Swanscombe5 days agoMan attacked two people on day of prison releaseWayne Blackburn attacked two people in "random and unprovoked" assaults in their homes.5 days agoKent10 Oct 2024Calls to protect wildlife haven amid theme park planWildlife groups are writing to central government calling for Swanscombe Peninsula to be protected.10 Oct 2024Kent16 Sep 2024Minister visits site of 'never-ending road block'Galley Road in Swanscombe has been closed since April 2023, causing disruption to traffic.16 Sep 20249 Sep 2024Lightning strike causes fire in flat's roofThe fire service said it believed the fire was caused by a lightning strike9 Sep 202420 Aug 2024Man charged after disturbance in SwanscombePolice Officers recovered a machete from the scene.20 Aug 2024Kent9 Jul 2024Safety fears as lorry traffic avoids road diversionsRae Bottomley, whose car was damaged by a HGV, fears someone could be run over.9 Jul 2024England3 Apr 2024Residents' anger a year after cliff collapse Residents say their lives are still being disrupted 12 months after a landslide in Swanscombe.3 Apr 2024Kent22 Mar 2024Driver jailed for killing pensioner on crossingA Swanscombe woman has been jailed after killing a pensioner on a pelican crossing and driving away. 22 Mar 2024Kent19 Mar 2024HGV driver four times over limit found with whiskyThe 34-year-old is given a suspended prison sentence and is banned from driving for two years.19 Mar 2024Essex