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'Oppressive' plans to convert high street shop into flats approved

31 August 2023
'Oppressive' plans to convert high street shop into flats approved

“Imposing” plans to transform a town centre charity shop into smaller stores and flats have been approved.

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'I thought I was licking McDonald's ketchup - but it was human blood!’

30 August 2023
'I thought I was licking McDonald's ketchup - but it was human blood!’

A dad who thought he was licking ketchup from the wrapper of his McDonald's burger was horrified to discover it was actually human blood.

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Two people taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash

29 August 2023
Two people taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash

A multi-vehicle crash on a main road triggered delays and an emergency service response.

More than half a month’s rain could fall in Kent within hours

18 August 2023
More than half a month’s rain could fall in Kent within hours

More than half a month’s rain could fall in Kent within hours, says Met Office amid yellow weather warnings.

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Man, 80s, dies after car smashes into building

18 August 2023
Man, 80s, dies after car smashes into building

A man in his 80s has died after a car smashed into a building.

Disney fan makes impressive crocheted balloon house from Up

18 August 2023
Disney fan makes impressive crocheted balloon house from Up

A Disney fan described as the ‘Banksy of crochet’ by neighbours has knitted a mini version of the famous balloon house in the movie Up.

Man dies after being hit by car

18 August 2023
Man dies after being hit by car

A man in his 50s has died after being knocked down by a car.

New 'village' on farmland off A2 could have more than 2,000 homes

18 August 2023
New 'village' on farmland off A2 could have more than 2,000 homes

Developers have revealed ambitions to potentially add another 400 homes to a controversial new “village” estate.

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Three arrests as boy, 17, flown to hospital after stabbing

17 August 2023
Three arrests as boy, 17, flown to hospital after stabbing

Three people have been arrested after a teenager was flown to hospital following a serious assault in a residential street.

Beach vigil held for Channel asylum seekers who drowned

16 August 2023
Beach vigil held for Channel asylum seekers who drowned

More than 200 people attended a vigil last night following the deaths of six asylum seekers in the English Channel.

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Man stabbed ‘seriously hurt’ as suspect charged with attempted murder

14 August 2023
Man stabbed ‘seriously hurt’ as suspect charged with attempted murder

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in the early hours of the morning.

Seafront car park cordoned off over fears for woman

14 August 2023
Seafront car park cordoned off over fears for woman

Emergency services were called to a seafront area and a car park was shut off after reports of concerns for a woman’s welfare.

Hero takeaway owner tackles fire after ‘arson attack’ at Co-op

14 August 2023
Hero takeaway owner tackles fire after ‘arson attack’ at Co-op

Shocking footage shows the moment the front of a Co-op store was almost engulfed in flames while shoppers were inside.

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Bin workers reject offer dubbed 'good day's pay for full day's work’

14 August 2023
Bin workers reject offer dubbed 'good day's pay for full day's work’

Striking bin workers have rejected a fresh salary offer which a council leader described as a “good day’s pay for a full day’s work”.

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The woman making history as first female head at Britain’s oldest school

13 August 2023
The woman making history as first female head at Britain’s oldest school

The first female head in the more than 1,400-year history of a Kent school is seeking to lead it into a new modern era.

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New ‘unnecessary’ cycle paths branded ‘death trap’

09 August 2023
New ‘unnecessary’ cycle paths branded ‘death trap’

New city centre routes for cyclists, said to pit bikers against pedestrians, have been blasted by residents and a campaign group.

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‘Please help us find missing Sam’

09 August 2023
‘Please help us find missing Sam’

Police have renewed an appeal with new images to help trace a man who went missing in Kent.

Cyclist found by roadside with serious injuries

08 August 2023
Cyclist found by roadside with serious injuries

A cyclist found seriously injured by the roadside has sparked an investigation into whether any other vehicles were involved.

McDonald’s unveils opening date for latest drive-thru

08 August 2023
McDonald’s unveils opening date for latest drive-thru

A fast food giant has revealed plans to create more than 100 jobs in Kent.

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Landlady in DFL hotspot vows: ‘I’ll only rent to local families’

08 August 2023
Landlady in DFL hotspot vows: ‘I’ll only rent to local families’

A landlady in a Kent town heavily populated by Airbnbs and second homes has been praised for vowing to rent to local families only.

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