Home   Authors   Author

‘Council’s brambles are invading my garden and garage’

08 October 2023
‘Council’s brambles are invading my garden and garage’

A great-grandmother is frustrated after finding “unmaintained” brambles on council-owned land are growing on to her property.

46

Site manager scoops top award for homes project

05 October 2023
Site manager scoops top award for homes project

A site manager who followed in his late father’s footsteps and became a carpenter at 16 has honoured him after winning an award.

1

Playing cards used by king discovered in attic

04 October 2023
Playing cards used by king discovered in attic

A set of 17th century cards used by royalty are to go under the hammer after being found in an attic.

Kent Love Island winner in ‘total shock’ after split

04 October 2023
Kent Love Island winner in ‘total shock’ after split

A 22-year-old from Kent has split from his girlfriend after winning this year’s Love Island.

8

Concerns for owner after dogs found wandering with lead

03 October 2023
Concerns for owner after dogs found wandering with lead

Drones are being used to search the countryside for the owner of two terriers found wandering alone.

12

Former Post Office building up for rent

03 October 2023
Former Post Office building up for rent

A former Post Office is on the rental market after the branch moved into a bigger store.

Pothole repairs postponed

03 October 2023
Pothole repairs postponed

Repairs to a road plagued with potholes have been pushed back.

1

Celebrity chef visits charity for new TV series

02 October 2023
Celebrity chef visits charity for new TV series

A Michelin-starred TV chef spent a day filming with a charity for his new food show.

‘Grief support can feel like a postcode lottery’

30 September 2023
‘Grief support can feel like a postcode lottery’

Bereaved young people have praised the support they received from a charity to help cope with their grief – but say such help needs to be universal.

Driver pays hefty fine after using phone behind the wheel

29 September 2023
Driver pays hefty fine after using phone behind the wheel

An uninsured van driver was slapped with a £500 fine after being caught using his mobile phone.

6

Woman sexually assaulted in town centre alleyway

28 September 2023
Woman sexually assaulted in town centre alleyway

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported she was sexually assaulted by a man she did not know.

Help for ex-Wilko employees looking for work

28 September 2023
Help for ex-Wilko employees looking for work

A council is providing free CV workshops and interview preparation for Wilko staff, as stores continue to close.

2

Goldendoodle finds forever home after 270 days at rescue centre

28 September 2023
Goldendoodle finds forever home after 270 days at rescue centre

A dog who spent almost eight times longer than the average rescue waiting for new owners has finally found a home to call her own.

1

Shopping centre evacuated

27 September 2023
Shopping centre evacuated

Police cordoned off a car park and a shopping centre was evacuated after a report of “suspicious items”.

4

Teenager arrested after resident’s home used by drug dealers

27 September 2023
Teenager arrested after resident’s home used by drug dealers

A 16-year-old has been arrested after police seized cocaine and a large machete in a vulnerable resident's home.

Ancient woodland saved

26 September 2023
Ancient woodland saved

An area of ancient woodland has been saved after a campaign to secure its future.

Barn fire blaze ‘was deliberate’

26 September 2023
Barn fire blaze ‘was deliberate’

A fire at a barn containing bales of straw is believed to be arson.

Teenager stabbed in heart named as murder probe continues

26 September 2023
Teenager stabbed in heart named as murder probe continues

A teenager who was stabbed in the heart has been named as police continue to appeal for information.

10

M20 reopens after crane hits bridge

26 September 2023
M20 reopens after crane hits bridge

Drivers faced long tailbacks on the M20 due to resurfacing works after a crane hit a bridge.

8

Video captures suspicious fire at derelict building

25 September 2023
Video captures suspicious fire at derelict building

Four fire engines were sent to a large blaze at a derelict building, which is believed to have been started deliberately.

1
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More