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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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‘She would have been proud of us’: Final music festival to honour murdered student

25 May 2024
‘She would have been proud of us’: Final music festival to honour murdered student

The founders of a charity and festival set up in memory of a murdered student look back at its success.

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Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

24 May 2024
Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

An MP has urged women to go to their mammogram appointments following her breast cancer diagnosis and battle.

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Pupils’ details released in major school data breach

24 May 2024
Pupils’ details released in major school data breach

A secondary school has confirmed an email containing data about its students was sent out “inadvertently”.

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Arson arrest after ‘devastating’ coach yard blaze

22 May 2024
Arson arrest after ‘devastating’ coach yard blaze

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a large yard blaze which saw multiple vehicles belonging to a coach hire firm scorched.

Race circuit send-off for motorcyclist, 19, killed in M25 crash

21 May 2024
Race circuit send-off for motorcyclist, 19, killed in M25 crash

A motorbike hearse drove around a race circuit to honour a 19-year-old killed in a crash.

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