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Ex-council leader dies after illness battle

12 August 2017
Ex-council leader dies after illness battle

His poor health had forced him to step down earlier in the year.

Firefighters called to kitchen blaze

12 August 2017
Firefighters called to kitchen blaze

A woman suffered smoke inhalation after fire broke out in a town centre flat.

Family's anger at killer driver's sentence

12 August 2017
Family's anger at killer driver's sentence

Grieving relatives have described the jail term given to a hit and run driver as 'a bitter pill to swallow'.

Stolen jewellery found at train station

10 August 2017
Stolen jewellery found at train station

Rings and necklaces were among the items recovered following a burglary.

Scaling new heights in summer holidays

09 August 2017
Scaling new heights in summer holidays

Spider-Man’s latest adventure lit up the box office last month and youngsters channelled the famous superhero with some wall-crawling of their own.

Family jailed for £1.4m gold fraud

08 August 2017
Family jailed for £1.4m gold fraud

A family were charged with money laundering and conspiracy to handle stolen goods after being arrested in connection with burglaries in Kent.

Road rage killer Noye to move to open prison

08 August 2017
Road rage killer Noye to move to open prison

The Justice Secretary has accepted a recommendation by the Parole Board to have road rage killer Kenneth Noye moved to an open prison.

Sports club’s future still bleak after four years

06 August 2017
Sports club’s future still bleak after four years

A leisure centre has fallen into a terrible state since it closed and will take years more before it is suitable for use.

'Thank you for making our dreams come true'

05 August 2017
'Thank you for making our dreams come true'

A young family are enjoying a brand new garden and looking forward to a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Disney.

Man jailed for Christmas Eve hit-and-run

04 August 2017
Man jailed for Christmas Eve hit-and-run

An uninsured and unlicensed driver with just seven lessons under his belt killed a pedestrian, a court has heard.

90-year-old’s rap gig in aid of youngsters

04 August 2017
90-year-old’s rap gig in aid of youngsters

The self-titled “world’s oldest rapper” is organising a gig to raise money for a foundation that helps get troubled youngsters on the right track.

Petrol cars ban will do ‘nothing’ for north Kent

04 August 2017
Petrol cars ban will do ‘nothing’ for north Kent

Only electric models will be permitted for purchase from 2040, but local campaigners and councillors are sceptical.

Drug dealer brothers sentenced

03 August 2017
Drug dealer brothers sentenced

A man who dealt drugs from a flat with his brother has been jailed for five years.

Teen charged after McDonald's stabbing

03 August 2017
Teen charged after McDonald's stabbing

An 18-year-old man has been charged after a late night stabbing at a fast food restaurant.

Afternoon tea with a twist

03 August 2017
Afternoon tea with a twist

Scones, sandwiches, cupcakes and 'freakshakes' will be on the menu at the launch of a new luxury cafe in a shopping centre.

Drumming up aid for firefighters

03 August 2017
Drumming up aid for firefighters

An Indian food stallholder is continuing to raise money for good causes in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

New homes and stores mooted for town

01 August 2017
New homes and stores mooted for town

The owner of a shopping centre is hoping to push ahead with plans for an extensive redevelopment.

Crews tackle heath blaze

31 July 2017
Crews tackle heath blaze

Two fire engines and an all-terrain vehicle are at the scene.

Green’s golden celebrations

30 July 2017
Green’s golden celebrations

Two artists have combined their creative powers with those of primary school children to celebrate a village's 50th anniversary.

Motorway delays ease after 'police incident'

28 July 2017
Motorway delays ease after 'police incident'

All lanes are now open but traffic remains severe after a "police-led incident".

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