Home   Authors   Author

‘Tourist attraction’ saved as council forced into another u-turn

25 February 2024
‘Tourist attraction’ saved as council forced into another u-turn

Residents are ‘delighted’ after Kent County Council (KCC) reversed a decision to kill-off a town’s ‘amazing tourist attraction’.

2

Major road blocked after serious incident involving pedestrian

23 February 2024
Major road blocked after serious incident involving pedestrian

A busy road has been blocked after a serious incident involving a pedestrian.

1

Girl, 5, bitten by dog outside Tesco Express

23 February 2024
Girl, 5, bitten by dog outside Tesco Express

A girl suffered “puncture wounds” to her finger when she was bitten by a dog outside a shop.

36

Two tigers and a leopard! Kent’s most dangerous animals revealed

22 February 2024
Two tigers and a leopard! Kent’s most dangerous animals revealed

More than 100 potentially dangerous wild animals, including two tigers and a zebra, are living in Kent.

24

Man charged with firearm offences after armed police swoop on residential street

22 February 2024
Man charged with firearm offences after armed police swoop on residential street

A man is set to appear in court on suspicion of imitation firearm offences after armed police were spotted in a residential street.

Fire service to end Channel Tunnel contract

21 February 2024
Fire service to end Channel Tunnel contract

Cost-saving measures are forcing Kent’s fire service to cease its contract to provide firefighting cover at the Channel Tunnel.

2

Men released without charge after armed police raid home

19 February 2024
Men released without charge after armed police raid home

Three men have been released without charge after armed police swooped on a home in a dramatic raid.

Long-empty pub to reopen as new restaurant this year

04 February 2024
Long-empty pub to reopen as new restaurant this year

Works to transform a historic pub - which has been empty for seven years - into a cafe or restaurant will be completed this year.

6

52 homes and store planned for town expansion

03 February 2024
52 homes and store planned for town expansion

Further expansion of a town with 52 new properties and a mini-supermarket on a new estate has been proposed.

11

Bosses admit work has ‘slowed’ on huge luxury flats as equipment removed

01 February 2024
Bosses admit work has ‘slowed’ on huge luxury flats as equipment removed

Work on a huge coastal tower block of 91 luxury flats has been “progressing at a slower pace”, bosses admit.

22

‘Lazy’ parking at Kent supermarket sparks huge debate

31 January 2024
‘Lazy’ parking at Kent supermarket sparks huge debate

‘Lazy’ parking at a Kent supermarket has sparked a huge debate online – with people suggesting the drivers are not at fault.

47

Busy road near school to be closed ‘all day’

31 January 2024
Busy road near school to be closed ‘all day’

A busy main road near a secondary school is set to be closed “all day”.

4

Debris from landslide to be left in road amid 'public safety concerns'

31 January 2024
Debris from landslide to be left in road amid 'public safety concerns'

Debris and trees from a landslide will be left strewn across the road while an investigation over the damage and “public safety concerns” takes place.

2

‘Eyesore empty Aldi is falling apart – it’s an accident waiting to happen’

30 January 2024
‘Eyesore empty Aldi is falling apart – it’s an accident waiting to happen’

Parts of a former Aldi are “falling apart” and posing a “danger” to passers-by, residents have warned.

19

Historic Kent pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be turned into house

29 January 2024
Historic Kent pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be turned into house

Plans reveal a Grade II-listed pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be closed and converted into a residential property.

10

Council wants to build swanky homes with rooftop terrace behind boat club

28 January 2024
Council wants to build swanky homes with rooftop terrace behind boat club

Four swanky homes boasting a rooftop terrace are set to be built behind a boat club under fresh council plans.

7

Babies 'crawling next to bird poo' at 'disgusting' high street Costa

26 January 2024
Babies 'crawling next to bird poo' at 'disgusting' high street Costa

A Costa Coffee branch has been urged to clean up its act after a baby was spotted "crawling next to bird poo" inside the store.

35

Restaurant at popular seaside tourist spot shuts

25 January 2024
Restaurant at popular seaside tourist spot shuts

A South African-inspired restaurant, based at a Kent beauty and tourist spot, has closed after just seven months of trading.

2

Driver flees after car 'smashes into front of barber shop'

24 January 2024
Driver flees after car 'smashes into front of barber shop'

Police have launched an investigation after a car was allegedly driven into the front of a barber shop, causing thousands of pounds of damage.

Popular path hit by landslip to stay shut until spring

24 January 2024
Popular path hit by landslip to stay shut until spring

A popular clifftop path which has been out of bounds for three months since Storm Ciaran will now stay closed until spring.

1
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More