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Motorsport engineering firm fined £6k over health and safety breaches

09 May 2024
Motorsport engineering firm fined £6k over health and safety breaches

Inspectors found a company that produces parts for road, race, track and kit cars had failed to maintain machinery, putting workers at risk.

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Thief banned from all Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores jailed

09 May 2024
Thief banned from all Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores jailed

A serial shoplifter who was banned from multiple supermarkets across Kent has been jailed after stealing £400 worth of goods.

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Broken down lorry at crossing causes traffic chaos

09 May 2024
Broken down lorry at crossing causes traffic chaos

Drivers faced hours of severe delays due to a broken down lorry, with tailbacks stretching back six miles.

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Two drive-thrus part of business park plan

09 May 2024
Two drive-thrus part of business park plan

Fifty jobs could be created if plans for a new business park and two fast-food drive-thrus are approved.

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Six more arrests after mass brawl in high street

08 May 2024
Six more arrests after mass brawl in high street

Four men, a woman and a teenage girl have been arrested after a fight involving 10 to 15 people at the weekend.

Video shows mass brawl in high street

07 May 2024
Video shows mass brawl in high street

Footage of a fight that broke out in a high street has revealed the extent of the damage caused to a local shop.

Man jailed after woman left with horrific injuries

07 May 2024
Man jailed after woman left with horrific injuries

A woman who was injured in an attack at a high street pub said she can no longer go outside or sleep at night.

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Developer risks having to tear down homes built nearly 2m too tall

06 May 2024
Developer risks having to tear down homes built nearly 2m too tall

Councillors were “appalled” to find developers had again built homes in breach of planning permission - this time leaving neighbours overlooked.

Star-studded former cabaret club on market for £750k

03 May 2024
Star-studded former cabaret club on market for £750k

A former hen-do venue which hosted celeb comics including Jim Davidson and Michael Barrymore has been listed on Rightmove.

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Shrek the Musical is perfect fun for all the family

30 April 2024
Shrek the Musical is perfect fun for all the family

We review Shrek the Musical, the feel-good family show starring former Strictly dancer Joanne Clifton.

Woman arrested and knife seized during hospital disturbance

29 April 2024
Woman arrested and knife seized during hospital disturbance

Police were called to a town centre walk-in centre this afternoon following reports of a disturbance.

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Academy pupils told last year’s work was for nothing

29 April 2024
Academy pupils told last year’s work was for nothing

A secondary school is facing a backlash after teenagers were told their course was ending without a qualification at the end of it.

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Man found with injuries in alleyway near school

26 April 2024
Man found with injuries in alleyway near school

Police and ambulance crews were called to an alley where a 19-year-old was in need of medical treatment.

Children late to school as parked vehicles block bus routes

26 April 2024
Children late to school as parked vehicles block bus routes

A bus company boss says getting kids to school on time is becoming “increasingly difficult” due to “frustrating” and inconsiderate parking.

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Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

26 April 2024
Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

A long-serving firefighter and volunteer, described as “the best husband ever,” has died.

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Suspect charged after jewellery stolen during ‘break-in spree’

25 April 2024
Suspect charged after jewellery stolen during ‘break-in spree’

A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court on suspicion of a spate of burglary offences following reports of two home break-ins.

Suspect arrested 20 minutes after break-in

25 April 2024
Suspect arrested 20 minutes after break-in

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary following an early morning chase.

CCTV released after petrol station staff ‘racially abused by drinks thief’

25 April 2024
CCTV released after petrol station staff ‘racially abused by drinks thief’

Police have issued an image of a man they wish to speak to after employees at a service station reported being threatened by a suspected thief.

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Six fire engines called to railway line blaze started by vandals

25 April 2024
Six fire engines called to railway line blaze started by vandals

Train services were disrupted while fire crews tackled a blaze on a railway line.

Busy A249 sliproad to close for three months

24 April 2024
Busy A249 sliproad to close for three months

Part of a busy junction is set to close while work progresses on a multi-million-pound roundabout revamp.

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