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Developers slash housing site price after failing to sell land

Developers slash housing site price after failing to sell land

30 October 2023

Landowners trying to shift land earmarked for 30 flats have been forced to drop the asking price revealing the struggles they are facing.

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‘I went from Kent leagues to the Fifa World Cup’

‘I went from Kent leagues to the Fifa World Cup’

29 October 2023

A retired footballer has told the remarkable story of how he rose from club football in Kent to playing for New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup of 1982.

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Plans unveiled to transform long-empty homes

Plans unveiled to transform long-empty homes

28 October 2023

Abandoned houses could be knocked down to make way for retirement apartments, as a major developer eyes up the site.

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CCTV image released after ‘racist comments made at Premier Inn’

CCTV image released after ‘racist comments made at Premier Inn’

27 October 2023

Officers investigating a reported hate crime at a hotel have released a CCTV image of a woman they would like to speak to.

‘We were once seen as cranks, but now we’re really going places’

‘We were once seen as cranks, but now we’re really going places’

27 October 2023

The leader of the Green Party at County Hall has opened up about his background and mission to make Kent a better place.

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Man accused of murdering toddler says he treated tot like ‘one of my own’

Man accused of murdering toddler says he treated tot like ‘one of my own’

26 October 2023

A former soldier accused of killing an 18-year-old month alongside the boy’s mum, has taken the stand for the first time in his trial.

Kids urged to not be anti-social over Halloween

Kids urged to not be anti-social over Halloween

26 October 2023

People in one Kent borough are being urged to display a poster if they are opting out of Halloween trick or treating events.

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Driver injured in crash between car and lorry

Driver injured in crash between car and lorry

25 October 2023

Emergency services attended the scene of a collision between a lorry and car, on a rural road.

‘Armed police frightened the life out of me - I'd done nothing wrong'

‘Armed police frightened the life out of me - I'd done nothing wrong'

25 October 2023

A traumatised dad says he was left shaken and in tears after being pulled over by armed police following what he claims was a malicious 999 call.

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Tot murder trial hears what accused told police after arrest

Tot murder trial hears what accused told police after arrest

24 October 2023

A man accused of murdering his girlfriend's baby boy told police he bit and shook the youngster after finding him lifeless in his caravan.

Tragedy as person hit by train dies

Tragedy as person hit by train dies

24 October 2023

A person has died after being hit by a train.

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‘Dad wanted to stop others going through this hell’

‘Dad wanted to stop others going through this hell’

24 October 2023

A grieving daughter says her cancer-stricken dad was denied more precious time with his family because of repeated delays to his treatment.

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Free reflector keyrings up for grabs

Free reflector keyrings up for grabs

23 October 2023

We're giving away thousands of reflective keyrings to children in Kent to help them remain visible to drivers during the darker days ahead.

Man accused of murdering toddler said: ‘What have I done?’

Man accused of murdering toddler said: ‘What have I done?’

20 October 2023

A jury heard a man accused of murdering a toddler said “What have I done?” after being told of his death – while the boy’s mum broke down in tears.

Kent town to welcome its first ever Poundland

Kent town to welcome its first ever Poundland

19 October 2023

A market town famous for having independent traders rather than national chains is set to welcome its first ever Poundland.

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Fears grow of battery fire ‘catastrophe’ at UK’s biggest solar farm

Fears grow of battery fire ‘catastrophe’ at UK’s biggest solar farm

19 October 2023

A renowned scientist has warned a fire or explosion at a huge solar farm being built in Kent is a “statistical certainty”.

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£5k bill after rubbish dumped in country lanes

£5k bill after rubbish dumped in country lanes

18 October 2023

A woman found to be involved in a fly-tipping offence has been convicted and ordered to pay nearly £5,000.

‘Murdered’ Alfie was covered ‘head to toe’ in injuries

‘Murdered’ Alfie was covered ‘head to toe’ in injuries

18 October 2023

A doctor has told the jury at the Alfie Phillips murder trial the toddler was covered in injuries from ‘head to foot’ including bite marks.

Kent towns in line for banking hubs

Kent towns in line for banking hubs

18 October 2023

Three Kent towns suffering a bank shortage could be set to see banking hubs set up in their high streets.

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‘If they build houses on every single pocket of land, it won’t be the same’

‘If they build houses on every single pocket of land, it won’t be the same’

18 October 2023

Worried residents fear a treasured green space on their estate used for community events could be turned into housing.

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