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New powers see streets cleared of boy racers

New powers see streets cleared of boy racers

Measures to combat nuisance motorists have worked after reports of antisocial behaviour relating to car meets dropped to zero since June.

Suspected burglars posing as police officers

Suspected burglars posing as police officers

Images have been released in a bid to identify two men suspected of attempted burglary who have been dressing up like police officers.

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635 homes planned on site of military fort

635 homes planned on site of military fort

A historic century-old military site is set to be transformed into a 635-home estate after a decade in development.

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Woman hurt in crash

Woman hurt in crash

A woman escaped with minor injuries after a two-car collision this morning.

Cyber attack delays contactless payment rollout at key commuter stations

Cyber attack delays contactless payment rollout at key commuter stations

A cyber attack has postponed the expansion of a contactless payment scheme to extra railway stations across Kent.

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Police search for mystery ‘train masturbator’

Police search for mystery ‘train masturbator’

CCTV images have been released of a man police would like to speak to following reports a man allegedly exposed himself to a woman on board a train.

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Zak vows to bounce back

Zak vows to bounce back

Sevenoaks’ Zak Skinner knows where he needs to improve after falling short of his medal target at the Paris Paralympics.

‘We don’t want mourners faced with trucks’

‘We don’t want mourners faced with trucks’

A cemetery is locked in a dispute with a local council over plans for a new road to avoid mourners being faced with builders accessing the site.

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Plans for drive-thru at town’s new £3m retail park

Plans for drive-thru at town’s new £3m retail park

A drive-through restaurant is part of ambitious plans for a new shopping and business park on the site of a former tip.

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New £2m waste centre to keep up with growing population

New £2m waste centre to keep up with growing population

A borough will soon be able to offer kerbside food collections after the launch of a new waste transfer station.

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New 20mph zones outside 14 schools and nurseries

New 20mph zones outside 14 schools and nurseries

Huge swathes of a town have seen speed limits reduced in a bid to protect pedestrians and prevent crashes.

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Kent couple ‘suffocated to death’ as luxury yacht sank

Kent couple ‘suffocated to death’ as luxury yacht sank

The cause of death of a couple who were found after a yacht sank near the coast of Sicily has been revealed.

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New restaurant in former Bill’s creates 30 jobs

New restaurant in former Bill’s creates 30 jobs

A new beach-inspired eatery is coming to a shopping centre - only the second branch in the UK.

Archery club ‘devastated’ after 500 arrows and 40 bows stolen

Archery club ‘devastated’ after 500 arrows and 40 bows stolen

Members of an archery club have been left in tears after thieves cut through a storage container and stole thousands of pounds of equipment.

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Six Kent railway stations to have contactless payment option

Six Kent railway stations to have contactless payment option

Train users will be able to use contactless to tap-in and tap-out at multiple stations in Kent from next month.

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Crash involving deer causes delays

Crash involving deer causes delays

Drivers faced long queues after a crash involving a vehicle and a deer.

Parents’ heartbreak after sudden death of ‘happiest little boy’

Parents’ heartbreak after sudden death of ‘happiest little boy’

A heartbroken couple have told of their “indescribable grief” following the sudden death of their “happy and handsome” two-year-old boy.

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CCTV released as police investigate burglary

CCTV released as police investigate burglary

A burglar is believed to have entered an empty property through a skylight before making off with jewellery, cash and a car.

Woman cleared after dog bite leaves victim needing 100 stitches

Woman cleared after dog bite leaves victim needing 100 stitches

The owner of a German Shepherd Huskey accused of being in charge of it while it was dangerously out of control and caused injury has been cleared.

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Kent couple among bodies found after yacht sinks

Kent couple among bodies found after yacht sinks

Authorities in Italy have confirmed a husband and wife from Kent have been found dead after a tornado struck a yacht.

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