Suspected thief charged with spitting in the face of Maidstone supermarket worker
A person has been charged following allegations they stole items from a supermarket in Maidstone and then spat at a shop worker. On Tuesday 17 November 2020, a woman entered…
Dozens of weapons seized during latest knife clampdown across Kent
Almost 40 weapons including knives, a screwdriver and a catapult have been seized by officers across the county during the latest clampdown on knife crime. Operation Sceptre, a national campaign…
Two men charged with Kent drug supply conspiracy
Two men have been charged in connection with the supply of Class A and Class B drugs across Kent. A 25-year-old man from Barming and a 27-year-old man from Ashford…
Group arrested as police investigate assault and robbery in Canterbury
Police are appealing for information after making four arrests in an investigation into a reported robbery in Canterbury. Kent Police was called to St Dunstan’s Street at 11.35pm on Wednesday…
Long sentence for drug dealer found with knives and knuckleduster in Dover
A drug dealer who was found with a number of weapons after he tried to get away from police has been jailed. William Pallant was stopped and arrested by officers…
Three injured after crash involving a police car in Chatham
Investigators are appealing for information following a collision involving a police car in Chatham. At around 10.45am on Tuesday 17 November 2020 a collision between a black Toyota Aygo and…
MP welcomes new transition fund for £500,000 Dover post-Brexit
It’s been announced that Dover will receive half a million pounds funding for Brexit transition to support business and residents. The Brexit boost, which will be administered by Dover District…
Seriously injured man discovered at Grosvenor Place property in Margate property
An investigation has been launched to establish how a man came to be seriously injured at a Margate property. Kent Police was called to the address in Grosvenor Place, at…
Multiple attempts to leave UK lands fourteen with fines after ‘blatant disregard’ of Covid-19 rules
Fourteen people have been fined after repeatedly trying to leave the country in breach of the Government’s Covid-19 regulations. Kent Police officers at the Port of Dover and the Channel…
Covid local directory launched in Folkestone and Hythe
A directory of local businesses offering home deliveries or collection of groceries and takeaway food has been relaunched. Purple Pages was created by Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) back…