Thieves target delivery drivers in Kent for their vans
Delivery drivers working around the county on the run-up to Christmas are being warned about a spike in van thefts and assaults and given safety advice by Kent Police. Since…
Folkestone helping businesses grow
Funding is available for small and medium-sized business owners within the Folkestone Community Works area looking to grow their ventures. The SME Business Grant Scheme offers match-funded grants of up…
Jail for Ramsgate man who downloaded indecent images of children
A computer and an external hard drive containing thousands of indecent images of children led to a former Ramsgate man being sentenced to prison. On 23 April 2018 a search…
Fatal collision on M20 near Folkestone Services
Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the M20. The incident happened at 7.15pm on Tuesday 8 December 2020, Londonbound near…
Warning issued to shoppers following Herne Bay purse distraction theft
Shoppers are being reminded to be vigilant as more stores open and crowds increase for Christmas shopping, following a purse theft in Herne Bay. It was reported that the victim,…
Suspect to appear in court on drugs and driving charges after Dover arrest
A suspect is to appear in court charged with drugs and driving offences following an arrest in Dover in September. Officers pursued a car after it failed to stop when…
Appeal for witnesses after woman is ‘stabbed’ in Maidstone
An appeal for information has been issued by officers investigating a serious assault in Maidstone. Kent Police was called to Star House in Pudding Lane at 6.50pm on Sunday 6…
Folkestone treated to spectacular ‘Great Conjuction’ of giant planets
By Ray Duff The solar system’s two largest planets Jupiter and Saturn will, from the 16th-25th December, almost form a double-planet sight in the skies around the world called a…
Vandals target buses in Whitstable
Officers are appealing for information following reports of criminal damage in Whitstable. Kent Police was contacted on the evening of Monday 7 December 2020 and it was reported that the…
Police appeal after assault on motorist near Sandwich
Officers investigating the assault of a motorist in Sandwich are appealing for further witnesses. On Friday 9 October 2020 a white Range Rover and a blue Fiat Panda were being…