Louis Walker

2 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | Louis Walker

A man has been charged after police deployed a stinger device to stop a car believed to be on false number plates. The red Alfa Romeo 147 was spotted by officers on patrol in the Kennington area of Ashford at about 3.30pm on Tuesday. Police used a stinger device to stop the Alfa Romeo 147 in Kennington. Picture: Kent PoliceAfter failing to stop, police deployed the stinger device to puncture the tyres of the car and end the pursuit in Lower Vicarage Road.

2 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | Louis Walker

Plans have been submitted for the £20 million revamp of an ageing leisure centre - but residents have already raised concerns. Dover District Council (DDC) has lodged its proposal for Tides Leisure Centre in Deal, which marks the next step in a major overhaul planned for the site. The scheme, estimated to take two years, will see the current pool building replaced by a six-lane pool, a new gym, and a toddler splash pad.

2 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | Louis Walker

Eighty traders have already signed up to join Kent’s largest indoor market ahead of its opening later this month. The former Wilko store in Folkestone town centre is being turned into the county’s second Petticoat Lane Emporium. More than 200 stalls selling vintage and upcycled goods are eventually expected to operate from the 17,000 sq ft ground floor, which will also feature a cafe.

2 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | Louis Walker

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 54-year-old woman from Ramsgate. Deborah Hudson was last seen at 5am on Tuesday, June 10, but was possibly in Canterbury Road East, walking in the direction of Royal Harbour Approach later that same day. She is described as 5ft 2in, of slim build and with blonde hair. Deborah is thought to be wearing a denim jacket and jeans, pink trainers and glasses.

2 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | Louis Walker

A war of words has erupted between a Kent MP and the new leader of Kent County Council. Labour’s Mike Tapp – the MP for Dover and Deal – wrote to Reform’s Cllr Linden Kemkaran to raise what he called “increasing concern” over how the authority is being run. In a strongly-worded letter, Mr Tapp said decisions under her leadership appeared “driven more by populist rhetoric than by sound governance or the best interests of Kent’s residents”.