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University confirms six courses to be axed

21 March 2024
University confirms six courses to be axed

The University of Kent has confirmed which courses are set to be “phased out”, after protests from students and staff over the plans.

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Kent’s civil courts ‘enduring the very worst delays’

21 March 2024
Kent’s civil courts ‘enduring the very worst delays’

A huge backlog of civil court cases has meant some claims are taking up to three years to be heard.

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Asylum-seeker crossing Channel stabbed

20 March 2024
Asylum-seeker crossing Channel stabbed

An asylum-seeker who crossed the Channel in a small boat has been taken to hospital after being stabbed.

Wheel from 123-year-old traction engine recovered after theft

20 March 2024
Wheel from 123-year-old traction engine recovered after theft

A wheel stolen from vintage farm equipment seven months ago has been recovered by police.

Pair flee after BMW smashes into three cars then overturns

20 March 2024
Pair flee after BMW smashes into three cars then overturns

Officers are looking for a pair who ran from the scene after crashing into several parked cars.

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Long delays after rubbish fire on M20

20 March 2024
Long delays after rubbish fire on M20

A line closed on the M20 after a rubbish fire, with delays of up to 45 minutes.

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Armed police called to ‘gunman’ in street

20 March 2024
Armed police called to ‘gunman’ in street

A teenager was arrested after firearms officers were called to a residential street.

‘Criminal’ plans for mansion on former monastery

20 March 2024
‘Criminal’ plans for mansion on former monastery

Villagers are angry at proposals for a mansion and two homes on the site of an historic 11th-century priory.

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Woman fined after illegally breeding 10 puppy litters in two years

19 March 2024
Woman fined after illegally breeding 10 puppy litters in two years

A dog owner has been fined after breeding at least 10 litters of Pomeranian puppies in two years, and not taking care of them properly.

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Part of major route closed off as Dover Tap brought in

19 March 2024
Part of major route closed off as Dover Tap brought in

A lane on the A20 has been shut off to cars as freight vehicles on the way to the Port of Dover are managed by traffic lights.

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M20 to close tonight for Operation Brock

19 March 2024
M20 to close tonight for Operation Brock

Part of the M20 will be closed tonight between 8pm and 6am while the Operation Brock contraflow is deployed.

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Fears for ‘beautiful’ wildlife haven if home and school plan approved at barracks

19 March 2024
Fears for ‘beautiful’ wildlife haven if home and school plan approved at barracks

Campaigners fear a historic woodland could be destroyed to make way for a new “all-through” school as part of plans for new homes on a barracks site.

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Work to begin on new theatre after roof destroyed by falling tree

18 March 2024
Work to begin on new theatre after roof destroyed by falling tree

A castle is rebuilding its outdoor theatre after high winds destroyed the roof last summer.

Engineers work to fix gas leak

18 March 2024
Engineers work to fix gas leak

A gas escape caused delays on a busy road while emergency repairs are taking place, in an area already facing diversions.

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Bodycam footage released in ‘robust’ crackdown on nuisance motorists

18 March 2024
Bodycam footage released in ‘robust’ crackdown on nuisance motorists

A countywide crackdown on suspected anti-social drivers has seen several vehicles seized and various arrests made by police.

Popular Holi festival returns

18 March 2024
Popular Holi festival returns

Music, food, dancing and powdered paint are on the menu as Hindu’s and their guests celebrate Holi.

7,500 homes in garden villages approved by inspector

18 March 2024
7,500 homes in garden villages approved by inspector

A borough’s Local Plan has been approved by a Government inspector despite being labelled as “a disaster” and “monstrosity” by campaigners.

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Public inquiry over green space wanted for 400 homes to begin

18 March 2024
Public inquiry over green space wanted for 400 homes to begin

Campaigners seeking to have some disused farmland declared a village green say they are ready for the public inquiry.

Town to get new Morrisons Daily store

15 March 2024
Town to get new Morrisons Daily store

A new supermarket will bring jobs to a town centre.

‘I want to unlock potential our area has to offer’

08 March 2024
‘I want to unlock potential our area has to offer’

A newly-declared general election hopeful believes boundary changes will help him defeat the sitting MP.

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