Podcast: Six people arrested as police use extra powers to break-up antisocial groups on Thanet's beaches
KentOnline
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 21 minutes
Antisocial behaviour during the hot weather in Thanet over the weekend has led to six people being arrested.
Dispersal orders were put in place in Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate with officers also called to reports of underage drinking.
One teenager was detained for assaulting an emergency worker and possession of cannabis - while another was held for criminal damage and assault.
Also on today's podcast, disruption to water supplies is continuing for residents in various parts of Kent.
South East Water have apologised to customers in Whitstable, Herne Bay and Maidstone. Hear from the dad of a five-month-old baby who ran out of water yesterday.
A Kent mum says she may have to give up her job to get her disabled son to school after his transport provision was changed.
18-year-old Thomas Hedley used to be able to get a free mini bus to his special needs school in Tonbridge.
Now his parents have been offered £4,000 a year to arrange an alternative.
The KentOnline Podcast has been hearing how a new community learning centre in Folkestone will help people gain skills for new careers.
Specially-designed classrooms have opened as part of the new library building in the town centre.
And, A Kent toy company's warning about a rise in fake NeeDoh fidget toys being sold across the UK.
Bigjigs, which is based in Folkestone, is the official distributor of the products in the country.
Bosses say we can identify the fakes by their strong chemical smell, greasy feel and unbranded packaging.
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