http://www.secret-britain.co.uk/ Many Police Authorities do not make it easy to see their news. This is Secret Britain's Archive of Police Authority News en-gb Copyright 2007, Phil Hobson Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:01 GMT Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:33:32 GMT HCI Data News Feed 1.2 http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/New%20year%27s%20honours.html It is a memorable New Year for two Kent Police officers who have each been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s honours list. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Edenbridge%20fire.html A police cordon remains in place at a house in Clover Walk, Edenbridge following a fatal fire that occurred there on Monday 31 December which resulted in the death of Charlene Henry, 25, who lived at the house with her partner and three young children. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Stansted%20shooting.html The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating the fatal shooting by Kent Police of a man in Tumblefield Road, Stansted, Sevenoaks on Saturday 29 December. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Front%20counter%20times.html On new year’s day (Tuesday 1 January) police station front counters will be open as follows: Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Ramsgate%20murder.html A man has appeared before magistrates in Dover charged with the murder of a woman who was found dead at her home on Christmas Day. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Serious%20assault.html Police have taken the unusual step of releasing details of a man they believe may have information that can help their investigation into a serious assault in Sheerness. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20collision2.html Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a road traffic collision on the A249 on Friday 21 December 2007. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20fire.html Kent Police were called at 5.52am on Thursday 20 December to a house fire at Quern Road, Deal. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Margate%20fire.html People living near a chemical firm in Margate have been advised they can open their doors and windows following a fire at the premises on Wednesday 19 December. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/CEOP%20backing.html Kent Police backs a plea made by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre's Chief Executive Jim Gamble to media to stop using the term 'child pornography'. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drink%20drive%20campaign.html Kent Highways Services (KHS), supported by Kent Police, launched their 'Drinking and driving wrecks lives' campaign outside County Hall, Maidstone on Monday 10 December. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Pentameter%202%20arrests.html Seven people are currently in custody and eight people are now being cared for by specialist police officers after a Kent Police operation to target people trafficking and the sex trade on Thursday 13 December. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Young%20people%27s%20surveys.html The online surveys to get people's views on why people congregate in the street are now available for both young and adults with experience of this issue to complete. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Thefts%20update.html After officers executed 17 warrants in dawn raids across north and west Kent and London recently, officers have charged ten people with various offences including cash machine and metal thefts. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Tour%20commendations.html Officers and staff from both Kent Police and Kent and Medway Highways Services have received commendations for their part in the planning of the Tour de France, which took place in July 2007. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/CEOP%20campaign.html Keep your child safe online this Christmas with help from the The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20verdict1.html Peter Connolly has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 15 years on Tuesday 11 December after a jury found him guilty on Monday 10 December of the murder of Christopher Alaneme. He was also sentenced to ten years in prison to be se Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/KPA%20magazines.html Find out all the latest news about policing where you live in your local Kent Police Authority magazine. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Pay%20rise%20decision.html Kent's Chief Constable Michael Fuller is pressing Home Secretary Jacqui Smith to reconsider her decision only to backdate this year's police officer pay award to 1 December. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Dawn%20raids.html Following dawn raids on 5 December across north and west Kent and London, officers made a further three arrests on 6 December. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Puppy%20trainers.html As a volunteer, you would look after one of our puppies in your home and work with our breeding and puppy trainer to develop him or her as a police dog. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Metal%20thefts.html Kent Police is warning people to be vigilant and to call with information after a rise in metal thefts across the county. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Operation%20Stack1.html Op Stack is being implemented on M20 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Adrian%20Leppard.html The Chair of the Kent Police Authority, Ann Barnes, has this afternoon confirmed that Kent's Acting Deputy Chief Constable Adrian Leppard has been appointed permanently to the role with immediate effect. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Organised%20crime.html Officers from Kent Police arrested 13 people on 5 December, following a number of co-ordinated dawn raids across north and west Kent and London. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Michael%20Tully.html Michael Ashley Tully, 58 years of age, previously from the Folkestone area, has been charged with a total 40 offences. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20winter.html With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, most people are buying presents, planning celebrations and getting into the festive spirit. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drink%20driving.html Kent Police is once again driving home the message not to drink or take drugs before getting behind the wheel of your vehicle. