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Taco Bell takes shape in huge former Argos store

20 October 2022
Taco Bell takes shape in huge former Argos store

A fast-food giant is set to open its latest restaurant in Kent as it continues to expand across the county.

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Security 'sat in cars' while far-right invaded asylum seeker hotel

19 October 2022
Security 'sat in cars' while far-right invaded asylum seeker hotel

Independent inspection of accommodation for unaccompanied refugee children finds a host of failings at properties in Kent.

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'It’s impossible to tell saints from sinners when a dinghy is sinking'

19 October 2022
'It’s impossible to tell saints from sinners when a dinghy is sinking'

Hard-hitting video reveals the reality for RNLI volunteers savings the lives of those making the Channel crossing in small boats.

Wine store to open in town centre

18 October 2022
Wine store to open in town centre

A new wine shop from the team behind a hit burger restaurant is set to open this week.

How tragic tale of wife found buried in husband's garden unfolded over 23 years

17 October 2022
How tragic tale of wife found buried in husband's garden unfolded over 23 years

Pregnant Debbie Griggs went missing in 1999, with her remains only discovered this month. We look back at how the tragic case unfolded...

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Remains of Debbie Griggs found in husband's garden

17 October 2022
Remains of Debbie Griggs found in husband's garden

The remains of a woman murdered in Kent have been found in her husband's garden more than 20 years after she disappeared.

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Latest date for opening of athletics track revealed

17 October 2022
Latest date for opening of athletics track revealed

A long-delayed new sports facility could finally be ready to open to the public after a series of hold-ups during construction.

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Mexican cocktail and taco bar to open

16 October 2022
Mexican cocktail and taco bar to open

A new Mexican restaurant is set to become the latest business to make the leap from seaside pop-up to permanent town-centre presence.

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'Traumatic event' sparks church bid for CCTV

14 October 2022
'Traumatic event' sparks church bid for CCTV

A town centre church plagued by crime and anti-social behaviour for decades is being forced to install CCTV cameras and alarms.

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'It's scary and shocking - but this was the only way'

12 October 2022
'It's scary and shocking - but this was the only way'

Developers and campaigners have issued a joint statement in response to "negativity on social media" about the demolition of a former theatre.

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'I couldn't have done it without Paul O'Grady!'

11 October 2022
'I couldn't have done it without Paul O'Grady!'

A first-time author who put pen to paper during lockdown has had his work published after receiving encouragement from the comic and TV personality.

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Patients 'devastated' as dental practice stops NHS treatment

11 October 2022
Patients 'devastated' as dental practice stops NHS treatment

A dental practice has written to patients telling them there will be no further NHS treatment because of a shortage of dentists.

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'Nighthawk' metal detectorists target Roman fort

10 October 2022
'Nighthawk' metal detectorists target Roman fort

Illegal metal detecting at an ancient monument has forced heritage bosses to beef up security.

Bid for town's first cinema in 53 years dashed

09 October 2022
Bid for town's first cinema in 53 years dashed

Ambitious plans for a town to have its own cinema for the first time since the 1960s have been abandoned - after no suitable location could be found.

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Final effort to stop housing giant's demolition of 'war horse' stable block

08 October 2022
Final effort to stop housing giant's demolition of 'war horse' stable block

A last-ditch effort has been launched to save a historic military stable block - after a bid to have it listed failed.

Husband-and-wife to reopen popular high street pub

07 October 2022
Husband-and-wife to reopen popular high street pub

A high street pub which closed its doors back in April is set to reopen under new management - offering traditional English pies and Thai food.

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Traffic fears as new McDonald’s takes shape in Tesco car park

07 October 2022
Traffic fears as new McDonald’s takes shape in Tesco car park

Drone pictures show how a town's third McDonald's branch is nearing completion - but councillors have concerns about litter and traffic.

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Care home could shut after 'putting residents at risk'

05 October 2022
Care home could shut after 'putting residents at risk'

A care home has been placed into special measures after an inspection found problems with medication, cleanliness and other risks to safety.

Fears parking permits could cause chaos for hospital patients

05 October 2022
Fears parking permits could cause chaos for hospital patients

There are concerns a council's "sledgehammer approach" to planned parking restrictions will badly affect patients and staff at a town's hospital.

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'My constituents are very pleased with Liz Truss'

04 October 2022
'My constituents are very pleased with Liz Truss'

A Kent MP insists the Conservative party conference is "very harmonious" - despite the tumultuous reaction to the Prime Minister's "growth plan".

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