Man hospitalised after reported serious assault in Garlinge High Street Margate
Police were called at around 6.32pm on Sunday 22 August 2021 to a report that a man had been seriously assaulted in Garlinge High Street, Margate. The victim, a man…
Police make two arrests in Folkestone following attempted theft from lorry
Two men from Essex have been arrested in Folkestone in connection with an attempted theft from a lorry. During the evening of Thursday 26 August, Kent Police was alerted to…
Dover man who tried to make class A drugs jailed
A jail term has been imposed on a man found with equipment to make ‘crystal meth’ at his home near Dover. Edward King‘s property in St Margaret’s at Cliffe was…
Dover stands ready to respond with permanent housing for Afghan citizens
Dover District Council is ready to respond with permanent accommodation in the district for Afghan citizens. A spokesperson said: “Like everyone, we’ve been shocked at the scenes in Afghanistan. We…
Dover cadets assist with conservation work ripping out poisonous plants
Working alongside volunteers from the White Cliffs Countryside Project, Dover Police Cadets spent the day earlier this week at the Western Heights of Dover helping the team pull up Ragwort,…
Folkestone and Hythe ready to help resettle Afghan migrants
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has said will do what it can to help out with the UK resettlement scheme for those leaving Afghanistan. Responding to the situation Councillor Jenny…
Thanet drug dealer jailed after cocaine seized
A drug dealer who sold cocaine in Thanet has been jailed for five years. James O’Brien was arrested at the second of two searches carried out by Kent Police officers…
Dover beach access closed via Union Street swingbridge during structural works
The Port of Dover has announced that necessary structural strengthening and investigations works will require the temporary closure of the Union Street swingbridge. The works will take place after the…
Young motorcyclist dies at scene of crash in Beaver Lane Ashford
Witnesses are being urged to come forward following a fatal collision in Ashford. At around 5.05pm on Thursday 26 August 2021, a blue Ford Tourneo and a red Honda motorbike…
Judge throws out Whitstable beach booze licence appeal
On Tuesday 24 August, a district judge threw out an appeal against a decision by Canterbury City Council’s Licensing Committee to say no to plans to sell alcohol on a…