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Plaque%20thefts.html Kent Police is appealing for information following the theft of more than 250 bronze memorial plaques from Medway Crematorium, Robin Hood Lane near Chatham. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Collaboration.html Kent and Essex Police have acknowledged that their partnership working has been crucial in the search for missing Essex teenager Dinah McNicol. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Howard%20Chandler.html A Kent Police sergeant has received a prestigious national award for his work in tackling drug misuse in Kent. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Online%20shop.html Kent Police has launched an online shop to help boost funds for community crime prevention initiatives. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Most%20Wanted%20birthday.html Since the charity Crimestoppers’ Most Wanted website launched in November 2005, 310 arrests and charges have been made as a result of appeals on the site. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Belgium%20visit.html Kent Police will play host to a party of 16 Belgian police officers later this month, when the group from Roeselare visit our county to see policing in Kent first-hand. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Chilham%20shooting.html Kent Police officers were called just before 1am on 18 November to Canterbury Road, Chilham, following reports of a shooting. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Bluebell%20Hill%20collision.html Kent Police continues to appeal for witnesses as the parents of 20-year-old Rebecca Arnold from Rochester paid tribute to their ‘beautiful daughter’ who died in a collision on Bluebell Hill on Sunday 11 November. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safe%20autumn.html Kent Police made three arrests in two isolated incidents during the Bonfire Night period after the force warned that officers would vigorously enforce fireworks law as part of the Safer Autumn initiative. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Pentameter%202.html As part of a national campaign, Kent Police has visited 30 premises across the county to identify and help victims of trafficking for the sex trade. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Training%20event.html Volunteer organisation Kent Search and Rescue (KSAR) is holding a training exercise on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 November at The Hop Farm Country Park, Paddock Wood.  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Inside%20Justice%20event.html Inside Justice Week took place from 5 to 11 November and was a chance for members of the public to see how justice is done in our police stations, courts and prisons. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Tidal%20surge%20update.html The tidal surge has passed across Kent’s coastline with reports of only minor isolated cases of flooding. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Inside%20Justice%20Week.html Now’s your chance to get up close and personal – legally – with the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Armed%20robbery%20sentence.html Three men have appeared before Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 2 November and sentenced to a total of 39 years in relation to armed robbery offences. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Collision%20appeal.html Officers from Kent Police’s serious collision investigation unit continue to appeal to a woman to come forward, who they believe was dropped in the Strood area by two young men before they died in a collision. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Otford%20assault.html Kent Police is continuing the investigation of a serious sexual assault on a local woman that took place on Pilgrims Way at Kemsing between 8 and 9pm on Thursday 18 October. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fund_for_groups.html Local community safety charity, Kent People’s Trust has awarded nearly £14,000 of funding to Kent community groups, helping young and elderly people across the county. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Gang%20culture.html Kent Police is in the process of carrying out a study on how and why young people congregate in the street. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/M25%20investigation.html Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is investigating after an 18-year-old man died on the tunnel approach road, A282 (M25) near Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford at 5am on Saturday 27 October. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Accident%20appeal.html The Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing to anyone who may have information after two men in their mid twenties died in a road traffic collision on the A2 around 2am (British summer time) on Sunday 28 October. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Missing%20fireworks.html Kent Police is appealing for information following the theft of a container of fireworks from North Kent. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Bonfire%20safety.html Kent Police wishes everyone a safe and fun bonfire weekend – and hopes that 2007 will be as good as last year, when officers made no arrests for the misuse of fireworks. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Road%20checks.html Exactly a week after a fatal collision, Kent Police conducted road checks on the A2 at Lydden on Friday 26 October between 7.30 to 8.30pm. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safe%20Autumn%20advice.html Think safe, think sensible and have a great autumn!  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/7%2C000%20vehicles%20seized.html Kent Police issued a stark warning to drivers after seizing more than 7,000 vehicles which were not insured or were driven by unlicensed drivers, since 1 January 2006. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drugs%20and%20firearms.html A 20-year-old man has been charged with drugs and firearms offences after he was arrested on Friday 19 October. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Dartford%20murder.html A 45-year-old man appeared before Dartford Magistrates on Wednesday 24 October after being charged with the murder of 36-year-old Victoria Anne Tomsett of Sheridan Court, Dartford. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Professional%20awards.html Carol Drake, Performance and Partnership Manager at Kent Police’s Force Communications Centre (FCC) in Maidstone, has been presented with a prestigious award at the Police Professional Awards. