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Airport redevelopment plan granted take-off as legal challenge quashed

22 September 2023
Airport redevelopment plan granted take-off as legal challenge quashed

A bid challenging the legality of the government’s decision to reopen Manston Airport has been thrown out by a High Court judge.

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'The perfect celebration and way to spend 24 hours in Kent'

14 September 2023
'The perfect celebration and way to spend 24 hours in Kent'

With a worldwide reputation, one of Kent’s prime places has another string to its bow as we find out how it is becoming the heart of wine tourism.

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MP injured in 'nasty accident' on one of ‘UK’s most dangerous roads’

05 September 2023
MP injured in 'nasty accident' on one of ‘UK’s most dangerous roads’

An MP has suffered a broken ankle after a crash on a country road dubbed one of the most dangerous in the UK.

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Where and when to see the Red Arrows in Kent today

20 August 2023
Where and when to see the Red Arrows in Kent today

The RAF’s display team will be gracing the skies above the county with a host of other aircraft on show including Spitfires and Lancaster bomber.

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Next step in bid to bring back town’s market after three years

18 August 2023
Next step in bid to bring back town’s market after three years

After Covid lockdown restrictions forced its closure, the previous operators stood down but now the search is on for a new team to run it.

Ultimate 80s party at the stunning Dreamland

22 July 2023
Ultimate 80s party at the stunning Dreamland

The latest act to grace the park’s stage were The Human League – finally making it there after 40 years for a full on celebration of 80s electro pop.

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Bonfire blaze damages football club pavilion

16 July 2023
Bonfire blaze damages football club pavilion

A large bonfire blaze has spread to a football club pavilion which has been damaged by the flames.

Freight train blocks line causing rail delays

16 July 2023
Freight train blocks line causing rail delays

All trains were forced to stop after a broken down freight train blocked the line causing disruption to passenger services.

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Crash causing long queues on main road away from coast

25 June 2023
Crash causing long queues on main road away from coast

A crash on a busy dual carriageway is causing heavy traffic and queues for several miles.

It’s travelled 4,500 miles but is the steak all it’s cracked up to be?

22 June 2023
It’s travelled 4,500 miles but is the steak all it’s cracked up to be?

A recent addition to a popular waterside spot is an Argentine steak house, so our reviewer checks out if the beef stands up to its reputation.

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School closure extended after structural issues found in roof

19 June 2023
School closure extended after structural issues found in roof

A school has been forced to close for additional days while engineers assess issues found on one of the buildings’ roofs.

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Anger as two-day beach festival blocked by council

07 May 2023
Anger as two-day beach festival blocked by council

Hopes to host a music festival on the beach have been silenced after councillors voted to ban it from taking place.

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Firm behind 10,000-home town asks council to borrow extra £80m

26 April 2023
Firm behind 10,000-home town asks council to borrow extra £80m

A council-funded company behind a 10,000-home garden town is asking the authority to increase borrowing by £80 million – increasing the amount by 67%.

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Woman hurt after fall from window above shops

17 April 2023
Woman hurt after fall from window above shops

A woman was taken to hospital after falling from a window.

Missing teen found safe and well

16 April 2023
Missing teen found safe and well

A teenager who was reported missing from Gillingham has been found safe and well.

Lifeline in fight to save historic library

31 March 2023
Lifeline in fight to save historic library

A lifeline has been offered in a bid to save a 135-year-old library building from permanent closure with a plan established to keep it open.

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Firefighters battle flames after chimney fire

19 March 2023
Firefighters battle flames after chimney fire

Firefighters spent more than two hours battling a chimney fire at a home.

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Bonfire warning after garden shed destroyed

19 March 2023
Bonfire warning after garden shed destroyed

A warning about lighting bonfires has been issued after a blaze destroyed a garden shed.

Company behind £2.5bn theme park calls in administrators

19 March 2023
Company behind £2.5bn theme park calls in administrators

The firm behind plans to develop a Disneyland-style theme park has called in financial administrators to reorganise £100m debts and pay creditors.

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Move over Nando's, this is how to do chicken...

23 February 2023
Move over Nando's, this is how to do chicken...

In this week's Eat My Words, we try jerk chicken at a popular takeaway's new restaurant venture and feel like it's more like Kingston than Kent.

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