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Dockside public space opened

08 June 2021
Dockside public space opened

The ribbon has been cut for a new open space as part of a dockland redevelopment at a Kent port.

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Kent man arrested in people smuggling case

08 June 2021
Kent man arrested in people smuggling case

A man living in this county has been one of three questioned after a total 69 Albanians were found on board a fishing boat.

Reports of more child asylum seekers

07 June 2021
Reports of more child asylum seekers

A new set of young asylum seekers are said to have landed at a Kent port as the county council battles with the Home Office over the issue.

Anti-litter goal of new bins

07 June 2021
Anti-litter goal of new bins

People can join a ballot over England's chances in the European football championships - by disposing of cigarette ends.

'Opt out if you want'

07 June 2021
'Opt out if you want'

A former mayor wants patients to know they have a choice not have to have their details in a new NHS data system.

What you need to know for The Open

04 June 2021
What you need to know for The Open

Details of parking, travel and other arrangements are being provided for spectators attending a global golf tournament in Kent.

Bank branch shuts today

04 June 2021
Bank branch shuts today

Another town centre banking outlet closes as customers increasingly go for phone and internet transactions.

Nearly 400 asylum seekers intercepted in two days

04 June 2021
Nearly 400 asylum seekers intercepted in two days

British and French authorities have intercepted almost 400 asylum seekers trying to reach Kent in two days.

Work begins for 50 affordable homes

03 June 2021
Work begins for 50 affordable homes

Construction is beginning on three separate sites for houses and flats in a district's biggest council homes building project in a generation.

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The community that lost everything and inherited a traffic jam

03 June 2021
The community that lost everything and inherited a traffic jam

A community which once had a pub and a post office has made a plea to the church after losing its last meeting place.

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More than 1,000 asylum seekers stopped in Channel

02 June 2021
More than 1,000 asylum seekers stopped in Channel

A total 1,042 people, in 54 incidents, have been intercepted crossing the English Channel over five days by British and French authorities.

Pupils' success in drill contest

02 June 2021
Pupils' success in drill contest

A school has held its annual military drill competition, which was followed by a prizegiving.

Four charged after immigration march

01 June 2021
Four charged after immigration march

Four men have been charged with offences and one has appeared in court, following a demonstration against illegal immigration.

Boy, 16, bailed after town stabbing

01 June 2021
Boy, 16, bailed after town stabbing

A boy of 16, arrested after a street stabbing has been bailed.

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MP backs asylum system reforms

01 June 2021
MP backs asylum system reforms

An MP has spoken in favour of changes to the asylum system brought in by the Home Secretary.

'I have the chance to start a new life'

29 May 2021
'I have the chance to start a new life'

A previously homeless man has told how a charity, which has gained grants of nearly £36,000, helped him back on his feet.

Cleanup time from today

28 May 2021
Cleanup time from today

A two week campaign to clear away litter and rubbish from our streets and countryside has begun.

Stitchers' five-year labour of love

28 May 2021
Stitchers' five-year labour of love

A group of women worked for more than 1,500 hours since 2016 to create a huge piece of artwork for a new park café.

£470k to tackle homelessness in one Kent district

28 May 2021
£470k to tackle homelessness in one Kent district

The Housing Secretary has announced more than £470,000 to deal with rough sleeping in one Kent district.

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Police braced for immigration protests

27 May 2021
Police braced for immigration protests

A port town is to be the centre of another protest march over immigration and asylum this weekend.

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