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Man spared jail after vehicle break-in attempts

08 February 2021
Man spared jail after vehicle break-in attempts

A man who attempted to break into and steal from cars has been handed a suspended sentence.

Mysterious roadside tribute to Captain Tom

08 February 2021
Mysterious roadside tribute to Captain Tom

A new soldier-style silhouette depicting iconic NHS fundraiser and war veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore has appeared near a roundabout.

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Construction starts on new £29m secondary school

08 February 2021
Construction starts on new £29m secondary school

Work is underway to build new facilities for a recently opened and oversubscribed secondary school.

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New free school approved by the government

05 February 2021
New free school approved by the government

A new secondary school has been green lighted to open by the Department for Education.

Plans to seize former nightclub used as a church

05 February 2021
Plans to seize former nightclub used as a church

A council has authorised powers to compulsory purchase a former nightclub building wanted as part of major town regeneration plans.

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Station arrest after sword discovery

05 February 2021
Station arrest after sword discovery

A wanted man has been arrested after officers responded to reports of a weapon being discarded at a town train station.

Crews battle motorway van fire

05 February 2021
Crews battle motorway van fire

Firefighters were called after a van containing large amounts of furniture and other items went up in flames.

Sport and socialising set to return soonest

05 February 2021
Sport and socialising set to return soonest

Sport and social activities held outdoors are set to return after children are back to school next month, it is understood.

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Plans mooted for £1.3m park revamp

04 February 2021
Plans mooted for £1.3m park revamp

A parish council has put forward proposals to revitalise and improve park facilities as part of a million pound plus recreation ground scheme.

'Classes online have been an absolute life saver'

04 February 2021
'Classes online have been an absolute life saver'

A personal trainer is encouraging people to workout with others virtually and reap the benefits for their own mental health.

Council retains control of children's services

29 January 2021
Council retains control of children's services

A government adviser brought in to review a local authority's services for vulnerable children has been stood down in light of progress made.

Views sought on Crossrail extension to Kent

29 January 2021
Views sought on Crossrail extension to Kent

A consultation has been launched exploring multiple options for bringing Crossrail into Kent and improving existing transport connections.

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'Yeah bruv, but it's fresh that's why it is red'

29 January 2021
'Yeah bruv, but it's fresh that's why it is red'

A family has shared images of their takeaway online after claiming it arrived "red raw" in the middle and made one of them feel unwell.

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Domino's Pizza franchisee appeals pub plan refusal

29 January 2021
Domino's Pizza franchisee appeals pub plan refusal

Government planners will consider whether a fast-food takeaway chain can open a new branch on the site of a historic pub.

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MPs call on council to reverse crematorium fee hike

28 January 2021
MPs call on council to reverse crematorium fee hike

A group of MPs have called on their local authority to reverse a decision to cut the duration of its cremation services will maintaining the price.

Police cordon off town car park after man falls from building

28 January 2021
Police cordon off town car park after man falls from building

Emergency services were called to an incident at a town car park next to a shopping centre.

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Cov-vid-iots: The rule breakers caught on camera

28 January 2021
Cov-vid-iots: The rule breakers caught on camera

Police have released bodycam footage, including of a mass card game and three men marooned on a sea fort, as they step up their lockdown crack down.

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Look inside giant new school campus

27 January 2021
Look inside giant new school campus

A major new education centre consisting of a secondary school, primary school and a state-of the art sports centre has been approved.

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Ex council leader takes on top garden city job

27 January 2021
Ex council leader takes on top garden city job

A former council leader and affordable homes planner has taken on a new post to oversee the building of thousands of homes in Kent's new garden city.

Kent hits record high for new businesses

27 January 2021
Kent hits record high for new businesses

Despite the considerable economic challenges posed by the pandemic, new enterprises continue to set up shop across the county.

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