Help Sought to Find Missing Maidstone Boys: Updated
The Hawkinge Gazette has been told by Kent Police today that two 15-year-old boys reported missing from Maidstone on Monday 16 February 2026 have been safely located.
Swale Supermarket Sweep Ends in Arrest of Three Women and a Girl
Kent Police intercepted a sophisticated shoplifting operation in Swale on Sunday afternoon, resulting in the arrest of three women and a girl, along with the recovery of over £3,000 in…
Tenterden Residents Safe After Massive 17-Hour Battle Against House Fire
Firefighters spent nearly 17 hours tackling a significant house fire near Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, on Tuesday. The alarm was raised at 01:34 AM on 17 February, drawing eight fire engines…
Valentine’s Day Inferno: Detectives Hunt for Witnesses as Teenage Boys Arrested Over Former Cinema Blaze
Detectives in Canterbury have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following a suspicious fire that tore through a derelict building on Valentine’s Day. Emergency services rushed to…
Three London Teens Convicted of Manslaughter After Luring Kent Man to Remote Beach
Three teenagers from London have been convicted of the manslaughter of a 49-year-old man who was lured to a secluded beach on the Isle of Sheppey and brutally attacked. Alexander…
Police Activate Emergency Powers to Purge Anti-Social Behaviour in Sittingbourne
Library image Unsplash SITTINGBOURNE – Authorities have officially triggered a “crackdown” zone across the heart of Sittingbourne, granting officers sweeping powers to intercept and remove individuals suspected of fuelling a…
Appeal for Owners After Scores of Stolen Tools Seized in East Malling Van Stop
EAST MALLING — Kent investigators are working to reunite dozens of suspected stolen items with their rightful owners following a significant seizure in East Malling earlier this month. The recovery…
Four Charged in West Kent Cocaine Supply Investigation
Four suspects have been charged following a significant investigation into cocaine distribution across west Kent and south London. The arrests were made by Kent Police on the morning of Thursday,…
For the Love of Hedges: Youngwilders and CPRE Team Up for ‘Hedgentines Day’ in Kent
Forget the flowers and chocolates—this February, young people in Kent are showing their love for the planet by getting their hands dirty. On Saturday, 21st February, 25 young volunteers will…