Lifesaving public medical equipment stolen from Ashford village
Kent Police is investigating a report of a defibrillator theft from a village near Ashford. It was reported that the emergency equipment was stolen from its location outside the Hub…
Call handler Sarah praised by Kent Police after defusing violent situation
A call handler and despatcher in Kent Police’s Force Control Room (FCR) has been recognised for her professionalism when dealing with a violent incident. Sarah Steer, who has been taking…
Police in Gillingham rush to driver suffering severe chest pains as he fights to bring his lorry to a halt
Six police officers were on hand to provide vital first aid to a man who was experiencing chest pains whilst driving along a busy Gillingham Road. On Thursday 21st October…
Woman cut free from car after crash with skip lorry near Ashford
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a crash involving a car and a lorry carrying a skip in Kiln Lane, Bethersden near Ashford at around 4pm…
Horse hauled from water filled ditch near golf course in Deal
A three-year-old horse was lifted to safety by crews after getting stuck in a water-filled ditch off Redhouse Wall, in Deal. Two fire engines, together with the animal rescue unit,…
Abseilers rescue cat from 60 foot ledge in Ramsgate
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called yesterday, 23 October, to reports that a pet cat had become stuck on a ledge in the Railway Tunnels, Marina Esplanade in Ramsgate.…
Weather warning of flood risk to Kent tonight!
The Met Office has warned of very heavy rain tonight which is expected to cause surface water flooding overnight. What to expect Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded,…
Pets perish in Dover house fire
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a house fire in London Road, Dover just after 9.00 yesterday morning Two fire engines arrived at the property and…
St Lawrence College rewards Ramsgate RNLI volunteer crew for making a difference
A water safety talk at a local school had a sweet outcome for the Ramsgate Lifeboat crew. Vanessa Ray, Water Safety Education Presenter, was asked to talk about winter beach,…
Two carried to safety following Canterbury blaze
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire on York Road in Canterbury shortly before 10.00pm on Friday. Two fire engines arrived to a fire on the first…