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‘New McDonald’s will help stop crashes on motorway’

‘New McDonald’s will help stop crashes on motorway’

20 October 2024

Service station bosses claim approved plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru will help prevent crashes on one of Kent’s busiest motorways.

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Multiple flood warnings in place across Kent

Multiple flood warnings in place across Kent

19 October 2024

Several flood warnings are in place for today as the county prepares to battle with higher-than-usual tides.

The rise of wine bars in Kent - are we becoming gentrified?

The rise of wine bars in Kent - are we becoming gentrified?

19 October 2024

The number of wine bars in Kent is on the up - but is it all because of Londoners moving to the county? We visited a few to find out.

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‘I was wrongly jailed for nine months - £600k compensation is not enough’

‘I was wrongly jailed for nine months - £600k compensation is not enough’

18 October 2024

A father-of-three wrongly imprisoned for nine months says the government’s offer of £600,000 compensation is not a "fair amount".

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CCTV footage released after pricey electric bikes stolen from store

CCTV footage released after pricey electric bikes stolen from store

16 October 2024

A frustrated businessman has released CCTV footage following a break-in at his cycle shop.

Historic postbox and car smashed in early hours crash

Historic postbox and car smashed in early hours crash

16 October 2024

A historic postbox and a parked car were seriously damaged following an early-hours smash.

Netflix star hails 'game-changer' Kent attraction

Netflix star hails 'game-changer' Kent attraction

14 October 2024

An actor and rapper has shared pictures from his “blessed” family weekend at a top Kent attraction, which he hailed a “game changer”.

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Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks

Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks

13 October 2024

A ship laden with potentially explosive cargo remains at anchor off the Kent coast - despite being due in Malta on Friday.

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Green light given again for town centre offices to become flats

Green light given again for town centre offices to become flats

13 October 2024

Plans to transform an empty town centre tower block into 86 homes have been given the green light, for the second time.

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Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

10 October 2024

Several packages believed to be full of Class-A drugs have washed up on the Kent coast, prompting a National Crime Agency probe.

Farage eyes Kent elections as first councillor joins Reform - with 'more to follow'

Farage eyes Kent elections as first councillor joins Reform - with 'more to follow'

08 October 2024

Kent’s first Reform councillor claims some Tories could defect in the coming weeks - and thinks the party can “take control” of the county council.

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Funeral procession to go through high street for town ‘legend’

Funeral procession to go through high street for town ‘legend’

08 October 2024

A procession will be held in a high street following the death of a beloved business owner in the town.

‘It’s devastating!’ Coastal towns could be left with nowhere to swim

‘It’s devastating!’ Coastal towns could be left with nowhere to swim

08 October 2024

Fears are rising that residents of a coastal hotspot could soon be left with nowhere to swim amid pool closures and declining seawater quality.

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‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

07 October 2024

Park-goers say they have been put off visiting after being chased by debt collectors over unpaid parking fines - despite providing proof of payment.

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Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

04 October 2024

We have thousands of reflector keyrings to give away to help Kent pupils remain visible during the darker days to come.

Dock turned into ‘giant sandpit’ ahead of new EU rules

Dock turned into ‘giant sandpit’ ahead of new EU rules

03 October 2024

New pictures show the reclaiming of land at a dock to make space for forthcoming EU border checks.

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New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

01 October 2024

France, Germany and the Netherlands are said to be pushing for a postponement of new EU border controls, giving Kent ports a reprieve.

I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

26 September 2024

Our reporter was disappointed to discover there was little luxurious about this fancy spin on an all-American classic - other than the price.

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387 jobs lost in Kent as two firms go bust

387 jobs lost in Kent as two firms go bust

23 September 2024

Almost 400 people in Kent have lost their jobs after two big employers went into administration on the same day.

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Lion born at Kent park marks huge milestone in the wild

Lion born at Kent park marks huge milestone in the wild

22 September 2024

A lion has become the first of its kind born in captivity in the UK to make a kill in the wild.

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