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School’s first inspection earns praise

06 March 2024
School’s first inspection earns praise

A school described as happy and nurturing has been praised by Ofsted following an inspection.

Five arrests after police find suspected stolen fuel inside van

05 March 2024
Five arrests after police find suspected stolen fuel inside van

Four men and a woman have been arrested after police stopped and searched two vehicles in the early hours of the morning.

A-road shut for hours after car overturns and ploughs into lake

05 March 2024
A-road shut for hours after car overturns and ploughs into lake

Drivers faced lengthy delays on an A-road after a car left the dual carriageway and ploughed into a lake.

‘We need to legalise paid leave for baby loss’

05 March 2024
‘We need to legalise paid leave for baby loss’

A campaigner is calling for paid leave for parents who lose a baby in early pregnancy.

Ninja Warrior launches tot section dubbed 'best soft play ever'

05 March 2024
Ninja Warrior launches tot section dubbed 'best soft play ever'

A popular giant inflatable obstacle course is now available for one to four-year-olds to enjoy.

‘Thick and powerful’ fire at multi-storey car park

04 March 2024
‘Thick and powerful’ fire at multi-storey car park

Two fire engines attended a blaze in a car park near a school this afternoon.

Kent truck stops to receive £2m to improve facilities and boost safety

04 March 2024
Kent truck stops to receive £2m to improve facilities and boost safety

Truck stops in Kent are to receive a share of a £16.5million fund to improve welfare facilities and create safer rest areas for lorry drivers.

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Hundreds of tractors line streets and block major route in protest

03 March 2024
Hundreds of tractors line streets and block major route in protest

More than 200 farmers lined the streets in tractors as part of a protest against cheap imports and unfair treatment.

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Girl, 7, dies after small boat capsizes

03 March 2024
Girl, 7, dies after small boat capsizes

A seven-year-old girl has drowned after a small boat capsized while attempting to cross the English Channel.

Railway line reopens as landslip repairs complete

03 March 2024
Railway line reopens as landslip repairs complete

Works to fix a landslide that forced a railway line to shut for more than a week have been completed, allowing trains to start running again.

Robber who revealed his own name to victim jailed

02 March 2024
Robber who revealed his own name to victim jailed

A man revealed his own name after taking money from his victim and failing to persuade him to extract cash from an ATM.

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Wildlife park welcomes two young bison bulls

02 March 2024
Wildlife park welcomes two young bison bulls

Two young bison bulls have taken up residence at a wildlife park following the death of a previous duo.

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Drug dealer who hid cocaine in car air vents jailed

02 March 2024
Drug dealer who hid cocaine in car air vents jailed

A drug dealer has been jailed for two years after hiding bags of cocaine behind a car air vent.

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Part of M2 shut after collision between car and lorry

28 February 2024
Part of M2 shut after collision between car and lorry

Police have closed a motorway lane after a crash involving two vehicles.

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Busy road shut for emergency works

26 February 2024
Busy road shut for emergency works

A busy road used by commuters and parents on the school run is shut while emergency roadworks take place.

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‘Moving from Kent to France was the best decision we’ve ever made’

24 February 2024
‘Moving from Kent to France was the best decision we’ve ever made’

A couple who decided to start new life abroad to pursue their dream of running an alpaca farm say they’re so glad they took the leap when they did.

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‘We converted an old toilet block into a pub – now we’re expanding’

23 February 2024
‘We converted an old toilet block into a pub – now we’re expanding’

A couple who renovated a derelict toilet block into a pub has received planning permission to expand the boozer by adding a kitchen and serving food.

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Cows at threat after rise in rubbish dumped at beauty spots

21 February 2024
Cows at threat after rise in rubbish dumped at beauty spots

There are fears cattle could be injured or killed as a result of rubbish being dumped at beauty spots in Kent.

Homes left without water due to ‘waste water leak’

20 February 2024
Homes left without water due to ‘waste water leak’

Villagers experienced low water pressure, while some had none at all, due to a leak.

Thousands line high street for Chinese New Year festival

20 February 2024
Thousands line high street for Chinese New Year festival

A high street was buzzing with people who crowded around to watch as a festival took place to mark Chinese New Year.

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