Serious assault in Maidstone sees Aylesford man charged
An Aylesford man has been charged following a serious assault in Maidstone. At around 11.30am on Monday 23 November 2020, Kent Police received a report that a man in his…
Huge disappointment as Ashford borough placed in ‘Very High Alert’ Tier 3
Today the Government has announced that the borough of Ashford will be placed in Tier 3 of Coronavirus restrictions, beginning when the national lockdown expires on 2 December. The whole…
Officers helping to keep Folkestone and Hythe community safe
New officers to help residents and businesses stay safe by complying with COVID-19 regulations in the Folkestone & Hythe district have taken to the streets for the first time. Two…
Kent Police warns fines will continue as more people attempt trips abroad
More than forty people have been fined after attempting to cross the Channel since the weekend despite several warnings to heed Government regulations and keep people safe from Covid-19. Since…
Folkestone men charged with conspiring to supply cocaine
Serious crime detectives investigating the wholesale supply of cocaine have charged two men. Both suspects were arrested on Monday 23 November 2020 after enquiries carried out by the Kent and…
Thanet steps up battle against Covid-19
Three new COVID-19 Ambassadors have been introduced from Tuesday 24 November to ensure Thanet’s businesses follow regulations. They will support the council’s Environmental Health team and visit the 1,400 food…
Canterbury City’s first all-hybrid car share club launches
Co-wheels’ Andy Rutter and Cllr Jeanette Stockley with one of the hire vehicles pictured above Photo: Canterbury City Council National car share scheme Co-wheels has worked in partnership with Canterbury…
Man suffers head injuries after assault with metal bar in Margate High Street
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an assault in Margate. Kent Police was called at 7.10pm on Friday 20 November 2020 after a man suffered head injuries…
Former Folkestone man charged over theft of classic car in Deal
A suspect has appeared in court charged with the theft of a classic car in Deal. The customised blue Ford Anglia car was stolen from Station Road, Walmer on Thursday…
Folkestone and Hythe MP welcomes tiered system after lockdown
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins On Monday this week I was in the chamber of the House of Commons…