The ongoing campaign to protect businesses in Swale from crime has continued with multiple charges for a suspected shoplifter
Kent Police was notified that on 21 August 2023, a man had attempted to steal Lego worth almost £280 from B&M in Neats Court Retail Park, Queenborough. Between Thursday 19 October and Sunday 29 October 2023, staff at Sainsbury’s in Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne reported five separate thefts. Bottles of spirits valued at around £1,000 […]
Remembering Fallen Heroes: 16th Anniversary of Tragic Firefighter Loss
Today marks the solemn occasion when the Fire and Rescue Service Community, along with the family and friends of Ian Reid, John Averis, Ashley Stephens, and Darren Yates-Badley, gather to honour their memory 16 years after their tragic loss. On this day in 2007, the firefighting fraternity suffered a devastating blow as four brave firefighters […]
M20 Coastbound Closed Due to Barrier Failure, Kent Motorists Stuck in Lengthy Jams
Published: [Insert Date] Kent, UK – Chaos ensued on the M20 as authorities were forced to close the coastbound carriageway and initiate Operation Brock Zero after Kent County Council (KCC) failed to implement a movable barrier. Motorists in the region have been left fuming as they endure frustrating queues that could have been entirely avoided, […]
Kent Fire and Rescue Service Responds to Storm Ciarán Incidents
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has been actively responding to several weather-related incidents triggered by the impact of Storm Ciarán in the county. Between 11:30 pm on November 1 and 9:00 am on November 2, KFRS crews were called to address a series of storm-related emergencies across Ashford, Canterbury, Folkestone, and Hythe. The storm, […]
Storm Ciaran Live Updates: Kent Hit by 85mph Winds, Falling Trees, and Flooding
Kent, UK – As Storm Ciaran unleashes its fury upon Kent, the county is grappling with the destructive forces of 85mph winds, falling trees, and widespread flooding. The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for the region, cautioning that coastal areas could experience winds of up to 85mph. _psEmbed(“https:///uknip.photoshelter.com”); Roads throughout Kent have […]
Police are concerned for the welfare of a 51-year-old woman from Carlisle
Kerry Conway was last seen at approximately 11:47pm on Wednesday 1 November 2023 leaving the William Rufus Wetherspoons on Botchergate, Carlisle. Kerry has brown hair and was last seen wearing a dark puffer jacket, black leggings with Nike trainers.Police are concerned for Kerry’s welfare and ask that anyone with information regarding her whereabouts contact police on […]
The A249 Sheppey Crossing in Kent is closed southbound between A2500 (near Minster on Sea) and B2005 near Kemsley) due to strong winds caused by Storm Ciarán
Following high winds during Storm Ciarán the A249 southbound Sheppey Crossing has been closed. Diversion Route Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Triangle diversion symbol on road signs If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Further information is […]
The A249 Sheppey Crossing in Kent is closed southbound between A2500 (near Minster on Sea) and B2005 near Kemsley) due to strong winds ca…
Following high winds during Storm Ciarán the A249 southbound Sheppey Crossing has been closed. Diversion Route Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Triangle diversion symbol on road signs If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Further information is […]