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Operation Brock to return to M20 this weekend

Operation Brock to return to M20 this weekend

Narrow lanes and a 50mph limit will return to the M20 as Operation Brock is set to be reinstated ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

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CCTV released after man attacked on dancefloor

CCTV released after man attacked on dancefloor

CCTV images of a man have been released after a punter was attacked on a dancefloor at a bar.

Car and tractor in ditch after crash

Car and tractor in ditch after crash

One person was taken to hospital following a crash involving a car and a tractor, which both ended up in a ditch.

‘I’ll never walk my dog here again’

‘I’ll never walk my dog here again’

A dog walker says she has been put off visiting woodland after her car was broken into while she was out with her pet.

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Bomb disposal team called to former care home

Bomb disposal team called to former care home

A bomb disposal team sealed off a former care home following reports of a suspicious device in the back of a van.

‘Dirty and greasy’ cafe given one-star food hygiene rating

‘Dirty and greasy’ cafe given one-star food hygiene rating

A “dirty and greasy” cafe has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating after raw meat was stored with salad.

Heartbreak as dad, 29, dies while fishing at lake

Heartbreak as dad, 29, dies while fishing at lake

A heartbroken family have paid tribute to a keen fisherman who was due to become a dad for the third time later this year.

Historic pub to finally reopen after last-gasp rescue

Historic pub to finally reopen after last-gasp rescue

A historic village pub saved by its community is finally set to reopen after almost two years shut.

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Body found in woods identified more than a month on

Body found in woods identified more than a month on

A man found dead in woods more than a month ago has now been identified.

Fire at animal feed store

Fire at animal feed store

Firefighters spent two hours tackling a blaze this morning at a building used to store animal feed.

New houses set to replace ‘eyesore’ branded ‘totally out of character with area’

New houses set to replace ‘eyesore’ branded ‘totally out of character with area’

Anxious residents fear plans to replace an empty bungalow with three new homes will clog up their busy road.

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Finish date for roadworks delayed AGAIN - and it's not clear why

Finish date for roadworks delayed AGAIN - and it's not clear why

The end date for dreaded roadworks that have blighted a town for a year has been pushed back again, causing further frustration for drivers.

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Dead foxes, rabbits and badger found dumped in layby

Dead foxes, rabbits and badger found dumped in layby

The RSPCA is appealing for information after dead animals believed to have been attacked by dogs were found in a layby.

Micropub shuts as owner laments 'greater wipe out than 2008 recession’

Micropub shuts as owner laments 'greater wipe out than 2008 recession’

A popular high street venue has shut – with bosses saying the cost-of-living crisis has dealt a “greater wipe out than the 2008 recession”.

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Man dies after emergency services called to lake

Man dies after emergency services called to lake

A man has died after police and ambulance crews were called to a popular lake.

‘It’s nothing to do with money’

‘It’s nothing to do with money’

Striker Gary Lockyer has set the record straight on his decision to leave Ashford United.

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New concert venue 'not dead yet' despite opera snub

New concert venue 'not dead yet' despite opera snub

A multimillion-pound concert venue could still be built in a town centre - even though English National Opera has confirmed it will not be moving in.

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Hunt for man wanted on recall to prison

Hunt for man wanted on recall to prison

Police have released an appeal to find a wanted man after he breached a non-molestation order.

New four-way junction 'so dangerous it could claim a life'

New four-way junction 'so dangerous it could claim a life'

Drivers have branded a new road layout “confusing” after several crashes – but National Highways say it is “too soon to speculate” on the causes.

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DFDS Kent Sunday Premier Cup Final

DFDS Kent Sunday Premier Cup Final

Luke Burdon scored a first-half hat-trick as Market Hotel thumped Quested in the DFDS Kent Sunday Premier Cup final at the Gallagher Stadium.

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