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Part of ring-road to stay shut for days due to gas leak

Part of ring-road to stay shut for days due to gas leak

23 January 2025

Part of a ring-road is set to stay closed for six more days as engineers carry out urgent repairs following a gas leak.

M20 reopens after police incident as ‘person falls from bridge’

M20 reopens after police incident as ‘person falls from bridge’

23 January 2025

A stretch of the M20 has reopened after several hours following reports someone fell from a bridge and was struck by a vehicle.

Woman dies after being taken unwell at supermarket

Woman dies after being taken unwell at supermarket

21 January 2025

A woman has died following a medical incident at a supermarket which prompted a large emergency response.

Plans for ‘not needed, not wanted’ new-build estate in tiny village rejected

Plans for ‘not needed, not wanted’ new-build estate in tiny village rejected

20 January 2025

Ambitious plans to ‘dramatically expand’ a small Kent village have been thrown out, much to residents’ relief.

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Armed police called to residential street

Armed police called to residential street

20 January 2025

Firearms officers descended on a residential area following reports of a person in a property with a weapon.

'One decision was all it took to lose everything'

'One decision was all it took to lose everything'

20 January 2025

A woman battling addiction became a “true inspiration” as she turned her life around, dedicating herself to helping others - before a fatal relapse.

Fresh bid for new homes behind petrol station

Fresh bid for new homes behind petrol station

19 January 2025

Fresh plans to demolish workshops and build new homes behind a petrol station have been submitted, months after a previous scheme was thrown out.

How Pink Floyd’s famous pig ended up at a Kent farm

How Pink Floyd’s famous pig ended up at a Kent farm

19 January 2025

It adorned a legendary album cover - but the pig used by Pink Floyd broke free and floated more than 60 miles to Kent.

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New images as £250m transformation of historic railway works progresses

New images as £250m transformation of historic railway works progresses

18 January 2025

New images reveal the progress being made on a long-abandoned railway works ahead of its multimillion-pound restoration.

Tragic dad-of-two found lying in road after fatal ‘hit-and-run’

Tragic dad-of-two found lying in road after fatal ‘hit-and-run’

18 January 2025

A dad-of-two who died in a suspected hit-and-run was found lying in the road with a head injury by passersby, an inquest has heard.

Jobs boost promised as bid unveiled to expand business park

Jobs boost promised as bid unveiled to expand business park

18 January 2025

A bid to further extend a growing business park has been unveiled, with bosses promising a variety of “job prospects”.

Investigation launched as crews tackle house fire for nine hours

Investigation launched as crews tackle house fire for nine hours

18 January 2025

Fire crews are warning people to avoid the area as they continue to tackle a house fire which broke out in the early hours.

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CCTV image released after woman ‘jumped on’ while walking

CCTV image released after woman ‘jumped on’ while walking

17 January 2025

Officers are appealing for information after a person jumped on a woman’s back while she was walking down a road.

Outdoor adventure firm plunged into administration

Outdoor adventure firm plunged into administration

17 January 2025

The future of a popular children’s activity centre in Kent has been clarified, as its parent company falls into administration.

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‘This is a dark day for nature - it’s an ecological treasure’

‘This is a dark day for nature - it’s an ecological treasure’

17 January 2025

A conservation charity has called the approval of plans for a huge bike factory a “dark day for nature”.

Plans launched for 120-acre solar farm on edge of village

Plans launched for 120-acre solar farm on edge of village

17 January 2025

The first steps have been taken by a green energy firm for a solar farm the size of 68 football pitches.

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Kent man facing jail after smuggling gang crams woman inside car glove box

Kent man facing jail after smuggling gang crams woman inside car glove box

17 January 2025

A Kent man is among a smuggling gang facing jail after Border Force officers discovered a woman crammed inside a car glove box.

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‘We moved here because it’s a lovely area - but catapult kids are spoiling it’

‘We moved here because it’s a lovely area - but catapult kids are spoiling it’

17 January 2025

A furious dad has been left with a hefty bill after catapult-wielding vandals smashed his dining room window.

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Spooks and spirits: Is this the most haunted pub in Kent?

Spooks and spirits: Is this the most haunted pub in Kent?

17 January 2025

It was love at first sight for Secret Drinker at this village inn - but then he discovered the ghosts

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Popular doughnut shop launches second Kent branch

Popular doughnut shop launches second Kent branch

16 January 2025

A doughnut company selling indulgent treats such as a ‘brownie bomb’ and Eton mess flavoured concoctions has expanded.

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