Home   Authors   Author

Organised crime gang kingpin jailed after £30m cocaine bust

16 February 2024
Organised crime gang kingpin jailed after £30m cocaine bust

A leading drugs smuggler has been sentenced to 25 years, adding up to 61 years’ imprisonment for his gang.

1

Swift justice after four police officers assaulted

16 February 2024
Swift justice after four police officers assaulted

A 34-year-old man has been jailed for seven months just one day after he attacked police officers, grabbing one by the throat.

1

Dispersal order brought in for third weekend in a row

16 February 2024
Dispersal order brought in for third weekend in a row

A clamp down on nuisance drivers is continuing into a third weekend after reports of dangerous driving.

1

Helicopter lands near shopping centre after serious crash

15 February 2024
Helicopter lands near shopping centre after serious crash

A road has reopened following a serious crash near a Kent shopping centre.

1

Country house to become 'one of Kent’s most prestigious wedding venues'

15 February 2024
Country house to become 'one of Kent’s most prestigious wedding venues'

The owners of a historic home say it will become "one of Kent's most prestigious wedding venues" when it hosts its first ceremonies later this year.

Derelict house becomes 'overrun with rats and pigeons'

14 February 2024
Derelict house becomes 'overrun with rats and pigeons'

A man has been fined thousands of pounds after ignoring a council warning to drive out pigeons and rats from his property.

16

13th food outlet in Kent's “takeaway alley” to open within weeks

11 February 2024
13th food outlet in Kent's “takeaway alley” to open within weeks

A 13th food outlet is to start trading in a 350-yard stretch of a road nicknamed “Takeaway Alley”.

11

London developer’s fresh bid for block of 'Canary Wharf' flats

10 February 2024
London developer’s fresh bid for block of 'Canary Wharf' flats

A London developer’s divisive bid to build a seven-storey block of flats likened to Canary Wharf is back on the table.

3

Future protests planned after farmers descend on port

09 February 2024
Future protests planned after farmers descend on port

Farmers have vowed to keep on protesting over market conditions after bringing traffic to a crawl at a Kent port.

114

Asylum seeker sleeping under boat on Kent beach and trying to flee Britain

08 February 2024
Asylum seeker sleeping under boat on Kent beach and trying to flee Britain

An asylum seeker who has resorted to sleeping under a rowing boat on a Kent beach is warning others: “Don’t come here - the system is broken.”

Tributes pour in following death of broadcaster Geoff Clark

07 February 2024
Tributes pour in following death of broadcaster Geoff Clark

Tributes are pouring in for a popular former regional television news anchor, who has died at the age of 77.

8

Pink stream was caused by ‘one-off’ natural event

06 February 2024
Pink stream was caused by ‘one-off’ natural event

The cause of a bizarre pink stream has been revealed, with experts confirming it was a natural occurance caused by algal bloom.

2

Eight-week road closure planned ahead of launch of Fastrack bus route

05 February 2024
Eight-week road closure planned ahead of launch of Fastrack bus route

An eight-week road closure is planned in three phases as part of works to complete a new zero-emission bus route.

1

Sad farewell to legendary Kent journalist ‘Mr Dover’

04 February 2024
Sad farewell to legendary Kent journalist ‘Mr Dover’

Tributes have poured in for a writer whose career spanned nine decades, who has died aged 94.

2

Fears for welfare of missing man

03 February 2024
Fears for welfare of missing man

Police have released images of a man last spotted near a major shopping centre, amid concerns for his welfare.

‘Cyclists and walkers keep clashing - this path needs more signs'

03 February 2024
‘Cyclists and walkers keep clashing - this path needs more signs'

More signs are needed on a popular stretch of coastline to keep walkers and cyclists apart, say anxious residents.

38

Rural A-road closed both ways after crash

02 February 2024
Rural A-road closed both ways after crash

A crash closed a busy rural road to allow investigations and recovery work.

Concerns after stream turns pink near homes

02 February 2024
Concerns after stream turns pink near homes

Residents have been left puzzled as to why water from a local stream has turned a shocking pink colour.

3

Major route closed causing huge traffic delays

02 February 2024
Major route closed causing huge traffic delays

Long delays are being reported with queues building around a motorway junction and major route after a collision involving two vehicles.

8

Woman rescued after car flips on to its side

01 February 2024
Woman rescued after car flips on to its side

Firefighters had to rescue a woman from a car after it overturned following a crash with another vehicle.

1
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More