Home   Categories   Grid

Battle to block £32m project to create ‘England’s sparkling wine capital’

Battle to block £32m project to create ‘England’s sparkling wine capital’

02 February 2024

A bid for a new winery that could turn Kent’s only city into “England’s sparkling wine capital” is facing another legal challenge.

32

‘I didn't know XL Bully I rescued was pregnant - now I’ve got nine!’

‘I didn't know XL Bully I rescued was pregnant - now I’ve got nine!’

02 February 2024

A dog lover who rescued a young XL Bully from poor conditions now has nine of them after it gave birth to a surprise litter of adorable pups.

69

Jools Holland adds Kent date to summer tour

Jools Holland adds Kent date to summer tour

01 February 2024

The musician will now play three shows in the county later this year with his big band. Here’s how to get tickets.

Nine courses could be ‘phased out’ at university facing financial problems

Nine courses could be ‘phased out’ at university facing financial problems

01 February 2024

Nine courses, including journalism and art history, could be phased out at the University of Kent as a consultation is launched.

42

Planning chiefs welcome controversial 70 homes village estate

Planning chiefs welcome controversial 70 homes village estate

01 February 2024

Councillors have unanimously approved plans for a housing scheme locals fear will overcrowd nearby roads and public services.

19

‘They had everything to live for – we wish they had opened up to us’

‘They had everything to live for – we wish they had opened up to us’

01 February 2024

Two women who have lost loved ones to suicide tell their stories in the hope it will encourage others struggling to open up.

1

‘We need more lights to stop kids fly-kicking doors’

‘We need more lights to stop kids fly-kicking doors’

31 January 2024

Residents living in a trouble-hit park are calling for action after yobs repeatedly fly-kicked their front doors over five months.

21

Flood alert issued for parts of Kent coastline

Flood alert issued for parts of Kent coastline

31 January 2024

An alert has been issued as stretches of the county’s coastline are set to face flooding at high tide.

Carer who stole from dementia sufferers freed from jail after sentence slashed

Carer who stole from dementia sufferers freed from jail after sentence slashed

31 January 2024

A carer jailed for stealing precious jewellery from elderly dementia sufferers has walked free from prison after having her sentence reduced.

29

The Vivienne and Gary Wilmot to star in the Wizard of Oz

The Vivienne and Gary Wilmot to star in the Wizard of Oz

31 January 2024

Follow the yellow brick road to a Kent theatre and join Dorothy and Toto on a technicolour adventure this February.

1

Hampered cyber attack councils report ‘data breach’

Hampered cyber attack councils report ‘data breach’

30 January 2024

Three Kent councils have reported data breaches following a cyber attack which shut down services

2

University to axe 40 staff amid major financial woes

University to axe 40 staff amid major financial woes

30 January 2024

The University of Kent is cutting jobs and scaling back one of its campuses as bosses battle major financial problems.

70

Historic cathedral gives visitors free entry to grounds for six weeks

Historic cathedral gives visitors free entry to grounds for six weeks

30 January 2024

England’s oldest cathedral will open areas that visitors usually have to pay to enter for a limited-time trial.

7

Vape users welcome ban on disposables – but traders fear impact

Vape users welcome ban on disposables – but traders fear impact

29 January 2024

Government plans to ban disposable e-cigarettes have been welcomed by vapers but businesses fear it’s not the best way of tackling their use by kids.

20

‘If we had a safe crossing there wouldn’t have been a fatality...’

‘If we had a safe crossing there wouldn’t have been a fatality...’

29 January 2024

Residents are stepping up calls for a pedestrian crossing after an elderly man was killed at a “hazardous” junction used by 20,000 vehicles per day.

8

Keep your fitness goals on track with Fusion Lifestyle

Keep your fitness goals on track with Fusion Lifestyle

29 January 2024

We’re giving away two one-year gym memberships to a state-of-the-art leisure centre to help you stick to your New Year goals.

Would ewe believe it? Police called as sheep run loose on housing estate

Would ewe believe it? Police called as sheep run loose on housing estate

29 January 2024

Police were called after two sheep were found wandering around on a housing estate

22

Pictures show damage from huge fire that ripped through house

Pictures show damage from huge fire that ripped through house

29 January 2024

Eight fire engines tackled a blaze that broke out at a property last night.

‘£100 fine? If I had that sort of money I wouldn't be begging!’

‘£100 fine? If I had that sort of money I wouldn't be begging!’

29 January 2024

A crackdown on “intimidating” beggars will see wardens dish out £100 fines – but those in genuine need fear they might be caught in the crossfire.

99

Fantastic days out this February half-term

Fantastic days out this February half-term

29 January 2024

Make great memories with the kids at some of Kent’s best museums, theatres, castles and zoos during the school holidays.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More