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‘It is astronomically positive’: Reaction to £40m waterfront plan’s approval

04 May 2024
‘It is astronomically positive’: Reaction to £40m waterfront plan’s approval

KentOnline has spoken to residents and businesses near a “derelict” industrial site that’s to be demolished before a huge transformation of the area.

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‘We urged them to fix water leak - now they have it’s even worse’

04 May 2024
‘We urged them to fix water leak - now they have it’s even worse’

Frustrated residents claim a water leak, which has been ongoing for nine months, has only worsened despite engineers’ attempts to fix it.

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Driver who destroyed historic structure in crash to pay for repairs

03 May 2024
Driver who destroyed historic structure in crash to pay for repairs

Taxpayers will not pay for the repairs to a 120-year-old horse trough damaged in a crash, a council has said.

Multi-million-pound riverside scheme recognised for ‘promising start’

02 May 2024
Multi-million-pound riverside scheme recognised for ‘promising start’

A massive riverside regeneration scheme, which is half-way through construction, has been nominated for a prestigious development award.

‘Outlandish theories’ surrounding future of major town scheme shut down

02 May 2024
‘Outlandish theories’ surrounding future of major town scheme shut down

Developers behind a massive regeneration project have squashed social media rumours surrounding the progress of the multi-million pound scheme.

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‘We bring the hospital to the patient’

01 May 2024
‘We bring the hospital to the patient’

We spoke to the doctors, paramedics and pilots who work for the air ambulance service performing life-saving interventions every day.

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Fish back in village pond after illegal discovery and £20k project

30 April 2024
Fish back in village pond after illegal discovery and £20k project

Around 160 fish have been re-introduced to a much-loved village pond which was drained after an illegal species was found in the water.

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At-risk youth group secures funding

29 April 2024
At-risk youth group secures funding

The future of a youth group is secure after it sourced new funding to continue running its services.

Pub reopens after two-week refurb with new look

27 April 2024
Pub reopens after two-week refurb with new look

A boozer has a new lease of life following a refurbishment which includes a “doggy bar” for visitors’ four-legged friends.

Work starts ‘prematurely’ on care home planned on illegally demolished pub site

27 April 2024
Work starts ‘prematurely’ on care home planned on illegally demolished pub site

Construction work to build a new care home on the site of a controversially demolished pub has temporarily stopped after it started too early.

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Chemist reopens following sudden repossession notice

26 April 2024
Chemist reopens following sudden repossession notice

A town centre pharmacy hit with a repossession notice has reopened in a new location in a shopping centre.

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Hillary, Dave or Lifty: Schoolchildren compete to name air ambulance helicopters

26 April 2024
Hillary, Dave or Lifty: Schoolchildren compete to name air ambulance helicopters

The air ambulance is asking children to name its helicopters as it reaches the half-way mark of its £1 million appeal.

Decision due on huge £40m waterfront football stadium and neighbourhood plans

26 April 2024
Decision due on huge £40m waterfront football stadium and neighbourhood plans

A decision is set to be made on whether an 8,000-seater stadium at the heart of a new waterfront neighbourhood can go ahead.

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Rubbish dumped by path ‘a constant problem’

25 April 2024
Rubbish dumped by path ‘a constant problem’

Piles of household waste and building materials have been dumped next to a footpath and a council is investigating how it got there.

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Drivers wrongly using bus-only lane will be fined

24 April 2024
Drivers wrongly using bus-only lane will be fined

Drivers who are caught trying to cut through a bus gate will be fined after it was confirmed cameras will be installed.

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Road blocked after school-run crash

24 April 2024
Road blocked after school-run crash

The emergency services were called to a busy road following a crash near a pedestrian crossing.

‘Heartbreak’ after £4.5k worth of sports equipment stolen

24 April 2024
‘Heartbreak’ after £4.5k worth of sports equipment stolen

Leaders of a community organisation providing free sports sessions to deprived communities say theft is “heartbreaking”.

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Mini-market reopens five months after car crashes into side

23 April 2024
Mini-market reopens five months after car crashes into side

A shop which was forced to close after a car crashed into the side of the building has reopened.

Parents united in grief back football scheme to get young men talking

23 April 2024
Parents united in grief back football scheme to get young men talking

The parents of two teenage boys who died from suicide are supporting a new sports initiative to help youngsters struggling with their mental health.

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Frustration after playground swings ‘deliberately’ torched by vandals

22 April 2024
Frustration after playground swings ‘deliberately’ torched by vandals

Residents have been left frustrated at the destruction of a children’s playground thought to be caused by a group of vandals.

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