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'I still have faith in Kent's high streets - that's why I'm opening a new shop'

'I still have faith in Kent's high streets - that's why I'm opening a new shop'

10 February 2024

A brave business owner has unveiled plans to expand into a high street despite shops closing throughout the county at an alarming rate.

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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.

Cannabis farm with more than 100 plants discovered

Cannabis farm with more than 100 plants discovered

08 February 2024

A cannabis cultivation of more than 100 plants has been uncovered following reports of suspected criminal activity.

‘We've turned zero-star hygiene rating around - I have nothing to hide'

‘We've turned zero-star hygiene rating around - I have nothing to hide'

07 February 2024

The boss of a curry house rocked by a poor food hygiene report says customers can come and inspect the kitchen as he has “nothing to hide”.

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‘They'd still be alive if you hadn't shut their care home down’

‘They'd still be alive if you hadn't shut their care home down’

06 February 2024

The families of two dementia patients believe their loved ones would still be alive if they weren't abruptly moved to a new care home.

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Hundreds of homes hit by power cuts

Hundreds of homes hit by power cuts

02 February 2024

Hundreds of homes have been hit by sudden power cuts as residents resort to candles to light their properties.

Drug dealer caught with £500k haul told police his ‘guns were antiques’

Drug dealer caught with £500k haul told police his ‘guns were antiques’

01 February 2024

A drug dealer who had a half-million pound stash of clash-A drugs and an arsenal of weapons stashed away in a lock-up has been jailed.

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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.

Historic Kent pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be turned into house

Historic Kent pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be turned into house

29 January 2024

Plans reveal a Grade II-listed pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be closed and converted into a residential property.

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Drunk threatened to perform sex act over stranger’s Porsche

Drunk threatened to perform sex act over stranger’s Porsche

27 January 2024

A drunk man threatened to carry out a sex act over a stranger’s Porsche after downing alcohol at a friend’s birthday party.

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Bosses rethink concert hall planned for town centre car park

Bosses rethink concert hall planned for town centre car park

25 January 2024

Ambitious plans for a huge concert hall on a town centre car park have been put on hold while developers “change things slightly”.

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CCTV released as ‘men demand money at woman’s door’

CCTV released as ‘men demand money at woman’s door’

24 January 2024

Police investigating an aggravated burglary have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to.

Pumping issue leaves homes without water after storm

Pumping issue leaves homes without water after storm

22 January 2024

Residents are experiencing no water and low-pressure issues from taps after pumping issues caused in the aftermath of Storm Isha.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash involving car

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash involving car

18 January 2024

A major road had to be closed in both directions following a crash involving a motorbike and a car.

Raise a glass of whisky this Burns Night

Raise a glass of whisky this Burns Night

18 January 2024

Plenty of Kent pubs are celebrating the Scottish holiday - here’s where you can tuck into a plate of haggis, neeps and tatties this January.

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‘Please don’t throw your poo-covered clothes out the window’

‘Please don’t throw your poo-covered clothes out the window’

17 January 2024

A frustrated woman has urged drivers who toss soiled underwear into the hedge to take their mess home with them.

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Anger over Church's plan for 23 homes next to ancient woodland

Anger over Church's plan for 23 homes next to ancient woodland

16 January 2024

The Church is facing a huge backlash over plans to build 23 homes between an A-road and ancient woodland.

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Couple's bid for glamping pods retreat in field behind home

Couple's bid for glamping pods retreat in field behind home

14 January 2024

A couple hope installing glamping pods in a field behind their home will attract new visitors to their "beautiful village".

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‘What’s the point in a postbox if it's locked?’

‘What’s the point in a postbox if it's locked?’

11 January 2024

Frustrated villagers are calling on Royal Mail to unlock a "forgotten" postbox left sealed for three months.

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No end in sight for town’s ‘dangerous’ pothole crisis

No end in sight for town’s ‘dangerous’ pothole crisis

10 January 2024

Calls are intensifying for a council to fix a “dangerous” pothole-plagued road amid fears someone could be badly injured.

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