Kent Police are advising elderly residents to be on their guard after a number of bogus caller incidents in the Shepway area.
A man and a woman targeted an elderly woman in Folkestone on Thursday 9 May. They claimed to be from 'Age Concern', which no longer exists, and said they wanted to talk about meal deliveries.
Strong winds in Sandgate last night on the eve of a recycling collection has shown up the boxes issued to many as "not fit for purpose". Litter and waste was blown from boxes in Sandgate High Street, leaving the area looking devastated and in need of a major clear-up.
Sandgate Councillor Tim Prater reported the litter to Shepway Council via Twitter early on Wednesday morning, but slammed the collection boxes as causing the problem.
Skylark Vintage has opened its doors on Sandgate High Street, selling lace crotchet dresses, tops, vintage accessories, shoes, bags - you name it, its there!
Skylark is a pop-up shop (which we hope will stay) and already developing a real following locally.
Kent Trading Standards are warning about two people posing as Age Concern workers in the Folkestone area, but then robbing their victim.
The criminals have entered an elderly victim's property stating they are from Age Concern and would like to discuss the victim receiving meal deliveries. The female, calling herself Jennifer, stayed with the victim and talked whilst the male, calling himself Graham, entered the victim's bedroom and stole prescription drugs and money.
By PCSO 56668 ZAZO, PCSO 56599 TAPPENDEN & PCSO 56392 BALL in Monthly Kent Police Update
PCSO Mark Ball attended the One Stop in Cheriton Road in relation to a report of Robbery. From viewing the stores CCTV Officer Ball was able to ascertain the direction of travel before and after the event. From checking other local stores CCTV footage it was determined that the original target had been The Coop. Footage shows the male suspect attempting to enter the store just before they were scheduled to open and upon being unable to gain access proceeded to the One Stop. This investigation is currently on going.
Local Lib Dem campaigner Tim Prater has raised serious safety concerns about planned highways changes to the junction between Coolinge Lane and Sandgate Hill.
The works, currently being consulted on by Kent County Council, involve widening the pathway and narrowing the junction between Coolinge Lane and Sandgate Hill, removing safety barriers on Sandgate Hill and expanding a nearby bus stop.
Shepway Lib Dems have thanked everyone who supported them in the County Council elections in Shepway. The shock results saw UKIP gaining 4 seats in the area, the Green Party winning one, and the Conservatives narrowly hanging onto their last seat in Elham Valley.
With the election campaign in Folkestone West in full swing, we're now well into planning our polling day work, and could really use your help!
We'll be telling at the polling stations across Folkestone West, which are open from 7am-10pm. Tellers essentially sit outside a polling station and asking people who vote for their voter number or name and address. We don't ask who they voted for or canvass them in any way: our only intention is that we can then cross them off our list of people still to vote to avoid us then knocking on their doors later in the day to remind them to vote.
Uwe Derksen, a research student at the University of Kent, is conducting research into public perceptions of Margate and Folkestone, with particular reference to culture-led regeneration. He has developed an on-line questionnaire, which can be completed in reference to either town and is aimed at those who live and/or work in either Margate or Folkestone.
