Moped rider reportedly approached by a man in possession of a weapon in Billingshurst
Police are appealing for witnesses to an alleged confrontation in Billingshurst. The incident took place at about 3pm on Friday October 14, in Henshaw Way. A teenage boy riding a moped was reportedly approached by a man in possession of a weapon. Officers attended the scene, and a 41-year-old man was arrested. He has been […]
Police investigating a burglary in Hailsham are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Police investigating a burglary in Hailsham are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Two outbuildings on Arlington Road West were broken into between 10pm and 11pm on Monday (October 17). Damage was caused to both buildings but thankfully, nothing was taken from inside. Officers investigating the burglary are keen to speak to any witnesses, […]
A Kent Police volunteer has been appointed as the county’s new Lord Lieutenant Cadet
Lewis Gilbert, an inspector with the Swanley cadets, is the first of the force’s cadets to be honoured in this way and joins young people from the other uniformed forces who were selected in recognition of their duty and devotion to the community. The 17-year-old will now assist the Lord Lieutenant of Kent, the Lady […]
Emergency services called to Folkestone Incident
Kent Police was called to a property in London Place, Folkestone by South East Coast Ambulance Service at 1.40pm on Thursday 20 October 2022 following a report of a medical incident. Officers remain at the scene providing assistance.
On Shetland, a “major incident” has been declared after a damaged undersea cable cut all communication lines
Authorities are working to restore power to the remote island, which has been cut off from the mainland. The outage has rendered all phones, internet, and computers inoperable. Police are patrolling the area to reassure residents. Shetland Police stated in a statement: “Engineers are working to restore Shetland’s connection to the main line after […]
People hosting Ukrainians as part of the Kent County Council Homes for Ukraine Scheme are set to receive more money every month as part of a county-wide increase
The Government continues to set host payments at £350 per accommodation, but KCC has decided to increase this to recognise not only the generosity and kindness of Kent hosts, but also the challenges they currently face from increasing costs in energy, the price of food and rising inflation. KCC has taken the decision to increase […]
People hosting Ukrainians as part of the Kent County Council Homes for Ukraine Scheme are set to receive more money every month as part of a county-wide increase
The Government continues to set host payments at £350 per accommodation, but KCC has decided to increase this to recognise not only the generosity and kindness of Kent hosts, but also the challenges they currently face from increasing costs in energy, the price of food and rising inflation. KCC has taken the decision to increase […]
People hosting Ukrainians as part of the Kent County Council Homes for Ukraine Scheme are set to receive more money every month as part o…
The Government continues to set host payments at £350 per accommodation, but KCC has decided to increase this to recognise not only the generosity and kindness of Kent hosts, but also the challenges they currently face from increasing costs in energy, the price of food and rising inflation. KCC has taken the decision to increase […]
The RMT union has announced that more rail strikes over pay and conditions will take place on November 3, 5, and 7
It threatens a week of disruption, similar to previous strikes. In negotiations, RMT general secretary Mick Lynch accused Network Rail of “dishonesty.” Network Rail stated that a two-year, 8% pay increase agreement was “on the table and ready to be put to our staff.” Separately, RMT rail workers at London Underground and London Overground will […]
Mason Greenwood of Manchester United has been released on bail after being charged with attempted rape.
The 21-year-old was also charged with assault and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour on multiple occasions. He was arrested in January amid allegations stemming from online images and videos. Following a private hearing at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, the footballer from Bowdon in Greater Manchester will be released from custody. After appearing in […]