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/%27Specials%27_awards.html Chief Superintendent Jan Stephens has presented three special constables with certificates for their outstanding work. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Diversity%20lecture.html A Muslim expert on criminal justice issues has lectured at Kent Police College as part of a continuing programme by the force to celebrate diversity and increase awareness of the multi-faith communities we live in. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Wanted%20man.html Police in Northumbria are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Paul Anthony Bures, aged 53, who they believe may have information regarding sexual offences against children. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer_Autumn_leaflet.html Police have distributed pocket-sized leaflets to pupils in Maidstone in an attempt to help students stay safe this autumn. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Advice%20for%20motorists.html A week after the launch of Kent Police’s Safer Autumn campaign, officers are reminding motorists to drive carefully now the autumn weather is here and we’re getting fewer hours of light each day. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Operation%20Starlight%20latest.html Vincent Jordan has been given an indeterminate jail sentence following one of Kent Police’s biggest investigations into child abuse, codenamed Operation Starlight. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Life%20for%20Gavin%20murderer.html A Margate man has been sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court to life imprisonment for the murder of David Gavin. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Man%20guilty%20of%20murder.html A Margate man has been found guilty of murder at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 12 October. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Six%20months%20for%20handling%20stolen%20goods.html Tracey William Woods has been sentenced to six months in jail at Maidstone Crown Court for handling stolen goods. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Firearms%20training%20properties.html Kent Police is urgently appealing to property owners to volunteer vacant buildings, damaged or undamaged, for use in training firearms officers. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Viaduct%20victim%20picture.html Police are re-issuing a computer image of a man whose body was found at the foot of a railway viaduct in Folkestone in a further attempt to identify him. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20autumn.html To some people, the clocks going back means darker evenings and the coming excitement of Halloween and Bonfire Night. But what is fun for some, can cause misery to others. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Internet%20conference.html Kent Police, in conjunction with Kent County Council, is holding a one-day conference on Friday 5 October to help raise awareness of the dangers of using the internet. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Ashford%20stabbing.html Kent Police are appealing for information after a man was stabbed in a car park by Heron House, Baileys Field, Ashford at about 6.30pm on Friday 28 September. Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Dr%20Anyetei%20murder.html A 21-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Dr Victoria Anyetei. Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20of%20Louise%20Evans.html A man has been charged with the murder of 48-year-old Louise Evans. He will appear before magistrates on Saturday 29 September. Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Rapist%20sentenced.html Police have praised the bravery and vigilance of a woman who demonstrated great presence of mind following a terrifying rape ordeal. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Patrol%20car%20comes%20home.html A patrol car from the 1980s is being driven home to the traffic department at Kent Police next week after being lovingly restored by a former officer. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Detectives%20start%20questioning%20man.html Detectives have started questioning a man about the fatal stabbing of teacher Louise Evans following his discharge from medical care. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kent%20Police%20reduce%20rural%20crime.html The Chief Constable of Kent Police, Mike Fuller, is today meeting with representatives from the National Farmers Union (NFU) to discuss ways to further reduce rural crime and anti-social behaviour. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Man%20arrested%20in%20hunt%20for%20doctor%27s%20killer.ht Detectives investigating the murder of a consultant paediatrician from Dartford have this morning arrested a man. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Deputy%20Chief%20Constable%20moves%20to%20new%20role.html Kent Police’s Deputy Chief Constable Jim Barker-McCardle is to take up a new role at the National Policing Improvement Agency. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Summer%20and%20Audit%20report.html The Safer Summer campaign run by Kent Police saw a reduction in crime levels for both burglary and vehicle crime – two key areas targeted during the initiative. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Doctors%20murder%20inquiry%20continues.html Officers searching for the murderer of Dr Victoria Anyetei are still following various lines of enquiry more than a month after the consultant paediatrician’s death. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Missing%20Bournemouth%20man.html Police in Bournemouth are appealing for the public’s help in finding a vulnerable man who has gone missing from home in the Boscombe area of the town. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sex%20offender%20sentenced1.html An Ashford man has been given an indeterminate sentence for a number of assaults on children. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Rural%20and%20environmental%20crime%20officer.html Heritage crime, wildlife issues, environmental crime and ‘Dave’ the dolphin are just a few of the areas that Kent Police’s Rural and Environmental Crime Co-ordinator, Acting Sergeant Andy Small, deals with on a day-to-day basis. Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Copy%20Of%20Murdered%20teacher%20-%20Keith%20Prest.html Police investigating the murder of Louise Evans have arrested a 48-year-old man in the Ashford area. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murdered%20teacher%20-%20Keith%20Prest.html Kent Police is taking the unusual step of releasing a photograph and identity of a man officers want to talk to in connection with the stabbing of a teacher in the grounds of East Sutton Park open prison on Wednesday afternoon. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Child%20abuse1.html In one of Kent’s biggest investigations into child sexual abuse, named Operation Starlight, three people have been sentenced after pleading guilty to a total of 42 offences with one man asking for an additional 17 offences to be taken into consideration Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Missing%20people.html Kent Police are appealing for information about two fathers and their 10 and 11 year old sons who have not been seen since midday on Saturday 13 September after they left to go on a family fishing trip. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Chris%20Langham1.html The actor Christopher Langham has today been sentenced to ten months in jail after being found guilty of 15 counts of making indecent images of children. On release, Langham must remain on license until the conclusion of his sentence. Langham is subject o Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Three%20men%20remanded.html Three men have appeared before Maidstone magistrates on Wednesday 12 September charged with murder. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Countywide%20survey%20results.html Anti-social behaviour is the number one policing priority for council taxpayers across the county. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Event%20charging%20policy.html From 1 April 2008, Kent Police will charge for the majority of events, which require police presence, in line with guidelines set out by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Ashley%20Dighton%20appeal.html Following confirmation that the body of a young man found in woodland in Ashford is that of missing Ashley Dighton, Ashley’s father has now issued a statement appealing to anyone who may have information to come forward and help officers in their invest Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cash%20machine%20theft%20at%20Ashford.html A Kent Police patrol disturbed a gang as they stole two cash machines from the Eureka Leisure Complex in Ashford in the early hours of Thursday 6 September. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/David%20Redman%20murder.html Police in Kent have charged two people with the murder of 22-year-old David Redman who was last seen in Dover in the early hours of Saturday 10 March 2007. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kent%20KeyLink1.html Residents and businesses can now benefit from a new keyholder service developed in partnership with Kent Police. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Dartford%20Doctor%20murder%20update%20300807.html Detectives investigating the murder of consultant paediatrician Victoria Anyetei are appealing to the public for help to find the key to the doctor’s Toyota Avensis car. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20roads.html It may not be the long hot summer that everyone hoped for, but people across Kent are making the best of better weather when it does appear. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20of%20Victora%20Anyetei.html Hundreds of motorists were today questioned by police during stop checks close to where a Kent doctor was murdered a week ago. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Caroline%20Pierce%20and%20Wendy%20Knell.html Advances in forensic science have led to the discovery of a full DNA profile which is believed to belong to the killer of Caroline Pierce and Wendy Knell. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Dartford%20murder%20appeal%20for%20info%20Thurs%20160807. The senior detective heading the investigation into the murder of a consultant paediatrician has said the doctor died in a ‘frenzied’ attack and is urging the public to support the police appeal for information. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Shut%20it%2C%20lock%20it%2C%20keep%20it.html Everyone’s disappointed at the miserable weather we’ve had so far this summer – but burglars more than most. Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20conviction.html A man has been jailed for life, and must serve a minimum of 14 years, for murdering his travelling companion while they were living in Spain on a coach converted into a motor home. Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Operation%20Stack.html Phase One of Operation Stack has been implemented by Kent Police on the M20 because of technical problems currently affecting the Channel Tunnel. Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kent%20and%20Essex%20collaboration.html At special press conferences in both counties, Essex Chief Constable Roger Baker, Kent Chief Constable Michael Fuller, Essex Police Authority Chairman Robert Chambers and Kent Police Authority Chair Ann Barnes told the media that working in partnership wi Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sex%20offender%20sentenced.html John Cyril Dymott, also known as John Cyril Blank, appeared before Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday 2 August and was sentenced to 12 years for sex offences. Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Missing%20woman.html Police are extremely concerned for the welfare of a 54-year-old woman who has been missing for more than 48 hours. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/New%20service%20to%20keep%20premises%20secure.html A new online keyholder service has just been launched for Kent and Medway. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Chris%20Langham.html The actor Christopher Langham has today been convicted of 15 counts of making indecent images of children by a jury at Maidstone Crown Court following a three-week trial. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Guilty%20pleas.html Four men charged with the theft of two cash machines from Birchington have today pleaded guilty to the charges against them. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Horse%20attack.html Kent Police has asked horse owners to be vigilant and to implement crime prevention measures, following an attack on a pony in Preston, near Wingham, last week. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Serious%20weather%20warning.html Kent Police is warning road users to drive carefully following warnings of heavy rain from the Met Office. Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Crime%20statistics.html Crime statistics released today show that the huge effort put into making Kent a safer place, is beginning to pay off with a reduction of 0.5 per cent in all crime in the last year. Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cash%20machine%20theft2.html Police investigating the theft and attempted theft of cash machines from banks in Station Road Birchington on Saturday 14 July have made a number of arrests.  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kent%20County%20Show.html There are 150 good reasons for you to visit the special Kent Police anniversary marquee at this year’s county show at Detling near Maidstone. Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Summer1.html Play safe, stay safe, is the message from Kent Police to young people across Kent and Medway this summer. Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Attempted%20abduction1.html Police in Medway have arrested a local man in his late 30s following the attempted abduction of a 10-year-old girl on Friday. Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Bomb%20hoax.html Two men have been charged following a bomb hoax on a ferry yesterday, Tuesday, 3 July. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Terrorism.html Following the terrorist activity in London and Glasgow, Kent Police now has powers under Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 allowing officers to stop and search a person or a vehicle and its occupants for items that could be used in connection with terr Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Collision%20on%20A20.html Around 40 vehicles were involved in a major collision on the A20 Dover-bound carriageway, just past the Roundhill tunnels. Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sex%20in%20public%20places.html Following reports in a local newspaper, Kent Police can categorically deny that it is proposing to set up ‘safe havens’ for open air sex. Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cross%20border%20crime.html Top police chiefs from Kent have met with their counterparts from neighbouring European forces to discuss cross-border crime. The Cross Channel Intelligence Conference also involved senior officers from other forces and agencies. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Manslaughter%20charge.html Detectives investigating a fire at Bridge Close, Tonbridge on 21 January that resulted in the death of 46-year-old John Patrick Skilton have charged a man with manslaughter. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/E-fit%20issued.html Police have released a computer generated image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a burglary between 10am and 12.40pm on Monday 21 May at a house in High Street, Cranbrook.  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Man%20dies%20following%20fall1.html An investigation is underway after a 38-year-old man died after he fell from a block of flats in Thanet on Thursday 14 June.. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20shooting.html The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating the fatal shooting of a woman in Sevenoaks, Kent. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Man%20arrested%20after%20Sheerness%20stabbing1.html Police in Mid Kent are today questioning a man who was arrested after another man was injured in a stabbing in Sheerness in the early hours of today (Friday 1 June). Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:10:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Lee%20Cowie1.html A young man has been jailed for four years for attacking and killing a 16-year-old boy, in what a judge today described as a ‘cowardly attack.’ Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Petrol%20station%20robbery.html A driver who may have witnessed an armed robbery as he pulled into a petrol station is being sought by Kent Police. Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Appeal%20to%20taxi%20users.html Taxi users who flagged down a ride in the Northfleet area on the day a taxi driver was murdered could hold vital clues to his death. Fri, 25 May 2007 18:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Visits%20by%20Chief%20Constable.html There is no doubt that neighbourhood policing is working, and working well, says Chief Constable Michael Fuller following his tour of Kent towns on Wednesday 23 May to see local policing in action. Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Death%20of%20taxi%20driver.html Kent Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of Mr Gian Chand Bajar, a taxi driver from Gravesend. Thu, 24 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Serious%20sexual%20assault.html Police are appealing for information about an alleged serious sexual assault which took place in Chatham during the early hours of Sunday morning, 20 May 2007. Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Lorry%20driver%20jailed1.html A lorry driver has been jailed for six years after his dangerous driving under the influence of drink led to a collision on the M25 that killed a family of four, including two young children. Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/IDAHO.html Kent Police is supporting the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on Thursday 17 May as part of the force’s continuing work to stop homophobic hate crime. Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Man%20assaulted%20by%20passenger%20from%20car%20in%20Ashf Kent Police is urging a man who was assaulted by a car passenger in Ashford in the early hours of Saturday morning to come forward and speak to officers in confidence. Mon, 14 May 2007 15:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Neighbourhood%20policing%20fortnight.html Neighbourhood policing in Kent is making a real difference to local communities as more teams of officers join people to help tackle crime and quality of life issues. Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Man%20jailed.html A man has been jailed for five years for possessing, distributing and making indecent images of children. Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Stolen%20magnesium.html Police in Swale are urgently appealing for help in tracing a large number of potentially dangerous magnesium ingots stolen from a factory in Sittingbourne Industrial Park on Bank Holiday Monday 7 May 2007. Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Bail%20absconder.html Carl Marcus Sparks, aged 48, of Woodshawe Road, Leicester was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court today (Wednesday 9 May) to 13 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to two offences of rape, two offences of actual bodily harm, two threats to commit Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Remote%20locking.html Kent Police is warning the public to be vigilant when using remote key fobs to lock their vehicles following a recent spate of thefts. Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Rape%20sentence.html Police in Deal have welcomed the sentence given to a man found guilty of rape. Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Landlord.html Further tests are needed to establish what caused a landlord to collapse and die this week, two months after being seriously injured during a pub brawl. A post mortem examination carried out on Wednesday 2 May on Richard Would, who was 58, will requi Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Animal%20rights%20extremism.html Police have so far arrested 30 people after executing a number of warrants to enter and search premises in Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Greater London, Merseyside, Worcestershire, Lancashire, Northumbria, Yorkshire, Belgium and the Netherla Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Earthquake%20-%20response.html Chief Constable Michael Fuller, who chairs the group that coordinates emergency planning in Kent, today praised the agencies involved for their rapid and effective response to Saturday’s earthquake in Folkestone. Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Earthquake.html Kent Police are continuing to work with partner agencies, including other emergency services in the Folkestone area following an earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter Scale on Saturday 28 April. We are also working with structural engineers and the loca Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Attempted%20robbery.html Kent Police is appealing for witnesses after a group of men attempted to rob a cash handling depot in Swanley at 9.15pm on Thursday 26 April 2007. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Melissa_Boyce1.html Police in Mid Kent are appealing to the public to help find 34-year-old Melissa Boyce. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Debbie%20Griggs.html Kent Police is again appealing for information on missing mum of three Debbie Griggs, who disappeared in May 1999. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Lee%20Cowie.html Lee Cowie, 18 years old, of Beechwood Road, Sittingbourne has today been found not guilty of the murder of Michael Chapman, in 2006, at Maidstone Crown Court.  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Naomi%20Denton-Younger.html Police in South Kent are becoming increasingly concerned about Naomi Denton-Younger, a 16-year-old girl who has been missing for nearly six weeks. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20collision%20in%20Sevenoaks.html A man died after a motorbility scooter was in collision with a van at the junction of Warham Road, Otford just before midday on Saturday 21 April. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kent%20Police%20Band1.html This year the Kent Police Band celebrate their 30th anniversary with a special concert at All Saints Church in Maidstone and the release of an anniversary CD. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Gender%20Equality%20Duty.html Kent Police is driving forward its commitment to equality with the launch of a new scheme today that promotes fair treatment and opportunity for men and women, whether they work for the force or are members of the public. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sandra_Matthews.html Police in North Kent are increasingly concerned about the welfare of Sandra Matthews. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/David%20Redman%20-%20update.html Police in Dover are growing increasingly concerned about a man who has not been seen for almost five weeks. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Off%20duty%20officer.html Kent Police can confirm that an off duty police officer died in a road traffic collision on the M2 coastbound carriageway on Friday 6 April. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Folkestone%20open%20day.html Residents in Shepway are getting the opportunity to find out what happens in a police station and and talk to local officers about crime and anti-social behaviour. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cash%20machine%20theft1.html A freestanding cash machine has been stolen from a Co-op store in Newington in the early hours of Friday 6 April. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20collision1.html Kent Police were called to a collision on the M2 between between junction 1 and 2 coastbound at around 2.30pm on Friday 6 April. The collision involved a motorcyclist who died from his injuries. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/David%20Redman.html Police in South Kent are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man who has been missing for four weeks. Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sexual%20assault.html Kent Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious sexual assault in Rochester on Sunday 1 April between 11pm and 11.30pm. The incident happened at the junction of New Road and City Way. Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Hoo%20fire%20-%20update.html Kent Police has re-opened roads and scaled down a cordon that was put in place following an explosion and fire at an oil tank on the Hoo peninsula this morning. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20in%20Cliftonville.html Detectives are treating the death of a man in Cliftonville as murder after a post mortem examination showed he died from multiple injuries. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Police%20dog%20trials.html Two Kent Police officers have made it through to the national dog trials to be held in April following three day regional trials held this week in Kent. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Spring.html Neighbourhood policing teams are leading a focused push to tackle criminal damage and other crimes that become more of a problem for people during this time of year. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:10:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Dog%20trials.html Kent Police is host to the South East Regional Police Dog Trials during the last week of March. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Death%20of%20David%20Gavin.html Kent Police continue to appeal for information after the death of 26-year-old David Gavin in Athelstan Road, Margate on 14 March 2007. