Thieves bound woman’s hands and legs before stealing jewellery and cash from private address near Staplehurst
Information is sought by detectives investigating an aggravated burglary near Staplehurst. The incident happened between 8pm and 8.20pm on Tuesday 16 March 2021 at a private address in Clapper Lane,…
Former Royal Marine’s 101st birthday celebrated by East Kent community in Walmer
When Maurice Churchward from Walmer, pictured above, turned 100 in March 2020 the country had just entered its first lockdown and plans to mark the former serviceman’s centenary were hastily…
Three men from Folkestone and Maidstone arrested in probe into catalytic converter thefts
Three men were arrested on suspicion of stealing catalytic converters after Kent Police carried out several early morning warrants. The search warrants, which were carried out on Tuesday 23 March…
Man appears in Folkestone court after search of property near Dover
A suspect has appeared in court charged with drugs and fraud offences following an arrest near Dover. Kent Police officers carried out a search of a property in St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe…
Dazzling Ashford designer sets out to help fellow debilitating disease sufferers
Photo above: Laura Brackenborough shows off a t-shirt and totebag An Ashford woman who suffers from a rare debilitating condition has come up with a unique line of clothing and…
From the archives – Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering died in March 2016 aged 95
First published Hawkinge Gazette 26 March 2016 – Kent-based Battle of Britain Memorial Trust pays tribute to Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering who has died aged 95 The Kent-based Battle of…
Kent Police urge people to follow Covid-19 rules for safe return to normality
As the UK marks one year since the country’s first national stay-at-home order, Kent Police is reminding people to continue to follow the rules for a safe return to normality.…
Three arrests after cars spray painted with tags and graffiti in Folkestone
Three arrests have been made by officers investigating reports of criminal damage in Folkestone. Kent Police received reports that three properties and around ten vehicles parked in Fernbank Crescent, Marshall…
Canterbury Covid-19 parties see over forty fines handed to revellers
More than 40 fines have been issued by officers in Canterbury after Kent Police was called to a number of house parties in the city in the past week. Students…
Day of action in Canterbury sees suspected drug driver arrested and speeding motorists fined
A suspected drug driver was arrested and speeding motorists were fined during police action in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay. Officers from Canterbury’s Community Safety Unit were assisted by the…