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Start your engines: retro car show returns

Start your engines: retro car show returns

01 April 2024

Admire more than 1,000 vintage cars, buses, motorbikes and military vehicles at an annual transport show.

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‘I’m 37 - this is the last place I want to be…it’s stupid’

‘I’m 37 - this is the last place I want to be…it’s stupid’

31 March 2024

A BMW owner was pulled over by police who became concerned by his erratic driving.

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We tried a goat encounter experience – a must for animal lovers

We tried a goat encounter experience – a must for animal lovers

31 March 2024

We sent reporter Charlotte Phillips to experience some one-on-one time with some of the goats at a sanctuary which is home to more than 100.

How these Kent theatres got their names

How these Kent theatres got their names

31 March 2024

From notable performers to historic landmarks, there are some fascinating stories behind the names of our favourite theatres.

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Riverside pub to reopen as fish and chip shop

Riverside pub to reopen as fish and chip shop

31 March 2024

A village is set to get its first fish and chips shop after the successful conversion of a Grade II-listed pub into a convenience store and takeaway.

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Developers dismiss concerns over homes at flood-risk village

Developers dismiss concerns over homes at flood-risk village

30 March 2024

Developers have hit back at claims a new housing development built on farmland will be plagued by flooding and traffic problems.

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Council to beef up policy against growing HMOs

Council to beef up policy against growing HMOs

29 March 2024

After being hit with costs for refusing a HMO application, a council is to beef up its planning policies.

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Former Park & Ride site to be reopened as overflow car park

Former Park & Ride site to be reopened as overflow car park

29 March 2024

A council has decided to reopen a former Park & Ride site as an overflow facility during the Easter break.

Council issues answer after residents’ fury over late bin collections

Council issues answer after residents’ fury over late bin collections

29 March 2024

A council has released a statement after residents made complaints about their bins not being collected.

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Once bustling zoo brought to life with colourised photos

Once bustling zoo brought to life with colourised photos

29 March 2024

A photo restorer has colourised snaps of a town’s zoo to celebrate the 90th anniversary of its opening.

‘We are building a slum’ - anger over flats plan for Royal Mail sorting centre

‘We are building a slum’ - anger over flats plan for Royal Mail sorting centre

29 March 2024

A decision on 217 flats as part of a town’s regeneration has been deferred due to a lack of affordable housing and green space.

Need to preserve priory ruins ‘more important than the countryside’

Need to preserve priory ruins ‘more important than the countryside’

28 March 2024

Ancient ruins of a significance “on a par with Stone Henge” will be preserved by allowing three new homes to be built.

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Preparation work starts on 172 flats at disused car park

Preparation work starts on 172 flats at disused car park

28 March 2024

Workers have been spotted at a site set to become two 12-storey apartment blocks and commercial space.

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Town centre bank used by just 13 customers among latest raft of closures

Town centre bank used by just 13 customers among latest raft of closures

28 March 2024

Natwest has confirmed plans to shut further branches including one where just 13 customers used the branch on a weekly basis last year.

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Teenage boys arrested following police chase

Teenage boys arrested following police chase

28 March 2024

Two teenagers have been arrested after officers chased down a stolen vehicle taken from a shopping centre.

Appeal after woman punched by man in nightclub

Appeal after woman punched by man in nightclub

28 March 2024

Police officers have released an image of a man they believe could help them with their investigation after two people were attacked at a nightclub.

Murderer handed added jail time after breaking prison officer’s jaw

Murderer handed added jail time after breaking prison officer’s jaw

28 March 2024

A convicted murderer who killed a homeless man has had more years added to his sentence after attacking and breaking a prison guard’s jaw.

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A249 roadworks finish early

A249 roadworks finish early

28 March 2024

National Highways has reopened part of the A249 ahead of the Easter weekend.

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Mattresses and wooden planks dumped in flytipping hotspot

Mattresses and wooden planks dumped in flytipping hotspot

28 March 2024

Wooden planks and mattresses have been dumped in the most recent plight of flytipping in a hotspot for the crime

Drink-driver banned after being caught twice by the same cop

Drink-driver banned after being caught twice by the same cop

28 March 2024

A motorist has been banned from the road after the same cop caught him behind the wheel while over the limit for a second time.

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