‘Impressive’ affordable housing plan endorsed by Ashford Council
An ambitious and comprehensive long-term plan setting out Ashford’s aspirations for delivering affordable housing across the borough has been warmly welcomed by councillors. The annual report detailing the priorities in…
Distraction thief who targeted shop staff across Kent is jailed
A serial thief has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after she stole jewellery and phones from victims across Kent. Across September and October 2020, Lucretia Stanescu committed 14 theft offences…
Jail for Canterbury man behind sexually-motivated assault in Canterbury
A jail term has been handed down to a Canterbury a man who carried out a sexually-motivated assault on a woman in the city. Jack Smith punched and kicked the…
Two arrested after alcohol theft and assault on Maidstone supermarket security guard – Maidstone
Two men have been arrested following a report of the bulk theft of alcohol and an assault on a security guard at a Maidstone supermarket. Kent Police was called at…
Kent Police take action against those putting lives at risk by flagrantly breaking Covid-19 rules
Further fines have been issued over the past week to people breaching Government Covid-19 regulations. In Canterbury on Wednesday 16 December 2020 officers were called to a suspected breach at…
Woman arrested following a fatal collision in Dover
Accident investigators are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Dover. Kent Police was called at 9.40pm on Thursday 17 December 2020 following a report that a man had…
LGBT+ charity supported by west Kent child protection team
A charity which helps young people who may be confused about their sexuality is being supported by our child protection officers in west Kent. The BeYou Project reaches out to…
Region’s criminals forced to repay £2.25m in 2020 and confiscation order for £3m in Kent
Convicted criminals across the region have been forced to repay over £2.25m in 2020 following work by specialist financial investigators from the Eastern Region Special Operation Unit (ERSOU). Between January…
A Christmas letter to the editor
Dear Sir As will all be aware this has been a long and very difficult year for the vast majority of people in the county, across Britain, and indeed the…
Charities and Canterbury council work together to help rough sleepers through winter
Photo: Canterbury City Council Giving people sleeping rough somewhere warm and safe to sleep during the cold and bleak winter months has always been the top priority for Canterbury City…