Missing Man From Maidstone Safely Located
Kent Police have said an 18-year-old man reported missing from Maidstone since Friday 20 February 2026 has been safely located. Officers would like to thank all those who assisted their…
Folkestone House Fire Linked to Candle
FOLKESTONE — Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) rushed to a house fire in Sidney Street, Folkestone, yesterday evening, Sunday, 22 February. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at…
Kent County Council Urges Government to Proceed With Building of 3 New Special Schools
Kent County Council has formally urged the government to proceed with the construction of three newly approved special schools, prioritizing long-term infrastructure over a short-term cash payout. Faced with a…
Violent Rectory Lane Burglary Sees Pair Sentenced to 11 years
Two men from New Romney have been jailed for a combined 11 years following a violent aggravated burglary in Romney Marsh. It was reported in the early hours of Tuesday…
Family Escapes Unharmed from House Fire in Canterbury
CANTERBURY – A local family narrowingly escaped a house fire on St Julien Avenue yesterday, 21 February, after a blaze broke out in a second-floor bedroom. Kent Fire and Rescue…
Speedy Police Response Leads to Two-Year Sentence for Herne Bay Burglar
A Canterbury man has been jailed for more than two years after a rapid police response saw him apprehended within minutes of breaking into a Herne Bay home. Clifford Airey,…
Police Appeal for Witnesses Following Serious Collision With Tree in Medway
Investigators are calling for public assistance after a black Skoda Yeti left the road and collided with a tree in Gillingham during the early hours of Friday, 20 February 2026.…
Knife Attack in Chatham Shop Sees Violent Man Jailed for Three Years
A knife-wielding criminal has been jailed for three years after attacking a man in a Chatham shop. It’s reported Michael Tucker had a grudge against the victim following a previous…
Violent Man Jailed For Six Years After Horrific Gillingham Attack on Woman Dragged Into Alleyway
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in prison after a random and violent assault on a woman in Gillingham left her with permanent facial injuries. Levi Silcott,…
Father and Son Convicted Following Death of 4-year-old child in Northfleet Ramming
A father and son have been found guilty of manslaughter after a deliberate high-speed collision in Northfleet claimed the life of a four-year-old boy and left his father with life-changing…