Witness appeal following violent assault in Ramsgate High Street
Kent Police officers are investigating a serious assault in Ramsgate in the early hours of Saturday. It was reported that the victim, a man in his 30s, was walking in…
Three arrests after teenage cyclist killed in crash with VW Polo near Faversham
Witnesses are being sought following a fatal collision near Faversham. A black VW Polo car was travelling along Lower Road, towards Teynham when it was involved in a collision with…
Walmer RNLI eclipses car wash total in the sunshine
Walmer RNLI record breaking charity car wash As part of the RNLI’s Mayday Charity Fundraising Appeal, Walmer volunteers were able to resume their annual charity car wash after a two-year…
Accidental drownings increase but fewer are dying at coastal locations
Danger of accidental drowning – Image: Pexels There were 277 deaths in the UK from accidental drownings in 2021 across inland and coastal locations. This is an increase of 23…
Street trading in Canterbury could see more pitches as public are asked for views
Home Latest news Street trading consultation opens for views Public consultation on new proposals for street trading in Canterbury city centre has begun. In October 2021, councillors decided that when…
A bit of Canada returns to Folkestone
Militaria Expert Mark Smith and Chris Shaw Photo: Shorncliffe Trust Following on from the donation of a First World War Archive Box to the Shorncliffe Trust which was opened in…
Tunbridge Wells man jailed over relentless violence and mental abuse to former partner
A Tunbridge Wells man who subjected a former partner to a series of violent assaults and sustained mental abuse has been sentenced to four years in prison. Joshua Hamilton was…
CCTV appeal over unprovoked assault in Maidstone bar which left victim with appalling injuries
Officers investigating a serious assault in Maidstone have released a CCTV image of a person they want to speak to. The incident happened at around 2.10am on Sunday 10 April…
Suspect on firearms and criminal damage charges after incidents in Herne Bay and Margate
A suspect has been charged with a firearms offence following an incident in Herne Bay. Kent Police was called to Mortimer Street at 5.50pm on Tuesday 26 April 2022 following…
Slap on the sun cream and relax on Folkestone’s dog free beaches
Dog owners are being reminded of the annual seasonal restrictions coming into effect on nine of Folkestone & Hythe district’s beaches from Sunday, but there will still be vast expanses…