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Fears rehab centre will bring trouble to ‘family’ estate

17 December 2023
Fears rehab centre will bring trouble to ‘family’ estate

People living in a neighbourhood “full of young children and families” have questioned the safety of a proposed substance misuse treatment facility.

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Three-vehicle crash closes A21 in both directions

16 December 2023
Three-vehicle crash closes A21 in both directions

The A21 was closed in both directions following a three-vehicle crash.

Recurring water leak to shut main road for three days

16 December 2023
Recurring water leak to shut main road for three days

Part of a main road outside a PureGym and Nando’s is to close for three days due to a recurring water leak.

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Broken-down car on QEII Bridge causes long delays

16 December 2023
Broken-down car on QEII Bridge causes long delays

There are long delays on the M25 due to a broken-down car on the QEII Bridge.

Man charged after armed police called to ‘gun’ incident

16 December 2023
Man charged after armed police called to ‘gun’ incident

A man has been charged after armed police locked down a residential street following reports of someone holding a gun.

‘Ridiculous’ A2 road closure over

15 December 2023
‘Ridiculous’ A2 road closure over

Emergency gas pipe repairs that caused weeks of chaos have finally been completed.

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‘Don’t forget us! Our chippy is still open despite road closed sign’

13 December 2023
‘Don’t forget us! Our chippy is still open despite road closed sign’

A couple who run a family-owner fish and chip shop have seen their profits plummet by almost half due to badly placed ‘road closed’ signs.

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Inspectors label prison ‘violent and struggling’ after death of 14 inmates

12 December 2023
Inspectors label prison ‘violent and struggling’ after death of 14 inmates

An inspection has revealed a jail holding men convicted of serious offences is having “chronic” difficulties recruiting staff.

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Tributes paid to ‘talented and hilarious’ panto dame

11 December 2023
Tributes paid to ‘talented and hilarious’ panto dame

A Kent comedian has died after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

Inside Kent's latest ‘stunning’ co-working space

02 December 2023
Inside Kent's latest ‘stunning’ co-working space

A historic building that was left in ruins after a devastating fire 20 years ago has been transformed into a “popular” co-working space.

Gran left shaken by fall in lawless town alleyway

02 December 2023
Gran left shaken by fall in lawless town alleyway

An elderly resident injured after falling in a fly-tipped alleyway says there’s no civic pride left in her town.

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Prison donates revamped bikes to school

30 November 2023
Prison donates revamped bikes to school

More than 30 bicycles which have been repaired and recycled by prisoners have been donated to a school to sell at its Christmas fair.

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Slip road closures extended and speed limit to be lowered

30 November 2023
Slip road closures extended and speed limit to be lowered

A three-month closure of a busy slip road is being extended until the new year – and a reduced speed limit is also set to come into force.

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Missing 64-year-old dies

30 November 2023
Missing 64-year-old dies

Police have confirmed a man who was last seen five days ago has died.

‘I take my duck to the pub - dressed as medieval archer’

30 November 2023
‘I take my duck to the pub - dressed as medieval archer’

A gardener and his beloved pet birds have caused quite a stir in one historic town thanks to their high street outings.

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Traffic task force suggested for towns plagued by roadworks

29 November 2023
Traffic task force suggested for towns plagued by roadworks

A borough tormented by traffic jams and roadworks could be getting its very own highways task force – and some feel it can’t come quick enough.

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Part of Dartford Crossing to close for almost 20 nights

28 November 2023
Part of Dartford Crossing to close for almost 20 nights

The northbound west tunnel between Dartford and Essex is closing overnight for the next few weeks.

Mum in despair after blunder sees sewage spew from her toilet

28 November 2023
Mum in despair after blunder sees sewage spew from her toilet

A mum who watched helplessly as her bathroom filled with human waste says she “doesn’t know what to do” after being left without flooring.

Accident near busy junction causes delays

24 November 2023
Accident near busy junction causes delays

Police were called after a blocked lane near a busy roundabout.

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Flood warnings issued for Kent as wind batters coast

24 November 2023
Flood warnings issued for Kent as wind batters coast

Those living near rivers and the coast are being warned to stay vigilant due to tonight's high tides.

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