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Thousands of homes planned for greenbelt

Thousands of homes planned for greenbelt

A district has laid out its blueprint for building more than 10,000 homes in the coming decades, with many earmarked for protected greenbelt land.

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“I tried historic Kent pub game and I think it should make a comeback”

“I tried historic Kent pub game and I think it should make a comeback”

Our reporter tried the old Kentish pub game of Bat and Trap – here’s how she got on.

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Rugby World Cup star an inspiration

Rugby World Cup star an inspiration

The chairman of England star Ben Earl’s old rugby club has described him as an inspiration as he prepares for the World Cup Semi-Finals.

‘I’ve looked after them from birth – then dogs just rip them apart’

‘I’ve looked after them from birth – then dogs just rip them apart’

A farmer is begging dog walkers to keep their animals under control after three of his sheep died following a brutal attack.

Man found dead in lake at golf club is named

Man found dead in lake at golf club is named

Police have released an image of the 34-year-old man who was pulled from a lake at a golf club as they try to figure out how he got there.

Hundreds bear storm for spectacular lights festival

Hundreds bear storm for spectacular lights festival

An annual celebration of lights, music and fireworks has returned to a village.

Parking charges to be introduced on Sundays

Parking charges to be introduced on Sundays

Plans to end free weekend parking in an effort to tackle climate change have been announced by a council.

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Runner ‘bitten on the buttocks’ by Alsatian running free in park

Runner ‘bitten on the buttocks’ by Alsatian running free in park

A jogger was “bitten on the buttocks” by a dog running loose around a park while its owner slept in his van nearby.

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Drunk man headbutted pub-goer and punched another in beer garden assault

Drunk man headbutted pub-goer and punched another in beer garden assault

A drunken thug headbutted a customer in a pub garden before smashing a glass door panel and punching another punter in the face on his way out.

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CCTV released after ‘knifepoint’ train robbery

CCTV released after ‘knifepoint’ train robbery

Police investigating a robbery onboard a train have released an image of a man they would like to speak to.

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Driver asleep in car was over legal limit

Driver asleep in car was over legal limit

Police who found a motorist asleep in the driver’s seat with the keys in the ignition took several attempts to rouse him.

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Thief stole £250 of ‘booze and meat’ from Lidl and Waitrose

Thief stole £250 of ‘booze and meat’ from Lidl and Waitrose

A thief who stole more than £250 worth of meat and booze from two stores failed to answer his bail after being arrested.

Shoplifter banned from Boots and Co-op

Shoplifter banned from Boots and Co-op

A prolific thief has been jailed for four months and banned from several stores after admitting to stealing and causing damage to a police cell.

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Sex abuse trial told to ignore defendant’s ‘striking appearance’

Sex abuse trial told to ignore defendant’s ‘striking appearance’

A judge had directed a jury to ignore a defendant’s appearance and focus on the evidence in his trial.

‘Festival of Light’ returns to village

‘Festival of Light’ returns to village

A free community celebration featuring live entertainment, music and fireworks is set to return.

Crash involving motorbike and ambulance blocks M25

Crash involving motorbike and ambulance blocks M25

A motorway was partially blocked after a crash thought to have involved a motorbike and an ambulance.

Duo jailed after £10k antique violin stolen from car

Duo jailed after £10k antique violin stolen from car

Two men have been locked up after an expensive violin, golf clubs and guitars were stolen from cars across Kent.

Air ambulance lands after motorbike crash on M25

Air ambulance lands after motorbike crash on M25

Traffic was stopped in both directions on a motorway after a serious collision.

Mum and child felt ‘threatened’ by strangers

Mum and child felt ‘threatened’ by strangers

Police are appealing for help to find a witness after a mum pushing a pram says she felt “threatened” by strangers who approached her in the street.

Why castle needs planning permission to move a wardrobe...

Why castle needs planning permission to move a wardrobe...

The owners of Anne Boleyn’s childhood home are hoping to make changes to the former queen’s bedroom.

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