Folkestone patient joins ground-breaking MS trial at Kent & Canterbury Hospital
Victoria Gladwin from Folkestone taking part in an international trial A civil servant diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) after losing the sight in her right eye is the second patient…
Man who raped woman in her sleep in Canterbury sentenced to 12 years in jail
Library image A 12-year prison sentence has been imposed on a man who raped a woman in the Canterbury area. Lloyd Sands was arrested in October 2019, hours after his…
Chatham shop owner is first in UK to face charges for crypto ATM operation
A Medway trader suspected of operating an illegal cryptocurrency ATM is believed to be the first person in the UK to be charged with such an offence say police. On…
Police investigate suspected arson at Folkestone School
Library image Kent Police was called to Church Road in Folkestone following a fire which is believed to have started between 5.30pm and 5.45pm on Thursday 15 August 2024. The…
Uncertainty lingers over backpack robbery in Ramsgate Square
Witnesses are being sought following a report of a robbery at La Belle Alliance Square in Ramsgate. Kent Police was contacted at 11.45pm on Sunday 18 August 2024 with report…
Woman charged over suspected theft in Margate
Margate Magistrates’ and County Court – Library image A suspected Thanet thief is to appear in court next month. As part of an investigation by Kent Police into thefts in…
Man’s head allegedly stamped on repeatedly in vicious assault by four suspects outside Maidstone pub
Maidstone Police Station – Library image Kent Police reported that four suspects have been charged over a violent assault in Maidstone which saw a man’s head repeatedly stamped on outside…
Kent stinger drama as suspect halted in police chopper chase
A suspect has been arrested following a disturbance at a pub at Leysdown-on-Sea pub which led to a police pursuit. Kent Police was called at around 9.30pm on Thursday 23…
Free Ice Cream at £180,000 play area opening in Ashford
Opening of a £180,000 renovation to open space at Noakes Meadow Image: ABC Children were treated to free ice cream at the opening of a £180,000 renovation of the play…