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Suspected Burglar Charged with More Than 30 Offences
NewsCrimePolice

Suspected Burglar Charged with More Than 30 Offences

A suspect has been charged with more than 30 burglary-related offences following a wide-ranging investigation by Kent Police.

MeggieFebruary 2, 2026
Off-duty police staff praised for helping distressed children in Maidstone
NewsPolice

Off-duty police staff praised for helping distressed children in Maidstone

Off-duty police staff were praised after stepping in to support distressed children and ensure their safety in Maidstone.

MeggieJanuary 29, 2026
Car Thieves Jailed After Crime Spree Across Kent
NewsCrimePolice

Car Thieves Jailed After Crime Spree Across Kent

Two men have been jailed after an organised overnight car theft spree across Kent was brought to an end by police intervention.

MeggieJanuary 26, 2026
Residents Invited to Help Shape Future Community Funding in West Kent
Public ConsultationLocal Community

Residents Invited to Help Shape Future Community Funding in West Kent

West Kent is inviting residents to share their views to help guide future community funding and support projects across the area.

MeggieJanuary 24, 2026
Step-Free Access Moves Forward at High Brooms and Marden Stations
TransportAccessibility

Step-Free Access Moves Forward at High Brooms and Marden Stations

Government and rail operator documents confirm that High Brooms and Marden stations have moved into the detailed design stage for step-free accessibility improvements under the national Access for All programme.

DuncanJanuary 20, 2026
Water Supply Issues Affecting Parts of West Kent
Local Services

Water Supply Issues Affecting Parts of West Kent

Temporary water supply disruption may affect parts of West Kent following wider issues across Kent and Sussex.

MeggieJanuary 11, 2026
Kent County Council Proposes 3.99% Council Tax Increase in Draft Budget
Council & Politics

Kent County Council Proposes 3.99% Council Tax Increase in Draft Budget

Kent County Council has published draft budget proposals for 2026/27, including a proposed 3.99% increase in council tax affecting households across West Kent.

DuncanJanuary 10, 2026
CCTV Images Released After Reports of Fuel Theft in Tonbridge and Tenterden
Police

CCTV Images Released After Reports of Fuel Theft in Tonbridge and Tenterden

Police have released CCTV images after reports of fuel thefts from petrol stations in Tonbridge, Paddock Wood and Tenterden.

DuncanJanuary 9, 2026
Proposed Driving Law Changes and What They Could Mean for Rural West Kent
CommunityTransportRural life

Proposed Driving Law Changes and What They Could Mean for Rural West Kent

National discussions on driving law reforms could have knock-on effects for rural life and village pubs across West Kent.

DuncanJanuary 7, 2026