Joe Harbert

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Joe Harbert

A man was pinned against a wall and threatened in an attempted town centre robbery. The incident happened at about 7.30pm in Rendezvous Street, Folkestone, on May 16. Officers have since released a CCTV image of a man they believe can help with their investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/82210/25. People can also report information to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or using the form on their website.

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Joe Harbert

Drivers are facing rush-hour delays following a reported crash on the M20 this afternoon. Long tailbacks are ongoing on the coastbound carriageway between Junction 9 (Ashford South) and Junction 10 (Willesborough). Drivers are facing coastbound delays on the M20 this evening. Picture: National HighwaysTraffic monitoring service Inrix says one lane has closed following the incident. Pictures by National Highways show cars queuing alongside the Givaudan factory and towards Junction 10.

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Joe Harbert

A renowned budget chain looks set to leave a closure-hit shopping centre. Poundstretcher is to depart Ashford's Park Mall on August 23. Poundstretcher is moving out of Park Mall shopping centre in AshfordThe discounter - founded in 1981 with now more than 300 stores - will close its shutters after more than 10 years in the centre. It originally replaced New Look Ladieswear following its arrival, moving next to units Cafe Bellini and Boots Opticians.

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Joe Harbert

The impending closure of a long-running youth centre after more than 20 years has been described as “heartbreaking”. Sk8side in Ashford was formed in 2003 in a bid to improve the lives of youngsters in the borough by providing skateboarding and biking lessons from its headquarters next to the Stour Centre. The Sk8side pavilion next to the Stour Centre will close at the end of JuneBut the centre will close at the end of June due to a lack of funding, sparking sadness among users.

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Joe Harbert

The search for an operator to run the new Leas Lift cafe is finally underway, with bosses predicting the eatery will generate £500,000 a year once open. But prospective partners opening up at the historic landmark, which has been closed since 2017, will be required to contribute towards the fit-out of the kitchen and dining area.