Folkestone marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Rev Weldon with Folkestone Mayor Cllr Nicola Keen, Chair of FHDC Cllr Philip Martin & Mrs Martin at the ceremony – Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff…
Shepway Greens name candidate for KCC by-election for West Hythe
Jenni Hawkins Photo: Green Party Shepway Green Party has announced local town councillor Jenni Hawkins as its candidate for Kent County Council in the 2 March Hythe West by-election after…
Untaxed car leads police to more than £4,000 of suspected illicit tobacco
Thousands of pounds of suspected illicit tobacco have been seized by officers after a PCSO became aware of an untaxed vehicle in Rainham. The car, which had been seen parked…
Suspect charged in connection with Ramsgate robbery
At around 10.30pm on 21 October 2022 in Albion Place, a man in his fifties had his wallet containing cash, bank card and driving licence stolen. Detectives arrested and charged…
Woman flown to hospital after serious single vehicle crash on A256 roundabout near Sandwich
Shortly after 8.30pm on Thursday 26 January 2023, a red Kia car was involved in a one-vehicle collision on the A256 at the roundabout with Lower Street, Eastry. Officers along…
Victims in 70s and 90s targeted in Maidstone and Borough Green – Man charged
A burglary suspect from Paddock Wood has been charged in connection with allegations he targeted elderly victims living on their own. On Monday 23 January 2023, police were called to…
Unlicensed waste carriers and scrap collectors in Canterbury targeted in joint operation
Vehicle stopped in Wincheap – Photo: Canterbury City Council – Kent Police – An operation cracking down on unlicensed waste carriers and scrap collectors doing business within the Canterbury district…
Two attempted street robberies in Folkestone within 5 minutes
Detectives investigating two attempted robberies in Folkestone are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The first attempted robbery was reported to have taken place in Cheriton High Street at 8pm…
Recycled Christmas trees raise £57,000 for Pilgrims Hospice!
Tree recycling volunteers in Canterbury – Pilgrims Hospice in Canterbury is thanking everyone in the district who chose to have their real Christmas tree recycled through the charity collection. The…
West Kent burglary suspects tracked down and arrested in 45 minutes
Patrols have tracked down and arrested two burglary suspects within 45 minutes of a break-in at a property in Westerham. The men were detained following a police pursuit which led…