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Owners could be forced to sell land

12 February 2018
Owners could be forced to sell land

A council has given itself the power to buy land against an owner's will - to make way for a 12,000-home town.

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Worker distraught as knifeman targets pharmacy

09 February 2018
Worker distraught as knifeman targets pharmacy

A knife-wielding robber masked in a bandana threatened a pharmacy worker and fled with cash, in a crime which has "rocked the community".

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Duo charged over cannabis factory

08 February 2018
Duo charged over cannabis factory

A cannabis factory discovery has led to a duo being charged in connection with production of the drug.

High Street bank axed

05 February 2018
High Street bank axed

Lloyds Banking Group has revealed it is pulling out of a Kent town after announcing 100 branch closures nationally.

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Knives found in pupil's bag

01 February 2018
Knives found in pupil's bag

A head teacher has written to parents after knives were discovered inside a school.

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Suspect arrested in landlord murder probe bailed

31 January 2018
Suspect arrested in landlord murder probe bailed

A suspect arrested in connection with the alleged murder of popular pub landlord Joe Daniels has been released on bail.

Nine rescued from inflatable 'migrant' boat

31 January 2018
Nine rescued from inflatable 'migrant' boat

A total of nine people have been rescued after an inflatable boat ran into trouble 20 miles off the Kent coast.

More patients face losing their GP surgery

30 January 2018
 More patients face losing their GP surgery

A surgery with 2,732 patients on its books could face closure, leaving patients having to potentially travel five miles for healthcare.

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Hotel owner attacked in alcohol theft

30 January 2018
Hotel owner attacked in alcohol theft

“Dangerous” hooligans smashed into an elderly hotelier’s home and attacked him, causing numerous fractures to the face and fleeing with alcohol.

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Drunk joyrider jailed

24 January 2018
Drunk joyrider jailed

A drunk joyrider who nearly mowed down police in a bid to flee - later to be found asleep next to the stolen car - has been jailed.

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Harbour station project on track

19 January 2018
Harbour station project on track

Developers say a £74 million renovation of a former railway station is due to arrive on time in the spring.

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Dead fish haul dumped on beach

17 January 2018
Dead fish haul dumped on beach

About 50 dead fish have mysteriously appeared on the beach, sparking speculation over how they died.

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Teachers in hoax 'meteorite' claim

17 January 2018
Teachers in hoax 'meteorite' claim

A school has admitted a story about a meteorite hitting its grounds was a hoax.

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Fire beaten back with hosepipe

12 January 2018
Fire beaten back with hosepipe

A resident used a hosepipe and a duvet cover to smother a blaze inside their home caused by an electrical surge.

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Escape room plans unveiled

10 January 2018
Escape room plans unveiled

An escape room will be the latest addition to Kent's growing array of unusual attractions.

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Parking charges at beach

10 January 2018
Parking charges at beach

Parking charges are to be introduced alongside a popular Kent sea front for the first time.

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Duo charged with burglary at MP's office

10 January 2018
Duo charged with burglary at MP's office

A duo have been charged with two counts of burglary each following a raid at a Kent MP's office.

Council reveals name change plans

09 January 2018
Council reveals name change plans

A council leader has revealed plans to scrap the authority's name to help put the district on the map.

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Priest dies of heart attack age 67

08 January 2018
Priest dies of heart attack age 67

A “loving and faithful” priest died after suffering a heart attack inside his vicarage aged 67.

Dog suddenly dies after eating mysterious substance

31 December 2017
Dog suddenly dies after eating mysterious substance

A warning has gone out to dog owners after a canine died a sudden and “horrible” death after eating what is believed to be poison.

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