Maria Greenwood

Weymouth

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Articles

Fleet of 'Little Ships' leave Ramsgate for Dunkirk to commemorate Operation Dynamo

2 weeks ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Maria Greenwood

It marks the 85th anniversary of when 338,000 allied soldiers were rescued from the beaches of northern France Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 6 hours agoDozens of 'little ships' left Ramsgate Harbour this morning for Dunkirk as part of commemorations to mark the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo. More than 338,000 allied soldiers were evacuated from the beaches of northern France during the Second World War.
Man and woman jailed after police uncover video evidence of child abused on the Isle of Wight

1 month ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Maria Greenwood

The child was under 10-years-old at the time Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 14 hours agoLast updated 14 hours agoTwo people have been jailed for physically abusing a child on the Isle of Wight. Toby Lucas, aged 29, and 25-year-old Courtney Strong appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court for sentencing on Friday 2 May. Police uncovered video evidence of the abuse, which showed the child – who was under the age of 10 at the time – being bound with tape and physically injured by Lucas.
Man jailed for violent attempt to steal van from female delivery driver in Gravesend

1 month ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Maria Greenwood

The driver pulled the keys out of the van and ran to a nearby property Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 5 hours agoA courageous delivery driver who thwarted a violent attempt to steal her van in Gravesend has seen the offender jailed. During the afternoon of 30 November 2024, the victim got into her vehicle after taking a parcel to an address in Ingoldsby Road.
Appeal for key witness to knife incident in Chatham to come forward

1 month ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Maria Greenwood

It follows reports that a man discarded a knife in the town Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 6 hours agoInvestigators are appealing for a key witness to come forward following a report a man discarded a knife in Chatham. At around 7pm on Friday (2 May) officers detained a suspect after he had been seen acting suspiciously in the Hills Terrace area. The patrol was then approached by a motorist who stated the man had thrown a knife on the floor before his arrest.
Four men arrested after violent altercation involving van and car in Darenth

1 month ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Maria Greenwood

There were reports of a passenger on a motorbike, holding a weaponAuthor: Maria GreenwoodPublished 7 hours agoInvestigators are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a violent altercation involving motorists in Darenth. The incident, involving the occupants of a white van and two people on a motorcycle, happened in Green Street Green Road at around 8pm on Saturday 3 May 2025.
Lifesavers recognised at Kent Chief Constable’s awards ceremony

1 month ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Maria Greenwood

Police officers and members of the public who go above and beyond in acts of heroism and bravery have been given awards Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 8 hours agoLife-saving police officers and members of the public have been recognised at the Kent Chief Constable's Awards. The event, held at Kent Police College, recognised those who went above and beyond the call of duty to serve and protect the people of Kent including those who received certificates from the Royal Humane Society.
Man arrested after pedestrian hit by a car in Margate

1 month ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Maria Greenwood

A man in his 30's is in a stable condition in hospital Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 6 hours agoA man has been arrested after a pedestrian was knocked down by a car in MargateKent Police was called to a report of a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Canterbury Road, at 9pm on Monday 28 April. Emergency services attended the scene and the pedestrian, a man in his 30s, was flown to a London hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
Three arrested in investigation of contraband being thrown into HMP Rochester

1 month ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Maria Greenwood

Drugs, mobile phones and SIM cards are getting over the boundary of the prison walls Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 4 hours agoThree people have been arrested as part of an investigation into illegal items being thrown over the wall into HMP Rochester. Drugs, mobile phones and SIM cards are getting into the prison, over the boundary walls. Kent Police accompanied by prison investigation teams have arrested three men at their home addresses in Swanley and Orpington.
Man seriously injured after fail-to-stop crash in Poole

1 month ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Maria Greenwood

The pedestrian was involved in a collision what may have been an e-scooterAuthor: Maria GreenwoodPublished 6 hours agoLast updated 6 hours agoPolice are investigating after a hit-and-run in Poole. Dorset Police received a report at 4.40am yesterday morning (5 May) of a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in Wallisdown Road at the junction with Kinson Road. It is reported that the vehicle – described as possibly an e-scooter – failed to stop at the scene.
People across Dorset are travelling around the county to find life-saving medication

1 month ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Maria Greenwood

The findings come from Healthwatch Dorset's latest reportAuthor: Maria GreenwoodPublished 6 hours agoHealthwatch Dorset has published a report with results of a recent survey that sheds light on over 900 local residents' experiences with Dorset pharmacies. The findings offer insights that can help improve access and service delivery, including the Pharmacy First scheme, for all Dorset communities.