Callous Dover man jailed after stealing £92,000 from elderly woman over two-year period
A man who spent more than two years stealing money from an elderly woman who trusted him has been sent to prison. Francis Farnan, from Dover, took advantage of his…
Teenage boys snatch handbag from woman walking with child in Maidstone
Photo of the missing handbag An appeal has been issued by investigators following a report of a robbery in Maidstone. The incident happened at around 12.30pm on Friday 18 December…
Operation Stack in place as French border closes for 48 hours
Operation Stack is now implemented on the coastbound carriageway of the M20 between Junctions 8 and 12. It has been put in place as a contingency measure following the French…
Another fine mess for Kent … but it could have been avoided say Lib Dems
By Rob Bird, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group at Kent County Council For the past 6 months Kent’s Liberal Democrats have been calling for Covid tests for all drivers…
Folkestone’s American Cousin sends a Christmas Message
Peter Jurzynski in a very cold and snowy Connecticut yearning for a Summer in Folkestone Merry Christmas to all my dear friends in Folkestone, Hawkinge, Sandgate, Canterbury and all the…
CCTV issued after purse theft in Maidstone card shop
CCTV image released by Kent Police A CCTV image of a woman has been released by officers investigated a reported theft from a shop in Maidstone. The incident happened at…
Canterbury Enforcement Officer assault leads to suspended prison sentence for Herne Bay man
A 36-year-old man who assaulted a Canterbury City Council Enforcement Officer and unleashed torrents of abuse at three others on various occasions has been handed a suspended prison sentence. The…
Long delays and possible gridlock as Operation Stack put in operation
Lorries could soon be parked up across Kent Photo: KCC Operation Stack is now implemented on the coastbound carriageway of the M20 between Junctions 9 and 11 as a contingency…
‘Impressive’ affordable housing plan endorsed by Ashford Council
An ambitious and comprehensive long-term plan setting out Ashford’s aspirations for delivering affordable housing across the borough has been warmly welcomed by councillors. The annual report detailing the priorities in…
Distraction thief who targeted shop staff across Kent is jailed
A serial thief has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after she stole jewellery and phones from victims across Kent. Across September and October 2020, Lucretia Stanescu committed 14 theft offences…