Home   Authors   Author

Police chase rogue motorcyclists through town

30 December 2023
Police chase rogue motorcyclists through town

Officers dealt with anti-social behaviour by a group of off-road bikers in a town centre.

9

‘It is proving impossible to continue’

30 December 2023
‘It is proving impossible to continue’

A small business coffee shop that withstood Covid lockdowns is closing after three years of trading.

22

Appeal after thieves target cars on Christmas Day

28 December 2023
Appeal after thieves target cars on Christmas Day

An investigation has been launched after several cars were broken into on Christmas Day, with tools and fishing equipment stolen.

‘Patients have to wait in their cars if there’s a backlog- there’s no space’

27 December 2023
‘Patients have to wait in their cars if there’s a backlog- there’s no space’

Hospital bosses want a bigger MRI unit, as patients have to wait in their cars if there’s a backlog, due to the lack of space.

3

Town centre pub could return after three years away as 'demand is back'

25 December 2023
Town centre pub could return after three years away as 'demand is back'

A boarded-up town centre pub could reopen next year as its owner believes demand has returned.

6

'Monstrous' solar farm could be size of 128 football pitches

23 December 2023
'Monstrous' solar farm could be size of 128 football pitches

The proposed size of a controversial solar farm has increased to 206 acres in an official planning application.

23

Warning after caller ‘impersonates’ police officer in attempted £8k fraud

22 December 2023
Warning after caller ‘impersonates’ police officer in attempted £8k fraud

Police are warning people to watch out for con artists after someone claimng to be an officer investigating crime asked a victim to withdraw cash.

1

Shoplifting suspect accused of stealing goods worth £2,000

22 December 2023
Shoplifting suspect accused of stealing goods worth £2,000

A suspect was scheduled to appear in court charged with stealing more than £2,000 worth of goods from shops.

Tragic William, 7, suffered fatal head injuries in ‘hit-and-run’

22 December 2023
Tragic William, 7, suffered fatal head injuries in ‘hit-and-run’

A seven-year-old boy died after suffering “catastrophic head injuries” during a suspected hit-and-run, while he was trying to fetch his football.

First bison conceived in Kent woodland is born

21 December 2023
First bison conceived in Kent woodland is born

A bison calf conceived and born at a reserve has been described as a “joyous addition”, as a project to boost the number of the mammals continues.

12

Shoplifter jailed after targeting Tommy Hilfiger

20 December 2023
Shoplifter jailed after targeting Tommy Hilfiger

A prolific thief who went on a week-long shoplifting spree across a town has been jailed just two days after his latest offence.

Firm fined £100k after workers filmed risking lives on boat

20 December 2023
Firm fined £100k after workers filmed risking lives on boat

A reckless company has been fined £100,000 for safety breaches after a worker was filmed standing on a pallet raised in the air by a forklift truck.

16

Great-gran pledges to cook Christmas dinner for eight in an air fryer

19 December 2023
Great-gran pledges to cook Christmas dinner for eight in an air fryer

A great-grandmother is using an ultra-modern cooking gadget to make a three-course festive meal for eight.

6

Green light for 135 new riverside homes

17 December 2023
Green light for 135 new riverside homes

New homes, walkways and a footbridge will transform land which previously held a long-running paper mill.

14

Former bakery could become town centre's 13th beauty salon

17 December 2023
Former bakery could become town centre's 13th beauty salon

New images show how a former bakery could be transformed into a town’s 13th beauty salon, offering facials and nail treatments.

28

‘Cheques, push-button tills and irate customers – my 1980s Christmas with M&S’

17 December 2023
‘Cheques, push-button tills and irate customers – my 1980s Christmas with M&S’

Shop workers face the highest demand during the festive season – as our reporter discovered almost 40 years ago.

11

Only rubble left as ageing shopping centre torn down

14 December 2023
Only rubble left as ageing shopping centre torn down

Diggers have demolished a rundown outlet centre which closed earlier this year due to rising costs, leaving 25 members of staff without a job.

10

French strikes hit cross-Channel sailings

14 December 2023
French strikes hit cross-Channel sailings

Strike action taking place across the Channel in France is affecting ferry sailings from Kent with alternative arrangements being made for passengers.

2

Missing man found safe and well

14 December 2023
Missing man found safe and well

Police have revealed a 40-year-old who went missing almost a week ago has been found safe and well.

Street cordoned off and huge police presence after ‘suspicious’ death

13 December 2023
Street cordoned off and huge police presence after ‘suspicious’ death

About nine police vehicles have descended on a usually quiet and peaceful street, as detectives probe the ‘suspicious’ death of a man in his 60s.

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