Kent Police Crime Squad April tally sees street robbers, jewellery thieves and burglars jailed for 31 years
Street robbers, burglars and jewellery thieves received sentences totalling more than 30 years in April 2021, following investigations carried out by the Chief Constable’s Crime Squad. Among those jailed by…
‘So yeah, I’m gutted’ as Love wins the day in Sandgate
After failing to take a seat on Kent County Council by just 21 votes from Tory hopeful, Rory Love, at Thursday’s election, Tim Prater, the Liberal Democrat candidate admitted: “So…
Former Naval man takes on Ashford Mayoral role
This week saw the inauguration of a new Ashford Mayor. Cllr Callum Knowles has dedicated his position to two key goals: ‘community wellbeing’ as well as ‘encouraging greater environmental responsibility.’…
Canterbury area man arrested in connection with Julia James murder
Officers investigating the death of Julia James, pictured above, have arrested a man in connection with her murder. A man in his 20s from the Canterbury area was arrested at…
Dover signs the way to safe Summer re-opening
Photo: Dover District Council Dover District Council has thanked residents for following the rules on Covid-19 and is urging them to stay vigilant with a new street signage campaign designed…
Kent cops clampdown on A21 speeding bikers
Action to tackle motorcyclists speeding near Tunbridge Wells has seen almost 30 bikes stopped by officers in one day. On Monday 3 May 2021, marked and unmarked patrols carried out…
Police hunt trio after two men with a woman threaten teenagers with knife in Broadstairs robbery
Information is being sought after a mobile phone was stolen during a robbery in Broadstairs. Between 9.30pm and 10pm on Tuesday 4 May 2021, three teenagers were in a car…
Kent Police broaden search in Julia James murder investigation
Kent Police is broadening its search as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of PCSO Julia James. Detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate have arranged…
Three men charged over cars tagged and spray painted with graffiti in Folkestone
Three men have been charged in connection with criminal damage in Folkestone. An investigation was launched by Kent Police’s Victim Based Crime Team in Folkestone following reports that properties and…
Prolific burglar who targeted East Kent homes jailed for 5 years
A burglar has been jailed for five years for carrying out four offences in three days around east Kent. Jimmy Gilheaney attempted to break into a house in Ashford on…