Is Leeds Castle in Kent home to the oldest living Swan in the UK?
The beautiful ‘Great Water’ located at Leeds Castle in Kent is home to a huge variety of bird life. The estate is probably most famous for the Black Swans which…
Jewellery phone and a PUPPY stolen in robbery at Minster home
Witnesses are sought following a reported robbery at a home in Minster, Sheppey. At around 3pm on Thursday 19 November 2020, two men are reported to have forced their way…
Hello Murals completes wall artwork in Victoria Park Ashford
Work on the National Lottery Heritage Fund project to revitalise Victoria Park is continuing. The project team is keen to get residents involved and enjoying the park over the winter…
Arrest made following assault in Maidstone
A Maidstone resident has been arrested following an assault in the town centre. Officers were called to Lower Stone Street at its junction with Palace Avenue, at around 8.30pm on…
Three mountain bikes stolen from Kingsnorth Road Ashford
Police in Ashford are appealing for information after three mountain bikes were stolen in a burglary. The thefts, from a property in Kingsnorth Road, are believed to have taken place…
Parking concession brings festive cheer to Shepway Christmas shoppers
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is looking to bring a little bit of festive cheer to traders and residents this year with a gift of free Christmas parking. Charges in…
Man charged over offensive graffiti in Hythe
A 38-year-old man is to appear in court charged in connection with offensive graffiti in Hythe. Kent Police was called to Military Road during the afternoon of Thursday 12 November…
Prolific tent dwelling thief who broke into cars in Folkestone and Hawkinge is jailed
A thief who repeatedly stole items from cars in the Folkestone and Hawkinge areas has been jailed. Lewis Bennett, 27, took handbags and wallets from vehicles before fraudulently using victims’…
Low key Christmas Lights switch-on in Folkestone
Folkestone Town Hall and Xmas Tree lit up - Photo: Ray Duff