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Busy road closes for a month for ‘major resurfacing works’

Busy road closes for a month for ‘major resurfacing works’

09 May 2024

A main route is set to be closed every night for more than four weeks due to resurfacing works.

Police and medics block street while ‘man treated’

Police and medics block street while ‘man treated’

09 May 2024

Emergency services have been seen responding to an incident which saw a busy main road blocked to oncoming traffic.

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Family pays tribute to ‘kind and happy’ fisherman

Family pays tribute to ‘kind and happy’ fisherman

09 May 2024

The family of a fisherman who lived in a town for his whole life has paid tribute to him following his death.

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Former deputy Tory leader joins Independent Group

Former deputy Tory leader joins Independent Group

09 May 2024

The ex deputy leader said she left the Tories over disagreements about the direction they were heading in and an unwillingness to accept mistakes.

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Michael Gove to decide future of docks application

Michael Gove to decide future of docks application

09 May 2024

Michael Gove will consider whether to intervene over a controversial application to redevelop docks.

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Thief banned from all Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores jailed

Thief banned from all Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores jailed

09 May 2024

A serial shoplifter who was banned from multiple supermarkets across Kent has been jailed after stealing £400 worth of goods.

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Dilapidated shops could be demolished to make way for flats

Dilapidated shops could be demolished to make way for flats

08 May 2024

Two rundown shops in a town centre could be knocked down to make way for a three-storey apartment block.

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The county’s speeding hotspot revealed

The county’s speeding hotspot revealed

08 May 2024

An analysis of where drivers were caught speeding in Kent last year has thrown up some unlikely-sounding hotspots for fines.

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Villagers’ views sought on future of pensinsula

Villagers’ views sought on future of pensinsula

08 May 2024

Residents are being asked what they need to enhance their community in a rural part of Kent.

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University given £111k to archive works by fashion designer

University given £111k to archive works by fashion designer

08 May 2024

Hundreds of garments designed by Dame Zandra Rhodes are to be photographed in a project involving underprivileged youngsters.

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‘Miracle babies’ to take part in charity’s anniversary run

‘Miracle babies’ to take part in charity’s anniversary run

08 May 2024

Some of the 1,200 people helped by a special care baby unit each year will be among those taking part in a run to mark its milestone birthday.

Football icon encourages shoppers to ‘get swapping’ in Kent store visit for new TV ad

Football icon encourages shoppers to ‘get swapping’ in Kent store visit for new TV ad

07 May 2024

A Kent branch of M&S has enlisted the help of football icon Ian Wright and his granddaughter to get shoppers “swapping football stickers” this summer.

Decision on controversial docks plan pushed back after legal challenge

Decision on controversial docks plan pushed back after legal challenge

07 May 2024

A decision on controversial plans to demolish a working docks and replace it with a business park has been delayed after a legal challenge.

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Former mayor and community stalwart dies aged 91

Former mayor and community stalwart dies aged 91

07 May 2024

A highly-respected veteran socialist and former Labour group leader has died at the age of 91.

New restaurant takes over empty Chiquito

New restaurant takes over empty Chiquito

07 May 2024

A new restaurant will be opening in a former eatery which has been empty for around a year.

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Heartbreak after sudden death of restaurant boss

Heartbreak after sudden death of restaurant boss

07 May 2024

The owner of a restaurant and arts gallery chain has told of his heartbreak after the sudden death of his husband and business partner.

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‘I didn’t even know you could die from asthma in this day and age’

‘I didn’t even know you could die from asthma in this day and age’

07 May 2024

The parents of a “kind and compassionate” man who died following a severe asthma attack are raising awareness of the condition.

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Man jailed after woman left with horrific injuries

Man jailed after woman left with horrific injuries

07 May 2024

A woman who was injured in an attack at a high street pub said she can no longer go outside or sleep at night.

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‘We’re becoming a ghost town’: Traders blast car parking charge hike

‘We’re becoming a ghost town’: Traders blast car parking charge hike

07 May 2024

Business owners have been left fearing for their future in a town centre after footfall dropped steeply following a hike in car parking charges.

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Fox cub feared ‘shot in the head’ in residential street

Fox cub feared ‘shot in the head’ in residential street

06 May 2024

A fox cub has been put down after suffering a head injury feared to have been caused by a gunshot pellet.

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