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‘If housebuilders get off the hook, who else will get a free pass to pollute?'

31 August 2023
‘If housebuilders get off the hook, who else will get a free pass to pollute?'

Campaigners have branded plans to “rip up” safeguards protecting rivers “a disgrace” – as several Kent housebuilding schemes could now be kickstarted.

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Man charged after army veteran killed in ‘hit-and-run’ crash

30 August 2023
Man charged after army veteran killed in ‘hit-and-run’ crash

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a 69-year-old army veteran was killed in an alleged hit-and-run crash.

Post Office to close as shop owner retires after 42 years

29 August 2023
Post Office to close as shop owner retires after 42 years

A popular Post Office and long-established convenience store is closing down and could be turned into homes as the owner has decided to retire.

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Pigeon-infested building to be turned into high-street homes

28 August 2023
Pigeon-infested building to be turned into high-street homes

A pigeon-infested high street building could be transformed into flats amid safety concerns.

Late horror actor’s Star Wars props among incredible memorabilia being sold at auction

26 August 2023
Late horror actor’s Star Wars props among incredible memorabilia being sold at auction

The film memorabilia of a legendary Star Wars and Hammer House of Horror actor is being auctioned off.

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Popular Kent festivals to be hit by rail strike chaos

24 August 2023
Popular Kent festivals to be hit by rail strike chaos

Festival bosses fear rail strikes will impact attendance at more than a dozen music, food and cultural events across Kent over the next two weekends.

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Free gin at city’s new tasting trail

22 August 2023
Free gin at city’s new tasting trail

A new city trail could be just the tonic for gin lovers – with a host of businesses offering free tastings.

Family’s touching tributes to parents killed in tragic accident

22 August 2023
Family’s touching tributes to parents killed in tragic accident

The children of a much-loved couple who died in a tragic accident on their Kent farm say they have been overwhelmed by the kindness of well-wishers.

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Drifter dodges driving ban – as petrolheads blast lack of Kent track

20 August 2023
Drifter dodges driving ban – as petrolheads blast lack of Kent track

A BMW driver whose car was seized by police after he was seen “drifting” around public roads is to undertake a third safer driving course.

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Pool complex wins bid to solve cold showers problem

17 August 2023
Pool complex wins bid to solve cold showers problem

Cold showers have long been a bone of contention among swimmers at a town’s swimming centre but relief is in the pipeline thanks to new funding.

Heartbreak as popular barman found dead on beach

17 August 2023
Heartbreak as popular barman found dead on beach

The devastated family of a young man who took his own life say his kind, caring and fun personality will never be forgotten.

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Three new names revealed for leisure complex

15 August 2023
Three new names revealed for leisure complex

A video gaming centre, Asian supermarket and food hall are the latest businesses set to move into a city’s £115 million complex

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Aston Martin driver ‘tailgated’ police

09 August 2023
Aston Martin driver ‘tailgated’ police

Police have seized an Aston Martin after the driver tailgated an unmarked patrol car.

‘Our £30m development will change the face of high street forever’

09 August 2023
‘Our £30m development will change the face of high street forever’

The man behind the ambitious redevelopment of a former department store has spoken exclusively about the project as demolition work is set to begin.

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Upmarket store to fill former Topshop as high street bounces back

04 August 2023
Upmarket store to fill former Topshop as high street bounces back

A high street is bouncing back from the gloom of the pandemic – welcoming five new brands and the return of another.

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‘He had the city running through his blood’

02 August 2023
‘He had the city running through his blood’

A former Lord Mayor said to have been the epitome of what a local councillor should be has died.

Ofsted orders pre-school to improve security after toddler found in road

02 August 2023
Ofsted orders pre-school to improve security after toddler found in road

A pre-school where a little girl wandered out into the middle of a main road was found to have inadequate security and safeguarding measures.

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Grieving son launches new burger van after tragic deaths of mum and sister

01 August 2023
Grieving son launches new burger van after tragic deaths of mum and sister

A dad is fighting back from the tragedy which claimed the lives of his mum and sister by re-launching his burger van business.

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‘It’s not a waste of money – new Kent station will boost area’

31 July 2023
‘It’s not a waste of money – new Kent station will boost area’

Bosses insist a controversial and over-budget new railway station which opened today will provide a significant economic boost to a district.

‘Devastating blow for patients' as ‘super’ hospital snubbed

27 July 2023
‘Devastating blow for patients' as ‘super’ hospital snubbed

A bid for £460 million to be spent on a new Kent hospital or much-need upgrades to existing sites has been snubbed by the government.

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