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Dismay as beach car park set to close for the entire summer

23 April 2025
Dismay as beach car park set to close for the entire summer

A 100-space seafront car park will be shut for the entire summer - sparking concerns a nearby community hub could be forced to close.

Roof fire sparks huge emergency response

22 April 2025
Roof fire sparks huge emergency response

There were delays as fire crews worked to tackle a blaze in the roof of a house.

Plans approved for school’s bike track despite noise fears

20 April 2025
Plans approved for school’s bike track despite noise fears

Plans for a new BMX and mountain bike track at a school have been approved, despite residents fearing it will be like “living next to a motorway”.

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Fields, orchards and a haunted pub - the quintessential English walk

20 April 2025
Fields, orchards and a haunted pub - the quintessential English walk

With ghost stories, apple blossom and sweeping views, this circular route through the Kent countryside is a quiet revelation.

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New waste processing plant could power 7,000 homes

19 April 2025
New waste processing plant could power 7,000 homes

Plans have emerged for a new eco-friendly waste processing plant that could supply gas to 7,000 homes a year.

We tackled the colossal burger at a picturesque farm shop and cafe

18 April 2025
We tackled the colossal burger at a picturesque farm shop and cafe

Nestled among rolling fields down a quiet country lane lies a true hidden gem where the views are as satisfying as the food on your plate.

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Poignant sculpture unveiled in Kent to mark anniversaries of VE Day and invention of radar

17 April 2025
Poignant sculpture unveiled in Kent to mark anniversaries of VE Day and invention of radar

A poignant art installation has been revealed to mark the anniversaries of Victory in Europe Day and the invention of radar.

Film crews spotted for second series of award-winning comedy

17 April 2025
Film crews spotted for second series of award-winning comedy

Camera crews were spotted in Kent for the filming of a new series of an award-winning comedy show.

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Shop stripped of alcohol licence after selling vodka to child who needed ambulance

14 April 2025
Shop stripped of alcohol licence after selling vodka to child who needed ambulance

A shop has been stripped of its alcohol licence after selling a bottle of vodka to a 15-year-old who later required an ambulance.

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Restaurateurs fear they could become ‘sandwiched between massive developments’

14 April 2025
Restaurateurs fear they could become ‘sandwiched between massive developments’

A husband and wife fear their tiny fine dining restaurant will face disruption after becoming sandwiched between two major developments.

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Charity hoping to secure £50,000 as administrators loom

13 April 2025
Charity hoping to secure £50,000 as administrators loom

A charity based in a converted church is looking to secure £50,000 as it hopes to avoid appointing administrators.

‘We’ll keep the noise down’: New Kent music bar to stay open until 2am

10 April 2025
‘We’ll keep the noise down’: New Kent music bar to stay open until 2am

The owners of a town centre music bar have allayed fears of nuisance noise after gaining planning permission to stay open until 2am.

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£6 parking charge introduced at popular Kent nature reserve

07 April 2025
£6 parking charge introduced at popular Kent nature reserve

Visitors to a popular Kent nature reserve will now have to pay £6 to park - months after the shop closed at the site.

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‘Some owners don’t appreciate a dog off a lead can cause serious harm’

07 April 2025
‘Some owners don’t appreciate a dog off a lead can cause serious harm’

Dog walkers are being urged to keep their pets on leads after a goat died in an attack which saw both of its ears torn off. Warning: graphic images.

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‘One-of-a-kind’ accommodation approved for animal park loved by celebs

07 April 2025
‘One-of-a-kind’ accommodation approved for animal park loved by celebs

An old safari truck will be turned into the latest luxury accommodation on offer at a popular tourist hotspot in Kent.

Garden blaze spreads to home

06 April 2025
Garden blaze spreads to home

Two fire crews were called to a garden blaze that spread to the kitchen in the house.

Prison review requested after young inmate killed himself 48 hours after being locked up

06 April 2025
Prison review requested after young inmate killed himself 48 hours after being locked up

A prison has been told to review its training after a 20-year-old inmate was found hanged in his cell just 48 hours after being locked up.

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Plans submitted to transform disused garages into two homes

06 April 2025
Plans submitted to transform disused garages into two homes

Plans have been submitted to transform a garage into a pair of family homes after a bid for flats at the same site was withdrawn.

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Crackdown on holidaymakers leaving camper vans ‘right outside’ people’s homes

06 April 2025
Crackdown on holidaymakers leaving camper vans ‘right outside’ people’s homes

A council wants to crack down on holidaymakers leaving their campervans “right outside” people’s houses and blocking driveways.

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The area of Kent named among best places to visit in the world this summer

05 April 2025
The area of Kent named among best places to visit in the world this summer

An area in Kent has been named as one of the world’s top summer destinations alongside the likes of Greece and Mexico.

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