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Police officer assaulted as sniffer dog called in for drug search

Police officer assaulted as sniffer dog called in for drug search

23 December 2024

A police officer was assaulted in a town centre as a sniffer dog was used in a search for drugs.

More help for rough sleepers at town centre shelter

More help for rough sleepers at town centre shelter

23 December 2024

More services are to be offered at a homeless shelter which provides food and support for rough sleepers.

‘Hollow and self-serving’ admission of child rapist jailed for 21 years

‘Hollow and self-serving’ admission of child rapist jailed for 21 years

23 December 2024

A man’s belated admission to raping a young girl and sexually abusing a drunk teenager has been dismissed as ‘entirely self-serving’ by a judge.

‘Want an intimate panto without crowd chaos? Then this is your festive fix…’

‘Want an intimate panto without crowd chaos? Then this is your festive fix…’

23 December 2024

With Christmas just a few days away, pantomime season is in full swing and you don’t always need to travel far to get your festive fix…

Beat the Christmas comedown with a Boxing Day run, walk or swim

Beat the Christmas comedown with a Boxing Day run, walk or swim

23 December 2024

If you’re prone to a post-Christmas crash, shake it off with a rejuvenating walk, run or cold water dip on Boxing Day.

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‘Why won’t bin men just shut my gate?’

‘Why won’t bin men just shut my gate?’

23 December 2024

A disabled man is fed-up with bin men leaving his gate open - as it bangs in the wind and rubbish blows into his garden.

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M20 to shut while Operation Brock lifted

M20 to shut while Operation Brock lifted

22 December 2024

The controversial 50mph contraflow which closed lanes on the motorway is being lifted tonight.

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Owners bid adios to popular pub after 18 years

Owners bid adios to popular pub after 18 years

22 December 2024

The owners of a popular pub have bid adios to punters as they look to make their dream move to Spain a reality.

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Boxer spent night in custody after court error

Boxer spent night in custody after court error

21 December 2024

A court blunder led to a suspected drug dealer being arrested and hauled before the courts in error.

Warning to drivers taking to busy roads for Christmas getaway

Warning to drivers taking to busy roads for Christmas getaway

21 December 2024

Motorists looking to get away for the festive period are being warned of long queues ahead of one of the busiest times of the year.

‘I try to use cash all the time - I’ve never liked cards’

‘I try to use cash all the time - I’ve never liked cards’

21 December 2024

With the number of people using cash for their Christmas shopping rising, we asked Kent shoppers if they are ditching card payments.

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EastEnders and Love Island stars to play in charity match for brave boy fighting cancer

EastEnders and Love Island stars to play in charity match for brave boy fighting cancer

20 December 2024

TV stars from EastEnders and Love Island and are to play in a charity football match for a brave boy fighting cancer.

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Town landmark covered in bird poo to be ‘salvaged’

Town landmark covered in bird poo to be ‘salvaged’

20 December 2024

A clock tower covered in bird poo is to chime for the first time since the 1980s as part of a multimillion-pound redevelopment of a railway works.

Devastated son heartbroken after parents’ ashes stolen

Devastated son heartbroken after parents’ ashes stolen

19 December 2024

A devastated son has pleaded for the return of his mother’s and stepfather’s ashes after they were stolen from his van.

School closed as 118 homes left without power

School closed as 118 homes left without power

19 December 2024

A primary school has been forced to close and 118 homes left without power following an underground fault.

Play park upgrades to ‘bring joy to families for years’

Play park upgrades to ‘bring joy to families for years’

19 December 2024

A children’s play park is to undergo a huge £80,000 makeover ahead of its "transformation" next month.

'I wasn't sure I'd be able to run at all - now I'll represent Team GB'

'I wasn't sure I'd be able to run at all - now I'll represent Team GB'

19 December 2024

A hospital consultant living with a rare disease which left her doubting if she would ever be able to run again is set to represent Team GB.

Outlet ‘doing better than ever’ - but at what cost to town centre?

Outlet ‘doing better than ever’ - but at what cost to town centre?

19 December 2024

Bosses at Ashford Designer Outlet say the centre is performing better than ever as it nears its 25th anniversary - but not everyone is happy.

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Four Shoe Zone shops to close in Kent

Four Shoe Zone shops to close in Kent

18 December 2024

Four Shoe Zone stores deemed “unviable” are set to close in Kent - but eight will remain open.

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Wimpy reopening delayed by ‘unforeseen circumstances’

Wimpy reopening delayed by ‘unforeseen circumstances’

18 December 2024

The reopening of a Wimpy restaurant that has sat empty for more than a year has been delayed.

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