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Roof fire after lightning strike

Roof fire after lightning strike

08 September 2024

Firefighters say a lightning strike is probably the cause of a blaze earlier today.

Dartford Crossing closures to continue this week

Dartford Crossing closures to continue this week

08 September 2024

Overnight closures will continue at the Dartford Crossing this week as part of repair work.

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Man dies after being hit by lorry on M25 hard shoulder

Man dies after being hit by lorry on M25 hard shoulder

08 September 2024

A man has died after two people were hit by a lorry on the hard shoulder of the M25.

Buyers in talks to snap up £2.5bn resort site

Buyers in talks to snap up £2.5bn resort site

08 September 2024

‘Dream not over yet’ say London Resort chiefs as investors in £2.5bn park potentially among those seeking to buy peninsula land.

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Cost of Bluewater tunnel almost doubles

Cost of Bluewater tunnel almost doubles

07 September 2024

The cost of a major project connecting thousands of homes to the county’s biggest shopping centre has risen by £12.5million, KCC has confirmed.

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‘Hard-working’ Brazilian delivery driver named as stabbing victim

‘Hard-working’ Brazilian delivery driver named as stabbing victim

06 September 2024

The family of a woman who was injured after a triple stabbing in a town centre have spoken out after the attack.

Labour councillor denies encouraging violent disorder at anti-racism protest

Labour councillor denies encouraging violent disorder at anti-racism protest

06 September 2024

A suspended councillor has denied encouraging violent disorder while addressing a London crowd.

Main road reopens after sinkhole forced it to close

Main road reopens after sinkhole forced it to close

06 September 2024

Part of a main road has reopened after it was closed in both directions due to a large sinkhole.

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Corner shop faces licence review after ‘shoplifter hit with bar and barricaded in’

Corner shop faces licence review after ‘shoplifter hit with bar and barricaded in’

06 September 2024

A corner shop is having its licence reviewed after bosses failed to supply CCTV of an incident involving an alleged shoplifter being hit with a pole.

‘Traffic problems are not of our making - but we’re trying to make it better’

‘Traffic problems are not of our making - but we’re trying to make it better’

05 September 2024

A council leader says six-month roadworks branded “stupid” by traders will ease congestion caused by a major neighbouring motorway in the long-run.

Man charged with attempted murder after triple stabbing

Man charged with attempted murder after triple stabbing

05 September 2024

A 29-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after three people were attacked in a town centre.

Kent football team’s postponement over 'abundance of caution' around trans player

Kent football team’s postponement over 'abundance of caution' around trans player

04 September 2024

Sutton United's says it postponed a match against Ebbsfleet "through an abundance of caution" following the signing of a transgender goalkeeper.

Social club which suddenly shut on market for £1m

Social club which suddenly shut on market for £1m

04 September 2024

A town centre social club which mysteriously closed has been put up for sale.

Amazon announces pay rise for staff at Kent sites

Amazon announces pay rise for staff at Kent sites

04 September 2024

Online giant Amazon, which has warehouses in Kent, has announced a pay rise for its operational staff but union members have criticised the move.

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‘6,000 people were without internet for 33 hours - they need compensation’

‘6,000 people were without internet for 33 hours - they need compensation’

04 September 2024

There are calls for compensation after businesses across a district were left without internet for 33 hours.

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All lanes reopen after traffic held on A2

All lanes reopen after traffic held on A2

03 September 2024

All lanes have reopened after a multi-vehicle accident involving an overturned car caused four lanes of a busy road to be closed

‘Taking pride in your home and yourself is the secret to a long life’

‘Taking pride in your home and yourself is the secret to a long life’

03 September 2024

A care home resident celebrating her 100th birthday said her love of housework which kept her fit and mobile is her secret to a long life.

Future of abandoned village pub next to garden centre revealed

Future of abandoned village pub next to garden centre revealed

03 September 2024

The new owners of a former pub which has sat vacant for more than two yeas have revealed their plans to convert it into a luxury car showroom.

Man arrested in Scotland following triple stabbing

Man arrested in Scotland following triple stabbing

03 September 2024

A 29-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three people were taken to hospital with stab wounds.

Bid for multi-million pound Bluewater tunnel to relieve ‘unacceptable traffic' resubmitted

Bid for multi-million pound Bluewater tunnel to relieve ‘unacceptable traffic' resubmitted

03 September 2024

Plans for a tunnel link connecting thousands of homes at Kent’s garden city to the county’s biggest shopping centre have been resubmitted.

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