7 arrested after cannabis found growing in Herne Bay house
The cannabis cultivation Photo: Kent Police The discovery of cannabis growing in a Herne Bay has led officers to arrest seven people. Kent Police was called at 1.30pm on Saturday…
Surprise statistics lead to Kent Police campaign for safe driving on low speed roads
Officers from Kent Police’s Roads Policing Unit will be supporting a national week promoting safe driving on low speed roads. The Global Road Safety Week runs from Monday 17 May…
Epicentre of drug-related anti-social behaviour in Margate forced to close
A house in Margate suspected to be linked to county lines drug dealing has been closed down by Kent Police. Officers from the Thanet Community Safety Unit applied to Margate…
Did you see theft of designer sun specs from Maidstone Boots?
A CCTV image has been issued by officers investigating a report of a theft at a Maidstone store. The incident happened on 12 April 2021 at Boots the Chemist in…
£100,000 ‘game on’ – in Ashford
Photo: Ashford Borough Council With sports facilities now open as lockdown eases, there are a wide range of options for anyone wanting to try a new sport or get back…
Ramsgate man jailed over downloading child abuse images
A jail term has been imposed on a Ramsgate man who downloaded indecent images of children while he was the subject of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO). Kristian Fernandez,…
Rough sleeping initiative success in Canterbury
Since Canterbury City Council started its dedicated rough sleeper initiative (RSI) in July 2018, 352 people who were sleeping rough have been removed from the streets and been found permanent…
Police appeal after theft of 30 manhole covers along Knoll Lane in Ashford
Appeal following theft of manhole covers – Ashford Investigators are appealing for information following the theft of manhole covers in Ashford. The incident happened between Tuesday 11 and Thursday 13…
Folkestone and Hythe residents to raise questions over Napier Barracks at online meeting
Another virtual community engagement meeting is being held to answer residents’ questions regarding the Home Office’s use of Napier Barracks to house temporarily those seeking asylum in the UK. Folkestone…
Folkestone and Hythe continue rowing for another 25 years!
Folkestone and Hythe District Council has provided much-needed funding to replace the council’s rowing boats on the Royal Military Canal in Hythe. Following full council approval, in 2019 the fleet…