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Video captures moment burglar caught hiding during break-in

07 June 2024
Video captures moment burglar caught hiding during break-in

Police officers caught a burglar hiding behind a counter after kicking in the door at a restaurant.

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'It’s a shame it’s come to this': Sadness as vintage shop shuts due to rising rents

07 June 2024
'It’s a shame it’s come to this': Sadness as vintage shop shuts due to rising rents

An independent vintage boutique is closing after seeing a significant fall in trade and soaring bills.

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Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

06 June 2024
Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

A pet-friendly hotel has launched a new quirky afternoon tea menu specifically designed for canine companions.

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‘We don’t need any more memorial benches’: Mums vow to tackle teen mental health crisis

05 June 2024
‘We don’t need any more memorial benches’: Mums vow to tackle teen mental health crisis

Three mums who have lost their sons to suicide in the past four years have bravely come together to try and make a lasting difference.

Tributes paid to ‘razor sharp’ dad who was ‘man of the community’

04 June 2024
Tributes paid to ‘razor sharp’ dad who was ‘man of the community’

The family of a long-serving ward councillor and town mayor have paid tribute to their dad who was a “man of the community”.

Attempted murder charge after pedestrian ‘deliberately’ hit by car

04 June 2024
Attempted murder charge after pedestrian ‘deliberately’ hit by car

A woman has been charged with attempted murder after it is alleged she intentionally struck a pedestrian on a roundabout.

Dental practice expansion plans approved amid ‘dentist desert’ concerns

04 June 2024
Dental practice expansion plans approved amid ‘dentist desert’ concerns

Plans to expand a dental surgery to meet the growing demand for more NHS slots and relieve backlogs have been approved.

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‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years

03 June 2024
‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years

The owners of an independent music shop have announced it will be closing after seeing a steady decline in trade over several years.

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Family-run Chinese takeaway shutting due to rising costs

03 June 2024
Family-run Chinese takeaway shutting due to rising costs

The owners of a popular takeaway which has been in a village for almost 40 years are calling it quits after struggling to keep it financially viable.

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‘I’m not leaving my home’: Former landlord’s pledge as pub plans refused

01 June 2024
‘I’m not leaving my home’: Former landlord’s pledge as pub plans refused

The landlord of a now-closed pub says he is not willing to give up his home after permission to convert the boozer into a house was refused.

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Suspected burglar arrested at airport after refused entry to Canada

31 May 2024
Suspected burglar arrested at airport after refused entry to Canada

A suspected burglar was arrested at Heathrow after being denied entry to Canada in connection to a Kent break-in.

Man in hospital after being hit by car at busy roundabout

31 May 2024
Man in hospital after being hit by car at busy roundabout

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car on a busy roundabout in the early hours.

Husband of Kent horse rider pays tribute to ‘strong, beautiful, phenomenal’ wife

31 May 2024
Husband of Kent horse rider pays tribute to ‘strong, beautiful, phenomenal’ wife

The husband of a professional event rider has paid tribute to his “strong, beautiful and phenomenal” wife following her death in a riding accident.

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Road reopens after lorry crash causes ‘carnage’

30 May 2024
Road reopens after lorry crash causes ‘carnage’

A main road has reopened after a lorry crashed and overturned near a railway bridge leading to traffic “carnage”.

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AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

30 May 2024
AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

The new operators of a historic market have announced it will launch augmented reality darts and a cocktail bar and deli as work inside continues.

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Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

29 May 2024
Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as a month of overnight road closures are announced on a busy river crossing between Kent and Essex.

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Main road closed for ‘emergency works’

29 May 2024
Main road closed for ‘emergency works’

A busy main route is due to be closed for around seven days due to emergency power works.

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Temporary diagnostic centre opens in town

28 May 2024
Temporary diagnostic centre opens in town

A temporary community diagnostic centre has been officially opened in a bid to cut NHS waiting times.

Former Kent footballer entering Love Island villa

28 May 2024
Former Kent footballer entering Love Island villa

A former Kent footballer says he is looking to settle down as he enters this year’s Love Island villa.

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‘Our village is growing by the hundreds but we still only have one bus’

27 May 2024
‘Our village is growing by the hundreds but we still only have one bus’

Residents claim their public transport options are not good enough to support their growing villages.

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