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Plans to convert former medical site into 97 homes

Plans to convert former medical site into 97 homes

23 March 2021

A planning application which will transform a former medical site into nearly 100 homes and a care home is expected to get the green light.

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Kent MPs condemn 'disgraceful' thuggery at protest

Kent MPs condemn 'disgraceful' thuggery at protest

22 March 2021

The county's MPs have condemned the 'disgraceful behaviour' which took hold at the 'Kill the Bill' protest which left 20 police officers injured.

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Aerial CGI reveals phase one of new 'garden town'

Aerial CGI reveals phase one of new 'garden town'

18 March 2021

A virtual public meeting will be held to discuss the divisive Otterpool Park development, as a new CGI reveals the scheme's 'masterplan'.

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Six turbulent months at asylum seeker camp

Six turbulent months at asylum seeker camp

18 March 2021

What has happened since a Kent barracks became a camp for asylum seekers last year - and what next for the site?

Robber is jailed after threatening woman with knife

Robber is jailed after threatening woman with knife

17 March 2021

A woman has been jailed for her part in a knifepoint robbery and for assaulting a police officer.

Town's second Jobcentre to open due to pandemic

Town's second Jobcentre to open due to pandemic

16 March 2021

A second, temporary, Jobcentre is due to open in a town centre as part of the government's response to coronavirus.

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'Lets await the outcome of Clapham inquiry' says MP

'Lets await the outcome of Clapham inquiry' says MP

15 March 2021

A Kent MP says it is best to wait for the official report to find out the full circumstances of a vigil for a murder victim that plunged into chaos.

Day of reflection will mark one year since lockdown began

Day of reflection will mark one year since lockdown began

13 March 2021

A minute's silence has been organised as part of a National Day of Reflection marking one year since lockdown started due to the pandemic.

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Restaurant owners deny holding 'unlawful private gathering'

Restaurant owners deny holding 'unlawful private gathering'

12 March 2021

A couple have denied holding an illegal gathering at their yet-to-open new restaurant following a visit from police.

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Woman 'punched and spat at' during assault

Woman 'punched and spat at' during assault

11 March 2021

An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a woman reported being spat at and punched in the face during a town centre assault.

13 men arrested after barracks fire 'released without charge'

13 men arrested after barracks fire 'released without charge'

11 March 2021

Thirteen of the 14 men arrested following a blaze at barracks housing asylum seekers have now been released without charge.

Jet skis 'danger to wildlife and people' on coast

Jet skis 'danger to wildlife and people' on coast

11 March 2021

Concerns have been raised about what can be done to reduce the disturbances caused by jet skis along the coast.

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Airport dance festival pushed back another year

Airport dance festival pushed back another year

11 March 2021

Two huge events in Kent - including a rave at an airport - have been postponed until next year due to Covid-19.

Appeal launched for Tik Tok cat with rare feline coronavirus

Appeal launched for Tik Tok cat with rare feline coronavirus

10 March 2021

Help is needed to pay for a cat's treatment after it was diagnosed with a rare feline coronavirus, which is different to Covid-19.

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Huge Saga office block is sold

Huge Saga office block is sold

10 March 2021

A large, former office building has been sold for an undisclosed amount.

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Stolen pug is returned as second dog goes missing

Stolen pug is returned as second dog goes missing

09 March 2021

A couple have been reunited with their beloved pug on the same day their other dog disappeared from their home.

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Pictures reveal 'impoverished and run-down' asylum seeker barracks

Pictures reveal 'impoverished and run-down' asylum seeker barracks

08 March 2021

An inspection has deemed army barracks being used to house asylum seekers as 'filthy and impoverished' and revealed a third of people felt suicidal.

Police called to seafront housing scheme 'protest'

Police called to seafront housing scheme 'protest'

08 March 2021

Police were called after people gathered in protest over work starting to remove trees in order to make way for a new housing scheme.

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New beach huts will feature in upcoming triennial

New beach huts will feature in upcoming triennial

08 March 2021

The fifth Folkestone Triennial art festival will go ahead this summer and will include the town's new beach huts as part of the collection.

Seven super staycations in Kent this summer

Seven super staycations in Kent this summer

05 March 2021

With many of us considering staying closer to home this summer holidays, we've picked seven spots in the county which will still feel like a getaway.

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