigel Huddleston MP, Minister for Sport and Tourism, pictured above, visited White Cliffs Country this week to mark English Tourism Week As the district gears up for a bumper summer,…
Three men jailed for 19½ years over brutal stabbing and beating of victim in Folkestone
Three men who were behind a serious assault on a man in Folkestone have been jailed for a total of more than 19 years. Matthew Sales, Thomas Pearson and Jed…
Police County Lines and Gangs team arrest 11 and make numerous drug seizures across Kent
Targeted action taken against suspected drug dealers led to six people being remanded in custody. Between Monday 17 and Sunday 23 May, officers in Kent Police’s County Lines and Gangs…
Prepare to be astonished when you discover Ashford’s hidden history
A digital plaque scheme celebrating the noteworthy individuals and buildings from Ashford’s past is now live. The Heritage Plaque Scheme is similar to the national blue plaque scheme but features…
100kgs of cocaine discovered in spare lorry wheels in Dover
Image showing seized cocaine hidden in lorry tyre Photo: National Crime Agency A Polish lorry driver has been arrested after 100kgs of cocaine was found in two spare wheels attached…
A Stitch in Tea Time for Kearsney Cafe in Dover
The Kearsney Stitchers pictured above (left to right): Rosie James, Pauline Danson, Wendy Ward, Susanne Leggatt, Bev Williams Five finely decorated textile panels inspired by two of Dover’s best-loved public…
Police appeal over theft and assault in Maidstone Aldi
Kent Police officers are investigating a reported theft and assault at a Maidstone supermarket. The incident happened at around 7.45pm on 28 April 2021 at Aldi in Laight Road, when…
Driver consumed alcohol and drugs before collision that claimed lives of married couple in 80s
Kristiyan Trendafilov Image: Kent Police An uninsured driver consumed whiskey and smoked cannabis before causing a collision near Tunbridge Wells that claimed the lives of a married couple in their…
Man jailed for 6 years over knifepoint robbery in Lydd
A robber who threatened a woman with a knife before stealing her money in Lydd has been jailed. Christopher Banks admitted robbery, possession of a bladed article and possession of…
‘Utterly abhorrent’ behaviour towards police sees Snodland man jailed
A Snodland man who abused, assaulted, and spat at police officers has been jailed. Kenneth Britcher was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment following a series of violent and drunken offences…