Beached 30 foot yacht towed to deeper water by Whitstable RNLI crew
The 30-ft yacht aground on the beach at Whitstable on Saturday morning Photo: RNLI Whitstable A 30-foot yacht had to be towed clear of the beach by the Whitstable Atlantic…
Ashford council’s ‘Lifeline Anytime’ provides 24/7 emergency alarm service
Ashford Borough Council’s community alarm service, Ashford Lifeline has relaunched as Lifeline Anytime, along with a brand new website. Over 2,000 people across the South East know that help is…
Poorly crash victim found in undergrowth on A2 verge by Police near Dover
A motorcyclist has credited Kent Police with saving his life after a collision left him hidden from view and in need of urgent medical attention. Retired IT worker Alan Wright,…
Bus smashes into shelters at Folkestone bus station
Lydd 103 bus which crashed through the barriers Photo: Ray Duff – Words by Ray Duff – It’s understood that shortly after 10.00am this morning, 20 August, a single decker…
Woman rescued from ‘candle’ blaze in Deal flat
A bedroom fire in the early hours of this morning, 19 August, at a flat in Deal is reported to have started accidentally after an unattended lit candle spread to…
Trees on fire in Woodchurch spreads to parked cars
Four fire engines were called to reports of a blaze on Brook Street in Woodchurch, Ashford. Fire crews and a bulk water carrier attended the incident which involved a long…
Double trouble as crew rescued off Dungeness when yacht’s engine fails and then takes on water in tow to Dover
On Friday 27 May at 5.20pm, the volunteer crew of Dungeness lifeboat were called to assist two people on a yacht, with engine failure, and at risk of running aground…
Key witness sought after man hit by bottle is hospitalised following fracas in Canterbury
Officers investigating an assault in Canterbury are appealing to a potential key witness to contact them. Kent Police was called at 11pm on Sunday 15 May 2022 following a report…
NHS urging people to plan and avoid needless trips to A&E in Kent over Jubilee weekend
As Kent and Medway prepares to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the NHS is encouraging people to think ahead and stay healthy over the special weekend. The long weekend is…
Pair stuck in mud up to their waists off The Stade in Folkestone plucked to safety by emergency crews
Library image Folkestone Harbour Kent Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to take care around muddy waterways and coastal areas following an incident in Folkestone yesterday, 13 May.…