Woman killed after crash on A2 near Canterbury
Investigators are appealing for information following the death of a woman who was in a road collision near Canterbury. Kent Police was called at 3.39pm on Thursday 11 March 2021…
Book now for free webinar by Group Captain Patrick Tootal supporting Battle of Britain Memorial at Folkestone
Travelling Through My Logbook – Battle of Britain Memorial’s Online Presentation The final speaker in the Trust’s spring series of webinars will be Trust Secretary Patrick Tootal. Group Captain Patrick…
Dover Leisure Centres handed much-needed cash boost as they prepare to re-open
Photo: Dover District Leisure Centre swimming pool by DDC Dover District Leisure Centre and Tides Leisure Centre in Deal have both received much-needed financial support from the Government’s £100m National…
Organised crime group targeted in search warrants across Kent
Seven people have been arrested during a series of coordinated search warrants across Kent to tackle organised crime groups and the cultivation and supply of cannabis. On Wednesday 24 March…
Thieves bound woman’s hands and legs before stealing jewellery and cash from private address near Staplehurst
Information is sought by detectives investigating an aggravated burglary near Staplehurst. The incident happened between 8pm and 8.20pm on Tuesday 16 March 2021 at a private address in Clapper Lane,…
Former Royal Marine’s 101st birthday celebrated by East Kent community in Walmer
When Maurice Churchward from Walmer, pictured above, turned 100 in March 2020 the country had just entered its first lockdown and plans to mark the former serviceman’s centenary were hastily…
Three men from Folkestone and Maidstone arrested in probe into catalytic converter thefts
Three men were arrested on suspicion of stealing catalytic converters after Kent Police carried out several early morning warrants. The search warrants, which were carried out on Tuesday 23 March…
Man appears in Folkestone court after search of property near Dover
A suspect has appeared in court charged with drugs and fraud offences following an arrest near Dover. Kent Police officers carried out a search of a property in St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe…
Dazzling Ashford designer sets out to help fellow debilitating disease sufferers
Photo above: Laura Brackenborough shows off a t-shirt and totebag An Ashford woman who suffers from a rare debilitating condition has come up with a unique line of clothing and…
From the archives – Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering died in March 2016 aged 95
First published Hawkinge Gazette 26 March 2016 – Kent-based Battle of Britain Memorial Trust pays tribute to Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering who has died aged 95 The Kent-based Battle of…