Woman dies in collision with white van near Canterbury
A white Ford Transit Connect van being driven along the A2050 Roman Road in Canterbury was involved in a collision with a pedestrian at 1.50am on Friday 1 September 2023.…
Former teacher jailed for abusing pupils in Tonbridge school
A former secondary school teacher has been jailed after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting two pupils under his care. Russell Tillson (pictured above) denied a string of allegations…
20 fire engines called after torrential downpours in Medway and Snodland
Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called yesterday afternoon (1 September) to reports of flooded homes and businesses in Chatham, Gillingham and Snodland . Twenty fire engines were sent after…
E-fits issued as police continue investigation into violent Dover robbery
Officers investigating a robbery in Dover have issued computer-generated images of three people they want to identify. The robbery was reported to have taken place in the underpass between Shakespeare…
Identity of woman whose body was found near Birchington is confirmed
Officers investigating the murder of a woman whose body was found between St Nicholas At Wade and Minnis Bay have formally confirmed her identity as Claire Knights. Shortly after 7pm…
Instant justice for Maidstone car thief
A car thief has faced instant justice after he was jailed within 24 hours of being arrested in Maidstone. Thomas Underdown stole a VW Golf after snatching the vehicle’s keys…
PCC supports Chief Constables’ authority to sack rogue officers
Following the government’s announcement that police officers found guilty or gross misconduct will face automatic sackings, Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has welcomed the news. Under the new…
Multi-million pound investment celebration for Dover flagship hotel and Spa
Dover Seafront Next week, the Dover Marina Hotel and Spa, a flagship hotel in the South East, will host a celebration event to showcase a multi-million pound investment. The hotel’s…
Residents rally against rail and bus service cuts in Folkestone
The demonstration assembles outside Folkestone Central Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – A protest against the planned closure of rail ticket offices and the reduction of bus routes took…
Church in Folkestone prepares to unveil home for England’s earliest saint
Introducing Sophie Hacker, the designer of the new reliquary, beside the alcove where St Eanswythe’s remains were discovered Photo: Diocese of Canterbury At 6pm on Tuesday 12 September 2023, St…