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New space for port traffic amid fears ‘horrendous’ gridlock could get worse

28 March 2024
New space for port traffic amid fears ‘horrendous’ gridlock could get worse

More space is being created for vehicle checks at Dover harbour amid concerns new EU rules could exacerbate traffic problems on Kent’s roads.

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New vision for former nightclub site will ‘kickstart town’s regeneration’

27 March 2024
New vision for former nightclub site will ‘kickstart town’s regeneration’

Plans to transform a former nightclub site into a multimillion-pound creative centre will "kickstart the regeneration" of a town centre, bosses say.

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Store fined £15k over illegal worker 'paid just £6 an hour'

27 March 2024
Store fined £15k over illegal worker 'paid just £6 an hour'

A shop has been allowed to keep its licence despite employing an illegal worker - who claims he was paid just £6 an hour and sometimes in food.

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Police called to school twice in a week as ‘antisocial’ youths target pupils

26 March 2024
Police called to school twice in a week as ‘antisocial’ youths target pupils

A head teacher has urged parents to remain calm after police were called to a school twice in one week amid concerns over youths intimidating pupils.

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Person injured in road crash

25 March 2024
Person injured in road crash

A person was taken to hospital after a crash on a main road.

Children's play area reopens after landslips

24 March 2024
Children's play area reopens after landslips

A playground is back in use and considered safe again after the surrounding area has been struck by landslides.

When a tiger struck terror in town

24 March 2024
When a tiger struck terror in town

A tiger allowed to wander the streets petrified Kent residents in Victorian times, driving some to the neighbouring town.

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New pods for homeless people craned onto council car park

24 March 2024
New pods for homeless people craned onto council car park

The first 15 short-stay apartments for homeless people have been installed on a former council car park.

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Work starts on controversial Aldi store just days after plans approved

24 March 2024
Work starts on controversial Aldi store just days after plans approved

Contractors have started work on a new Aldi store after controversial plans were finally approved.

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Two cars written off in crash on A-road

24 March 2024
Two cars written off in crash on A-road

Pictures show the dramatic scene of the aftermath of a crash at a junction on an A-road.

Boy, 12, arrested after teen girl stabbed

23 March 2024
Boy, 12, arrested after teen girl stabbed

A boy has been arrested after a teenage girl was stabbed in a residential area.

School’s bid to build house to raise funds snubbed after backlash

23 March 2024
School’s bid to build house to raise funds snubbed after backlash

A cash-strapped school’s controversial plans to build a house on its land in a bid to make money have been thrown out.

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Tesco Extra closes after medical incident

23 March 2024
Tesco Extra closes after medical incident

A supermarket has reopened following a medical incident.

Car crash victim cut free

23 March 2024
Car crash victim cut free

Firefighters had to remove the roof of a vehicle to release the driver after a collision this morning.

Police make arrest in flasher case

23 March 2024
Police make arrest in flasher case

Officers investigating a report of indecent exposure have arrested a 27-year-old suspect.

Woman convicted of luring murder victim to his death

23 March 2024
Woman convicted of luring murder victim to his death

A 36-year-old was found guilty of manslaughter after she sent a victim into a trap, in which he was attacked by a gang of men.

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Dad who dedicated life to music and family dies aged 95

17 March 2024
Dad who dedicated life to music and family dies aged 95

A man who dedicated his life to his family and music, and also helped victims’ families after a terrorist attack in Kent, has died aged 95.

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Historic pub lost for good as development plan approved

17 March 2024
Historic pub lost for good as development plan approved

A battle to save a historic pub from development has been lost as councillors saw “no reason” to reject the plans.

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Man appears in court after pair hospitalised following assault

14 March 2024
Man appears in court after pair hospitalised following assault

A second suspect has been charged after a man and woman were hospitalised after an attack.

Swimming pool shut after break-in

14 March 2024
Swimming pool shut after break-in

A town pool has closed this morning after criminals targeted it overnight.

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