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5,000 homes, schools and businesses left with water problems after huge power cut

5,000 homes, schools and businesses left with water problems after huge power cut

28 January 2025

A power cut at a major water site has caused problems for thousands of people in parts of Kent.

Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

26 January 2025

Police officers searching woodland for a missing man sadly located a body.

‘Child could’ve been killed’ after metal ball smashes through car window

‘Child could’ve been killed’ after metal ball smashes through car window

25 January 2025

A driver says a “terrible accident” could have been caused after a steel ball was shot through his car window.

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Ambulance driver who caused colleague’s death avoids being struck off

Ambulance driver who caused colleague’s death avoids being struck off

23 January 2025

A tribunal has suspended the paramedic who caused the death of a colleague through careless driving but did not ban him from the profession.

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Where to see snowdrops in Kent this winter

Where to see snowdrops in Kent this winter

21 January 2025

The snowy winter flowers are almost in bloom. Here are six gardens where you can find them this year.

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Asylum seekers ‘armed with wire cutters’ thwarted during shoplifting attempt at Bluewater John Lewis

Asylum seekers ‘armed with wire cutters’ thwarted during shoplifting attempt at Bluewater John Lewis

19 January 2025

Two asylum seekers who tried to steal expensive designer handbags from a shopping centre to sell were stopped before being chased down by police.

E-fits released after woman robbed by gang of five

E-fits released after woman robbed by gang of five

17 January 2025

Police are appealing for information after a woman was robbed by men who also made indecent comments towards her.

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‘Quirky’ former high street shop goes up for auction

‘Quirky’ former high street shop goes up for auction

16 January 2025

An unusual former high street shop with stunning views and moorings is among the list of lots up for grabs at auction.

Drug addict spared jail after shoplifting

Drug addict spared jail after shoplifting

14 January 2025

A shoplifter has narrowly avoided jail after stealing booze, meat and sweets while subject to a suspended prison sentence.

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10 family days out for under £10

10 family days out for under £10

13 January 2025

From wildlife parks to indoor mini golf, we’ve got some penny-pinching days out for under a tenner this January.

‘It’s a privilege to be part of it’: The town market that’s survived 100 years

‘It’s a privilege to be part of it’: The town market that’s survived 100 years

12 January 2025

Residents and traders are celebrating 100 years of their local market, which has finally made its way back onto the high street.

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Arrest after 8m of power cable ‘stolen’ – leaving several homes without power

Arrest after 8m of power cable ‘stolen’ – leaving several homes without power

09 January 2025

A man has been arrested and police are searching for two more suspects after eight metres of cable was reportedly stolen from a generator.

Roads closed while cars recovered after sliding down icy hill

Roads closed while cars recovered after sliding down icy hill

09 January 2025

Road closures are in place while cars are rescued from an embankment.

‘Atrocious’ driving caught on camera as drink driver swerves on M25 and towards traffic

‘Atrocious’ driving caught on camera as drink driver swerves on M25 and towards traffic

07 January 2025

A drink driver has avoided jail after swerving for at least 10 minutes on the M25, A25 and A21 before crashing into a roundabout.

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Car sales firm plans expansion

Car sales firm plans expansion

05 January 2025

A car sales business is looking to expand and take on new staff.

Roads blocked after car hit wall

Roads blocked after car hit wall

03 January 2025

Three roads have been closed after a car crashed into a wall.

People asked to pay more for policing

People asked to pay more for policing

30 December 2024

The public are being asked if they are willing to fork out more money to fund Kent Police.

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Man jailed for using converted gun during fight with drug rivals

Man jailed for using converted gun during fight with drug rivals

30 December 2024

A 25-year-old man who converted a blank firing gun into a deadly weapon before trying to use it has been sentenced.

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‘I tried flying a plane over Kent - it’s a thrill and sight like no other’

‘I tried flying a plane over Kent - it’s a thrill and sight like no other’

29 December 2024

Ever wondered what it’s like to zip across the skies above? As part of our Have a Go Joe series, we see if our reporter has the mettle for aviation.

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Pharmacy worker stole meds and crashed car while over drug-drive limit

Pharmacy worker stole meds and crashed car while over drug-drive limit

29 December 2024

A drug user who stole medication from the chemist she worked at was only found out when she crashed her car.

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