‘Stay indoors’ advice as Storm Henk set to batter Kent
A spell of very strong winds will affect parts of southern England, the south Midlands and East Anglia during the afternoon and evening with gusts of 70-80 mph on exposed…
E-bike explosion sets house on fire in Minster
A peaceful Sunday afternoon, 31 December, turned into a nightmare for a family in Minster on Sea, Sheerness, when their e-bike suddenly burst into flames while charging in their garage.…
Flood alert for East Kent as heavy rain continues to fall
The cricket pitch in Alkham – underwater! Due to higher than normal rainfall, groundwater levels in East Kent have risen meaning the Alkham Bourne and the Nailbourne are flowing, and…
River Medway flood warning for west Kent until 2nd January
Library image The River Medway has reached high levels after recent torrential rain with Forest Row, Ashurst, Hartfield and Penshurst in the Tunbridge Wells area most likely to experience flooding.…
Romney Marsh beach hut owners alerted to reported break-ins at Greatstone
Police on Romney Marsh are urging beach hut owners to protect themselves against burglary following a reported break-in at beach huts in Greatstone. At around 8pm on Sunday 26 November…
Medics treat casualties of tumble dryer blaze in Ramsgate flat
Library image Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a tumble dryer alight at a flat in Molineux Road, in Minster, Ramsgate at lunchtime (28 November 2023)…
Bridge blaze prompts warning to – Blow out that candle!
Library image Firefighters believe a fire inside a summer house near Canterbury was caused accidentally when a candle was left unattended allowing the blaze spread to pieces of furniture. Two…
Kent braced for high tide as floodgates are shut
Parts of Kent are preparing for a possible coastal flooding with some floodgates closed tomorrow night (Friday 24 November) to protect areas from the rising tide and the strong wind.…
Medics treat victim of hairdryer blaze at Margate flat
A bedroom fire in Margate, which broke out just before midnight on Monday (13 November) is believed to have started accidentally after a hairdryer was left on a bed while…
Night-time thieves snatch steering wheels from parked cars in Chatham
Chatham residents are warned to be on their guard following reports of steering wheel thefts during the hours of darkness. On Monday 30 October 2023, four BMW cars were targeted…