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County councillors take pay freeze

County councillors take pay freeze

23 May 2013

All parties on Kent County Council are today expected to back a pay freeze for councillors, keeping their basic allowances at just more than £12,800

Driver 'killed shopper with out-of-control car at Bluewater'

Driver 'killed shopper with out-of-control car at Bluewater'

23 May 2013

A pensioner was killed by a woman's car when she lost control of the vehicle and it reversed over her at speed in a Bluewater car park, a court heard.

Update: Man charged after mosque attack

Update: Man charged after mosque attack

23 May 2013

A man has been charged with religiously aggravated criminal damage after a Kent mosque was attacked in the wake of the Woolwich terror murder.

Welcoming spring with a maypole dance

 Welcoming spring with a maypole dance

23 May 2013

There was fun for everyone at the Vigo village school fair – but especially for the pupils who got to cover their headmaster in beans.

Tax rebate for special PCs

Tax rebate for special PCs

22 May 2013

Special PCs are to be given a council tax rebate to acknowledge the work they do as volunteers, Kent police commissioner Ann Barnes has announced.

Commuters warned of rail chaos

Commuters warned of rail chaos

22 May 2013

Kent rail passengers have been warned to expect serious disruption on services to and from London... for up to two years.

Huge rush for jobs at new Tesco

Huge rush for jobs at new Tesco

22 May 2013

A controversial Tesco Express store will open next month – and more than 450 people have applied for the 19 jobs on offer.

Paramount Park could be scuppered by new crossing plan

Paramount Park could be scuppered by new crossing plan

21 May 2013

The man behind Paramount Park has warned a new river crossing could ruin plans for the Disney-style resort as the government unveiled its plans.

Death threat warnings soar

Death threat warnings soar

21 May 2013

The number of people warned by Kent Police they are at risk of being murdered has increased by 50% in just 12 months, it can be revealed today.

Band wants rock music back

Band wants rock music back

21 May 2013

Aiming for the top are four young lads who met at school in Gravesend and want to bring the independent rock music back to the stage.

Social services 'failed' tragic Ed

Social services 'failed' tragic Ed

21 May 2013

A damning new report has revealed a "very serious failure" by social services might have led to the drugs death of a grammar schoolboy.

Man hurt in knifepoint shop robbery

Man hurt in knifepoint shop robbery

20 May 2013

Four men are being hunted after a store worker suffered a serious head injury in a "cowardly" knifepoint robbery in Gravesend today.

Managing director jailed for tax offences

Managing director jailed for tax offences

20 May 2013

The managing director of a clothing chain with branches across Kent has been jailed after failing to pay his VAT in full and pocketing £68,000 in tax

Two due in court over armed robberies at newsagents

Two due in court over armed robberies at newsagents

20 May 2013

Two men arrested and charged in connection with three armed robberies at newsagents in Gravesend and New Ash Green will appear in court on Friday.

County at forefront of battle against killer ash disease

County at forefront of battle against killer ash disease

20 May 2013

Kent is playing a vital role in the fightback against the deadly ash dieback disease.

Thousands of jobs to be created as Bluewater expands

Thousands of jobs to be created as Bluewater expands

20 May 2013

Bluewater has been given the go ahead for a 20% expansion.

The doctor will see you... NOW!

The doctor will see you... NOW!

18 May 2013

New mum Lucy Smithers came away with more than the usual pills and lotions during a routine visit to her GP...

Pair charged after string of armed robberies

Pair charged after string of armed robberies

17 May 2013

Two men are due in court after a series of armed raids across Kent.

The Saturdays to play Bluewater

The Saturdays to play Bluewater

17 May 2013

The Saturdays are to headline two weeks of live entertainment at Bluewater.

Top award for Scout

Top award for Scout

17 May 2013

A teenager from Greenhithe has earned Scouting's top award.

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