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Leisure centre blighted by closure fears to remain open

Leisure centre blighted by closure fears to remain open

16 December 2024

A leisure centre is set to enjoy a £2.6m investment after a new 10-year contract was signed.

Village supermarket reopens after two-month closure

Village supermarket reopens after two-month closure

15 December 2024

A "transformed" supermarket has been relaunched following a two-month makeover.

Former pub and Chinese restaurant to become new vets

Former pub and Chinese restaurant to become new vets

15 December 2024

A former pub-turned-restaurant which served customers for three decades is to be converted into a new veterniary practice.

Why hated 50mph limit is returning to motorway this week

Why hated 50mph limit is returning to motorway this week

15 December 2024

The M20 will be closed tonight for the installation of a controversial 50mph contraflow ahead of the Christmas break.

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Celebrity chef’s former restaurant put up for sale

Celebrity chef’s former restaurant put up for sale

14 December 2024

An abandoned village pub and restaurant once run by a celebrity chef has gone up for sale.

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Why ‘nightmare’ junction needs yellow lines

Why ‘nightmare’ junction needs yellow lines

14 December 2024

The painting of yellow lines on a 500-metre stretch of road featuring a “nightmare” junction has been welcomed by relieved neighbours.

Firefighters battle blaze at derelict nightclub

Firefighters battle blaze at derelict nightclub

13 December 2024

There has been a second fire in less than eighteen months at a derelict nightclub.

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Young woman found ‘unresponsive’ next to busy road

Young woman found ‘unresponsive’ next to busy road

13 December 2024

Emergency services were called after a young woman was found “unresponsive” at the side of a main road.

Sushi chain’s plans for long-empty high street shop approved

Sushi chain’s plans for long-empty high street shop approved

12 December 2024

A town centre unit which has been vacant for more than five years is to become a new Japanese-Korean and sushi restaurant.

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‘Suspicious’ fire which saw school evacuated started in hand dryer

‘Suspicious’ fire which saw school evacuated started in hand dryer

12 December 2024

A fire which saw a school evacuated was caused by a hand dryer, the head teacher has confirmed.

Hospital trust ‘on track’ to hit savings target but will still lose £90m

Hospital trust ‘on track’ to hit savings target but will still lose £90m

12 December 2024

Hospital bosses in charge of one of the country’s most struggling trusts say they are “on track” to deliver £50m savings after a huge overspend.

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Delays halt arrival of new town centre train-themed play park

Delays halt arrival of new town centre train-themed play park

11 December 2024

The creation of an exciting new children’s play area has been delayed until next year, despite the area being cordoned off for weeks.

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Residents ‘woken up by explosion’ in middle of night

Residents ‘woken up by explosion’ in middle of night

11 December 2024

Sleeping residents were woken up by the sound of an explosion, which the fire service has confirmed was a bus blaze.

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School evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze

School evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze

11 December 2024

Firefighters are fighting a blaze at a school toilet block, with pupils and staff evacuated.

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Kent animal park to build new lion enclosure

Kent animal park to build new lion enclosure

11 December 2024

A new big cat enclosure will be built at a Kent animal park for five lions rescued from war-torn Ukraine.

‘300 new homes a year’: Why work could finally start on Kent's biggest development

‘300 new homes a year’: Why work could finally start on Kent's biggest development

11 December 2024

New homes for a huge “garden town” could be built at a rate of 300 a year as a council seeks to strike a funding deal with the government.

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‘Sainsbury's made me feel like a criminal’

‘Sainsbury's made me feel like a criminal’

11 December 2024

A loyal Sainsbury’s shopper was left stunned after the store unexpectedly blocked her online account, leaving her unable to receive deliveries.

School to shut early due to ‘critical’ water supply issue

School to shut early due to ‘critical’ water supply issue

10 December 2024

A secondary school will shut early tomorrow because of a “critical” issue with its water supply.

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One of world’s longest artworks created in Kent town

One of world’s longest artworks created in Kent town

10 December 2024

An artist known for his ‘graffiti spaghetti’ designs has created what is thought to be one of the world’s longest illustrations.

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1,200 objections to plans for 140 new homes

1,200 objections to plans for 140 new homes

10 December 2024

Almost 1,200 objections have been lodged against plans for 140 homes amid fears the scheme will “overdevelop” a village.

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