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Dessert shop cordoned off after ‘arson attack’

25 January 2024
Dessert shop cordoned off after ‘arson attack’

A dessert shop has been cordoned off by police following a blaze in the early hours, which fire crews say was a suspected arson attack.

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‘I didn’t feed the homeless kebabs to show off!’

25 January 2024
‘I didn’t feed the homeless kebabs to show off!’

A disheartened restaurant boss who braced the biting cold to provide kebabs for the homeless has brushed off claims he is a “show off”.

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Heartbroken parents share gratitude after one-year-old son’s funeral

22 January 2024
Heartbroken parents share gratitude after one-year-old son’s funeral

The heartbroken parents of a “happy and smiling” toddler who died unexpectedly in hospital have expressed their gratitude to funeral-goers.

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Empty farm buildings could be transformed into eye-catching holiday lets

21 January 2024
Empty farm buildings could be transformed into eye-catching holiday lets

Plans to convert redundant farm buildings into holiday lets have been unveiled.

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‘This venue is one of Kent’s hidden gems – it shouldn’t be so empty!’

20 January 2024
‘This venue is one of Kent’s hidden gems – it shouldn’t be so empty!’

Our reporter says a new food hall is one of Kent’s hidden gems – and more people need to visit.

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Storm Isha to wreak havoc in Kent as Met Office issues amber weather warning

19 January 2024
Storm Isha to wreak havoc in Kent as Met Office issues amber weather warning

Storm Isha is set to batter the Kent coast – with the Met Office issuing an amber warning for wind.

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‘My daughter died in my arms as we waited more than hour for ambulance’

19 January 2024
‘My daughter died in my arms as we waited more than hour for ambulance’

A devastated mother has told how her daughter died in her arms as they waited more than an hour for an ambulance to arrive.

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Services disrupted as three Kent councils hit by cyber ‘attack’

18 January 2024
Services disrupted as three Kent councils hit by cyber ‘attack’

Three Kent councils have seen services disrupted amid a potential organised hacking attack.

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Bluetongue cases total hits 52 as sheep tests positive

18 January 2024
Bluetongue cases total hits 52 as sheep tests positive

Another case of bluetongue in Kent has been confirmed, bringing the total number to 52.

Kent company fined after scaffolder suffers life-changing electric burns

18 January 2024
Kent company fined after scaffolder suffers life-changing electric burns

A company has been fined £50,000 after a scaffolder suffered an 11,000-volt electric shock – leaving him with life-changing injuries.

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Mouse droppings and out-of-date food found at Asda cafe

16 January 2024
Mouse droppings and out-of-date food found at Asda cafe

An Asda supermarket cafe has been told to clean up its act after food hygiene inspectors found evidence of rodents and unsafe food in its kitchen.

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Bid to transform neglected church

13 January 2024
Bid to transform neglected church

A long-neglected and unloved church could be set for a new lease of life, according to the people trying to rejuvenate the venue.

Only Fools and Horses star reveals huge McDonald’s parking fine

13 January 2024
Only Fools and Horses star reveals huge McDonald’s parking fine

A Kent actor who was in Only Fools and Horses has told of his five-year battle with McDonald’s which has resulted in a parking fine of almost £3,000.

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Flood alert in place for parts of Kent

13 January 2024
Flood alert in place for parts of Kent

A flood alert has been put in place – with thousands of Kent residents potentially being impacted by high tides.

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Pub dating back almost 200 years confirms closing date

13 January 2024
Pub dating back almost 200 years confirms closing date

A pub with just shy of 200 years of history could be set for its final hurrah – as the owner confirms plans to bring the shutters down for good.

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Plans for fully affordable housing estate unveiled

13 January 2024
Plans for fully affordable housing estate unveiled

Plans for a large property development comprised of 100% affordable rented housing in a village have been unveiled.

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Kent village coldest in England overnight with -5 temperatures

12 January 2024
Kent village coldest in England overnight with -5 temperatures

A Kent village was found to be the coldest place in England overnight this week – as temperatures are expected to continue dipping below freezing.

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Driver’s fury as car damaged by ‘rude’ parking stickers

12 January 2024
Driver’s fury as car damaged by ‘rude’ parking stickers

A furious new driver will be left out of pocket after pranksters slammed his parking by slapping x-rated stickers on his car.

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Flower pot yobs smash cars as calls grow for more police in town

11 January 2024
Flower pot yobs smash cars as calls grow for more police in town

Feckless vandals who smashed flower pots over cars in a town blighted by antisocial behaviour have sparked renewed calls for more police.

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Tesco to close for refurbishments

11 January 2024
Tesco to close for refurbishments

Shoppers are set to face disruption over five weeks as a Tesco shuts intermittently for refurbishment works.

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