Young angler walks ten miles to reel in money for Ramsgate RNLI
The family L-R Charlotte, Riley and Joseph Williams Photo Charlotte Williams Riley Williams, aged nine years old, loves fishing and has been angling since he was four years old. He…
Tools stolen in burglary at Lakemead Ashford
Kent Police was called to Lakemead after a man was seen stealing tools from a garage at around 6.40pm on Monday 23 November 2020. The suspect, who is described as…
CCTV released after cosmetics stolen from Ashford and Tenterden businesses
CCTV images have been released by officers of a man they believe may have important information regarding hundreds of pounds-worth of cosmetics stolen in Ashford and Tenterden. Officers are investigating…
Family spreads fire safety advice after devastating blaze in Hythe
By KFRS A father-of-three is urging Kent residents to test their smoke alarms once a week, after a fire which left him and his daughter fearing for their lives, destroyed…
Man who brandished loaded shotgun on Ramsgate seafront jailed
A 27-year-old man who pointed a loaded shotgun at police in Ramsgate has been jailed for three years and nine months. Police were attending a disturbance on the seafront when…
Festive illuminations brighten up Old High Street in Folkestone
Words and pictures by Ray Duff Following the Town Centre Xmas Lights being switched on last week it was now the time for the festive illuminations in the Old High…
Rough sleepers in Thanet to be offered a place to stay this winter
The Thanet Winter Shelter opened its doors on Monday 23 November in one multi-purpose location, giving rough sleepers access to a shelter that’s open 24 hours a day. The shelter…
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…