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Major road cleanups

17 March 2021
Major road cleanups

Three main routes will have litter and rubbish cleared from them over a fortnight, starting from this week, says a district council.

Changes to rubbish collection dates

17 March 2021
Changes to rubbish collection dates

Residents are being told the days when their household waste and recyclable materials are picked up may now differ and will be informed in writing.

More anger at 'terrible parklets plan'

16 March 2021
More anger at 'terrible parklets plan'

A residents' group has joined a chorus of criticism of controversial new street seating, which as already been described as "cardboard boxes".

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Search teams dredge drains in Sarah probe

16 March 2021
Search teams dredge drains in Sarah probe

Police in the Sarah Everard murder investigation have continued scouring parts of Kent for evidence, now searching drains in a historic town.

Coastguard vessel battered by waves during rescue

16 March 2021
Coastguard vessel battered by waves during rescue

Lifeboat crew members had to wade into the sea to stop their boat being hurled against rocks as they rescued three people stranded by the tide.

'Lets await the outcome of Clapham inquiry' says MP

15 March 2021
'Lets await the outcome of Clapham inquiry' says MP

A Kent MP says it is best to wait for the official report to find out the full circumstances of a vigil for a murder victim that plunged into chaos.

Square mile of town taped off in murder probe

15 March 2021
Square mile of town taped off in murder probe

Specialist dive teams have been called in as the Met continues a search of an historic town as part of the investigation into Sarah Everard's death.

Shoplifter placed under curfew

11 March 2021
Shoplifter placed under curfew

A thief who committed a string of offences including shoplifting and possession of drugs, has been placed under curfew.

Portrait of a hero

11 March 2021
Portrait of a hero

An artist is auctioning online a picture of Captain Sir Tom Moore for a hospitals charity after one ward cared for his ailing father.

All-day parking ban at castle

11 March 2021
All-day parking ban at castle

English Heritage members can no longer use a castle as a free all-day town centre car park.

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Walking in lockdown works weightloss wonders

11 March 2021
Walking in lockdown works weightloss wonders

Reporter Sam Lennon lost four stone and got fitter by taking up brisk hill walking, here he talks about the benefits of exercise during lockdown.

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Cracks of light in pandemic misery

10 March 2021
Cracks of light in pandemic misery

A film chronicling a town during 2020 shows how its people were able to adjust to the lockdowns and find positives during the pandemic's devastation.

Gig venue reopening after lockdowns

10 March 2021
Gig venue reopening after lockdowns

A concert hall aims to be back in business in July after the lockdown ends, having first shut 12 months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic .

Motorcyclist hurt in crash

09 March 2021
Motorcyclist hurt in crash

A biker had to be taken to hospital after a crash which led to a road being blocked.

Keeping an eye on your safety

08 March 2021
Keeping an eye on your safety

Three new mobile CCTV cameras will be in place in a district, on top of 56 fixed ones, to look out for the public and help fight crime.

Cancer treatment death of woman, 38

08 March 2021
Cancer treatment death of woman, 38

A 38-year-old woman died five days after beginning chemotherapy from a toxic reaction to medication, an inquest has heard.

Sprint to the top

08 March 2021
Sprint to the top

A 30-year-old woman went from cleaning toilets to the boardroom in nine years and is a symbol of female success on International Women's Day.

Danger warning of 'butchered' hedge

07 March 2021
Danger warning of 'butchered' hedge

A man says a hedge on his street has been so badly cut that it is now a safety risk to people passing by.

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Herald memorial this morning

06 March 2021
Herald memorial this morning

A remote service takes place today for the 34th anniversary of the sinking of the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry, which caused 193 deaths.

Town's new seating 'looks cheap and tacky'

06 March 2021
Town's new seating 'looks cheap and tacky'

A council leader, backed by his political opponent, has joined a swell of criticism of new public seating, which has cost around £90,000.

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