Local News
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Fire & Rescue Grass Fire on Swanscombe Marshes Brought Under Control by Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Firefighting operations concluded on 23 April 2026 after crews tackled a grassland blaze covering around five hectares on Swanscombe…
10 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Ann Widdecombe Murder: Arrested Man Released as Police Say No Wider Risk to Public
The 26-year-old arrested over Ann Widdecombe’s murder has been released and is no longer part of the investigation. Police say there is no…
10 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Issue 219 Dispersal Notices Across Thanet in Two Months
Kent Police issued 219 dispersal notices across Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate between 1 May and 1 July 2026 as part of a summer…
10 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Appeal for Witnesses After Alleged Dog Attack Leaves Woman Injured and Cat Dead in Broadstairs
Two dogs allegedly out of control on Norman Road in Broadstairs are said to have attacked a woman and her cat on the night of 24 June 2026…
10 July 2026 -
Local News Free ‘Reach Out’ Festival Brings Music, Sport and Wellbeing to Ashford This August
Ashford Borough Council is backing a free youth festival at Civic Park this August, offering live music, sport, dancing and wellbeing…
10 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Margate Child Abuser Kevin O’Toole Jailed for Ten Years After Unanimous Jury Verdict
Kevin O’Toole, 46, was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on 9 July 2026 after being found guilty on all seven counts of sexual offending…
10 July 2026 -
Local News Medway Mile 2026: Free Community Race Returns to Gillingham on 17 July
Medway Park opens its doors for a free evening of racing, children’s events and live entertainment — and there’s just one week to go. One…
10 July 2026 -
Local News Ann Widdecombe, Former Maidstone MP and Conservative Minister, Dies Aged 78
Ann Widdecombe, who represented Maidstone for 23 years and served as a minister under John Major, died on 9 July 2026 aged 78. Latest…
10 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Woman Airlifted to Hospital in Life-Threatening Condition After A20 Collision in Dover
Kent Police have arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a pedestrian was struck by a…
10 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Release Image After Woman Followed and Filmed in Hoo
Kent Police have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries after a woman was followed along Ratcliffe…
9 July 2026 -
Council Updates Sevenoaks District Council breaks ground on 60-home White Oak scheme in Swanley
Sevenoaks District Council has started work on a 60-home housing development on the former White Oak Leisure Centre site in Swanley, with…
9 July 2026 -
Council Updates Sevenoaks District Council Seeks Public Views on Extending The Vine Anti-Social Behaviour Order
Sevenoaks District Council is consulting residents on whether to extend the Public Spaces Protection Order at The Vine until December 2029…
8 July 2026