Ashford council looks to tackle anti-social behaviour at Conningbrook Lakes
Conningbrook Lakes Photo: Ashford Borough Council Ashford Borough Council has launched a consultation on the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Conningbrook Lakes to allow the council…
Spaniel puppies stolen from property in Denton near Hawkinge
Information is being sought following a burglary between Hawkinge and Canterbury in which five puppies were stolen. The cocker spaniel puppies are believed to have been taken from their kennel…
Former treasurer of charity run Sittingbourne pre-school ordered to repay £33,000 of stolen money
A fraudster who stole tens of thousands of pounds from a charity run pre-school near Sittingbourne has been ordered to pay back more than £30,000 under the Proceeds of Crime…
Gender pay gap at Folkestone & Hythe District Council improving but women still earn 1p less an hour
It’s been revealed that the average pay gap between male and female employees at Folkestone & Hythe District Council continues to narrow. Figures published this week show a mean average…
‘Out of control’ mastiff dog reportedly attacks beagle puppy in Maidstone
Tonbridge Road/Bower Place Maidstone Image: Google Maps Police are appealing for information following a report a dog was dangerously out of control in Maidstone. The incident happened at around 5.45pm…
Police issue last chance warnings to off-road bikers using Kent country park
Stock image of off-road motorcyclists shown above Reports of anti-social behaviour led officers to issue five warning letters to off-road bikers in Darenth. Across 10 and 11 April 2021, Kent…
Folkestone and Hythe council helping more rough sleepers find housing
The push to find long-term homes for those at risk of sleeping rough in the Folkestone & Hythe district is continuing with nine new accommodation units about to open. The…
£40,000 seized in three incidents on one day at Channel Tunnel in Folkestone
Cash totalling £40,000 was seized by Kent Police officers at the Channel Tunnel on Saturday 10 April 2021. The money was identified during three separate vehicle checks at the outbound…
Folkestone and Hythe records lowest Coronavirus infection rate in UK
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 14 April 2021. Duke of Edinburgh On Friday 9th April we learnt the sad…
Witness sought after reported sexual assault on teenage girl in Minster-on-Sea
Officers investigating a report of a sexual assault in Minster-on-Sea, Sheppey, are appealing for a witness to come forward. A man is reported to have indecently approached a teenage girl…