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High number of suspensions recorded at school where disruption is ‘too common’

21 January 2025
High number of suspensions recorded at school where disruption is ‘too common’

A secondary school has been downgraded in several areas and told to improve following an inspection by the education watchdog.

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Man arrested after painting BB gun to ‘look like a firearm’

21 January 2025
Man arrested after painting BB gun to ‘look like a firearm’

Officers were called to reports of a man behaving “suspiciously” with a weapon.

Delays at the tunnel after three-lorry crash

21 January 2025
Delays at the tunnel after three-lorry crash

Drivers are facing delays on the M25 following an earlier incident involving multiple HGVs.

Opening date for luxury beauty brand's new Bluewater store announced

21 January 2025
Opening date for luxury beauty brand's new Bluewater store announced

A retailer selling high-end home and body products is set to relocate to a bigger and better store next month.

Air ambulance lands on seafront promenade

19 January 2025
Air ambulance lands on seafront promenade

The air ambulance has landed on a clifftop promenade with several police cars and ambulance vehicles in attendance.

Police step up patrols amid plans for illegal rave tonight

18 January 2025
Police step up patrols amid plans for illegal rave tonight

Police are deploying officers to several locations across Medway tonight in an effort to stop an illegal rave taking place.

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Huge search ends with no sign of person who went overboard into sea

18 January 2025
Huge search ends with no sign of person who went overboard into sea

A huge sea search has ended without any sign of a person reported to have gone overboard on a boat.

Large emergency response at Kent hotel

18 January 2025
Large emergency response at Kent hotel

A large number of emergency crews were called to a Kent hotel.

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‘We can’t function without one’ - School’s shock at theft of minibus

17 January 2025
‘We can’t function without one’ - School’s shock at theft of minibus

A primary school has put out a plea to help raise thousands of pounds to replace its minibus after it was stolen.

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JD Sports plans move into empty M&S

14 January 2025
JD Sports plans move into empty M&S

The “King of Trainers” is set to open its new store in a town centre this spring.

Artist behind piece that attracted over 100,000 visitors returns to Kent

14 January 2025
Artist behind piece that attracted over 100,000 visitors returns to Kent

The man behind a popular exhibition is back with a new eye-catching installation inspired by Mars.

Grandad ‘who loved making people laugh’ loses battle with mental illness

14 January 2025
Grandad ‘who loved making people laugh’ loses battle with mental illness

The heartbroken family of a beloved dad and grandad who took his own life are calling for mental health reforms.

Burst water main shuts part of town centre

13 January 2025
Burst water main shuts part of town centre

Drivers are facing lengthy delays after a burst water main caused a major town centre route to be shut.

Patients 'spat at’ and forced to ‘link arms’ during care service outings

13 January 2025
Patients 'spat at’ and forced to ‘link arms’ during care service outings

A care service says it has made improvements after inspectors found some people were subject to “serious physical and psychological abuse”.

‘Rubbish is causing a stream to flood our gardens but the council isn’t clearing it’

12 January 2025
‘Rubbish is causing a stream to flood our gardens but the council isn’t clearing it’

Residents living by a stream say litter and debris are causing it to rise constantly but the council isn’t doing enough to clear it.

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Roads closed while cars recovered after sliding down icy hill

09 January 2025
Roads closed while cars recovered after sliding down icy hill

Road closures are in place while cars are rescued from an embankment.

Phones stolen in smash-and-grab at town EE store

09 January 2025
Phones stolen in smash-and-grab at town EE store

Police are investigating after several products were stolen from a phone shop targeted by raiders in the early hours.

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Drivers complain of ‘horrendous’ delays due to roadworks

08 January 2025
Drivers complain of ‘horrendous’ delays due to roadworks

Journeys on a busy route are expected to take longer while roadworks are in place for more than a week.

Two taken to hospital after robbery bid sparks high-speed chase

07 January 2025
Two taken to hospital after robbery bid sparks high-speed chase

Four people have been charged with attempted robbery following a high-speed chase involving a police helicopter.

‘We want parents to tell their children about our brave dancing queen’

07 January 2025
‘We want parents to tell their children about our brave dancing queen’

A six-year-old who died from incurable cancer has been laid to rest, with mourners hearing the first reading of a book about her life.

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