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Carer of Phil Spencer’s parents scrambled out of submerged car’s window

20 November 2023
Carer of Phil Spencer’s parents scrambled out of submerged car’s window

An inquest has heard how the carer of TV star Phil Spencer's parents scrambled out of a car window when it toppled off a bridge and into a stream.

New homes approved despite fears over 'horrendous’ junction

16 November 2023
New homes approved despite fears over 'horrendous’ junction

Plans for new homes have been given the green light, despite villagers concerns over increased traffic at a ‘dangerous’ junction.

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‘He was pulled from the tracks - so why did police give him a train ticket?’

15 November 2023
‘He was pulled from the tracks - so why did police give him a train ticket?’

A dad pulled to safety from railway lines was given a train ticket by police upon release - and returned to the same spot to take his own life.

Leisure centre redevelopment to still go ahead despite £9m budget gap

12 November 2023
Leisure centre redevelopment to still go ahead despite £9m budget gap

Plans to redevelop a popular leisure centre are set to still go ahead despite a near £9 million deficit for the project.

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Former town centre pub relaunches as community centre

10 November 2023
Former town centre pub relaunches as community centre

A three-in one café, clothes shop and community hub will open this weekend, taking over a former town centre pub.

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Warning after three thefts from vans overnight

09 November 2023
Warning after three thefts from vans overnight

Van owners are being warned to remove valuables from their vehicles overnight following a spate of thefts.

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Council to offer free parking throughout December

09 November 2023
Council to offer free parking throughout December

Christmas shoppers in Deal, Dover and Sandwich will be able to park for free at certain times in a bid to boost festive trade.

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‘There is nothing I wouldn't have done to make memories with him’

08 November 2023
‘There is nothing I wouldn't have done to make memories with him’

An utterly selfless teenager “put aside her own feelings and life” to make memories with her sick brother before he died.

Busy stretch of A2 to be hit by month of closures

03 November 2023
Busy stretch of A2 to be hit by month of closures

A section of the A2 is primed for a month of overnight and weekend closures to carry out resurfacing and barrier repairs.

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Video shows moment man sent flying by huge wave

03 November 2023
Video shows moment man sent flying by huge wave

This is the hair-raising moment a man was knocked to the ground by a giant wave during yesterday’s violent storm

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‘I saw this pure white foam heading towards me, I thought I was going to die’

02 November 2023
‘I saw this pure white foam heading towards me, I thought I was going to die’

A dad-of-five pulled from ferocious waves brought on by Storm Ciaran thought he was going to die before a dramatic rescue.

CCTV image released after ‘£200 worth of meat and alcohol stolen from store’

02 November 2023
CCTV image released after ‘£200 worth of meat and alcohol stolen from store’

Police have issued a CCTV image after meat and drinks were reportedly stolen from a shop.

Armed police descend after reports man had weapons

01 November 2023
Armed police descend after reports man had weapons

A suspect has been taken into custody after armed police were called to a road following concerns for a woman.

‘I’m not ashamed of what I’ve gone through - it’s made me stronger’

01 November 2023
‘I’m not ashamed of what I’ve gone through - it’s made me stronger’

A dad who has battled mental health problems and drug addiction now wants to help stop others going down the same path.

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Blood clot found on brain of dad-of-four injured in motorbike crash

30 October 2023
Blood clot found on brain of dad-of-four injured in motorbike crash

The brother of a man who was seriously injured during a motorbike trip in Greece has said a blood clot has now been found on his brain.

Call for witnesses after woman pushed to ground and assaulted in broad daylight

30 October 2023
Call for witnesses after woman pushed to ground and assaulted in broad daylight

Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a woman in her 50s was reportedly pushed to the floor and assaulted.

Dad unconscious in Greek hospital after motorbike crash

24 October 2023
Dad unconscious in Greek hospital after motorbike crash

A family is appealing for help as a father-of-four remains unconscious abroad after a serious motorbike smash.

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Funeral date for shopkeeper ‘who never missed a day of work’

24 October 2023
Funeral date for shopkeeper ‘who never missed a day of work’

The funeral of a much-loved shopkeeper "who never missed a day of work" will take place next week.

Green light for 24-hour McDonald's despite night-time trouble fears

17 October 2023
Green light for 24-hour McDonald's despite night-time trouble fears

McDonald’s has been given permission to serve food and drink into the small hours at a new restaurant.

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‘This is grim work in a dangerous environment’

15 October 2023
‘This is grim work in a dangerous environment’

Clothes, car number plates and bottles of urine have been cleared from the verge of one of Kent’s busiest roads.

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