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School shuts after 'significant rise' in Covid-19 cases

07 December 2020
School shuts after 'significant rise' in Covid-19 cases

A primary school academy has been forced to close for the rest of term after a rise in cases led to staff shortages.

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New Covid-19 testing centre to open

04 December 2020
New Covid-19 testing centre to open

A new walk-through coronavirus testing centre is to open in a town centre where high rates of infection have been recorded.

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Tech hub plans take shape

04 December 2020
Tech hub plans take shape

Plans to create a "mini Silicon Valley" have edged closer towards completion with a new partnership to offer support for young entrepreneurs.

Mixed reaction to Bluewater Primark's 'rammed' reopening

03 December 2020
Mixed reaction to Bluewater Primark's 'rammed' reopening

Some shoppers queued through the night while others beat the crowds as Primark kept a handful of its stores open for 24 hours.

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Delays on M20 after multi-vehicle crash

03 December 2020
Delays on M20 after multi-vehicle crash

Fire crews had to rescue a person after a crash involving multiple vehicles on the M20.

Greggs opens at Bluewater

03 December 2020
Greggs opens at Bluewater

The bakery giant has rolled out its latest branch at one of Kent's busiest and most popular shopping centres.

Give a little love

03 December 2020
Give a little love

A care home has treated NHS workers to a sweet thank you.

Man stabbed himself prompting murder probe after struggling with parents' deaths

02 December 2020
Man stabbed himself prompting murder probe after struggling with parents' deaths

A man stabbed himself prompting a murder investigation which saw his brother arrested after struggling to cope with his parents' deaths.

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M25 lanes reopen after lorry crash

02 December 2020
M25 lanes reopen after lorry crash

Two lanes of traffic have now reopened following an earlier crash involving two lorries.

Bluewater's 'Giving Tree' is back

02 December 2020
Bluewater's 'Giving Tree' is back

A shopping centre has announced the return of its charity initiative where guests can purchase gifts for disadvantaged local children this Christmas.

Deaf paramedic 'pins' down support for hearing impaired peers

02 December 2020
Deaf paramedic 'pins' down support for hearing impaired peers

An ambulance worker has come up with a practical new way of letting colleagues know of hers and others disability on the job.

Bank customers now 70 miles from nearest branch

01 December 2020
Bank customers now 70 miles from nearest branch

Two more high street banks have been closed down for good with the nearest branch now up to 70 miles away for some customers.

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Two arrested after supermarket bike theft

01 December 2020
Two arrested after supermarket bike theft

The owner of a stolen woman's bicycle is urged to come forward after it was taken outside a supermarket.

Salon teams up with town traders for advent calendar giveaway

01 December 2020
Salon teams up with town traders for advent calendar giveaway

A hairdressers has teamed up with other traders to offer free prizes in a bid to drum up support for local businesses this Christmas.

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DPD snaps up warehouse space amid parcel delivery boom

01 December 2020
DPD snaps up warehouse space amid parcel delivery boom

A parcel delivery giant has acquired new warehouse space following a surge in demand for online shopping.

Leisure centre to permanently shut

01 December 2020
Leisure centre to permanently shut

A gym and leisure centre is to close its doors due to the ongoing financial impact of the coronavirus.

The street where your bin indicates what Covid tier you're in

30 November 2020
The street where your bin indicates what Covid tier you're in

Neighbours living in one street are set to live under different coronavirus restrictions when the national lockdown ends.

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Bootfair boss eyes expansion into outdoor cinemas and weddings

27 November 2020
Bootfair boss eyes expansion into outdoor cinemas and weddings

The owner of a well attended car boot sale has submitted a planning bid to allow for more Covid-19 secure events to be held on site.

Selfie loving nan turns 100

27 November 2020
Selfie loving nan turns 100

A nursing war veteran who gained an online following for her 'silly selfies' celebrated her landmark birthday with cards from around the world.

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'He was a great son - we are going to miss him like hell'

27 November 2020
'He was a great son - we are going to miss him like hell'

An inquest heard a man took his own life after struggling with his mental health and using drugs following the end of a relationship.

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