The measures, which form part of Defra’s Action Plan on Animal Welfare and have been set out for consultation today, will raise the minimum age for importing a...
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New plans to crack down on puppy smuggling and ban the import of dogs with cropped ears or docked tails have been set out by the UK Government today. The new...
Consultation closes on 30 September 2021. The KCC say that the booking system has provided some additional benefits including: less queuing less traffic at...
Don’t leave keys on view. Keep them in a safe place well away from doors and windows. Ensure any internal hand operated locks on UPVC doors are fully secured...
The e-mail is stating that they have attempted to make a delivery twice and to in order to have the delivery sent a 3rd time, the recipient would need to make...
From 6pm on Friday 20 November 2020, a 48-hour dispersal order was in place, which gave officers additional powers to move on those who were found to be...
Those coming from Bonaire, the US Virgin Islands, Sint Eustatius and Saba will also not have to isolate for 14-days upon arrival in the country.
Initial reports by the police indicate that they do not believe foul play was involved. This is the fourth tragedy to hit Bobby Brown in eight years: In...
Reacting to the news that the Government is to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes said: “With the Government...
People have been reporting over the past week that the app does not load, with it instead of becoming stuck on the blue screen with the NHS logo. The NHS has...
2020 has been the year of Disco revival. Starting with Dua Lipa’s album, Future Nostalgia, and its sleek nu-disco production, followed by Lady Gaga...
The May Bank Holiday Weekend in 2022 will be moved to Thursday 2nd June and an additional Bank Holiday on Friday 3rd June will see a 4-day weekend to...
Duncan Fagg and Shelligh Kirchin are each alleged to have stolen a car from an address in Allhallows, Rochester, on 4 November, before also stealing a...
Why not setup a phone tree in your area? It’s a lovely way to stay connected, particularly with those who are not online. Here is how it works…...
A consumer was contacted by several individuals, claiming to be from his bank. The callers told the consumer there was maintenance required on his account and...
When Mozart was 8 this tree was over 40 When the first Steam Engine was patented this tree was 50 When the Wright Brothers flew the first motorized plane...
It may be time to unlock some self-love this lockdown as it is said that nearly half of Brits have never used a sex toy. With lockdown underway and various new...
Action Fraud is warning people selling items online to be on the lookout for criminals sending fake PayPal emails. Between January 2020 and September 2020...
Asda has slashed the cost of fuel at all its petrol stations as the country enters a second lockdown
Asda has slashed the cost of fuel at all its petrol stations as the country prepares to enter a second lockdown. As of yesterday (November 3), the budget...
Royal Mail is seeking a record number of temporary workers this Christmas Typically, the postal service hires between 15,000 and 23,000 extra members of staff...
Action Fraud has made us aware of a number of reports this month from people who have been called by somebody purporting to be from HMRC (Her Majesty’s...
Sadly, due to COVID-19 restrictions, there won’t be any organised displays in Medway this year. If you’re planning on celebrating bonfire night at home...
Have a spooktacular Halloween Unfortunately, many Halloween traditions are not possible this year due to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. However, there...
Earlier this year, the government announced that tyres aged 10 years and older will be banned on the front axles of lorries, buses and coaches. DVSA already...
Launched on 1 October, the online portal is simple to use and has been set up to process tax relief on additional expenses for employed workers who have...
The Forensic Science Regulator features in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List, which was published on Saturday 10 October. It recognises people across...
Enforcement work by the County Line and Gang Team has also resulted in 40 charges linked to the distribution of heroin and crack cocaine. Officers executed 28...
An inflatable safety barrier that can be put up in a matter of minutes is to help protect road workers on Highways England’s road network. The new airbag is...
Little Alice is just 10 weeks old. This precious little girl was born with hydrocephalus, a very uncommon neurological condition, one that will bring many...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Ashford earlier today (Thursday, 4 June). Officers were called to the A308 just after 10AM...
Detectives are seeking information after an elderly couple were assaulted during a burglary in Paddock Wood. It is reported that at around 8.30pm on...
The Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today (24 July 2020) announced that a c research into developing an innovative prototype that will improve mobile...
For the first time, a full-colour, high definition customer information display has been fitted at one of Network Rail’s managed stations. The LED display...
A vulnerable young girl from #Deptford is missing, Anyone with information on her whereabout or location is asked to call the Met Police on 101
He has been named tonight as Charles Hilder close friends of the former army officer paid tribute to him. Family members rushed to the scene were Police and...
A burglary charge has been authorised against a man accused of stealing a television from a Chatham home. Ricky Arnold is reported to have targeted a...
Eight charges have been made against a man accused of assaulting shop staff in Dartford and stealing golf clubs, bottles of brandy and energy drinks. ...
Trials for specially-trained ‘COVID dogs’ that may be able to detect coronavirus in humans, even before symptoms appear, are set to begin as part of new...
Far more people will be cycling and walking thanks to plans to boost greener, active transport, launched today (9 May 2020) by Transport Secretary Grant ...
As of 9am 7 May, there have been 1,534,533 tests, with 86,583 tests on 6 May. 1,139,626 people have been tested of which 206,715 tested positive. As of 5pm on...
Our young people have had important milestones taken away such as completing exams, the last day of school and the end of year prom. Routines, hobbies, and...
Over 1 million boxes of essential food have now been delivered to those at highest risk across England, with more than 290,000 boxes being distributed...
The CMA has launched a programme of work to investigate reports of businesses failing to respect cancellation rights during the Coronavirus (Covid-19)...
Police ranks across England and Wales have been bolstered with an additional 3,005 officers since the government launched a major recruitment drive...
Kent Police have closed the M2 motorway between junction six at Faversham and junction five for Sittingbourne in after a vehicle has collided with the...
Police received a report shortly after 1pm on Sunday 26 April 2020 that a Seat car had been stolen from Linley Road. Officers from the Thanet Community...
Officers are appealing for information following an incident in which it is alleged a dog was out of control in a public place. The incident is reported to...
Graham Hudnott was last seen in the Cornwallis Avenue area at around 11.20am on Monday 16 March 2020. The 58-year-old is described as being 5ft 7in tall, of...