Canterbury dilemma of 17,000 new homes to fund eastern bypass
The big question of whether Canterbury should have thousands of new homes to fund a much-needed eastern bypass – bringing with it major environmental benefits for the city centre –…
Police urge drivers to share dashcam footage in Julia James murder probe
Julia James pictured above Members of the public who have dashcam footage from several key streets in the week leading up to the death of PCSO Julia James are being…
KCC Chairman presents his fundraising proceeds to Canterbury homeless charity
Rachel van Hoven from Porchlight receives the cheque from KCC Chairman Graham Gibbens The Chairman of Kent County Council, Graham Gibbens, presented a cheque to Rachel van Hoven from Porchlight…
CCTV issued after copycat supermarket thefts in Deal and Ashford
Police are seeking to identify and speak to the two people in the CCTV image above A CCTV image has been released after tobacco and alcohol were stolen from two…
Lorry fire closes M20 both ways near Ashford
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called just after 10.30 this morning 22 May, to a lorry fire on the M20 London-bound, between junction 8 for Hollingbourne and junction 9…
Rogue trader warning after suspected jet-wash fraud in Lydd
Fraud investigators have issued a warning about rogue traders after a vulnerable woman was reportedly overcharged for having her driveway jet-washed. The woman, who is in her 80s, was approached…
Jail for violent man who assaulted Police and abused hospital staff near Maidstone
A man has been jailed after pleading guilty to assaulting three officers in Aylesford, near Maidstone and abusing hospital staff. At around 11.40pm on Monday 17 May 2021, patrols were…
Ashford woman sentenced after using Blue Badge which belonged to husband who died in 2018
An Ashford woman who displayed a Blue Badge issued to her late husband has appeared in court. The woman aged 69 from the town admitted the offence of fraud by…
Police warn dog owners to keep pets under control after sheep attacks near Canterbury
Dog owners are being reminded to keep their pets under control when walking through fields following reports of sheep being attacked in the Canterbury area. Kent Police received a report…
Dangerous electric scooter trials must be halted says Kent Police and Crime Commissioner
Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott, says the government needs to stop the expansion of e scooter trials, before it loses control of the issue. Electric scooter trials are…