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Trio injured in serious BMW crash

Trio injured in serious BMW crash

Police have launched a probe after three passengers in a BMW were injured in a serious crash.

‘I just hope my dad is proud’: Family says goodbye to nursery after 30 years

‘I just hope my dad is proud’: Family says goodbye to nursery after 30 years

The owners of a family-run plant nursery which has served garden lovers for more than three decades say the time is right to call it a day.

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Ton progress pleases boss

Ton progress pleases boss

Boss Dan Scorer feels Kennington are on the right track after an encouraging week.

Air ambulance lands on playing field after person collapses

Air ambulance lands on playing field after person collapses

An air ambulance landed on a playing field after a person collapsed nearby.

Keds: A job well done

Keds: A job well done

Manager Danny Kedwell saw Ashford take their second chance to progress in the FA Cup.

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Man charged after £300 worth of meat and cheese stolen

Man charged after £300 worth of meat and cheese stolen

A suspected shoplifter has been charged after more than £300 worth of meat and cheese was swiped from two convenience stores.

Car park or Gypsy site? Village divided as fate of abandoned site to be decided

Car park or Gypsy site? Village divided as fate of abandoned site to be decided

A Gypsy family of 14 hoping to make a plot of land their new home could yet see the site turned into a car park if a new proposal is approved.

‘Horrifying’ arson attack destroys school’s grounds as £2k raised

‘Horrifying’ arson attack destroys school’s grounds as £2k raised

Pictures show the aftermath of a "horrifying" arson attack which decimated a primary school's grounds as a fundraising campaign is launched.

Designer Outlet’s Christmas market plans given green light

Designer Outlet’s Christmas market plans given green light

A massive designer outlet will host its first Christmas market despite fears the stalls could draw trade from a town.

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Traffic chaos set to end as major route to reopen

Traffic chaos set to end as major route to reopen

Motorists unable to use a major route since last week will see their frustrations eased when it reopens later today.

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New pub boss welcomes bid for 40-home estate on doorstep

New pub boss welcomes bid for 40-home estate on doorstep

The man leading the relaunch of a 17th century pub in Kent has welcomed plans for a residential development on neighbouring land.

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Crash at ‘danger junction’ as traffic lights fail yet again

Crash at ‘danger junction’ as traffic lights fail yet again

A crash involving two cars sparked yet more disruption at a controversial junction as new traffic lights failed again.

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Town centre unit for sale for fourth time in five years

Town centre unit for sale for fourth time in five years

A cafe has gone on the market making it the fourth business occupying the premises to be sold in five years.

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Kent fire station to become ‘one of UK’s best’ training sites

Kent fire station to become ‘one of UK’s best’ training sites

Construction has started on a new training centre which will help firefighters learn skills developed following the Grenfell fire tragedy.

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Fashion giant Ted Baker to shut remaining stores

Fashion giant Ted Baker to shut remaining stores

A clothing brand of more than 35 years is to close all of its remaining stores in the UK by the end of today, including branches in Kent.

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Iconic nightclubs ‘returning to town’ for one night only

Iconic nightclubs ‘returning to town’ for one night only

Partygoers will have the chance to revel in some nostalgia when two of a town's former nightclubs make a one-night return.

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Parents’ heartbreak as ‘cheeky, happy and loving’ son dies aged 15

Parents’ heartbreak as ‘cheeky, happy and loving’ son dies aged 15

Heartbroken parents have paid tribute to their “cheeky, happy and loving” son who died just days after his 15th birthday.

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Suspect appears in court after heroin and cocaine discovered at property

Suspect appears in court after heroin and cocaine discovered at property

A 24-year-old has been charged with several offences after police discovered class A drugs at a residential property.

The £75m leisure complex with just four businesses left

The £75m leisure complex with just four businesses left

We look at why a town centre leisure complex that cost £75 million to build is less than half full six years after it opened.

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Leisure centre evacuated after suspicious package found

Leisure centre evacuated after suspicious package found

The bomb squad was called and a cordon put up in a town centre following a report of an unattended package.

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