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Trampoline and inflatables park ‘biggest of its kind’ to open in former Debenhams

30 November 2023
Trampoline and inflatables park ‘biggest of its kind’ to open in former Debenhams

A trampoline and inflatables park with laser tag is set to open at a shopping centre next year.

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Boy taken to hospital after being hit by car

29 November 2023
Boy taken to hospital after being hit by car

A child hit by a car while riding his bike has been taken to hospital.

Is this Kent’s worst Christmas tree?

29 November 2023
Is this Kent’s worst Christmas tree?

Residents left underwhelmed by their town’s Christmas tree say: “You can get bigger ones in Poundland.”

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Armed robber died after collapse in prison showers

29 November 2023
Armed robber died after collapse in prison showers

An armed robber from Kent who raided a fish and chip shop at knifepoint died after collapsing in the showers in prison, a new report has revealed.

‘Heartbreak’ as peregrine falcon nests to be destroyed with felling of wind turbine

28 November 2023
‘Heartbreak’ as peregrine falcon nests to be destroyed with felling of wind turbine

Wildlife activists have spoken of their “heartbreak” as a wind turbine home to nesting peregrine falcons and ravens is set to be torn down.

Police warn driver speeding at 85mph on motorway ‘Consider it your lucky day’

27 November 2023
Police warn driver speeding at 85mph on motorway ‘Consider it your lucky day’

Police told a speeding driver travelling at 85mph on a motorway to “consider it their lucky day” after they were overtaken by an even faster car.

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Man hit by car taken to London hospital with serious injuries

27 November 2023
Man hit by car taken to London hospital with serious injuries

A pedestrian aged in his 20s was taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car.

New plans to ‘reinvigorate’ one of Britain’s oldest theatres

27 November 2023
New plans to ‘reinvigorate’ one of Britain’s oldest theatres

A plan to reinvigorate a 236-year-old theatre – the fourth oldest in the country – with a bar, cafe, studios and offices has been unveiled.

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Boutique, five-star ‘cat hotel’ available to purr-chase for £1.7m

26 November 2023
Boutique, five-star ‘cat hotel’ available to purr-chase for £1.7m

A boutique, five-star hotel for cats complete with tiny bunk-beds and ‘stunning views’, along with a four-bedroom home, is up for sale for £1.7m.

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The story behind Kent's strangest listed building

26 November 2023
The story behind Kent's strangest listed building

In a Kent town lies a rather unusual Grade II-listed historical building – a block of urinals

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Family’s heartbreak at death of ‘proper geezer who loved to party’

24 November 2023
Family’s heartbreak at death of ‘proper geezer who loved to party’

A heartbroken family say the death of a popular father-of-two who “loved to party” has “shaken” the town where he was born and bred.

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Houses shake as ‘unconfirmed earthquake’ recorded

23 November 2023
Houses shake as ‘unconfirmed earthquake’ recorded

Tremors were recorded in the county, seismologists say, after residents reported their homes were shaking.

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‘I do not want anyone else to ever experience this heartbreak’

22 November 2023
‘I do not want anyone else to ever experience this heartbreak’

The mum of a teen killed in a crash has launched a petition for calming measures at the “notorious" accident black spot

Person taken to hospital after being hit by car

21 November 2023
Person taken to hospital after being hit by car

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

‘Building 115 homes on farmland is ludicrous’

21 November 2023
‘Building 115 homes on farmland is ludicrous’

Outraged residents have blasted plans for a 115-home development on farmland, but developers say mitigation will be put in place to ease traffic.

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'We will not sell historic music venue’ vows council boss

20 November 2023
'We will not sell historic music venue’ vows council boss

A music venue that played host to The Beatles will not be turned into housing, a council boss has promised.

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Guide ranks Kent’s best venues for incredible food and a cosy overnight stay

20 November 2023
Guide ranks Kent’s best venues for incredible food and a cosy overnight stay

Four Kent venues have been named in a list of the country's best places to enjoy tasty food alongside a great night’s sleep.

Lucky winner bags £1 million in Euromillions draw

20 November 2023
Lucky winner bags £1 million in Euromillions draw

A lucky Kent winner has been made a millionaire overnight after snapping up a EuroMillions draw prize.

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‘We’ve lost our only vet - if my cat gets ill he might not make it’

20 November 2023
‘We’ve lost our only vet - if my cat gets ill he might not make it’

Alarmed pet owners fear their pets could suffer in a life-or-death situation after a town’s only veterinary surgery announced it would close.

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Domino’s to take over former town centre bank

18 November 2023
Domino’s to take over former town centre bank

Permission has been granted for a new Domino’s pizza to open in a closed bank, despite fear it will ‘not fit in with the surrounding area’.

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