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'I fell out of a window and was hit by a car - but I'm the luckiest man alive'

11 September 2024
'I fell out of a window and was hit by a car - but I'm the luckiest man alive'

A retired teacher says he is the luckiest man alive after he suffered significant brain injuries from three separate accidents.

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‘This is definitely what should be done’: Builders’ yard sale paves way for £4.6m flats

10 September 2024
‘This is definitely what should be done’: Builders’ yard sale paves way for £4.6m flats

Plans to convert a builders’ yard into a block of flats to provide more social housing have moved forward.

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Former Kent footballer jailed after leaving girl, 2, with life-changing injuries

10 September 2024
Former Kent footballer jailed after leaving girl, 2, with life-changing injuries

The family of a two-year-old who was left with life-changing injuries branded her attacker a “violent coward” after he was sentenced.

Impressive replica of historic Spanish ship docks at town pier

10 September 2024
Impressive replica of historic Spanish ship docks at town pier

A replica of a historic Spanish ship has sailed into the county and docked at a town pier.

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Body found after calls to 999

10 September 2024
Body found after calls to 999

Emergency services were called to a residential street where a man was found dead.

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Developer buys nine-acre plot of land to build 100 homes

09 September 2024
Developer buys nine-acre plot of land to build 100 homes

A housebuilder has revealed it has bought a nine-acre plot to extend an existing development.

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Social housing plans could come to fruition as council eyes up land for £500k

08 September 2024
Social housing plans could come to fruition as council eyes up land for £500k

A council is looking to spend more than £500,000 on an old builders’ yard and take over a project to build a three-storey block of flats.

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Popular fireworks show cancelled again

07 September 2024
Popular fireworks show cancelled again

A popular town centre fireworks display will not be going ahead again after a new sponsor failed to come forward.

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Labour councillor denies encouraging violent disorder at anti-racism protest

06 September 2024
Labour councillor denies encouraging violent disorder at anti-racism protest

A suspended councillor has denied encouraging violent disorder while addressing a London crowd.

‘Clanging manhole cover is like a volley of rifles going off’

06 September 2024
‘Clanging manhole cover is like a volley of rifles going off’

Residents are being tormented by a clanging manhole cover which sounds like a gunshot every time it is driven over.

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Main road reopens after sinkhole forced it to close

06 September 2024
Main road reopens after sinkhole forced it to close

Part of a main road has reopened after it was closed in both directions due to a large sinkhole.

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People shocked by mounds of fly-tipping near leisure centre

05 September 2024
People shocked by mounds of fly-tipping near leisure centre

Black bin bags full of clothing and shoes were dumped alongside loose items and boxes at a recycling point.

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Residents ‘threatened by gang of masked burglars’

05 September 2024
Residents ‘threatened by gang of masked burglars’

Three men have been charged after reports four people were threatened during a break-in at their home.

Man charged with attempted murder after triple stabbing

05 September 2024
Man charged with attempted murder after triple stabbing

A 29-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after three people were attacked in a town centre.

Social club which suddenly shut on market for £1m

04 September 2024
Social club which suddenly shut on market for £1m

A town centre social club which mysteriously closed has been put up for sale.

All lanes reopen after traffic held on A2

03 September 2024
All lanes reopen after traffic held on A2

All lanes have reopened after a multi-vehicle accident involving an overturned car caused four lanes of a busy road to be closed

‘Taking pride in your home and yourself is the secret to a long life’

03 September 2024
‘Taking pride in your home and yourself is the secret to a long life’

A care home resident celebrating her 100th birthday said her love of housework which kept her fit and mobile is her secret to a long life.

Future of abandoned village pub next to garden centre revealed

03 September 2024
Future of abandoned village pub next to garden centre revealed

The new owners of a former pub which has sat vacant for more than two yeas have revealed their plans to convert it into a luxury car showroom.

Man arrested in Scotland following triple stabbing

03 September 2024
Man arrested in Scotland following triple stabbing

A 29-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three people were taken to hospital with stab wounds.

Pier partially collapses into river following ‘blaze’

03 September 2024
Pier partially collapses into river following ‘blaze’

Members of the public are being urged to steer clear of a popular and well-used walkway after it collapsed into the river following a fire.

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