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BBC News
7 hours ago
- BBC News
Man bailed by Kent Police after boy, 2, dies in Whitstable crash
A man arrested after a two-year-old boy died in a crash in a car park in Kent has been bailed pending further inquiries, Kent Police has said they were called to the junction of Harbour Street and Cromwell Road, Whitstable, at 20:24 BST on Saturday, after a crash involving a car and multiple boy was pronounced dead at the scene and a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, said police. The child's next of kin has been informed.A man in his 20s arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed to return to the police station pending further investigation. A spokesperson for Canterbury City Council previously said: "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by last night's incident."We have officers on site today to offer help and support."Kent Police appealed for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch with them.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Boy, 2, dies after car hits pedestrians
A two-year-old boy has died and a man is seriously injured after a crash in a car park in Kent, police have said. Officers said they were called to the junction of Harbour Street and Cromwell Road, Whitstable, at 20:24 BST on Saturday, after a crash involving a car and multiple pedestrians. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene and a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, said police. The child's next of kin has been informed. Police said a man in his 20s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remained in custody while inquiries continued, police said. A spokesperson for Canterbury City Council said: "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by last night's incident. "We have officers on site today to offer help and support." Kent Police appealed for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch with them. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Related internet links Kent Police Solve the daily Crossword
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Boy, 2, dies after car hits pedestrians in Whitstable
A two-year-old boy has died and a man is seriously injured after a crash in a car park in Kent, police have said they were called to the junction of Harbour Street and Cromwell Road, Whitstable, at 20:24 BST on Saturday, after a crash involving a car and multiple boy was pronounced dead at the scene and a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, said police. The child's next of kin has been said a man in his 20s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remained in custody while inquiries continued, police said.A spokesperson for Canterbury City Council said: "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by last night's incident."We have officers on site today to offer help and support."Kent Police appealed for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch with them.
BBC News
07-08-2025
- BBC News
Canterbury City Council hires extra security guards for Herne Bay
Extra security patrols have been hired for a Kent seaside town in an attempt to curb anti-social behaviour in the City Council (CCC) has received funding from Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) to bring in security guards from Akin Security to patrol in Herne Bay alongside the police and wardens from Kent County Council and Scott, Kent's PCC, said: "This type of scheme has worked successfully in other parts of the county to help address crime and antisocial behaviour."CCC confirmed patrols have already began, with the guards helping when there was a crash involving a pedestrian. It said that they remained with members of the public until police arrived and they will be providing witness said the extra guards are working in pairs for 50 hours a week over five have been bought in to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour, as well as providing a "reassuring presence" in the community, said a CCC added they will gather intelligence and report it to Scott added: "My mission is to cut crime, support victims, and build trust. "This partnership between Canterbury City Council, Kent Police and my office will help deliver this for the residents of Herne Bay."
BBC News
30-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Equipment boosts access for disabled swimmers at Canterbury Pool
A new platform lift has been installed at a Kent leisure centre to give disabled swimmers who find it hard to get in and out of swimming pools a dignified and independent transition from wheelchair to water. The Poolpod platform - a lift mechanism that fits to the side of swimming pools - is part of an £8m transformation at Kingsmead Pools & Fitness in staff will be on hand to support people wanting to use the Poolpod, which is available to all users during family swims and general Cawley, CEO of charity Active Life which led the transformation, said: "Everyone should have the same opportunity to experience the physical and mental joy of movement." The funding has also enabled a a new Changing Places toilet and changing area to be installed for people who require extra space, specialised equipment, and support from a carer or assistant. The facility offers an adult-sized changing bench, hoist, and a spacious shower area, with IFI (Inclusive Fitness Initiative) compliant gym equipment. Funding for the project came from Canterbury City Council and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, in consultation with the council's Disability Advisory Connie Nolan said it was important that no-one was excluded from enjoying the facilities."We want it to be as stress-free and as easy as possible for people who have challenges to overcome to keep fit and healthy in mind and body," she said.
