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Council calls on residents to help buy woodland

Council calls on residents to help buy woodland

13 February 2024

A council is asking for donations from residents to help buy a patch of ancient woodland.

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Converted barn in the grounds of 16th century estate up for sale

Converted barn in the grounds of 16th century estate up for sale

13 February 2024

The five-bedroom home is next door to Great Comp Garden, which opened to the public in the 1960s, and its Georgian manor house.

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Kent station ‘worst for London commute’

Kent station ‘worst for London commute’

13 February 2024

A railway station where trains are late or cancelled more often than they run on time has been named the worst for commuters.

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Petition launched over ‘incredibly harsh’ A20 speeding fines

Petition launched over ‘incredibly harsh’ A20 speeding fines

13 February 2024

Motorists are weighing up legal action over a decision to go ahead with “incredibly harsh” speeding fines near the London-Kent border.

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‘We were told not to worry about lump but it was male breast cancer’

‘We were told not to worry about lump but it was male breast cancer’

11 February 2024

A widow is hoping to raise awareness of young people with cancer after losing her husband to a rare form of the disease aged just 32.

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Shoplifter banned from supermarkets across Kent

Shoplifter banned from supermarkets across Kent

11 February 2024

A prolific thief has been banned from supermarkets across Kent following a string of shoplifting offences in the county.

Kent’s newest National Garden Scheme gardens

Kent’s newest National Garden Scheme gardens

10 February 2024

The voluntary scheme, which gives the public exclusive access to private gardens, has revealed 10 new locations for this year.

Incorrect speed sign probe as ‘thousands’ slapped with fines

Incorrect speed sign probe as ‘thousands’ slapped with fines

05 February 2024

An investigation over the appearance of a 50mph sign in a 40mph section of road is being treated as an “attempt to pervert the course of justice”.

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Cancer patient granted dying wish to ride Harley-Davidson

Cancer patient granted dying wish to ride Harley-Davidson

05 February 2024

A woman with terminal cancer has been granted one of her final wishes by a group of bikers.

Love is in the air: 5 ideas for Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air: 5 ideas for Valentine’s Day

05 February 2024

If you’re looking to woo that special someone this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got some great ideas that anyone would fall head over heels for.

‘Thousands’ slapped with fines as speed limit drops from 70mph to 40mph

‘Thousands’ slapped with fines as speed limit drops from 70mph to 40mph

03 February 2024

Thousands of drivers are thought to have been given fines and points on their license as they were unaware of a speed limit change.

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‘It’s really awful to see the animals suffer’

‘It’s really awful to see the animals suffer’

03 February 2024

Dog owners are being urged to keep their pets under control as the number of attacks on sheep rise in Kent.

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‘The mould in the pub toilet was growing so fast you could see it spreading before your eyes’

‘The mould in the pub toilet was growing so fast you could see it spreading before your eyes’

01 February 2024

Secret Drinker finds the beer – and the facilities – aren't worth the wait on his latest pub visit

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Car windscreen smashed after object thrown from M26 bridge

Car windscreen smashed after object thrown from M26 bridge

01 February 2024

A woman and two young children were left “terrified” after an unknown object thrown from a bridge hit their car and smashed the windscreen.

Thug repeatedly punched police dog in face

Thug repeatedly punched police dog in face

31 January 2024

A thug punched a police dog in the face multiple times after the animal was deployed to catch him when he ran away from an officer.

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‘The new speed limits will be safer for everyone’

‘The new speed limits will be safer for everyone’

29 January 2024

Roads in one part of Kent have seen their speed limit reduced from 40 to 30mph.

Fantastic days out this February half-term

Fantastic days out this February half-term

29 January 2024

Make great memories with the kids at some of Kent’s best museums, theatres, castles and zoos during the school holidays.

Motorist found with two types of cannabis banned after being found unfit to drive

Motorist found with two types of cannabis banned after being found unfit to drive

28 January 2024

A weed smoker who reacted to seeing police as he was driving, was found with two different types of the drug and was later deemed unfit to drive.

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Taxi driver hid in petrol station toilet after drunk customer threatened him with knife

Taxi driver hid in petrol station toilet after drunk customer threatened him with knife

28 January 2024

A taxi driver who was threatened with a knife by an angry customer hid in a petrol station toilet for an hour until police arrived.

Village children’s centre closure will put us in ‘very needy place’

Village children’s centre closure will put us in ‘very needy place’

27 January 2024

There are fears families in a village will be unable to access “vital” children’s services following a decision to close a kid’s health clinic.

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