Ray Beaglehole and Nigel Hart from Channel Rotary Club Folkestone have been awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary's highest honour, for their outstanding service. Discover their stories.
Dover and Deal MP Mike Tapp reviews his first full year, highlighting £20m funding, school investments, and restored hospital services. Read his community update.
Over 1,600 motorists fined in 39 days on Kent's A299 Thanet Way due to urgent safety measures for damaged road surfaces. Police urge drivers to respect the limit.
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding, risking further cuts to officers. Crime Commissioner Simon Foster warns of a 'postcode lottery' and fewer police on streets.
West Midlands Police has issued 11 crucial rules for public safety around their new mounted unit. Learn how to interact safely with police horses in Birmingham.
Kent Police is trialling voluntary GPS ankle tags, dubbed 'chav nav', to help young offenders break the cycle of crime. The scheme aims to reduce shoplifting and antisocial behaviour.
Heartfelt tributes are paid to PD Stark, the heroic police dog who survived a brutal 20-blade machete attack in 2020. Read his incredible story of bravery and service.
Martha Trust provides lifetime care for adults with profound disabilities in Kent and Sussex. The charity must raise over £255,000 annually for essential extras beyond basic state-funded care.
A Nottinghamshire Police officer was dismissed after using discriminatory language while reporting a concern for a woman's safety. Read the full details of the misconduct hearing.
Motorists fined for reversing on hard shoulder to avoid A2 crash delays. Police warn of £100 penalty and points. Learn the law to stay safe.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System for UK drivers is postponed to 2026. Get the latest on the delay, potential Dover gridlock fears, and official plans to minimise disruption.
West Midlands Police will deploy a 12-horse mounted unit from spring 2025 to tackle riots and football violence, costing nearly £6,000 per horse annually. Read the full story.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges, accused of stealing cash and jewellery during a drugs operation. Read the full court details.
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges for alleged offences while on duty. Pc Robert Davies will appear in court this week. Read the full details.
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
A former detective who stole cocaine from police stores has been ordered to repay £75,420. Andrew Talbot was jailed for 19 years in 2024. Read the full story of his downfall.
A major new police watchdog report heavily criticises West Midlands Police's Hillsborough disaster probe as 'inexplicably narrow'. Read the damning findings.
Armed officers arrested a man in Alum Rock after a Mercedes, stolen in a burglary, crashed into parked cars. Read the latest on this police operation.
Ernestas Juska sentenced to life for murdering family friend Nina Denisova in Kent. Read the full details of this shocking case and the police investigation.
Worcester councillors have condemned West Mercia's PCC office as a 'gravy train for failed Tory politicians' amid police cuts controversy. Discover the full story behind the abolition of the role in 2028.
British Transport Police release CCTV images after a violent fight on a Kent train left one man with a fractured nose and another in a headlock. Can you help identify these people?
A police watchdog has ruled an officer will not face misconduct action after Ayuub Abdi fell to his death in Birmingham when Tasered. Read the full investigation details.
Local author Sylvia Kent returns to Phoenix FM's Book Club, sharing Essex writing groups and November book recommendations. Hear her interviews at phoenixfm.com.
Armed police arrested four people and recovered two zombie knives after a chase in Shirley Park, Solihull. Read the full story of the police operation.
Kent communities welcome a new council funding model based on current need, ending the outdated system that left areas like Dover and Deal struggling. Discover how this change will impact local services.
Four Rotary clubs in Shepway have donated £12,000 to local schools over three years, supporting underprivileged children with essentials like uniforms and school trips. Discover how this community partnership works.
Playmobil launches its debut UK high street store at Ashford Designer Outlet, Kent. The opening offers new toy competition and perfect Christmas shopping timing.
Margate band Squangey Bobbins launches independent chart bid with album 'Margate Crows'. Featuring Grammy-winning collaborators, they aim to be the first Margate band in the official UK album chart. Pre-order now!
Santa is coming back to Folkestone from Dec 1-17! Meet him at Harbour Arm on Dec 12. Follow the sleigh with live tracker & support local charities.