Nearly a quarter of households in Kent and Medway don’t have working smoke alarms*, reducing residents’ chance of escape and increasing the risk of death, injury or property damage
In a bid to tackle the issue and to help keep everyone across the county safe, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is launching ‘Fight Against Fire’ – its mission to test and install as many smoke alarms as possible in one day. On Thursday, 7 April, hundreds of uniformed firefighters will hit the […]
91% of Kent Police officers say they do not currently feel respected by the Government with 41% worrying about their finances every day
. The new figures from the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 2021 Pay and Morale Survey come after 12 years of pay caps and pay freezes for the police. 64% of respondents from Kent Police felt that they were worse off financially than they were five years ago and 13% of respondents reported […]
Missing teenager Rashid Elsafi-Bakkar: New footage and image released as Specialist Crime officers take over investigation
Detectives have released three new video clips and an image of missing 14-year-old Rashid Elsafi-Bakkar, ten days on from his disappearance. Owing to Rashid’s age, and his disappearance being highly out of character, the investigation is now led by the Met’s Specialist Crime Command. The first video shows Rashid walking with a rucksack near […]
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a house fire on Eton Road in Hillingdon this morning
Firefighters tackled a blaze on the ground floor of a three storey semi-detached house, a significant amount of the ground floor was damaged by the fire. There were no injuries reported. The Brigade’s Control Officers were able to use 999Eye to live stream the fire from a smartphone to screens in the Control Office allowing […]
Signalling the start of the summer, Shindig Festival (26th-29th May 2022) will be the finest yet. It’s taking place in a NEW location: Dillington Estate, Somerset. The 16th Century house and hotel not only provides the backdrop but also some high-end accommodation. And the party takes place in the beautiful, tree-studded parkland
The seventh edition of Shindig combines old-skool royalty, festival residents with many rising stars to ensure there’s something for everyone. De La Soul, New York’s Grammy winning hip-hop trio will be headlining and performing hits from their critically-acclaimed back catalogue for a feel good, hands-in-the-air singalong. The prophet of acid jazz, Roy Ayers, will be […]
Can you help us find a man missing from Dorchester?
Peter Bush, aged 56, was last seen at around 1pm on Monday 28 March 2022 at Dorset County Hospital in Williams Avenue. Peter is described as bald and of a very slim build. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue hooded top, blue jeans, white and grey trainers and was carrying a […]
Laura Kuenssberg has been announced as the new permanent presenter of the BBC’s Sunday morning politics show
Laura will start her role when the show relaunches this September with a new-look set, title, title music and format. She is currently the BBC political editor, and her last assignment in that post will be covering the local elections in May. Laura Kuenssberg says: “I couldn’t be more delighted. For decades Sunday morning […]
Officers working to locate a missing man from Sandwich have released a dashcam image
Paul Goodwin, 61, was reported missing on Sunday 20 March 2022 and officers are concerned for his welfare. A dashcam image, which it is thought could show Mr Goodwin, was taken at the Lord of the Manor Roundabout on the A299 near Ramsgate at around 6.45pm on Saturday 19 March. Detective Inspector Louise […]
Police are asking for the public’s help to find Daniel Hetherington, who is missing in #Chelmsford
Daniel, 27, was reported missing shortly before 12.30am this morning and we would like to locate him as quickly as possible to ensure he is ok. If you see him or know where he is, please call us on 101 immediately. Always dial 999 in an emergency
Collision appeal as man is seriously injured on A120
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision that took place on the Colchester-bound A120 near to the junction with the A133 at Hare Green. The incident took place shortly before 12.30pm today, Sunday 27 March. A number of road closures were put in place while emergency services dealt with the incident. A man […]
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a woman’s body was found in a house on Stanhall Mews, Stanningley
The discovery was made on Friday 25 March. Detectives have named the victim as 35 year old Kirstie Ellis. A murder investigation was launched by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on Friday afternoon. A man and a woman, both 35, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody at this time. […]
Police are asking for the public’s help to find Oliver Rawles who is missing from his home in Stanford-le-Hope
Oliver, 22, was last seen at about 8am this morning, Sunday 27 March. Officers are concerned for his welfare and would like to locate him as quickly as possible. Oliver is about 5ft 11ins tall and has a short beard. He was last known to be wearing a dark grey Adidas tracksuit and blue […]
