Life Imprisonment for Moped Rider After Frenzied Stabbing of Uniformed Gillingham Soldier
A knife-wielding moped rider who repeatedly stabbed a Medway soldier in uniform has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Anthony Esan launched a frenzied and unprovoked attack on Mark Teeton as…
Horror Crash in Sittingboune Leaves Two Children Seriously Injured
At around 4pm yesterday, Thursday 12 February 2026, a Kent Police patrol requested a car to stop in Chestnut Street, Sittingbourne but the grey Vauxhall Zafira failed to do so.…
Council Uses New Powers to Tackle Unlicensed Animal Sellers in Ashford
An investigation into allegations of dog breeding and selling animals as pets without a licence, by Ashford Borough Council’s Licensing team, has led to its first penalty notice under the…
Did You See Suspicious Incident on M2 Motorway Slip?
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a suspicious incident on the M2 near Blue Bell Hill. On Monday 9 February 2026, at 3.08pm, Kent Police received…
Jail sentence for Prolific Canterbury Drug Dealer
A drug dealer based in Canterbury but operating across the country has been jailed following a proactive stop by local officers. Officers from Canterbury’s Neighbourhood Task Force were on duty…
‘Senseless’ Murder in Dartford
A construction worker has been convicted of murdering and robbing a customer following a dispute over owed money in Dartford. Dorin Ciorba’s victim, Osaretin Oronsaye, was found dead at his…
Three Arrested as Massive Fly-Tipping Crackdown Hits Maidstone
MAIDSTONE, KENT — A major investigation into “appalling” environmental crime has resulted in three arrests and the seizure of a vehicle, as Maidstone Borough Council steps up its war on…
Swift Justice for Maidstone Charity Shop Thief
A charity shop thief was arrested, charged and sentenced to jail less than 48 hours after stealing from a shop in Maidstone. The break in was reported to Kent Police…
Decades of Child Abuse sees Dangerous Margate Paedophile jailed for 28 Years
Duncan Bayles, a 65-year-old man formerly of Northdown Road, Margate, has been jailed for 28 years following a series of investigations into sexual offences committed against five children. The sentencing,…