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Margate%20murder%20charge.html Police have today (Tuesday 20 March) charged a man with the murder of 26 year old David Gavin from Athelstan Road, Margate. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20charges.html Detectives have charged two more people with the murder of Mark Witherall. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Margate%20murder1.html Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:20:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Mark%20Witherall%20murder.html Detectives have arrested two more people in connection with their inquiries into the murder of Mark Witherall. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murdered%20man%20identified.html The man whose body was found in Margate this week has been identified by Kent Police as David Gavin. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/e-safety.html Kent Police is issuing internet safety posters to secondary schools across the county to help raise awareness of the dangers of the web. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drug%20offences.html Kent Police has charged a man in connection with the seizure of 42 kilos of herbal cannabis. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20of%20Mark%20Witherall.html A young man and a 15-year old boy have today appeared in court accused of the murder of Mark Witherall. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20enquiry.html Kent Police have today launched a murder investigation after the body of a man was found in Margate yesterday evening. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20arrest.html Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Witherall from Whitstable have this morning arrested two people. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drugs%20raids%20in%20North%20Kent.html Police in North Kent have arrested five people today, Friday, 9 March, on suspicion of drugs offences after officers carried out dawn raids on a premises in Dartford. A 53-year-old man, a 49-year-old woman, two 18-year-old women and a 31-year-old man Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Two%20jailed%20for%20life%20for%20murder.html Two men have been jailed for life for the murder of a 24-year-old man in his home in Folkestone. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cash%20machine%20charge.html Kent Police has charged a fourth man following recent raids on cash machines in the county. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Edward%20Robinson.html Kent Police is concerned for the welfare of a 79-year-old man from Gravesend who has been missing since last night (Wednesday 7 March). Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Strood%20neighbourhood%20officer.html The new Police Community Support Officer for Strood North is preparing to take to the beat. Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20inquiry.html A father of three who was seriously assaulted in his Whitstable home five weeks ago has died in hospital, sparking a murder inquiry. Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Firearms%20incident.html Kent Police is appealing for witnesses to a firearms incident on 1 March 2007. Officers were called following reports of gunshots at around 9.20am in Carlton Avenue, Greenhithe.  Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Delays.html The scale and complexity of a multi-vehicle fatal accident on the M20 was responsible for the road being closed for nine hours on Wednesday 28 February, Kent Police has confirmed. Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Charges.html Three men have appeared at Folkestone Magistrates Court today charged with offences relating to cash machine thefts in Kent between 7 January 2007 and 1 March 2007. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Traffic%20congestion1.html Kent Police has praised motorists for their patience after three crashes brought the county’s motorway network to a standstill on Wednesday, 28 February, resulting in heavy congestion on many other routes. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cash%20machine%20thefts.html A substantial £30,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the charge and conviction of thieves responsible for recent cash machine thefts in Kent. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Armed%20robbery%20charges.html Two men charged in connection with an incident at the Nationwide Building Society in New Romney on 31 October last year have been charged with other armed robberies. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Criminal_damage1.html A sudden increase in criminal damage in  Sevenoaks has resulted in a police operation targeting those responsible. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Schools%20protocol.html Kent Police has taken key steps to improve the way it deals with reports of serious incidents at schools. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Mobile%20phone%20legislation.html Motorists using handheld mobile phones while driving face tougher penalties from Tuesday 27 February 2007. Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Rape%20and%20sexual%20assault.html Kent Police is adding more services to help rape and sexual assault victims who use a centre which offers specialist help. Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Training%20award.html The force communications centre training department has won the Institute of IT Training (NIITT) silver award for ‘Training Department of the Year (Public Sector) 2007.’ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drug%20dealer%20.html A judge has today imposed a ten year prison term on a Kent man who it is believed went on the run before being tried and found guilty in his absence of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs with a street value of around £2 million. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Council%20tax.html Residents of Kent and Medway will have to pay 11p more a week towards improving policing services following a decision made today by the Kent Police Authority. The authority agreed a police council tax rise of 4.99%. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Half%20term%20safety.html Kent Police's six areas are working to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in the latest focus at helping people stay safe in their neighbourhoods. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Re-cycling%20scheme.html Lost and stolen bikes that remain unclaimed at Kent Police stations are now being recycled and sent to developing countries, thanks to a unique scheme. