Significant snow for Kent and South East until Thursday morning
Library image – Snow in East Kent – National Highways is warning motorists of a severe weather alert for snow affecting the South East and South West of England between…
Snow and ice this week prompts plea to give gritting vehicles time and space
With snow forecast this week, motorists are once again being reminded to give gritting vehicles time and space while they are out on National Highways’ roads network. The message comes…
Chopping board destroys kitchen in Herne Bay flat!
A kitchen fire in Herne Bay this morning, 2 March 2023, is believed to have started after a plastic chopping board was left on top of an electric hob, which…
Folkestone Beach Hut owners warned over security after a number of break-ins
Kent Police is currently investigating a number of Beach Hut Break-Ins on the seafront between Folkestone and Sandgate. Writing on My Community Voice, PC Carly Farrow reports the incidents are…
TV star joins with RNLI to warn of cold water swimming dangers
TV star and keen open water swimmer Louise Minchin – Photo: RNLI – Former BBC Breakfast presenter and keen open water swimmer Louise Minchin has teamed up with the Royal…
Car crime on the up! Don’t be a victim in Folkestone and Hythe
Neighbourhood Watch in Folkestone and Hythe is warning residents of a recent spike in car crime and offering advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime. In light…
Warnings of coastal flooding for Kent Coast from Dartford to Margate
Library image Advice from the Environment Agency issued today warns that ‘flooding is possible’ along much of the north Kent coastline. People are warned not to venture onto low lying…
Christmas Day house fire in Chatham leaves two requiring treatment from medics
Library image… Firefighters are urging everyone to take care with candles following a house fire in Chatham. Three fire engines were called to Ordnance Street on Christmas Day. Crews wearing…
Kent man’s electric blanket fire sparks fresh warning
Following an electric blanket incident which left a man fighting for breath, Kent Fire and Rescue Service is urging everyone to test their smoke alarms weekly, and take extra care…
Detectives warn sharing intimate images on social media could lead to blackmail
Detectives are warning social media users to be vigilant and not share private intimate images online with strangers. ‘Sextortion’ refers to a specific type of cyber-enabled crime in which victims…