Police are conducting house to house enquiries after an attempted robbery in Deal on Thursday evening (26 January 2012) in which a man was hit around the head with what was described as an iron bar.

A get-together organised by the Dover District Community Safety Partnership (DDCSP) has been held to tackle the issues of substance misuse in the area.

300 volunteers are being offered the opportunity to become official Games Time Kent Greeters and play an active part in the 2012 Games.

A man from the north of England was sentenced to nine years in prison at Canterbury Crown Court yesterday, 25 January, after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle approximately four kilos of heroin into the UK.

Following a successful taster day for New Age Kurling at The Hawkinge Community Football and Sports Trust last Friday, evening sessions are being launched on Monday 30 January 2012.

Kent County Council (KCC) has called for cast-iron guarantees that the money raised by Government's proposed £10-a-day charge on lorries will be ploughed back into the councils that are responsible for improving roads.

A man has died following a collision in High Halden near Ashford yesterday (Wednesday 25 January 2012).

Dear Editor,
Re: The Folkestone Remembrance Line faces a reality check

I agree totally with Rodney's view.

Dear Editor,
Re: The Folkestone Remembrance Line faces a reality check

There is now very little left of Folkestone.

Dear Editor,
The Board of the "Leleka" Fund is writing hope that we will find support and help for our work with children of Ukraine.