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Child%20abuse.html A husband and wife were both jailed on Friday 9 February after being found guilty of serious child abuse. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Dangerous%20driver.html The conviction of Luke Bootes, 18, of Hawthorn Avenue, Sheerness, today brings an end to eight months of waiting for the families of Carol Whittaker, Jean Wigglesworth and Phyllis Paolillo. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Snow%20in%20Kent.html Kent Police is advising people to take extra care following heavy snow falls across the county. Thu, 08 Feb 2007 11:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Explosive%20devices.html The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) has issued a warning to companies, organisations and members of the public following the recent posting of explosive devices. Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kent%20community%20messaging.html Kent Police today launched a new messaging system to keep all communities across the county informed about local crime and encourage them to tell the force about suspicious activity in their area. Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Gas%20leak.html Kent Police has closed the A2 in both directions in North Kent because of a gas leak and is urging people to avoid the area. Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Respect%20academy.html Around 250 young people from around the county have attended the first ever Respect academy in the United Kingdom. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Motorcyclist.html Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist was found dead in a village near Faversham. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Confiscation%20order.html A man who was jailed for three years in 2004 for people smuggling has been ordered to pay more than a million pounds under the Proceeds of Crime Act – the largest confiscation order awarded following a police investigation in Kent. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Dartford%20robbery.html Kent Police is appealing for witnesses after a woman was tied up and robbed by three men who forced their way into her home before stealing a quantity of cash. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Homemade%20fireworks.html Police in Medway are warning people about the use of fireworks after bomb disposal experts had to be called in to deal with a small homemade device in Chatham on Sunday 28 January. Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20investigation.html A 46-year-old man has died following a suspicious fire in Bridge Close, Tonbridge on Sunday 21 January. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drugs%20arrests.html Kent Police are questioning a man and a woman about the production of controlled drugs after a raid at a house in Gillingham. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Terry%20Reynolds.html Police can now confirm that the body of a man found in the River Medway on Monday is Terry Michael Reynolds who went missing in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Snow.html Check for the latest travel information on weather and road conditions.  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Operation%20Stack%20-%2019%20January.html Operation Stack has now been removed from the M20 after being put in place yesterday when severe gales caused major travel disruption. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 02:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fraud%20sentences.html Three men have been jailed for a total of 10 years after defrauding banks, credit card companies and financial institutions of more than £500,000 over three years. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Weather%20update%20.html Kent Police has implemented the second phase of Operation Stack on the M20 because of severe weather conditions across the county and in the Channel. Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Father%20and%20baby.html Sussex Police are continuing their search for missing 31-year-old Barry Lovell and baby Finley (14 months) and have confirmed three possible sightings of the father and son. Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Severe%20weather.html Kent Police is urging people to be prepared for severe gales that are expected to sweep across the county during Thursday 18 January. Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drink%20driving%20figures.html During a nationwide campaign to combat drink driving Kent saw arrest figures fall during December 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/150th%20anniversary%20service.html Kent Police began its year of 150th anniversary celebrations with a service led by Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday 14 January - exactly 150 years to the day since Kent County Constabulary was formed in 1857. Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Operation%20Stack%20-%2012-01-07.html Operation Stack is still running on the M20 this morning to deal with a backlog of freight traffic. Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/100%20charges.html A total of 100 charges have now been brought against people following raids by police in North Kent. Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Glen%20Jones.html A 30-year-old man who systematically abused four young boys over a five-year period was jailed on Friday 12 January and told that he must sign the sex offenders' register for the rest of his life. Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Arrests.html Officers in North Kent have arrested a further 18 people for a range of offences on Thursday 11 January 2007. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drugs%20raid.html Kent Police has dealt another blow to the drugs trade in the county with 14 arrests in the Dartford and Gravesham areas on Tuesday 9 January. Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Missing%20man.html CCTV image of Terry Reynolds on the night he disappeared Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cash_machine_theft.html Thieves used two 4x4 vehicles during the raid at the Co-op store in the High Street at around 2am on Thursday 4 January 2006. Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sean_Lupton.html Police in East Kent have issued a new appeal after Sean Lupton, missing from his Whitstable home since 12 December 2006, did not make contact with his family or friends over Christmas and New Year. Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT