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Voters head to the polls

Voters head to the polls

02 May 2024

Voters will today elect two new borough councils and choose the next Kent Police and Crime Commissioner.

Fish back in village pond after illegal discovery and £20k project

Fish back in village pond after illegal discovery and £20k project

30 April 2024

Around 160 fish have been re-introduced to a much-loved village pond which was drained after an illegal species was found in the water.

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Arrest after car overturns at roundabout

Arrest after car overturns at roundabout

29 April 2024

Officers were called to an incident after reports of an overturned car at a busy junction.

Chef who’s worked at Britain’s best restaurants launches his own

Chef who’s worked at Britain’s best restaurants launches his own

29 April 2024

A cook who has worked at the country’s top eateries, including the first to get three Michelin stars, is going it alone in a Kent town.

Trainline reopen following delays

Trainline reopen following delays

29 April 2024

Trains are running on schedule again following late due to faults at two separate points along a line.

Calls for ‘no-show’ police to act after spate of ‘TikTok-inspired’ catapult crimes

Calls for ‘no-show’ police to act after spate of ‘TikTok-inspired’ catapult crimes

28 April 2024

Residents say they have “lost faith” in the police’s ability to tackle low-level crime in one town amid rising reports of catapult-related incidents.

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Kent garden named one of the best in the world

Kent garden named one of the best in the world

28 April 2024

One of the county’s most stunning spring gardens has been named by travel guide Lonely Planet as a must-visit.

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‘Nothing can bring mum back, but we hope hospital’s learned from mistakes’

‘Nothing can bring mum back, but we hope hospital’s learned from mistakes’

27 April 2024

Medics did not spot a 91-year-old’s broken leg and failed to give her vital medication, an inquest has heard.

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Stolen caravans, tools and quad bike found in police raid

Stolen caravans, tools and quad bike found in police raid

26 April 2024

Seven people have been arrested after six stolen caravans, hundreds of tools and a quad bike were recovered during a police search.

Stolen plant machinery worth £100k recovered

Stolen plant machinery worth £100k recovered

25 April 2024

Three people have been arrested after stolen plant machinery was recovered from two sites in Kent.

Suspect arrested 20 minutes after break-in

Suspect arrested 20 minutes after break-in

25 April 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary following an early morning chase.

Smoking ban is ‘unworkable and unenforceable’

Smoking ban is ‘unworkable and unenforceable’

24 April 2024

A senior county councillor has called for new smoking legislation to be repealed saying it will simply encourage counterfeit goods and smuggling.

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Two catapults and over 60 ball bearings seized during search

Two catapults and over 60 ball bearings seized during search

23 April 2024

Police stopped and identified the suspects within an hour after it was initially reported.

Wetlands to boost wildlife and protect against flooding

Wetlands to boost wildlife and protect against flooding

23 April 2024

A new wetland area is to be created, despite fears from neighbours it could become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

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Dog-walking field approved five years after opening

Dog-walking field approved five years after opening

23 April 2024

A prospective councillor has apologised for not seeking planning permission before using a field as a pet exercise enclosure.

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Drivers given fake parking penalty notices

Drivers given fake parking penalty notices

23 April 2024

A council has issued a warning following a spate of phoney penalty charge notices being issued.

Queen Victoria's snooker table on market for £150,000

Queen Victoria's snooker table on market for £150,000

22 April 2024

An antique billiards table which once stood proudly in Buckingham Palace is up for sale.

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Owners ‘utterly heartbroken’ over closure of award-winning microbrewery

Owners ‘utterly heartbroken’ over closure of award-winning microbrewery

22 April 2024

Customers have shared their disappointment after a popular brewing business and tap room went into administration.

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Farm shop on the market for £1.5m after owners retire

Farm shop on the market for £1.5m after owners retire

20 April 2024

A family which has run a “charming” farm shop for 12 years is on the hunt for someone with “enthusiam and energy” to take it over.

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Fourth pub closes after owner’s death

Fourth pub closes after owner’s death

19 April 2024

A village pub which remained open for months following the owner’s death has now shut its doors, leaving locals “heartbroken”.

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