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New 20mph zone proposed for town streets

07 March 2022
New 20mph zone proposed for town streets

A new 20mph zone on several streets around a housing estate has been proposed by highways chiefs to improve safety.

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M25 closed overnight for repairs to carriageway

07 March 2022
M25 closed overnight for repairs to carriageway

Part of the M25 was closed as specialist engineers are called to a serious fault in the carriageway.

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Car thief suspects charged after 18 incidents

07 March 2022
Car thief suspects charged after 18 incidents

A group of suspected car thieves have been charged after 18 vehicles were reported stolen across the county.

Warehouse next to Amazon and IKEA units approved

07 March 2022
Warehouse next to Amazon and IKEA units approved

A new warehouse unit on a former power station redevelopment has been approved by council planners.

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The real story of the woman who inspired Disney princess

02 March 2022
The real story of the woman who inspired Disney princess

The real princess who inspired one of Disney's most popular film characters, Pocahontas is forever linked to a Kent town.

All revved up by Bat Out of Hell

23 February 2022
All revved up by Bat Out of Hell

It was a long time in the making for one of music's biggest selling albums in history to transcend on to the stage – but boy it's been worth the wait.

Inspectors' surprise visit to hospital's 'inadequate' A&E

21 February 2022
Inspectors' surprise visit to hospital's 'inadequate' A&E

Inspectors have carried out an unannounced visit to a hospital's troubled emergency department to see what improvements have been made.

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Flood warnings in place for Kent coast

20 February 2022
Flood warnings in place for Kent coast

Multiple flood warnings have been issued for miles of the Kent coast as bad weather continues to hit the county.

Woman grabbed in park as boy, 16, charged

20 February 2022
Woman grabbed in park as boy, 16, charged

A teenage boy has been charged with an attempted sexual assault after a woman was grabbed while walking in a park.

LIVE: M2 bridge closed, all trains cancelled and trees down during Storm Eunice

18 February 2022
LIVE: M2 bridge closed, all trains cancelled and trees down during Storm Eunice

After a lorry overturned in high winds as Storm Eunice sweeps in, the M2 has been closed and all trains cancelled - live updates for north Kent.

Huge warehouse plans at former power station site

17 February 2022
Huge warehouse plans at former power station site

Ambitions for another massive warehouse next to units occupied by Amazon and IKEA will be decided when the plans go before councillors.

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Driver spotted swigging cider on A2 passes breath test

17 February 2022
Driver spotted swigging cider on A2 passes breath test

A driver spotted by traffic police swigging cider from a can behind the wheel has been released without charge after a breath test.

Shop burglary suspects in court

17 February 2022
Shop burglary suspects in court

A pair of suspected burglars who raided a town centre electrical store have appeared in court.

£2m slip road works setback

16 February 2022
£2m slip road works setback

Complications to a major new slip road project to ease congestion from an industrial estate means works will not be finished when originally expected.

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Hospital trust chief announces departure less than year into job

16 February 2022
Hospital trust chief announces departure less than year into job

After less than a year in charge, a hospital trust chief brought into oversee improvements has announced he is to leave his post.

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Six-mile queues after tunnel shut

16 February 2022
Six-mile queues after tunnel shut

Emergency repairs at the Dartford Crossing have led to huge queues on the M25.

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Slip road reopen after fuel spill

15 February 2022
Slip road reopen after fuel spill

A fuel spill on a slip road leaving the M2 has reopened after clearance works entered a second day.

Police helicopter searches for crash driver

15 February 2022
Police helicopter searches for crash driver

A driver is being hunted by police after reportedly fleeing the scene of a crash leading to the police helicopter being launched.

Court escape suspect back in the dock

15 February 2022
Court escape suspect back in the dock

A man who allegedly escaped from the dock during a court hearing and went on the run has been detained.

Loneliest dog could soon find forever home after people rush to adopt him

15 February 2022
Loneliest dog could soon find forever home after people rush to adopt him

An unlucky pooch waiting for his forever home for more than 200 days has had a rush of people looking to adopt him.

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