Leesean Francis, Robert Downey and Mohamud Salah have all been jailed for their part in distributing and supplying crack cocaine and heroin...
The trio sold the class A drugs across the Medway towns and have now been jailed
The trio sold the class A drugs across the Medway towns and have now been jailed
Officers are appealing for information to help find a woman reported missing from Whitstable
Officers are appealing for information to help find a woman reported missing from Whitstable
A former policeman’s long service medal has been returned to his home patch after it was found being sold online
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The woman, who is in her 60s, was taken to a local hospital by a member of the public after she was found injured in Plains of Waterloo at around 4am on Saturday 16 April 2022. An investigation is currently ongoing to ascertain how the woman...
Thuan Dinh was convicted at Maidstone Crown Court of attempted murder after he stabbed his victim in the neck and tried to strangle her with a rope. On the morning of 11 March 2020, Dinh entered the Tonbridge High Street premises before it...
The Dover RNLI all-weather lifeboat was scrambled just after 12.30pm on Thursday following reports of two-person reported to be in difficulty in the water. The Rescue helicopter 163 from Lydd has also been sent to the incident near The Leas in...
At around 7.15pm on Saturday 16 April 2022, a dispute between the occupants of a black BMW 116 and the occupants of a black Seat Toledo took place in Pencester Road. The BMW was parked in front of some shops when the Seat pulled up alongside it...
Being able to work to make a difference in the world of maritime safety, leading a group of people whose work continues to lead the way in protecting seafarers, saving lives at sea and finding alternatives to help in the battle against climate...
With cross channel capacity still down by a third following the ongoing suspension of P&O services, the decision to keep Operation Brock in place means the KRF can continue to work in partnership to keep Kent moving and safely manage HGVs...
Monica has been part of the judging trio for the last 14 years, joining first with Michel Roux Jr and Gregg Wallace and then with Marcus Wareing from 2014. Monica says: “It is with a heavy heart that I’ve made this decision to step back from...
At around 2.55pm on Wednesday 13 April 2022, the victim was reportedly assaulted by two men outside the store at the junction of Hardres Road and Boundary Road. He later required hospital treatment. One suspect is described as tall, white, in...
Throughout the day on Saturday 16 April 2022, Kent Specials stopped 104 vehicles while carrying out traffic checks in Haine Road and Margate Road in #Ramsgate. A total of 53 drivers were reported for traffic offences, such as not wearing a...
Kent Police was called at 12.55pm on Thursday 14 April 2022 to a report that a van containing a large quantity of parcels had been taken in Chaucer Road. Officers were deployed and arrested a man in Godden Road at 1.15pm. The van and its...
At around 3.30pm on Saturday 16 April 2022 a black BMW 3 series was stopped by officers in Loose Road. The occupants were detained whilst the officers searched the vehicle. They located cocaine which had been concealed under the handbrake...
The victim was enjoying a night out with friends when he is alleged to have been assaulted by two men unknown to him near Spital Street at around 4.30am on Saturday 2 April 2022. The man, who is in his 20s, was with a friend when he was...
The Easter weekend is traditionally one of the busiest of the year for organised bike rides and Kent Police was keen to ensure those taking part took all necessary precautions to protect themselves whilst ensuring other road users were also...
. At around 4.30pm on Wednesday 13 April 2022, Kent Police was called to a store in Warren Retail Park, Ashford following a report a suspected shoplifter had threatened a member of staff with a knife. Daniel Martin, of no fixed address, was...
It comes affter being alerted to a report of weapons at the address around 7:40pm. Police are said to have surrounded the property for several hours before gaining entry. A man aged 36 was arrested.
Prashanth Kandaiah, 29 of Mellion Close, SE28 was charged on Tuesday, 19 April with attempted section 18 grievous bodily harm and possession of a pointed/bladed article.
He appeared in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
E4 has now revealed the brand-new line of Doctors for the series will be, Dr Jane Leonard, Dr Anand Patel and Dr Tosin Ajayi -Sotubo, who will be on hand to help examine, explain, and hopefully provide treatment solutions for the patients’...
E4 has now revealed the brand-new line of Doctors for the series will be, Dr Jane Leonard, Dr Anand Patel and Dr Tosin Ajayi -Sotubo, who will be on hand to help examine, explain, and hopefully provide treatment solutions for the patients’...
“I repeat that was my mistake and I apologise for it unreservedly,” Mr Johnson said. However Sir Keir Starmer branded Boris Johnson “dishonest” and “a joke” as a senior Tory MP said the prime minister is no...
“I repeat that was my mistake and I apologise for it unreservedly,” Mr Johnson said. However Sir Keir Starmer branded Boris Johnson “dishonest” and “a joke” as a senior Tory MP said the prime minister is no...
The ground floor of the mid-terraced shop was damaged by the fire. Firefighters led three women to safety and another four adults left the flats above before the Brigade arrived. There were no reports of any injuries. The Brigade was called at 3...
Kent Police was contacted on Sunday 10 April 2022 and it was reported that, between 5.30pm and 5.50pm that day, a dog bit a woman’s hand in Tonford Lane, near Thanington. The dog was described as a large, black poodle-type dog and its...
