Library image Emergency crews are currently responding to a large area of marshland alight in Swanscombe. People living in Greenhithe and Swanscombe are strongly advised to keep their windows and…
Two Kent men who used the encrypted messaging service EncroChat to orchestrate a cocaine and cannabis network have been jailed for a total of more than 18 years. Roland Duffield,…
A man is in custody facing a string of serious charges, including the possession of a sword, following a violent encounter at a Dover leisure centre and a separate campaign…
Gillingham town centre has experienced a notable shift in safety as total reported crime fell by 9.4% between January and March 2026. This downward trend, representing 74 fewer offences than…
Ashford Borough Council has officially renewed the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Singleton Lake to ensure the area remains a safe and welcoming environment for all residents. This decision…
Kent Police have launched an investigation following a report that a teenage girl was inappropriately approached in Sittingbourne yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:30 pm on Tuesday, 21 April…
In a major operation targeting a suspected people smuggling syndicate, National Crime Agency (NCA) officers apprehended a suspect in Folkestone this morning as part of a coordinated strike across Kent…
RAMSGATE, Kent – Firefighters are highlighting the hidden dangers of charging devices after a lithium-ion battery ignited inside a residential property on Margate Road yesterday afternoon. Kent Fire and Rescue…
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