Police Appeal After Fatal Motorcycle Collision on Isle of Sheppey
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal motorcycle collision on the Isle of Sheppey. The incident happened on Leysdown Road, Leysdown, between the junctions of Kingsdale Court and Danes Drive, at around 5.50pm on Saturday, 23 August 2025.
Pedestrian dies after collision with car in Sevenoaks
A man in his 70s has died after being struck by a car while crossing a road in Sevenoaks. The incident happened at 1.24pm on Tuesday, 12 August, in Mount Harry Road at the junction with the A225 Dartford Road. Police said the pensioner was crossing on foot when he was hit by a red […]
Suspect Charged After Police Officer Injured in Istead Rise Incident
A man has been charged after a Kent Police officer was injured while responding to reports of a suspect armed with a bladed weapon in Istead Rise. A search of a nearby address also led to the seizure of a quantity of cannabis. Court appearance On Thursday, Imman Singh, 29, of Worcester Close, Gravesend, […]
Two Teenage Boys Arrested After Series of Bin Fires in Folkestone
Police in Folkestone have arrested two teenage boys following a spate of deliberate fires that left seven wheelie bins destroyed across the town. Anyone with further information is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/xxxxxx/25, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Medway Police Crack Down on Dangerous Drivers and Illegal Vehicles
Police in Medway carried out a major day of action targeting dangerous drivers and unsafe vehicles, following complaints from local residents and businesses. The enforcement, which took place across Rochester and Strood town centres, involved neighbourhood constables, PCSOs, roads policing officers, as well as teams from Medway Council and the Environment Agency. Offences and penalties […]
Appeal launched to find missing 15-year-old girl from Hadlow near Tonbridge
Kent Police has issued an urgent appeal for help to find a missing 15-year-old girl from Hadlow, near Tonbridge. Maria Dalton was last seen at around 7.30am on Thursday, 21 August, in the Hadlow area. She is described as wearing beige tracksuit bottoms, a white t-shirt, a sleeveless grey hooded top, white trainers, and may […]
Investigation launched after suspected arson destroys Marden property
Detectives have launched an investigation after a house in Marden was destroyed in a suspected arson attack during the early hours of Wednesday morning. Emergency services were called at around 12.40am on 20 August to reports of a fire at a vacant property in Battle Lane. The blaze quickly spread to outbuildings, with multiple fire […]
Arson probe launched after house and outbuilding fire in Marden
A major arson investigation is under way after a large fire tore through a house and several outbuildings in Battle Lane, Marden. Kent Fire and Rescue Service said it was called at 11.58am on Wednesday to reports of a blaze involving a residential property. Large-scale response At the height of the fire, 11 fire engines, […]
Police officer injured and man Tasered after armed stand-off in Istead Rise
A police officer has been injured during a dramatic stand-off with an armed man in Istead Rise this morning. Armed patrols were called to Worcester Close at around 7.45am following reports that a man was carrying “two bladed weapons” near a construction site and park. On arrival, officers engaged with the suspect outside a property. […]
Man, 18, arrested after police pursuit shuts A2 near Dartford
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a police incident shut a section of the A2 near Dartford during the Wednesday morning rush hour. Kent Police said officers were called shortly after 4am to reports of a car stolen in a burglary at a property in Gravesend. Following a search of the area, patrols pursued […]
Dashcam footage shows how tractor crash led to bridge fall onto M20 at Wrotham
Dashcam footage has revealed how a tractor pulling a trailer crashed through barriers on the A20 bridge at Wrotham before plummeting onto the M20 below, leaving the driver seriously injured. The collision happened at around 11.17am on Monday (18 August). Video captured moments before the incident shows the trailer becoming unbalanced as the tractor navigated […]
Police issue witness appeal after serious collision near Wrotham
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision on an overbridge near Wrotham which left a man critically injured. https:///youtu.be/o4PQk2KhxI8 Emergency services, including Kent Fire and Rescue Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service, attended the scene. The driver of the tractor was airlifted to hospital, where he remains […]
Man arrested after two-year-old boy dies in Whitstable car park crash released on bail
A man who was arrested after a two-year-old boy died in a crash at the Gorrell Tank car park in Whitstable has been released on bail. Emergency services were called to the busy town-centre car park on Sunday, 17 August, following reports of a collision involving a young child. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, […]
Firefighters bring large Rainham farm blaze under control
Firefighters have now fully extinguished a large blaze which broke out at a farm in Meresborough Road, Rainham, on Sunday evening (17 August). At the height of the incident, six fire engines and a bulk water carrier were deployed after a large number of apple crates caught fire, sending thick plumes of smoke across the […]
Pedestrian, 79, left critically injured after collision in Sevenoaks
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner was left fighting for his life following a collision with a car in Sevenoaks. The 79-year-old man was struck at around 1.25pm on Tuesday, 12 August, in Mount Harry Road at the junction with the A225 Dartford Road. It is reported the pedestrian was crossing the road […]
Woman rescued after huge search operation in Margate
A major emergency response was launched in Margate last night after reports of a woman in the water off the coast. The woman was pulled to safety following a large-scale search and treated by paramedics before being taken into the care of the South East Coast Ambulance Service. Police, ambulance crews, the Coastguard, and lifeboat […]
Huge Plumes of Smoke as Fruit Box Fire Erupts Near Rainham
Residents across Medway and beyond have reported seeing huge plumes of smoke in the sky after a fire broke out near Meresborough Road, Rainham, this evening. Fire Crews at the Scene Multiple fire crews rushed to the scene after a large pile of fruit boxes caught alight in a field. Eyewitnesses said flames spread quickly, […]
Appeal After Toddler Killed in Fatal Whitstable Collision
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses, CCTV, and dashcam footage following a tragic collision in Whitstable that left a two-year-old child dead. Child Confirmed Deceased at the Scene Emergency services were called to the junction of Harbour Street and Cromwell Road at around 8.24pm on Saturday, 16 August 2025 after reports of a car colliding […]