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Fresh bid for ‘Canary Wharf’ flats at eyesore site

Fresh bid for ‘Canary Wharf’ flats at eyesore site

25 December 2024

Plans to build a seven-storey block of flats previously likened to Canary Wharf have resurfaced following a redesign.

Line-side fire sparks train delays

Line-side fire sparks train delays

23 December 2024

Rail passengers are facing delays after a line-side fire caused a signalling failure.

Huge emergency services response to casualty near cliffs

Huge emergency services response to casualty near cliffs

23 December 2024

A person has been taken to hospital by air ambulance after falling from a cliff.

‘Now licence is approved we are ready to regenerate town’s nightlife’

‘Now licence is approved we are ready to regenerate town’s nightlife’

22 December 2024

Two friends bidding to open a new bar say they are “ready to regenerate” a town’s nightlife after its licence was approved despite noise concerns.

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People-smuggler jailed after being caught red-handed

People-smuggler jailed after being caught red-handed

21 December 2024

A Romanian man who helped bring four Vietnamese nationals to the UK has been put behind bars.

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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.

‘We don’t want our village turned into a conurbation’

‘We don’t want our village turned into a conurbation’

21 December 2024

Hundreds of residents have signed a petition against plans for 70 homes amid fears their village will be swamped by development.

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Man’s body found in car park

Man’s body found in car park

20 December 2024

Horrified neighbours woke to the sight of police dealing with the discovery of a body.

Multi-car crash blocks main road

Multi-car crash blocks main road

20 December 2024

A crash involving four cars has blocked a main road in both directions.

‘Welcome to England, sponsored by McDonald’s’

‘Welcome to England, sponsored by McDonald’s’

20 December 2024

Controversial plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru have been approved - despite fears the fast-food chain "will look like it's sponsoring England".

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Teen threatened to kill post office worker in terrifying armed robbery

Teen threatened to kill post office worker in terrifying armed robbery

19 December 2024

A 19-year-old found with cash stuffed down the side of his sofa after raiding a post office says he did it to repay a drug debt.

Heartbreak as town centre icon dies

Heartbreak as town centre icon dies

19 December 2024

An Elvis superfan who was a well-known character in his hometown has been remembered fondly by hundreds following his death.

Gran left cut and bruised as ‘traumatised’ puppy attacked by two dogs

Gran left cut and bruised as ‘traumatised’ puppy attacked by two dogs

19 December 2024

A grandmother suffered cuts and bruises trying to rescue her five-month-old puppy from the jaws of “two big dogs with thick heads”.

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Meet the real-life Dr Doolittles! The sisters who care for animals in trouble

Meet the real-life Dr Doolittles! The sisters who care for animals in trouble

18 December 2024

From saving swans to rescuing injured foxes, how two volunteers are helping the county’s animals at Christmas

‘If it wasn’t for the Londoners, we’d be as bad as Dover!’

‘If it wasn’t for the Londoners, we’d be as bad as Dover!’

18 December 2024

Residents and traders in a town branded Hackney-on-Sea say that although house prices are rising, the influx of Londoners is good for the area.

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Emergency response after person falls from height at castle

Emergency response after person falls from height at castle

17 December 2024

A person has been airlifted to hospital after falling from a height at a historic landmark prompting a large-scale emergency response.

Kent NHS Trusts pay out £7m in women’s medical negligence claims

Kent NHS Trusts pay out £7m in women’s medical negligence claims

17 December 2024

Four health trusts have shelled out millions in damages for gynaecology medical negligence claims lodged against them over the last five years.

‘It’s good they’re doing something - but where will people park?’

‘It’s good they’re doing something - but where will people park?’

15 December 2024

Plans to replace a “scruffy” building with new homes and shops have been praised by residents - but some have concerns over the lack of parking.

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Plans submitted for ‘much-needed’ upgrades to football club’s facilities

Plans submitted for ‘much-needed’ upgrades to football club’s facilities

15 December 2024

“Exciting” but “challenging” plans to upgrade a football club’s ageing stadium have been submitted following its promotion.

‘Our town’s becoming a concrete jungle - this plan is far too big’

‘Our town’s becoming a concrete jungle - this plan is far too big’

15 December 2024

Concerned residents are calling for plans for a “gigantic” care home to be refused, claiming their town is fast becoming a “concrete jungle”.

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