M20 in Kent Closed in Both Directions Due to Police Incident Near Ashford
Motorists are facing severe delays this afternoon after a police-led incident prompted the full closure of the M20 in Kent in both directions near Ashford following a concern for welfare. According to National Highways, the eastbound carriageway is shut between Junctions 9 and 10A, while the westbound carriageway is closed between Junctions 10A and 10. […]
Body Recovered in Search for Missing Chatham Man
A body has been recovered during the search for a missing 35-year-old man from Chatham, Kent Police confirmed on Saturday, 14 June 2025. Death Not Treated as Suspicious A police spokesperson stated: “Officers searching for a missing man from Chatham have recovered a body. Police attended a wooded area near Old Chatham Road, Maidstone, on […]
Five Arrested After Drugs and Ammunition Discovered in Marden Police Raid
Five people have been arrested in Marden, near Maidstone, following a major police raid that uncovered large quantities of drugs, ammunition, and suspected burglary equipment. The operation, carried out by Kent Police on 31 May 2025, targeted a site near the A229 Staplehurst Road as part of an investigation into the supply of illegal drugs […]
Appeal Launched After Serious Three-Vehicle Crash on A2 Near Dartford
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious three-vehicle collision involving two motorcycles and a car on the A2 coastbound near Dartford on Friday, 13 June. The crash occurred at approximately 4.50pm between Junction 2 of the M25 (Dartford Heath) and Old Bexley Lane. Two Motorcyclists Injured Police report that a […]
Life Sentence for Man Who Beat and Tortured Partner With Hammer and Bike Lock
Tunbridge Wells Domestic Abuse Case: Man Jailed for Life After Brutal Attacks With Hammer and Bike Lock A violent and controlling man who left his partner barely able to speak or walk after a campaign of torture has been sentenced to life imprisonment following a harrowing domestic abuse case near Tunbridge Wells. Ozgur Suyolcu, 30, […]
Flooding on A256 Near Tilmanstone Leaves Driver Stranded on Car Roof
Emergency services are responding to serious flooding on the A256 near Tilmanstone, Dover, where a section of the road has been completely blocked by rising water. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, 12 June, and has resulted in the closure of the A256 between Eythorne and Sandwich Road. One vehicle became submerged in […]
A2 Closed After Serious Motorbike Crash Near Dartford Crossing
A serious collision involving two motorbikes has forced the closure of the A2 in both directions between A2018 Old Bexley Lane in Dartford and junction 2 of the M25 at the Darenth Interchange, near the approach to the Dartford Crossing. The incident, which occurred shortly before 4.50pm on Friday, prompted a major emergency response, including […]
Sex Offender Jailed After Abusing Vulnerable Teenager in Maidstone
A convicted sex offender has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing a vulnerable teenager in Maidstone, Kent. Ryan Perrins, 35, of Heathorn Street, Maidstone, was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on June 6, 2025, after being convicted of multiple offences including sexual activity with a child, assault, […]
Gillingham Robber Jailed for Threatening Shopworker at Spar Store
A man who threatened a shopworker during a robbery at a Spar store in Gillingham has been sentenced to over four years in prison. Benny Joe Dighton, 43, of no fixed address, appeared at Maidstone Crown Court, where he pleaded guilty to charges of robbery and possession of a bladed article. Swift Arrest and Charges […]
Historic Welsh Tavern Near Dartford Destroyed in Suspicious Fire
A major investigation is underway after a fire ripped through the derelict Welsh Tavern, a 198-year-old pub located on London Road in Stone, just outside Dartford. The blaze began at approximately 6:48pm on Wednesday, 11 June, sending thick smoke billowing into the air and prompting a large-scale response from Kent Fire and Rescue Service and […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Girl Ada Edwards from Edenbridge
Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to locate Ada Edwards, a 12-year-old girl who has been reported missing from Edenbridge. Ada was last seen at around 4:30pm on Wednesday 11 June 2025 in the St John’s Park area of Tunbridge Wells. Police Concerned for Her Welfare Kent Police have expressed serious concern for […]
Kent Police Issue Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Ramsgate Woman
Police are urgently appealing for help in locating Deborah Hudson, a 54-year-old woman who has been reported missing from Ramsgate. Deborah was last seen at around 5am on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. It is believed she may have later been walking along Canterbury Road East in the direction of Royal Harbour Approach later the same […]
Body Found in Canterbury During Search for Missing Man
Kent Police have confirmed that a body was discovered on Whitehall Road in Canterbury during the search for a missing 26-year-old man from the area. Emergency services were called to the scene on the afternoon of Tuesday, 10 June, where the man was sadly pronounced deceased. While formal identification is pending, officers have notified the […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Child Charlie McDonald from Sittingboure
Kent Police are appealing for public assistance in locating Charlie McDonald, a missing 16-year-old boy last seen in the Milton Regis area of Sittingbourne at approximately 2pm on Sunday, 8 June 2025. Description and Areas of Concern Charlie is described as: Ashford Greenwich Woolwich Lewisham Public Appeal Officers are increasingly concerned for Charlie’s welfare and […]
CCTV Appeal Issued After Thefts at Tesco Supermarket in Rainham
Kent Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to identify following a series of alleged thefts at a Tesco store in Rainham. The incidents occurred between Thursday 3 April and Saturday 12 April 2025 at the Tesco supermarket on Courteney Road, Rainham. Items reportedly taken include multiple bottles of spirits, quantities of […]
Accident Brings Down Power Cables on Seven Mile Lane, 140 Homes Without Power
A serious accident occurred on Seven Mile Lane near Hugh Lowe Farms at approximately 1:30pm on Monday, 9 June, resulting in power cables being brought down and affecting over 140 properties in the Mereworth area. Emergency services, including Kent Police, attended the scene swiftly, placing closures in effect while engineers assessed the damage. The live […]
Teen Charged After E-Motorbike Incident in Rochester as Medway Police Crack Down on Antisocial Riders
A teenager has been charged following an incident involving a suspected nuisance e-motorbike rider in Rochester town centre, as Kent Police intensify their crackdown on antisocial use of electric scooters and e-motorbikes across Medway. Officers were alerted shortly before 1am on Sunday, 8 June, to reports of a man riding an electric motorbike dangerously along […]
Vehicle Fire Causes Delays on M20 Near Ashford
A vehicle caught fire on the hard shoulder of the M20 motorway between Junction 10 and Junction 11, prompting an emergency response from Kent Fire and Rescue Service, Kent Police, and National Highways traffic officers. The incident occurred at approximately 7:47pm on Sunday evening and was brought under control by 8:29pm. Fire crews used high-pressure […]