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‘We’ve been married 70 years and seldom had a cross word’

06 April 2025
‘We’ve been married 70 years and seldom had a cross word’

A couple in their nineties are celebrating their Platinum wedding anniversary after 70 years of happy marriage.

Fire crews tackle big blaze at farm

06 April 2025
Fire crews tackle big blaze at farm

A fire in an agricultural building sparked a massive emergency response.

Six-mile tailbacks at Dartford Tunnel after roadworks overrun

06 April 2025
Six-mile tailbacks at Dartford Tunnel after roadworks overrun

Drivers are suffered huge delays today after part of the Dartford Tunnel closed due to overrunning roadworks.

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Two charged with attempted murder after stabbing

06 April 2025
Two charged with attempted murder after stabbing

Two men have been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in quiet cul-de-sac.

Crews called to house on fire

06 April 2025
Crews called to house on fire

Four fire crews attended a blaze in the music room of a house.

Crews tackle grass fire by railway

06 April 2025
Crews tackle grass fire by railway

Firefighters were called to a grass fire on the embankment beside a railway.

All aboard! 5,000 free bus rides up for grabs

05 April 2025
All aboard! 5,000 free bus rides up for grabs

A bus operator is offering 5,000 people a free ride to entice them back to public transport

More than 30,000 migrants cross Channel since Starmer became PM

05 April 2025
More than 30,000 migrants cross Channel since Starmer became PM

A total of 154 people made the crossing in four boats yesterday, according to latest Home Office figures.

Driver hits parked cars and flips his vehicle

05 April 2025
Driver hits parked cars and flips his vehicle

Six cars have been written off after an overnight crash in a 20mph zone.

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‘It’s a great pub and about to get better’

05 April 2025
‘It’s a great pub and about to get better’

A ‘tired-looking’ traditional pub is to get a £325k makeover and a Birra Moretti beer garden.

Crews tackle village barn blaze

05 April 2025
Crews tackle village barn blaze

An electrical fault is believed to be behind a fire at a barn.

Four arrests after stabbing left man ‘soaked in blood’

05 April 2025
Four arrests after stabbing left man ‘soaked in blood’

Police are still at the scene of a stabbing but have made four arrests, it’s been revealed.

‘These new homes will be a destruction of our village’

04 April 2025
‘These new homes will be a destruction of our village’

Councillors have approved a farmland housing scheme for 120 homes, despite fears about traffic and the sewage system not being able to cope.

Digger driver’s death ruled a tragic accident

03 April 2025
Digger driver’s death ruled a tragic accident

A jury took less than 15 minutes to reach a verdict of accidental death in the case of an excavator driver who died after his machine toppled over.

Controversial homes plan up for debate for third time

01 April 2025
Controversial homes plan up for debate for third time

Residents are bracing themselves as an application for 52 homes on a treasured green space goes before councillors yet again.

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Village must ‘shoulder some growth’

01 April 2025
Village must ‘shoulder some growth’

Planning officers say a farmland housing scheme for 120 homes should go ahead despite objections.

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‘Helicopters with machine guns circled around us, and the public mobbed me’

31 March 2025
‘Helicopters with machine guns circled around us, and the public mobbed me’

Just 48 hours after being named deputy mayor of his town, a veteran councillor found himself in Syria as part of a friendship mission.

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Work starts on £1.3m improvement scheme on one of county’s busiest roads

31 March 2025
Work starts on £1.3m improvement scheme on one of county’s busiest roads

A road closure and temporary traffic lights will affect motorists heading to and from the M20 for the next 12 weeks as work begins on a huge project.

Pensioner who sued Arriva finally gets £84 compensation

31 March 2025
Pensioner who sued Arriva finally gets £84 compensation

An 83-year-old who sued a bus company has finally received court ordered compensation after nearly a year.

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How best to control the spread of HMOs?

30 March 2025
How best to control the spread of HMOs?

Now is your chance to influence planning rules over houses in multiple occupation as a local authority launches a four-week consultation.

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