Rogue trader warning after suspected jet-wash fraud in Lydd
Fraud investigators have issued a warning about rogue traders after a vulnerable woman was reportedly overcharged for having her driveway jet-washed. The woman, who is in her 80s, was approached…
Jail for violent man who assaulted Police and abused hospital staff near Maidstone
A man has been jailed after pleading guilty to assaulting three officers in Aylesford, near Maidstone and abusing hospital staff. At around 11.40pm on Monday 17 May 2021, patrols were…
Ashford woman sentenced after using Blue Badge which belonged to husband who died in 2018
An Ashford woman who displayed a Blue Badge issued to her late husband has appeared in court. The woman aged 69 from the town admitted the offence of fraud by…
Police warn dog owners to keep pets under control after sheep attacks near Canterbury
Dog owners are being reminded to keep their pets under control when walking through fields following reports of sheep being attacked in the Canterbury area. Kent Police received a report…
Dangerous electric scooter trials must be halted says Kent Police and Crime Commissioner
Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott, says the government needs to stop the expansion of e scooter trials, before it loses control of the issue. Electric scooter trials are…
Folkestone county line dealer facing 4½ years in jail
A drug dealer arrested in Folkestone has been jailed following an investigation by Kent Police’s County Lines and Gangs Team. Andre Musungu was found with 250 wraps of heroin and…
Folkestone Fishing Museum re-opens
Words and pictures by Ray Duff The Fishing History Museum, located in Folkestone’s historic fishmarket area, has re-opened its doors to visitors once again after a very long close down…
Peeing against a wall in Ashford costs man £785
Anti-social behaviour costs two people £3,555.77 as Ashford Borough Council warns “ASB will not be tolerated” Two people found guilty of anti-social behaviour in Ashford have been ordered to pay…
Walkie-Talkie radios dished out to businesses in Ashford to help keep residents safe
Photo: Ben Hammond (centre), manager of Ashford Picturehouse, receiving a new radio from Glyn Walker (left), manager of Ashford Partnership Against Crime, and PC Alistair Pringle (right), Kent Police’s licensing…
20-year-old Dover man killed in A2 crash
Information is sought following a fatal collision on the A2 near Dover. At around 8pm on Wednesday 19 May 2021, a silver Volkswagen T-Roc is reported to have been in…