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Big-name stores to open on retail park

Big-name stores to open on retail park

Two new superstores are set to open on an out-of-town retail park - much to the dismay of high street traders.

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The best pictures of 2017

The best pictures of 2017

Each week we carry a reader’s picture that really catches our eye - and 2017 gave us some real crackers!

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People injured in two crashes

People injured in two crashes

The Thanet Way has been shut as casualties are treated in a multi-vehicle crash, which followed another accident.

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Oyster Festival dates revealed

Oyster Festival dates revealed

The new organisers of a famous seaside festival have revealed when it will be held.

Two hurt in crashes near temporary lights

Two hurt in crashes near temporary lights

A man and woman have been injured – one seriously – after accidents on a main road.

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Cancer-ridden paedophile spared prison

Cancer-ridden paedophile spared prison

A retired paramedic who downloaded hundreds of indecent images of children onto his computer has avoided a jail sentence.

'I'm a student and a Tory - but don't judge me for it'

'I'm a student and a Tory - but don't judge me for it'

A student claims young Conservatives are treated differently on campus for admitting their political allegiance.

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Boy hit by car on major road

Boy hit by car on major road

Emergency crews are at the scene of an accident, sparking long queues in the area.

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End of an era for high street shop

End of an era for high street shop

A Victorian building in the heart of a town is up for sale for the first time since the mid 1800s.

Pay-and-display to become thing of the past?

Pay-and-display to become thing of the past?

Ticketless car parks could be rolled out across half of Kent in a £9 million scheme.

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Sailing club 'sickened' by theft

Sailing club 'sickened' by theft

Life-saving equipment worth £1,400 has been stolen from a sailing club.

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Views sought on Britain's biggest solar farm

Views sought on Britain's biggest solar farm

The first stage of a consultation to cover 890 acres of Kent farmland in solar panels begins today.

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Store boss in 'drunken confession' to stealing thousands

Store boss in 'drunken confession' to stealing thousands

A supermarket deputy manager stole thousands from the store - and then confessed to a colleague on a beer mat, a court has been told.

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Two arrests after Tesco attack

Two arrests after Tesco attack

A man and woman were arrested after two people were reportedly assaulted in a supermarket.

Firefighters called to crash scene

Firefighters called to crash scene

A driver has reportedly been injured after two cars collided on a busy road.

Kent town set to sparkle after festive fundraising success

Kent town set to sparkle after festive fundraising success

The community has rallied round to fund Christmas lights after organisers ran out of cash.

'We pray he will find forgiveness'

'We pray he will find forgiveness'

The father of a cyclist killed in a crash says despite the 'unbearable pain', he harbours no malice towards the drink-driver who caused the tragedy.

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Drink-driver jailed for killing chef in hit-and-run crash

Drink-driver jailed for killing chef in hit-and-run crash

A van driver hit a cyclist and then went to a pub with broken glass in his hair and ordered a pint, before tearfully telling a pal: 'I've killed him!'

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Lost mother and son rescued from marshes

Lost mother and son rescued from marshes

A large-scale emergency response involving police and the coastguard helicopter was launched after a mother and son went missing on marshes.

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Police appeal after 'unprovoked' attack on bus

Police appeal after 'unprovoked' attack on bus

Police have released CCTV footage of a suspect wanted in connection with an alleged attack while on board a bus.

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