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Cold comfort in '79

30 January 2020
Cold comfort in '79

Weeks of snow and a rash of strikes caused misery just over four decades ago, a film shows.

£60,000 seized in money laundering probe

30 January 2020
£60,000 seized in money laundering probe

Two men have appeared in court following an investigation into money laundering, which saw tens of thousands of pounds seized.

Support for rallycross circuit development

29 January 2020
Support for rallycross circuit development

A crunch vote takes place tomorrow on whether to grant planning permission for the major redevelopment of a racing circuit.

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MP demands action over maternity scandal

29 January 2020
MP demands action over maternity scandal

Following a series of birth tragedies an MP wants coroners to have the power to investigate stillbirths.

'Our busiest year'

29 January 2020
'Our busiest year'

A town food bank, which has existed for more than six years. provided record amounts of help for those in need during 2019.

Pictures of new superferries

27 January 2020
Pictures of new superferries

The biggest ships to cross the English Channel will start their journeys in three years — here are the first pictures of what they will look like.

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Residents for and against development

25 January 2020
Residents for and against development

There was an equal split between opinions over plans to build eight homes in a narrow country lane

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Migrants in broken down dinghy saved

22 January 2020
Migrants in broken down dinghy saved

Six migrants had to be rescued by the French at sea near Calais when the engine of their vessel failed.

'Legacy of hard work and delivery'

21 January 2020
'Legacy of hard work and delivery'

A Kent constituency's first female MP has hailed the work of her predecessor husband in her Commons maiden speech.

Migrants found at port

21 January 2020
Migrants found at port

A total of 21 migrants have been discovered including one group found in the early hours of the morning at the port of Dover.

'It should be the same for town and country'

19 January 2020
'It should be the same for town and country'

A councillor has criticised a decision to vote for higher fees in urban car parks but a delay in voting on charges for rural ones.

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Gritters out as icy blast to hit Kent

19 January 2020
Gritters out as icy blast to hit Kent

Roads are being treated and motorists warned as falling temperatures are set to create treacherous conditions tonight.

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Holdup over decision on 100 homes

19 January 2020
Holdup over decision on 100 homes

An application that has more objections than planned homes has had its vote deferred by councillors for a site visit.

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Jail for cocaine dealer

19 January 2020
Jail for cocaine dealer

An offender who tried to accelerate away from police in his BMW has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years.

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Sunlight on mirror causes fire

19 January 2020
Sunlight on mirror causes fire

Light reflecting from a mirror onto curtains led to a blaze in a bedroom, firefighters believe.

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Man and child injured in crash

19 January 2020
Man and child injured in crash

It has now emerged that two people were hurt in a road accident that led to the air ambulance being called out.

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Roads blocked as pedestrian hit by car

18 January 2020
Roads blocked as pedestrian hit by car

A cordon remains in place and roads closed off after a pedestrian was struck by a car this afternoon.

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Electrical blaze at house

18 January 2020
Electrical blaze at house

Two fire engines were caused after, it is believed, battery-powered tools being charged oveheated.

Urgent action to protect freezing rough sleepers

18 January 2020
Urgent action to protect freezing rough sleepers

Local authorities are working to put a roof over the heads of homeless people as temperatures plummet this weekend.

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End of an era for popular store

18 January 2020
End of an era for popular store

A city centre leatherwear store, which has been thriving since the '80s, is closing after its owner decided to retire.

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