Bobby Ternent, 32 and his father Gary Ternent, 59, both of Movers Lane, Barking, were sentenced at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 19 April for the murder of John Avers. They were each jailed for life, with Bobby to serve a minimum of 25 years...
The first claim was made by the US-based Artikal Sound System. It sued Dua Lipa and her label Warner Records alleging that the tune of her song was strikingly similar to their song “Live Your Life,” which was released in 2017 and protected...
Following today’s Government announcement setting out changes to the Highway Code to help “ensure the first wave of [self-driving] technology will be used safely”, Thatcham Research, which consulted with the Law Commission on its recent...
Following today’s Government announcement setting out changes to the Highway Code to help “ensure the first wave of [self-driving] technology will be used safely”, Thatcham Research, which consulted with the Law Commission on its recent...
Ms May, a former home secretary herself who is often seen as a hardliner on immigration, warned on Tuesday that the policy to send some migrants who arrive by unauthorised means 4,000 miles to East Africa could lead to an increase in the...
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. The product is: Taste The Difference Pesto Swirled Houmous Pack size 200g Use by 20 April 2022, 22 April 2022 and 23 April 2022...
The Manchester United player and his partner had announced in October 2021 that they were expecting twins. In a statement shared on social media on Monday, the couple said they are “devastated” at the loss of their baby boy and added...
Two men have been arrested by armed officers in Bouverie Place and an imitation firearm was recovered. A spokesman for Kent Police said: Police were called at 5pm on Monday 18 April 2022 following a report that a man had been seen with a possible...
Armed officers from Kent Police along with a dog handler have been called to Berkeley Crescent in the town at around 9pm on the Bank holiday Monday. Those who live on the road have reported that officers have surrounded a property Kent Police have...
A small girl aged around 3 years old was reportedly seriously injured when she was hit by a young boy on a BMX cycle riding down a hill at Jackson’s Park around 3:40 pm on Monday afternoon. The girl is said to have been flown to a London hospital.
Crews wearing breathing apparatus put out the fire using a high-pressure hose but unfortunately, the caravan was completely destroyed, with severe damage to one adjacent vehicle and minor damage to another. One person was assessed by paramedics...
Two men have been arrested in Folkestone following an armed police incident in town centre this afternoon. Officers from Kent Police along with teams of ARV officers were deployed to Bouverie Place, near the junction with Sandgate Road in the town...
Two men have been arrested in Folkestone following an armed police incident in town centre this afternoon. Officers from Kent Police along with teams of ARV officers were deployed to Bouverie Place, near the junction with Sandgate Road in the town...
Southeastern trains are reporting a person has been hit by a train between Ashford International and Paddock Wood around 5:35pm on Monday afternoon. Buses are being arranged to run between the stations.
An investigation has been launched following an incident at Horse Guards Parade in Westminster on Monday morning. At around 8.50am, a 29-year-old man, who was armed with a knife, confronted two Ministry of Defence Police officers. Taser was deployed...
An investigation has been launched following an incident at Horse Guards Parade in Westminster on Monday morning. At around 8.50am, a 29-year-old man, who was armed with a knife, confronted two Ministry of Defence Police officers. Taser was deployed...
Five adults and two children were led to safety from Nauls Mill House in Coventry after the blaze broke out at about 8.50pm on Saturday. Another six people, including a child, were able to get out by themselves and nobody was seriously hurt. West...
The 31-year-old was approached by two unidentified men while crossing Hawkhill Place around 12.30am on Sunday, 17 April. He suffered a stab wound during the incident and was taken to Crosshouse Hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged...
Writing a joint article in The Times with Rwandan foreign minister Vincent Biruta, the Home Secretary reiterated that her controversial plans were “bold and innovative” after religious leaders slammed the move. The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin...
Poppie and Lucy – also known as Nick – are aged 14 and from #Stevenage. They have been missing since Wednesday (13 April), and may be in the #Hastingwood, Essex, area. Poppie is around 5ft 3in tall with brown collar length hair and was...
At around 11am on Thursday 14 April 2022, officers attended an area near Chalkpit Hill where the body of 42-year-old Dale Simmons was located. It is believed he died between 6pm and 8pm the previous evening. Arrests An investigation was commenced...
The possible presence of small pieces of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat. The product affected is Fray Bentos Just Chicken Pie Pack size 425g Batch code L079T (with production times from 06:00 up to and including 08:22) Best before end of...
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and 10 other senior politicians – mostly members of the Cabinet – have also been barred. Moscow said the decision had been made in retaliation to the UK’s sanctions...
The move follows on from the return of passenger traffic to the coastbound motorway overnight Thursday after the toughest Brock controls were lifted between Junctions 8 and 11. Traffic controls have also been removed from Brenley Corner and...
Luca, aged 16, was last seen in the town on Monday 11 April. Luca is described as 5ft 8ins tall with black collar length hair. He was last seen wearing a navy jacket and a Nike tracksuit, with a brown Montcler beanie hat and black Nike...
Officers from Essex Police are currently on the scene of an incident on the #Dartford River Crossing. Police were called to concerns for the welfare of a woman shortly after 10am this morning. The crossing has been closed whist the incident is being...