CCTV appeal after theft of painting in Canterbury
A CCTV image, shown above, has been released by officers investigating the theft of a painting in Canterbury. Kent Police was called at 1.35pm on Thursday 20 January 2022 after…
Community News – Folkestone Hythe & Romney Marsh – 30 Jan 2022
Anti social behaviour By John Gorham ASB can take many forms, from next doors children kicking a football, to groups of youths making a lot of noise, and many things…
Work begins on new £180,000 play area in Ashford
Photo: Ashford Borough Council Work on the new play area and outdoor gym at Hunters Avenue, South Willesborough is set to start. The new play area will include a fenced…
Man who drove at 116mph held after failing to stop for police in Tunbridge Wells
A man who drove at speeds of 116mph after being signalled to stop by police has been arrested. Officers were on patrol in Broadwater Down, Tunbridge Wells at around 4pm…
Community News – Folkestone & Hythe – 29 Jan 2022
Vehicle security by John Gorham I will start by apologising if you have already been sent information about this, but as its quite an important subject, would not hurt to…
Ashford borough commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day 2022 twice
Two commemorative events took place in the borough this month to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on the 27 January 2022 and also the 80th anniversary of the Association of Jewish…
Police volunteers help dog injured on M20 in Ashford onto road of recovery
A German Shepherd dog involved in a collision on the M20 is now on the road to recovery thanks to the support of Canine CPVs (Community Policing Volunteers) from Kent…
Chained up £3,000 electric bike stolen outside bank in Maidstone
Witnesses are being asked to come forward following the theft of an electric bike in Maidstone. The £3,000 Haibike, which is black with luminous green handlebars, was chained up outside…
Inspirational Park Farm Dragon in Ashford ready for visitors
Photo: Ashford Borough Council Residents in Park Farm, Ashford are being invited to come along for the installation of a colourful new picnic bench in a local playground. The Mayor…
Escaped prisoner who spent 20 years on the run discovered selling steroids in Dover
An escaped prisoner who sold steroids from a property in Dover has been sent back to prison. Barry Doughty escaped from a prison in Cambridgeshire in 1999, not long after…