Home   Authors   Author

Christmas countdown kicks off town lights switch-on

19 November 2021
Christmas countdown kicks off town lights switch-on

With just over a month to go until the big day, the festive fun saw a host of performances from groups and a town's lights switched on.

1

Bluetones frontman denies abusing ex-wife

19 November 2021
Bluetones frontman denies abusing ex-wife

The lead singer of Britpop band The Bluetones has been accused of being repeatedly unfaithful and violent towards his ex-wife.

Drug smugglers had no idea authorities were tracking their every move

19 November 2021
Drug smugglers had no idea authorities were tracking their every move

A drug smuggling trio were convinced they were 'going to hit the jackpot' but had no idea authorities were on their tail watching them all the way.

7

Green light for 237 riverside homes

18 November 2021
Green light for 237 riverside homes

The next phase of a waterfront development for 237 homes has been given the go-ahead by council planners.

8

Long queues as lanes closed at tunnel

18 November 2021
Long queues as lanes closed at tunnel

A multi-vehicle crash had blocked a major dual carriageway leading to delays and queues with the M25 also snarled up for several miles.

1

Teen charged with poppy collection box theft

18 November 2021
Teen charged with poppy collection box theft

A young woman has been charged with stealing a box containing cash raising funds for this year's Poppy Appeal.

Garden city's centre plan revealed

18 November 2021
Garden city's centre plan revealed

The first images of how a new city centre with thousands of homes, restaurants, health and workspace facilities could look have been revealed.

9

Gang's £26m raids at celebrities' homes 'like Hollywood movie'

15 November 2021
Gang's £26m raids at celebrities' homes 'like Hollywood movie'

A burglary gang who targeted celebrities including former England football star Frank Lampard have been jailed after they were traced to a Kent hotel.

'Levelling up money not levelling up towns'

15 November 2021
'Levelling up money not levelling up towns'

Millions of pounds invested in projects in a town led critics to claim it ignored other areas but it has emerged a bid for government cash failed.

9

10-mile queues after double incident at Crossing

12 November 2021
10-mile queues after double incident at Crossing

Huge rush-hour queues formed on the M25 after two incidents near the Dartford Crossing.

5

Theme park bosses 'failing to engage' as inquiry pushed back again

11 November 2021
Theme park bosses 'failing to engage' as inquiry pushed back again

Frustrations have been raised about developers hoping to build a £2.5bn theme park failing to engage with three authorities over their concerns.

7

Crash blocks busy roundabout

11 November 2021
Crash blocks busy roundabout

A crash has blocked a busy roundabout causing tailbacks into a town centre.

1

Match raises £15k in memory of tragic dad and son

08 November 2021
Match raises £15k in memory of tragic dad and son

A football match held in memory of a father and son killed in a car crash has raised thousands of pounds for the air ambulance.

New school under threat over government delay

08 November 2021
New school under threat over government delay

A delayed government decision risks a new 1,000-place secondary school being lost as officials call for an urgent meeting with Michael Gove.

4

Kent's most unique and unusual pub names

08 November 2021
Kent's most unique and unusual pub names

The pub – a humble British establishment entrenched in our national psyche. Here we look at some of Kent's with the strangest and most unusual names.

14

Campaigners lose fight as stroke units closures confirmed

04 November 2021
Campaigners lose fight as stroke units closures confirmed

The health secretary has confirmed half of Kent's six stroke units will close and be replaced by new "hyper acute" centres despite fierce opposition.

26

Illegal e-cigarettes seized from shops

04 November 2021
Illegal e-cigarettes seized from shops

Dozens of illegal e-cigarettes have been seized by trading standards officers after they were found being sold in shops.

Pedestrian suffers head injuries after crash near town's bus station

03 November 2021
Pedestrian suffers head injuries after crash near town's bus station

A man is in hospital after a crash between a pedestrian and a car near a town centre bus station causing delay on the busy route.

5

Lanes closed after A2 multi-vehicle crash

03 November 2021
Lanes closed after A2 multi-vehicle crash

Lanes have been closed following a multi-vehicle crash on the A2 leading to delays and queues of nearly four miles.

'Spiked drink left me unresponsive but bouncers said I was drunk'

03 November 2021
'Spiked drink left me unresponsive but bouncers said I was drunk'

A young woman left ill for several days after her drink was spiked on a night out says tougher measures and understanding is needed from venue bosses.

48
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More