CCTV appeal following theft from Maidstone pensioner
CCTV images, shown above, have been released by officers investigating a theft at a Maidstone shop. A handbag was reported stolen when a pensioner was distracted at Marks and Spencer…
Nine-year jail term for man behind Folkestone knife assault
A man who cut a woman with a knife before attacking police has been jailed for nine years. Stuart Goodwin was arrested after police were called to an incident in…
Eight and a half years in jail for head of Dover drug dealing network
The head of a drug dealing group which sold heroin and crack cocaine in Dover has become the twelfth and final member of his network to be jailed. Michael Bedford…
Ten-year sentence following serious assault in Ramsgate
A ten-year prison sentence has been imposed on a man who stabbed a woman in Ramsgate. Clint Greenidge was convicted of wounding with intent on Monday 27 July 2020 following…
Further 63 fines for people breaching COVID-19 regulations across Kent
A further 63 fines have been issued this week to people breaching Covid-19 regulations as the country continues to be in lockdown. Since Monday 11 January 2021 officers fined more…
KCC council tax increase not affordable for many households claim Lib Dems
Reporters Photo: The Climate Reality Project on Unsplash Liberal Democrat councillors warmly welcomed a senior KCC finance officer’s statement that Kent County Council has ‘consistently contended that council tax differentials…
Boiler, worktops and copper piping stolen from new build home near Folkestone
Officers are appealing for information after building materials were stolen in Sellindge near Folkestone. The burglary took place at a site in Swan Lane between 5pm on Friday 8 January…
Two teenagers sentenced for brutal Canterbury city centre assault
Two teenagers have been sentenced for their part in a serious assault in Canterbury city centre which left a boy with long-term injuries. The victim, who was 17 at the…
Stun gun and drugs seized during investigation linked to illegal trade of puppies
Three people have been arrested after drugs and a stun gun device were seized as part of an investigation into the alleged illegal breeding and sale of puppies in west…
Lion cub litter born at Port Lympne wild animal park near Hythe
Library photo by Andy Holmes on Unsplash There are three reasons to smile this January with the birth of a precious litter of lion cubs at Port Lympne Hotel &…