Villagers are rallying against plans to wipe out orchards to build 100 homes, with hundreds signing a petition to stop the development.

A new landlord who refers to himself as ‘The G.O.A.T. entrepreneur’ says he is bringing back the good times to a closed-down pub.

The Isle of Sheppey and Sittingbourne turned turquoise as Reform UK claimed five of the seven Swale divisions at Kent County Council.

A main route to a football stadium has been reopened after both a council leader and MP stepped in ahead of a club welcoming 1,600 fans.

An accident caused long delays for drivers heading home this evening.

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A couple’s first holiday abroad was plunged into darkness after a major power outage which hit critical infrastructure across Portugal and Spain.

It has been announced that Sports Direct will be replacing a former Carpetright in a town, with the new branch expected to open this summer.

Extra time is needed to deal with “construction complexity” issues on a £32.7m roundabout upgrade, it has been announced.

Police are hunting for quadbikers who ruined four cricket pitches.

Patients have had to find alternative care placements after a failing agency was shut down by inspectors reporting a “failure in leadership”.

An investigation is under way after a spate of attempted frauds resulted in one victim losing thousands of pounds in cash.

A haul of suspected stolen goods have been seized after store staff reported a person acting suspiciously.

A village hall could be knocked down to make way for eight new homes.

The boss of the county’s first Wingers chicken shop has been welcoming his first customers today.

The reopening of two roads that are part of a well-used junction has been delayed for the second time.

A family who run a coffee roastery have launched a plea for help after a ‘heartbreaking’ fire destroyed their business.

Police have issued an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries after a reported assault on a bus.

The fire service is urging people to close doors and windows while crews tackle a blaze at an industrial estate.

A 19-year-old is due to be sentenced after pleading guilty to knifing a teenage boy.