Canterbury wades in to protect residents from flooding
Flood barrier in South Barham Road Photo: Canterbury City Council With the Nailbourne starting to flow in Barham and persistent heavy rain a major feature of the weather this week,…
Thousands to be vaccinated at Kent and Medway’s first large-scale vaccination centre in Folkestone
A former department store in the heart of Folkestone, pictured above, is about to become the first large-scale COVID-19 vaccination centre in Kent, planning to vaccinate thousands of people a…
Cannabis plants seized at site in Cliftonville
Officers in Thanet have seized cannabis plants after a concealed cultivation site was uncovered in Cliftonville. On the morning of Thursday 21 January 2021, officers from Thanet’s Community Policing Team…
Suspected drug dealer charged in Folkestone
A suspected drug dealer will appear in court after officers from the Community Policing Team in Folkestone seized ten wraps of cocaine. Officers on patrol stopped a vehicle in Bouverie…
Man in Maidstone attacks young woman while trying to steal handbag
An appeal has been issued by investigators following a report of an attempted robbery in Maidstone. At around 5.40pm on Thursday 21 January 2021, a woman in her 20s was…
Five cars seized in Thanet traffic checks
Five vehicles were seized by police and 14 people were reported for traffic offences during a one-day traffic operation in Thanet. Organised by the Thanet Community Policing Team (CPT), road…
Dashcam images issued following theft of dog in Hollingbourne
A dashcam image has been issued by officers investigating the reported theft of a dog in Hollingbourne. The incident happened in Upper Street at around 8.50am on Monday 18 January…
Jail for fraudster after Deal pensioner’s savings taken
A fraudster has been jailed after admitting his actions led to the loss of an elderly man’s savings. In December 2018 Charlie Anderson gained the trust of a man who…
Kent Paramedic does extra shifts to help with vaccination programme
When it comes to NHS colleagues going over and above during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lewis Samways-Head is definitely on the list. Lewis is not only a paramedic, working for South…
Carriage clock and vintage watch stolen in Ramsgate burglary
Information is sought after a French carriage clock and other items were stolen during a burglary in Ramsgate. Between 6.30am and 6.30pm on 21 December, a property in Borrowdale Avenue…