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Drug dealing and anti-social issues threaten to take over park

07 April 2021
Drug dealing and anti-social issues threaten to take over park

A rise in anti-social problems and drug dealing is threatening a family park as a council faces pressure to reinstate CCTV to bring it under control.

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Hospital trust appoints new chief to lead improvements

07 April 2021
Hospital trust appoints new chief to lead improvements

A struggling hospital trust has appointed a new interim chief executive to lead its improvement programme after a damning report by inspectors.

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Shop damaged in blaze

07 April 2021
Shop damaged in blaze

Firefighters spent three hours battling and clearing a fire at a town centre business which broke out in a storage room.

No revised crossing plans despite Easter pledge

06 April 2021
No revised crossing plans despite Easter pledge

Highways bosses preparing plans for a £8.2bn tunnel under the River Thames are not committing to a date for when to expect a revised application.

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Driver threatened at knifepoint as car stolen

06 April 2021
Driver threatened at knifepoint as car stolen

A man was allegedly held at knifepoint as his car was stolen and found by police more than 40 miles away.

'We cannot thank our communities enough for helping get us through'

06 April 2021
'We cannot thank our communities enough for helping get us through'

Images of communities rallying to help hospitals during the pandemic will become everlasting as staff reflect on an overwhelming year of donations.

Fire breaks out in garden

06 April 2021
Fire breaks out in garden

Firefighters were called to a blaze in the garden of a property.

Man seriously hurt in crash

05 April 2021
Man seriously hurt in crash

A man is in hospital after suffering serious injuries following a car crash as police appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Man seriously hurt after crash

05 April 2021
Man seriously hurt after crash

A man is in hospital after suffering serious injuries following a car crash as police appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Arts sector to receive £5m

02 April 2021
Arts sector to receive £5m

Dozens of arts groups, theatres and historic venues will receive a share of £5m in government funding to help them recover from the pandemic.

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NHS staff protest over 'derisory' pay offer

01 April 2021
NHS staff protest over 'derisory' pay offer

A demonstration against the government's 'derisory' pay increase offer took place at one of Kent's hospitals.

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Boy, 15, clocked at 100mph in police chase

31 March 2021
Boy, 15, clocked at 100mph in police chase

A teenager is alleged to have driven at more than 100mph during a chase with police after officers suspected occupants had been involved in a theft.

Outside team to probe village school

31 March 2021
Outside team to probe village school

The reasons why a school lost half of its staff in just over a year are to be investigated by a team appointed by the Regional Schools Commissioner.

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Kent town most in-demand in country

30 March 2021
Kent town most in-demand in country

Houses in one town in Kent are being sold faster than anywhere else in the country, according to new figures.

Dog's life-saving operation after eating Easter egg

30 March 2021
Dog's life-saving operation after eating Easter egg

Dog owners warned about the risk to their pets caused by chocolate after a chihuahua almost died when he ate an Easter egg in the family home.

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Kent workforce to help build UK's new submarines

30 March 2021
Kent workforce to help build UK's new submarines

A major contract to help build new Royal Navy submarines will see naval work return to a part of Kent for the first time in more than 30 years.

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Noisy neighbour slapped with £9k fine

26 March 2021
Noisy neighbour slapped with £9k fine

A man who repeatedly ignored warnings about blasting loud music and other anti-social issues has been handed a hefty fine and court order.

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Reckless cyclists dice with death at crossings

26 March 2021
Reckless cyclists dice with death at crossings

Video has been released showing the moment reckless cyclists make a last-second dash across level crossings forcing trains to slam on their brakes.

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Arrests after '£14,000 of cocaine found in cars'

25 March 2021
Arrests after '£14,000 of cocaine found in cars'

A pair of suspected drug dealers have appeared in court after police stopped two cars and reportedly found cocaine and cash inside.

Care home staff told they cannot work without vaccine

25 March 2021
Care home staff told they cannot work without vaccine

A care home group with several homes across Kent has told staff they must get a Covid vaccination or face not being allowed to work.

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