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 2008, Phil Hobson Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:01 GMT Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:37:10 GMT HCI Data News Feed 1.2 http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Missing%20men%2C%20Queenborough.html Police searching for two Queenborough men feared missing after they were last seen aboard a small dinghy in the Queenborough dock area at around 6.30pm on Sunday 28 December 2008, have found the bodies of two men in water off the Sheerness coast. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20fire%2C%20Longfield.html Kent Police was called by Kent Fire and Rescue Service at 11.48pm on Monday 29 December following reports of a fire at a house in Main Road, Longfield. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20incident%20-%20A21.html Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic incident that took place on the A21 near Tonbridge on Friday 26 December. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/New%20year%20Safer%20Winter%20reminder.html Christmas might be over for this year but New Year celebrations are yet to come so Kent Police is issuing a timely reminder to party-goers to have fun but to stay safe. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Serious%20assault%2C%20Gillingham.html Kent Police is appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which took place at around 2.40am on Thursday 25 December. Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Abuse%20victims%20legal%20advice%20-%2017%20Dec.html Kent Police and the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) are working together to provide victims of domestic violence in Kent and Medway access to legal representation 24-hours-a day, all-year-round. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kenneth%20Harman%20-%2017%20Dec.html A 55-year-old man has been found guilty of manslaughter at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday 17 December and sentenced to four-and-a-half years imprisonment. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/A2%20re-opened%20-%2017%20Dec.html The London-bound carriageway has re-opened on the A2 near Pepperhill but Kent Police is warning motorists to take alternative routes for the next couple of hours due to congestion. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cash%20machine%20man%20charged%20-%2017%20Dec.html A 49-year-old man has been charged with burglary in addition to eight other charges including aggravated vehicle taking, in connection with three attempted cash machine thefts on Friday 12 December. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Driving%20warning%20-%2017%20Dec.html The Serious Collision Investigation Unit has had four significant convictions that provide a sobering reminder about road safety and the consequences of breaking the law. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Dog%20trials%202009%20-%2015%20Dec.html Kent Police will host the National Police Dog Trials next year for the first time in the prestigious event’s 49 year history. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cash%20machine%20thefts%20-%2012%20Dec.html Kent Police is appealing for information following three attempted cash machine thefts overnight. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Quick%20moveable%20barrier%20-%208%20Dec.html Kent Police has now re-opened lane three of the London-bound carriageway of the M20 between junctions 11 and 12 following a successful segregation trial. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Ashley%20Dighton.html An inquest into the death of Ashley Dighton has resulted in an open verdict. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Wayne%20Green%20sentence%20-%202%20Dec.html Wayne Green, 51, was sentenced on Monday 1 December to 12 months imprisonment at Maidstone Crown Court, after pleading guilty to 19 offences of making indecent images. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Winter%20-%201%20Dec%20%2008.html Homeowners, party-goers and motorists are being urged to stay alert and safe this Christmas. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Crime%20mapping%20-%201%20December.html You can now get crime figures at the touch of button with our new online crime statistics section. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Award%20for%20wildlife%20officer%20-%201%20Dec.html A police officer from Kent has been named WWF Wildlife Law Enforcer of the Year. Police Constable Andrew Small was presented with the award for protecting wildlife and bringing those who exploit and profit from wildlife to justice. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Breath%20test%20kits%20-%202%20Dec.html Kent Police officers from the roads policing department will use cutting edge technology and new tactics designed to detect rogue drivers to launch the Christmas drink and drug driving campaign this year. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Delays%20on%20A249.html Kent Police were called to a road traffic collision involving a tipper lorry and a Ford Fiesta on Friday 28 November at 12:41pm on the A249.  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Stack%20segregation%20trial%20-%2026%20Nov.html Kent Police is working with the Highways Agency to trial a new segregation system for Operation Stack on Thursday 27 November. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Greatstone%20update%20-%2025%20Nov.html A man has appeared at Folkestone magistrates court on Tuesday 25 November after being charged with assaulting two women in separate incidents in Greatstone on 14 November 2008. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Greatstone%20charge%20-%2024%20Nov.html A man has been charged with assaulting two women in separate incidents in Greatstone 10 days ago. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Greatstone%20road%20checks.html Kent Police has carried out road checks in Greatstone after three assaults on lone women last weekend (Friday 14 and Saturday 15 November). Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/M20%20junction%20closed%20-%2021%20Nov.html Kent Police and the Highways Agency are at the scene of a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle on the roundabout off the M20 slip road at junction 12. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:20:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Farming%20machinery%20-%2021%20Nov.html Kent Police's Serious and Organised Crime Unit has recovered more than £200,000 worth of tractors and plant vehicles in Poland following an investigation into theft of high value farming machinery. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Domestic%20violence%20seminar%20-%2019%20Nov.html An ex-offender, two survivors of domestic abuse and a mother whose daughter was killed by a stalker are sharing their experiences at a conference held at Kent Police College on 19 November. Many other women have shared their stories too to help raise awar Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Greatstone%20update%20-%2018%20Nov.html Kent Police is re-iterating its appeal for witnesses to three assaults on lone women in Greatstone at the weekend. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Greatstone%20assaults%20CCTV%20-%2017%20Nov.html Kent Police has released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to following three assaults over the weekend on lone women in the seafront area of Greatstone, Kent. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Op%20Stack%20-%20November.html Operation Stack is not currently in place Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Crime%20gangs%20update%20-%2014%20Nov.html A total of 31 people have been arrested, 17 have been charged and 50 residential, commercial and rural locations have been searched in one of the biggest operations led by Kent Police. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Crime%20gangs%20update%20-%2013%20Nov.html A total of 31 people have been arrested, 16 charged and 50 residential, commercial and rural locations have been searched in one of the biggest operations that Kent Police has been involved in. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Crime%20gangs%20-%2011%20November.html Seventeen people have been arrested for the supply and distribution of controlled drugs, money laundering and mortgage fraud in a multi-agency operation led by Kent Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Autumn%20video%20-%2011%20Nov.html A college student who made a video with Kent Police and Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH) to promote firework safety has watched the number of people viewing it on YouTube soar through the half million mark. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Serious%20assault%20appeal%20-%207%20Nov.html Police in the north of Kent are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which happened in the early hours of Friday 7 November. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/William%20Wilson%20charged%20-%207%20Nov.html Kent Police has charged a man with attempted murder following the stabbing of a 24 year old man in Dover in the early hours of Thursday 31 July. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20reconstruction%20-%207%20Nov.html Officers investigating the murder of 51-year-old Danny King in Ditton on Friday 17 October have carried out a partial reconstruction of events in the New Road area.  Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Unexplained%20death%20-%207%20Nov.html A man arrested in connection with the discovery of a woman's body in Gravesend has been bailed by Kent Police until Monday 12 January 2009. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Martin%20Godwin%20-%206%20Nov.html A man has been charged with 22 cash machine offences, theft of vehicles, cash and a CCTV camera between 1 May 2007 and 31 August 2008. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/M20%20spillage%20-%205%20Nov.html Kent Police was called at 8.45am on Wednesday 5 November following reports of a spillage on the M20 coastbound between junctions 8 (Hollingbourne) and 9 (Ashford.) Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Incident%20reference%20cards%20-%205%20Nov.html People living in Kent are being encouraged to say what they think about the service they have received from police in the county. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Man%20jailed%20for%20rape%20-%204%20Nov.html A 37-year-old man who raped a woman in Otford in the west of Kent 13 years ago has been jailed. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Andrew%20Quinn%20-%2030%20Oct.html Andrew Quinn, 26, an unemployed former soldier, has been sentenced to six and half years imprisonment on Thursday 30 October. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Specials%20Week%20-%2030%20Oct.html During this year's National Specials Week the Kent Special Constabulary will demonstrate the valuable contribution they make to policing by working alongside neighbourhood officers to tackle anti-social behaviour. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Autumn%20video.html A college student who was seriously burned and scarred by a firework has made a touching video telling her story to help other young people understand the dangers that fireworks present. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/CCTV%20Danny%20King%20murder%20-%2029%20Oct.html Dedicated officers working in the incident room investigating the murder of Danny King are reviewing CCTV footage from the area which they believe holds vital information. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/John%20James%20Woolston.html John James Woolston, 40, of Windham Road, East Ham, London has been found guilty of death by dangerous driving after a two year old boy died in a collision with a limousine on the M25 last year. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Autumn%20trick%20or%20treat%20-%2027%20Oct.html Have a safe and trouble-free Halloween, is the message this week from neighbourhood officers across the county. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Explosives%20possession%20sentences%20-%2027%20Oct.html Three men were sentenced on Monday 27 October to a total of 28 years for their part in possessing explosives for an unlawful purpose. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Anne%20Gregory.html Police in mid Kent are appealing for help to find 81 year-old Anne Gregory who has been missing since Saturday 25 October 2008. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cash%20machine%20theft%20plea%20-%2023%20Oct.html A man has pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to steal relating to the theft of a lorry and cash machine in April this year. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Danny%20King%20re-appeal%20-%2023%20Oct.html Kent Police is renewing its appeal for information about the murder of Danny King in Ditton on Friday 17 October. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Money%20laundering%20sentences%20-%2021%20Oct.html A former prisoner and his partner, a mother and her foster son - also a former prisoner - and two brothers have been sentenced to jail after being convicted of money laundering and drugs related offences. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Gatwick%20fraud%20arrests%20-%2021%20Oct.html Officers from Kent Police's Serious Economic Crime Unit investigating reports of fraud arrested seven people at Gatwick airport on Monday 20 October. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Farming%20machinery%20theft%20-%2021%20Oct.html Kent Police's Serious and Organised Crime Unit has carried out eight search warrants across mid Kent, Weald and the west of Kent on Tuesday 21 October following a year long investigation into the theft of high value farming machinery. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Jeffrey%20Mantle1.html Jeffrey Mantle, from Essex Road, Westgate on Sea appeared before Maidstone Crown Court on Monday 20 October and was sentenced to a total of six years imprisonment. This was six years for each count of assault and two years for the image offence to run con Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Ashford%20assault%20-%2020%20Oct.html Officers investigating an assault in Ashford have issued a computer generated image and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Attempted%20cash%20machine%20theft.html Kent police were called at 3.15 on Saturday 18 October following reports of an attempted cash machine theft at NatWest Bank in London Road, Larkfield. Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20shooting%20in%20Ditton.html Kent Police has begun a murder investigation and is appealing for information after a 51 year old man died following an incident in Ditton near Aylesford in the early hours of Friday 17 October. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Counter%20terrorism%20exercise.html Exercise Border Fist - Kent's latest counter terrorism test to check how effective and alert the emergency services and military are in responding to crisis situations - has proved to be a useful learning experience. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Special%20Constable%20retires.html One of Kent's longest serving Special Constables, has retired after 34 years dedicated service to the Folkestone area. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Not%20in%20my%20neighbourhood%20week.html Thousands of people up and down the country are joining forces with crime-fighting professionals for a week of community action against robbery, burglary, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and drug misuse. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Autumn%202008.html Young people are helping Kent Police to promote how to stay safe in the autumn months. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Louise%20Evans%20murder%20verdict.html A man has been found guilty of the murder of 48-year-old Louise Evans in East Sutton, near Maidstone, and has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Op%20Stack%20post%20Channel%20Tunnel%20fire.html Phase two of Operation Stack, the police operation to queue freight on a section of the M20 motorway to ease traffic backlog at Kent's ports and borders, is being implemented between junctions 8 (Leeds Castle) and 9 (Ashford West). Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:20:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Lola%20Lind.html Kent Police is growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a teenage girl who has been missing for almost two weeks. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sheppey%20drug%20offences.html A prisoner serving life for murder, a Prison Service employee and his twin brother have been sentenced to more than 12 years in jail on Thursday 2 October after being convicted of drugs related offences. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Students%20challenge%20tutors.html Kent Police's new intake of student officers have challenged their tutors to a rounders match to be played at 5pm on Tuesday 30 September. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Kent%20Awards%2029.html North Kent based Bluewater, one of the country's leading shopping and leisure destinations, was recently recognised for it's achievements in crime prevention, when it was presented with the hard-earned Safer Business Award by the Actions Against Business Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Operation%20Stack%20-%2019%20September.html Operation Stack is not currently running on the M20 coastbound. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Henry%20Dunn.html A man has appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 19 September after pleading guilty at an earlier court appearance to offences of theft and burglary and has been sentenced to six years imprisonment. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/KPA%20poll.html The Home Office is looking into how police forces are held accountable and we want to know what you think. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Stephen%20Dyer.html A hypnotherapist has received a custodial sentence after sexually assaulting his female clients. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Kent%20Awards%202008.html Chief Constable Michael Fuller and Ann Barnes, Chair of the Kent Police Authority hosted the Safer Kent Awards 2008 event at Leeds Castle near Maidstone on Friday 12 September. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Rusthall%20robbery%20reward.html A £10,000 reward has been offered by the owners of a cash machine for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people responsible for the armed robbery at the One Stop Store, High Street, Rusthall on Thursday 11 September. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Conspiracy%20to%20supply%20cocaine.html Five men have appeared before magistrates charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine with an estimated street value of around £1 million. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Duncan%20Shelbourne.html On Tuesday 16 September, a jury found a 46-year-old Cliftonville man guilty of murder. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Hawkinge%20arrest.html A man arrested by Kent Police under the Terrorism Act 2000 is being held on suspicion of being engaged in the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:50:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Operation%20Stack%20-%2011%20September.html Operation Stack phase two is in place - junctions 8-9 coastbound on the M20 are now closed. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Abnormal%20loads%20-%20Sept.html Kent Police is warning drivers that three abnormally long loads plan to travel between Chatham Dockyard and Romney Marsh from Monday 15 September 2008. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Channel%20tunnel%20fire.html Eurotunnel have suspended their services following an incident 11 kilometres from the French entrance to the tunnel. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Margate%20murder%20investigation%20update.html Detectives are continuing to question a 45-year-old man following the fatal stabbing of a man in Margate on Monday 8 September. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Margate%20murder%20investigation.html Kent Police has launched a murder investigation following an incident in Margate on Monday 8 September 2008. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Rogue%20traders%20sentenced.html Three rogue builders were sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on Tuesday 2 September for defrauding 43 elderly and vulnerable homeowners across the county out of more than £880,000. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Guljinder%20Singh%20Gurewel.html A man has been sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 5 September to life imprisonment for the murder of Kamaljit Kalon in 2003. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/A20%20incident%20-%20Sept.html Kent Police is attending an incident on the A20 at Swanley. Both the Londonbound and coastbound carriageways are closed to allow emergency services to attend, to work towards a safe and peaceful resolution for all concerned. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Related%20news%20information/East%20rogue%20traders.html Three rogue builders were sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on Tuesday 2 September for defrauding 43 elderly and vulnerable homeowners across the county out of more than £880,000. Read the full story. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Folkestone%20kidnap%20rape%20sentence.html A former Revenue and Customs Officer has been sentenced to 12 years in prison on Wednesday 3 September after being convicted of raping and kidnapping a young mother in Folkestone nearly eight years ago. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Weather%20advice%20-%20Sept%2008.html Kent Police is advising people to take extra care on the roads in the rain because of reduced visibility and surface water on carriageways. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/M20%20lorry%20fire.html Kent Police officers were called to the coastbound carriageway of the M20 (junction two) at 3pm on Monday 1 September following a report that a lorry carrying magazines was on fire. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Specials%20recruitment%20evening.html Have you thought about volunteering as a Special? If you're interested in finding out more, come to our open evening on Tuesday 2 September, 8pm at North Kent Police Station, Thames Way, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8DB. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Neighbourhood%20task%20teams.html Six new teams of officers will swing into action from Monday 1 September, to help tackle problems identified by local people as priorities across Kent's six policing areas. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/French%20exchange.html Three Kent Police officers crossed the Channel over the weekend to work with the Gendarmerie Nationale’s traffic section in a road safety first. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Police%20appeal%20for%20witnesses%20in%20Dover.html Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in London Road, Dover early this morning. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:40:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/PCSO%20recruitment%20open.html Kent Police will be open for the recruitment of police community support officers (PCSOs) on Monday 1 September 2008. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Deal%20murder.html Police have charged a man in relation to a murder investigation following an incident in Deal on Friday 15 August. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Medway_task_team.html On Monday 1 September a new team will be joining the neighbourhood police unit in Medway. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Medway%20drugs%20network.html Police officers in Medway have effectively taken out a drugs network in the area. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Victoria%20Anyetei.html On Thursday 21 August, a man has been found guilty of the murder of 54 year old Dr Victoria Anyetei in Dartford on 14 August 2007 and has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sam%20Eastwell.html The two 16-year-old boys from Ramsgate charged with robbery and wounding with intent following the incident involving 17-year-old Ramsgate schoolboy Sam Eastwell have appeared at Margate Youth Court on Wednesday. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/East%20Kent%20dispersal%20areas.html Plans are in place to ensure Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay remain safe places to live, work, visit and enjoy this summer. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Strong%20wind%20warning%20-%20Aug.html Kent Police is advising people to be prepared for the bad weather conditions forecast for Wednesday 13 August. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Climate%20Camp%20-%20Mon%2011%20Aug.html Kent Police would like to express its gratitude to the residents of the Hoo Peninsula as the climate camp protests at Kingsnorth come to an end. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Arrests%20as%20protesters%20fail%20to%20break%20into%20po Around 50 people were arrested in disturbances today as climate camp protesters attempted to carry out their threat to break into Kingsnorth Power Station, near Hoo. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Protest%20but%20stay%20safe.html  Kent Police is urging people to stay safe while they take part in today’s climate camp protest. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Road%20restrictions%20on%20Hoo%20Peninsula.html Kent Police will implement limited and temporary road restrictions leading up to and during the Climate Camp march today. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/climate%20camp%20river%20ban.html Kent Police has renewed its warning to anyone planning to ignore restrictions and take to the River Medway on a raft tomorrow as part of the climate camp protest. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Climate%20Camp%20update%20-%207%20Aug%20pm.html James Alexander Thorne, 34, of no known address, who was arrested on Wednesday 6 August for assault on a police officer, appeared before Medway Magistrates on Thursday 7 August. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear before magistrates in&nb Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Climate%20Camp%20safety%20concerns.html Kent Police is to advise climate camp protestors in Kingsnorth that the raft regatta they had planned for Saturday (9 August) cannot go ahead because of safety concerns. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Climate%20Camp%20stop%20and%20search.html Officers’ discretionary powers to stop and search people have been extended as part of the operation to police the climate camp. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Climate%20Camp%20-%206%20Aug.html Kent Police have made five further arrests on the afternoon of Wednesday 6 August, bringing the total number of people arrested on Wednesday to eight. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Climate%20Camp%20talks.html A team of Kent Police officers met with community residents of the climate camp this morning as part of continuing efforts to resolve mutual issues of concern. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kelvin%20Bennett1.html Kelvin Clyde Bennett, 45, from Dart Street, Bordesley in Birmingham was found guilty at Maidstone Crown Court today (Wednesday 6 August) of three counts of rape and one count of kidnap. He will be sentenced on 3 September 2008. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Camp%20update%20-%205%20Aug.html Kent Police can confirm 13 people have been arrested in connection with the climate camp protest and eight have been charged.  Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Camp%20update%20-%204%20Aug.html Kent Police can confirm twelve people in total were arrested on Monday 4 August in connection with the climate camp protest. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Knives%20and%20weapons%20found.html Kent Police has discovered a stash of knives and makeshift weapons that could cause serious injuries during searches close to the site of the climate camp protest. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:35:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Weekend%20march%20starts%20climate%20protest.html A march and rally in Rochester today (3 August) will start 10 days of protest in Medway linked to plans to build a new power station at Kingsnorth, on the Hoo peninsula. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Climate%20Camp%20road%20information.html A march and rally in Rochester today (Sunday 3 August), at the start of a week of protests in Medway linked to plans to build a new power station at Kingsnorth, may result in traffic congestion, say police who are advising motorists to avoid the area Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Climate%20Camp%20drop%20in%20surgery.html Neighbourhood officers will be holding daily drop-in police surgeries at the Village Hall in High Halstow over the next week so that residents can raise any concerns they have about issues linked to the climate camp set up near Hoo. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Protesters%20arrested%20at%20Climate%20Camp.html A senior Kent Police officer has spoken of his disappointment that items seized from the climate camp site near Hoo on Thursday suggested that protesters intended to break the law. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/David%20Redman1.html Two people have been found guilty of the murder of 22 year old David Redman and have been sentenced to life imprisonment. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Health%20trust%20investigation.html Following a review by Kent Police and the Health and Safety Executive, Kent Police has decided not to investigate Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Beach%20safety%20this%20summer.html With recent soaring temperatures and miles of beautiful Kent coastline, many people want to enjoy summer by spending time on the beach with their families and friends. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/card-skimming%20devices%20found%20in%20Folkestone.html Police are advising people to be vigilant after a card-skimming device was discovered on a cash machine in Folkestone. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Paul%20Cosier1.html Paul Cosier, 51, previously of Clifford Gardens in Deal appeared before Canterbury Crown Court on Monday 28 July after pleading guilty to 17 offences, earlier this year, including one offence of rape of a child under the age of 13. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/misper%20Stephanie%20Dennis.html Kent Police in Folkestone is asking for help from the public to find a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for three days. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/M20%20collision%20-%2024%20July.html Kent Police are advising motorists to expect serious delays on the M20 following a road traffic collision on the coastbound carriageway at junction seven at around 12.30pm on Thursday 24 July. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Limousine%20driver%20appeal.html The driver of a white stretched limousine may hold vital clues to help police with their investigation into a fatal road traffic collision in the north of Kent. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Climate%20camp%20meeting.html Kent Police has organised a public meeting to tell local people about arrangements for policing the Camp for Climate Action protest planned for Kingsnorth, near Hoo, in August. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kamaljit%20Kalon1.html A man appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on Tuesday 22 July and pleaded guilty to the murder of Kamaljit Kalon in 2003. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Missing%20Oxfordshire%20woman.html Thames Valley Police are appealing for the public's help in tracing a woman from Oxfordshire who has gone missing and may be in Kent. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Crime%20statistics1.html Crime levels are dropping significantly and confidence in the service provided by Kent Police is going up, according to the latest available figures. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Travelling%20abroad.html UK families visiting France in the school holidays are among the thousands of people set to benefit from a revolutionary tool designed to reduce accidents and make it easier to report crime. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Abnormal%20load.html Kent Police is warning drivers of abnormally long loads planned to be travelling between Chatham Dockyard and Romney Marsh from Monday 21 July. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Benville%20sentenced.html Gordon Benville, an independent financial adviser (IFA) from Deal appeared at Canterbury Crown Court on Friday 11 July and was sentenced to three and a half years imprisonment. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Leadership%20academy.html Kent Police's new Leadership Academy was launched on Friday 4 July at Kent Police College in Maidstone. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Autism%20alert.html Kent Police, in association with the force's Disability Action Group and Kent Autistic Trust, have launched a new card which has been designed to alert the emergency services that the card holder has an autism spectrum condition. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drive%20safely.html Kent Police is advising people to take care during the heavy rain. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Trafficking%20results.html The results of a major push to tackle human trafficking and the part Kent Police played have been published. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/safer_summer_2008.html Open windows and doors, parking up at a country park to enjoy a long, lazy picnic and a great night out with friends – all play a part in the perfect summer. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Vaseli%20sentencing.html Zamir Veseli, aged 26, of no fixed abode, has been sentenced to an indeterminate period (for purposes of public protection) for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drink%20drive%20results.html A total of 753 motorists have been breath tested and 128 arrested for positive readings or failing to provide a specimen, two weeks into Kent Police’s drink and drugs driving campaign. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/misper%20lehel.html Concern is growing for Amarjit Lehel, a 69-year-old Alzheimers sufferer who has been missing since 5.15pm on Tuesday 27 May. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Andy%20Eley.html An officer from Thanet who died on Thursday 19 June has been named as Detective Constable Andy Eley. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Greenhithe%20cash%20robbery.html A man has been arrested by police investigating the theft of three cash machines from a building adjacent to Asda Stores, Greenhithe in the early hours of Saturday 21 June. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Ted%20Shaxted.html Detectives investigating the death of 36-year-old Ted Shaxted in Wallis Park, Northfleet in December last year have charged a second man with his murder. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Jeffrey%20Mantle.html On Thursday 19 June, Kent Police charged a 76-year-old man with eight offences including rape. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Climate%20camp%20visits.html Neighbourhood officers and a mobile police station will visit the Hoo peninsula next week to keep residents updated about policing arrangements during August's Camp for Climate Action protest at Kingsnorth, near Hoo. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Join%20Kent%20Key%20Link.html Kent Police is reminding residents and business owners across the county to join Kent Key Link before July. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Michael%20Baker.html On Monday 16 June, Michael Baker, 28, of Allington Cottages, Pilgrims Way in Hollingbourne has been charged with four offences of dishonestly making a false representation contrary to sections 1 and 2 of the Fraud Act 2006. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fingerprint%20machine.html Kent Police now has ten hand-held mobile electronic fingerprint devices which can be used to establish a person's identity if they are already on the National Fingerprint Database, Ident1.  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Gordon%20Benville.html Gordon Benville, an independent financial adviser (IFA) from Deal has pleaded guilty on Wednesday 11 June to 16 offences at Canterbury Crown Court following an investigation by Kent Police's Serious Economic Crime Unit (SECU). Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Archaeological%20theft.html Kent Police has charged a man under the Archaeological Area and Ancient Monuments 1979 Act for the first time. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Beyond%20the%20rhetoric.html Kent Police is only one of two forces in the UK to have achieved excellent status for race and diversity from assessments by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC).  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Maintenance%20works%20on%20the%20A20.html Motorists are advised to listen to traffic and travel updates on local news stations and the internet before setting out on their journeys as continued road maintenance on the A20 is currently causing traffic delays in the area. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Neighbourhood%20watch.html A recruitment drive is being held as part of Neighbourhood Watch Week, which starts on 16 June. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Ross%20Kalies.html Police are appealing for information regarding 51 year old Ross Kalieswho has been missing from his Pengam Street address since Friday 30 May. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Charlotte%20Lewis.html Police have released further information following the disappearance of a 14 year old girl in Blackpool. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/M20%20spillage.html Kent Police is advising drivers to avoid the London bound carriageway of the M20 between junctions 4 and 3 on the afternoon of Wednesday 4 June. This is to allow for resurfacing work in a safe environment for workers following a diesel spillage this Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safe%20driving.html Kent Police is urging motorists to drive carefully in poor weather conditions following a serious road traffic collision earlier on the A20 coastbound carriageway. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/A20%20collision.html Kent Police was called to a road traffic collision on the A20 coastbound carriageway at 1.18pm today (Tuesday 3 June).  Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Aujila%20mother%20brother.html The mother and brother of Luke Aujila, the man sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday 29 May for the murder of Gravesend taxi driver, Gian Chand Bajar, both appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 30 May to be sentenced for perverting the course o Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Abnormal%20loads.html Seventy-eight vehicles carrying propeller blades for wind turbines will be moving along Kent roads escorted by police at up to three loads at one time. Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drink%20drug%20driving%20campaign.html Kent Police will breath test all drivers involved in a collision, regardless of whether they suspect an offence, in a campaign to crack down on drink and drug driving that begins on Sunday 1 June. Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Canterbury%20congestion.html Drivers travelling in the Canterbury area are being urged to avoid the city centre this evening (Thursday 29 May) after police had to cordon off an area around a petrol station following reports of a suspicious package. Thu, 29 May 2008 17:15:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Luke%20Aujila.html A young man has been jailed for life with a recommendation that he should serve a minimum of 20 years, for the murder of a Gravesend taxi driver, in what a judge described as a 'terrible crime, against a vulnerable taxi driver offering a valuable public s Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/North%20Kent%20Police%20Station.html Kent Police Authority have announced the completion of the new North Kent Police Station based at Thamesway near Northfleet. Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Hand%20held%20computers.html The National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA)announced on Monday 26 May that Kent Police is one of 27 forces set to receive a share of £50 million funding for hand held computers. Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/rogue%20traders.html Kent Police, working with Kent and Medway Trading Standards, took part in a one day national initiative to tackle doorstep crime on Wednesday 21 May 2008. Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Tackling%20rogue%20traders.html Kent Police working with Kent and Medway Trading Standards took part in a national initiative to tackle doorstep crime on Wednesday 21 May. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Stack%20May.html Kent Police is asking motorists to help keep the county moving this bank holiday weekend following industrial action in France and Belgium. Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Too%20much%20bling.html A new Kent Crimesetoppers campaign targeting those living off the proceeds of crime has been launched at Kent Police Headquarters in Maidstone. Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Assault%20arrest.html Kent Police in the north of Kent have made a third arrest as part of their investigation into a serious assault in Gravesend town centre earlier this month. Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Robbery%20-%20Two%20charged.html Two people have appeared at Havering Magistrates Court in Romford, Essex after being charged with an armed robbery at Sainsbury's, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Folkestone on Thursday 8 May. Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Hilda%20Trower.html Norfolk Police is renewing its appeals for information in relation to the whereabouts a missing 15-year-old girl. Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Helicopter%20success.html In just one month, Kent residents have benefited from an increased service in the form of a police helicopter. Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/National%20Drugs%20Week.html As part of National Drugs Week, Kent Police is running a targeted campaign to crack down on drug supply and use across the county. Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kent%20People%27s%20Trust%20grant.html Every three months, the Kent People’s Trust makes grants to community groups across the county who are helping to tackle crime. The latest beneficiaries include charities who are helping young victims of crime.  Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sainsbury%27s%20robbery.html Kent Police is appealing for the driver of a small blue coloured car to come forward following the armed robbery at Sainsbury's, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Folkestone on Thursday 8 May at around 4.20pm. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Boat%20launch.html A new marine boat set to protect Kent and national borders was launched on Wednesday 14 May by the Kent Police Authority and Kent Police. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Keep%20cool.html As the weather gets warmer, Kent Police is warning residents to keep property safe while keeping cool. Burglars will make the most of a chance to steal and look for doors and windows left open on hot days. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Reporting%20line.html Kent Police is urging the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community to use the free 24-hour Kent Homophobic and Transphobic Reporting Line. This will ensure hate crime is reported and can be fully investigated. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Plant%20theft%20guilty.html Two men have been found guilty on Tuesday 13 May, at Maidstone Crown Court, of their part in a three quarters of a million pound conspiracy to conceal stolen plant. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Big%20weekend%20result.html The policing of Radio 1’s Big Weekend has all gone smoothly thanks to co-operation from both concertgoers and local residents. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Folkestone%20armed%20robbery.html Kent Police is appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery at Sainsbury's, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Folkestone on Thursday 8 May at around 4.20pm. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Allen%20and%20Demetris%20plea.html Paul Allen and Michael Demetris appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on 8 May on charges relating to the £53million cash robbery at the Tonbridge Securitas depot in 2006. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Radio%201%20tickets.html Don’t turn up to the Big Weekend if you don’t have a ticket - that’s the message from BBC Radio 1, Maidstone Borough Council and supported by Kent Police. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/May%20Day%20success.html Kent Police ensured that one of the region’s biggest biking events of the year, the May Day Run, was a major success. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/May%20Day%20run.html Kent and Sussex Police forces and their road safety partners will police one of the region's biggest biking events in a concerted effort to reduce death and serious injury on the roads involving motorcycles. Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Stuart%20Willard.html At a trial at Maidstone Crown Court on 2 May, Stuart Mark Willard has been found guilty of manslaughter following the death of John Skilton (46) of Bridge Close, Tonbridge.  Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Gatherings%20results.html More than one thousand people have taken part in a voluntary Kent Police online survey to get views on why people congregate in the street. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Motorcycle%20campaign.html Kent Police and its road safety partners are about to begin a campaign to reduce death and serious injury on the county's roads involving motorcycles. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Paul%20Cosier.html Paul Cosier, 51, previously of Clifford Gardens in Deal appeared before Canterbury Crown Court on Monday 28 April and pleaded guilty to 17 offences including one offence of rape of a child under the age of 13. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Abdelhamid%20Khenfri.html Officers from Kent Police have charged a man with 13 fraud-related offences. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Feature%20-%20Priorities.html Kent Police is encouraging people to set the policing priorities in their area by working with their neighbourhood officers and partner agencies. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Car%20thefts.html Kent Police is reminding people to be security conscious when leaving cars parked in beauty spots and isolated areas, after a rise in the number of thefts from these sorts of locations. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Oct-Dec%2007%20performance.html Kent Police's overall performance continues to improve in the latest quarterly figures published by the Home Office, showing a positive trend in reduced crime and more detection. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Machinery%20theft.html Kent Police is working with the construction, farming, insurance, security and transport industries, as well as the public, to reduce the theft of heavy machinery. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/A2%20collision.html Police were called at about 7.15am on Wednesday 23 April to a road traffic collision on the A2 near Bean, Dartford. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Weapons%20surrender%20tally.html Kent Police's Safer Spring weapons surrender during the past four weeks has been a success. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/3%20jailed%20Mark%20Witherall%20murder.html Three people have today been sentenced for the murder of Mark Witherall who was found seriously injured outside his home in Whitstable on 27 January last year. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Spring%20weapons%203.html Kent Police is encouraging people to continue handing over their weapons as the surrender campaign enters its final week. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Margate%20fire1.html Kent Police is investigating a case of arson at the Dreamland site in Margate. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Weapons%20surrender%208%20April.html Kent Police has seen another successful week in it's weapons surrender scheme which has now seen a total of 16 real firearms handed to police. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Helicopter%20launch.html Kent Police’s armoury of crime fighting tools has been boosted by the introduction of a police helicopter. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Matthew%20Back1.html Matthew Back, 31, a former teacher from Winstanley Avenue, Sheerness, has appeared before Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 4 April and been sentenced to 33 months in prison. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Tully%20sentence.html Michael Ashley Tully, 58, previously of Warren Close Folkestone, has appeared before Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 4 April and has been given an indeterminate sentence. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Puppy%20scam.html Kent Police's Serious Economic Crime Unit is asking members of the public to be careful as they investigate a potential scam in which people are handing over their hard earned money in exchange for puppies which are never received. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Trafficking%20warrants.html As investigations continue into criminal activity relating to trafficking vulnerable victims for the sex trade, Kent Police executed 12 warrants in the west of Kent on Monday 31 March.  Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Weapons%20surrender.html Kent Police has seen a successful first week in it's weapons surrender scheme. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Zak%20Owen.html Zak Owen, aged 37 years, a former Kent Police officer, from Highgrove Road, Chatham has today been sentenced to seven years imprisonment at Maidstone Crown Court. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Deal%20robbery.html Kent police in Deal are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a convenience store in Ark Lane, Deal on Monday 24 March at 9.45pm. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/NHS%20campaign.html A campaign to reduce abuse of NHS staff was launched on 27 March in Kent after statistics revealed 1,870 staff members in the region have been physically assaulted by their patients in the past three years. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Spring%20-%20weapons.html Kent Police is launching a weapons surrender from 25 March to 20 April as part of the first of this year's seasonal campaigns, Safer Spring. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drugs%20arrests1.html Officers from Kent Police's Specialist Operations department and the Metropolitan Police Specialist Crime Directorate arrested four people on Wednesday 19 March during a dawn raid to target the importation, supply and use of cocaine and amphetamines. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Collision%20on%20M21.html A man was seriously injured after his van overturned on the M2 coastbound near junction 4 just before 3am on Sunday 23 March. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Incident%20at%20Canterbury%20Cathedral.html Police arrested two men at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday 23 March after they attempted to protest during the Archbishop of Canterbury's Easter Sunday service. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20collision%20-%20appeal.html The Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing to anyone who witnessed a collision on the clockwise carriageway of the M25 close to junction 5 just before 4pm on Thursday 20 March to come forward. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/David%20O%27Leary%20appeal.html Police investigating the murder of David O'Leary have issued a new appeal about incidents in a Margate night club last month. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Bus%20adverts.html Kent Police is launching a new countywide advertising campaign in partnership with local bus companies to further promote neighbourhood policing across the county and to ask for help from Kent people. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Op%20Stack%20-%20March%202008.html Operation Stack is currently in running coastbound between junctions 8 and 9. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Spring1.html Neighbourhood policing teams will be focusing their work towards tackling burglary and anti-social behaviour for the first of this year's seasonal campaigns by Kent Police. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Three%20guilty%20of%20murder.html Following a nine week trial, a jury of 12 has returned a guilty verdict for three of the four who pleaded not guilty to the murder of 47-year-old Mark Witherall outside his home in King Edward Street, Whitstable, on 27 January last year. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Jonny%20Vos.html Johnny Vos, 47, has been sentenced to three and half year's imprisonment for causing a collision which resulted in the death of two Kent women. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/A20%20fatal%20collision.html Kent Police is appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision in which a man died. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Related%20news%20information/Background%20to%20Operation% Running phase two of Operation Stack allows more flexibility in moving freight consistently as it arrives in the queue. The coastbound stretch of motorway between junctions 8 and 9 allows us to park up to 3,320 lorries which is more than double the capaci Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Op%20Stack%20-%20People%20of%20Kent.html Kent Police and Kent County Council are asking people living and working in the county to consider whether their journeys are absolutely necessary as Operation Stack is likely to continue for some time to come. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Stack%20update%20-%207%20March.html Kent Police is continuing to run Operation Stack on the M20 as the SeaFrance officers' strike continues. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/O%27Leary%20appeal.html Officers investigating the murder of David O'Leary in the early hours of Saturday 1 March, are making a further appeal to try and find his killer. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Chief%20commendations.html Acts of courage and bravery will be honoured by Chief Constable, Michael Fuller, at an awards ceremony on Thursday 6 March. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drugs%20op%20charges.html Following the police operation that took place in Tunbridge Wells on Thursday 28 February targeting street level supply of drugs, further charges have been brought. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Operation%20Stack3.html The first phase of Operation Stack, which works to ease traffic backlog at Kent's ports and borders, has now been implemented on the M20 due to ongoing industrial action by Seafrance staff and traffic congestion at the port of Dover. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Margate%20shooting.html Kent Police is appealing for information after a 31-year-old man died from gun shot wounds following an incident in Valley Road, Lydden, Margate, in the early hours of Saturday 1 March 2008. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Boat%20murder%20appeal.html Kent Police is again appealing for witnesses to come forward following the discovery of a man's body on a boat on the River Medway, near Cannon Bridge, Tonbridge. The victim was 61-year-old Michael Castle. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drugs%20operations.html An operation targeting the street level supply of drugs took place in Tunbridge Wells on Thursday 28 February. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Operation%20Stack2.html The first phase of Operation Stack, which works to ease traffic backlog at Kent's ports and borders, is now being implemented as there is ongoing industrial action by Seafrance staff in France. Phase One means the M20 is closed coastbound between jun Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20charge1.html Louis Lumpkin, 27, of Artillery Road in Ramsgate has been charged with murder the murder on Monday 26 February of his 26-year-old brother, Gary Lumpkin. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Mobiles%20warning.html Kent Police is reminding motorists about the dangers of using a handheld mobile while driving following an RAC Foundation internet survey that shows many people still illegally use their phones while on the road. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Unlawful%20explosives.html A man has appeared in court charged with conspiracy to possess explosives for an unlawful purpose. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drug%20raid%20arrests.html Officers from Kent Police arrested 13 people on 28 February during a number of co-ordinated raids to target the supply and use of drugs. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/SMS%20text%20messaging%20service%20.html A new SMS service for Deaf and speech-impaired people was launched at Kent Police Headquarters on 26 February 2008. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Matthew%20Back.html Matthew Back, 31, Winstanley Avenue, Sheerness, appeared before Maidstone Crown Court on Monday 25 February and pleaded guilty to 14 offences including one offence of inciting a child under the age of 16 to engage in sexual activity. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Hawkhurst%20cash%20theft.html Kent Police is appealing for witnesses to a cash machine theft from the BP garage in Rye Road, Hawkhurst on the morning of Thursday 21 February. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/M20%20deaths.html Kent Police has confirmed the names of the three people who died in road traffic collision on the M20 in the early hours of Saturday 16 February.   Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fog.html The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for Kent as dense fog covers most of Kent. Kent Police urges motorists to drive with extra care as the bad weather continues. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Boat%20murder%20charge.html Kenneth Harman, 54, from Cannon Bridge, Tonbridge has been charged with murder on Tuesday 19 February. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Alcohol%20operation.html Kent Police officers will be out again on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 February following the success of a weekend operation to seize alcohol from young people. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Wildlife%20crime.html A group of 17 Kent Police staff went to Wildwood, near Canterbury on Sunday 17 February to be trained to deal with wildlife crime by Kent Police's Rural and Environmental Officer, PC Andy Small and Special Constabulary trainer, Patrice Good. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Puppy%20walkers.html Kent Police is looking for volunteers to look after puppies and work with our breeding and puppy trainer to develop them as police dogs. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Vehicles%20found.html As part of an ongoing investigation into vehicle crime, Kent Police has recovered just under £200,000 worth of stolen vehicles and parts. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kelvin%20Bennett.html A man has appeared at Folkestone Magistrates Court on Friday 15 February, charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman from Folkestone in the year 2000. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Involvement%20forum.html Disabled people and carers of disabled people from Kent are invited to join a new involvement forum which is being launched on Wednesday 5 March. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Weather%20warning.html Kent Police urges motorists to drive with extra care as the bad weather continues Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Bryan%20Maguire1.html Bryan Maguire, 58, previously of Peregrine Drive, Sittingbourne, has been given a nine-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, at Maidstone Crown Court on 11 February after pleading guilty to 12 offences. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Internet%20day.html Kent Police is backing Internet Safety Day on Tuesday 12 February and supporting schools that are carrying out special events to mark this annual event in order to raise awareness of the dangers of the internet. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Michael%20Tully1.html Michael Ashley Tully, 58, previously of Warren Close Folkestone, has appeared before Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 8 February and pleaded guilty to 30 sex offences. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Internet%20safety%20day.html The internet can be fun, interesting and educational but there are risks, especially to children. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/School%20evacuation.html Kent Police has arrested a boy aged 12 for possessing a pepper spray aerosol canister after a substance was released in the rear stairwell of a classroom block at Christ Church High School in Ashford on Thursday 7 February. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Starlight%20man%20jailed.html Nicholas Richmond, 59, of Greenfinches, Gillingham, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment at Maidstone Crown Court after pleading guilty to 13 counts of distributing 293 indecent images. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Underage%20drinkers.html Kent Police has launched a new multi agency campaign to raise awareness of the health issues and the community safety impact of underage drinking. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Domestic%20violence%20campaign.html Kent Police's domestic violence campaign which ran over the Christmas period has proved so successful that it’s being extended for another three months. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Securitas%20sentencing.html Five men who were found guilty on Monday 28 January for their part in the world's biggest cash robbery in peacetime have today been sentenced to a total of 140 years in jail. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Securitas%20guilty.html Five men have been found guilty on Monday 28 January for their part in Britain’s biggest cash robbery. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Charity%20fraud.html Police investigating a potential charity scam believe that scores of businesses across Kent may have been approached and unknowingly encouraged to support a fraudulent fund-raising venture. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Mobile%20phone%20campaign.html An awareness campaign to educate motorists about the dangers of using a handheld mobile phone while driving is being launched on Monday 21 January by Kent Police and Kent Highway Services. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drink%20drug%20drive%20arrests.html Drink and drugged driving offences during the Christmas and new year period showed a decrease in comparison to the same period last year. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Op%20Stack%2015.1.08.html The first phase of Operation Stack, which works to ease traffic backlog at Kent's ports and borders, is being implemented as weather conditions have caused ferry services to be temporarily restricted at the Port of Dover. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Weather%20conditions.html Kent Police is advising people to be prepared for the bad weather conditions forecast for the next few days. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Diversity%20index.html Kent Police's respect for diversity and commitment to equality in the workplace has been recognised in an index that features Britain's top 100 employers in these areas. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Bryan%20Maguire.html In one of Kent Police's largest investigations into child sex abuse, Operation Starlight, a further two men have appeared before court this week. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Matthew%20Hobbs.html Kent Police has confirmed the identity of the boy who died in a collision in Princes Road, Dartford on Wednesday 9 January as 11-year-old Matthew Hobbs. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cash%20machine%20thefts1.html Four men have been sentenced to a total of 36 years and one month in prison for a string of cash machine thefts across Kent on Tuesday 8 January 2008. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/M1%20crash.html A lorry driver who died this weekend after his vehicle plunged down theembankment of the M18 near Doncaster has been identified as Steven James Hunt, 59, from Stoke on Trent. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Online%20safety.html Kent Police is reminding parents who bought their children computers or computer equipment for Christmas, to be safety and security conscious. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Winter%20weather%20advice.html Kent Police is advising people to be prepared for the wintry conditions that have been forecast for the next few days. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Herne%20Bay%20death.html Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following the death of a man in Herne Bay on Sunday 30 December. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/John%20Mendy.html Detectives have charged John Mendy, 32, a care worker, of Sandwich Road in Ramsgate, with a second rape. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT