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Church looks to expand as congregation grows

13 May 2024
Church looks to expand as congregation grows

A town centre church which housed Ukrainian refugees in its old vicarage has new plans for the building now they’ve moved out.

Town welcomes new permanent Post Office

13 May 2024
Town welcomes new permanent Post Office

A town left without a permanent Post Office now has an official branch hosted by Costcutter.

Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash

13 May 2024
Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a biker collided with a central reservation.

Traffic delays near tunnel after crash

13 May 2024
Traffic delays near tunnel after crash

One tunnel of the M25 Dartford Crossing was closed after an accident.

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Woman taken to hospital after lorry crash

13 May 2024
Woman taken to hospital after lorry crash

An accident between a car and an HGV caused delays on the A249.

Bid to turn vandalism-hit former bank into place of worship

11 May 2024
Bid to turn vandalism-hit former bank into place of worship

A former NatWest bank which has fallen victim to vandals could be turned into a centre for religious worship.

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The county’s speeding hotspot revealed

08 May 2024
The county’s speeding hotspot revealed

An analysis of where drivers were caught speeding in Kent last year has thrown up some unlikely-sounding hotspots for fines.

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M20 traffic stops Tony’s chance to meet the King

08 May 2024
M20 traffic stops Tony’s chance to meet the King

A hold-up on the M20 will cause a young hero to miss attending a Royal garden party.

Palace responds after M20 fire stops Tony, 9, from meeting King

08 May 2024
Palace responds after M20 fire stops Tony, 9, from meeting King

Buckingham Palace has responded after brave double amputee Tony Hudgell was prevented from attending the King’s Garden Party due to motorway delays.

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Emergency closure due to water leak limits GP surgery access

08 May 2024
Emergency closure due to water leak limits GP surgery access

A burst water main has led to the emergency closure of a road leading to a GP surgery.

Who should run the council?

07 May 2024
Who should run the council?

Inconclusive election results have left party leaders haggling over who should be the next council leader.

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Teacher suspended over role in X-rated Amazon film

06 May 2024
Teacher suspended over role in X-rated Amazon film

The deputy head of a special needs school has been suspended from his job after appearing on Amazon Prime in a raunchy sex comedy.

Buckmore Park congratulates Miami F1 winner

06 May 2024
Buckmore Park congratulates Miami F1 winner

A racing kart circuit has tweeted its congratulations to Britain’s latest Grand Prix winner.

Car hits telegraph pole

06 May 2024
Car hits telegraph pole

A driver struck a telegraph pole on the same road which claimed the lives of four members of one family.

Election ends with no overall control

03 May 2024
Election ends with no overall control

The Conservatives have emerged ahead in a hard-fought borough council election – but failed to secure an overall majorit.y

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Candidates learn fate as election counts continue

03 May 2024
Candidates learn fate as election counts continue

The results in the county’s two local elections are rolling in.

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‘Care home plans will overload all the GP surgeries in our district’

03 May 2024
‘Care home plans will overload all the GP surgeries in our district’

Patient groups are concerned their doctors’ surgeries will not be able to cope with extra demand from new care facilities in the pipeline.

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New rooftop apartments to be craned in

02 May 2024
New rooftop apartments to be craned in

A block of flats is to be given an extra floor thanks to a novel construction approach being touted as a quick fix to the housing crisis.

Voters head to the polls

02 May 2024
Voters head to the polls

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

‘There are still so many people homeless, alone and vulnerable who need help’

01 May 2024
‘There are still so many people homeless, alone and vulnerable who need help’

An outreach programme inspired by the tragic death of a homeless man is looking to expand.

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