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‘If housebuilders get off the hook, who else will get a free pass to pollute?'

‘If housebuilders get off the hook, who else will get a free pass to pollute?'

31 August 2023

Campaigners have branded plans to “rip up” safeguards protecting rivers “a disgrace” – as several Kent housebuilding schemes could now be kickstarted.

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The 11 Kent bus services being cut back or completely axed

The 11 Kent bus services being cut back or completely axed

30 August 2023

A list of bus service set to be completely axed or reduced next week has been revealed, as Stagecoach continues to slash costs.

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‘It felt like my body was on fire - I was lying in the road for two hours!'

‘It felt like my body was on fire - I was lying in the road for two hours!'

27 August 2023

A young woman has been left in hospital with serious injuries after a ‘brake check’ caused her to flip over the front of her bike.

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Bird flu restrictions lifted in Kent after flock culled

Bird flu restrictions lifted in Kent after flock culled

25 August 2023

Measures put in place to stop the spread of bird flu after an outbreak in Kent have been lifted, but keepers are warned to still be vigilant.

Could these be ‘the finest fish and chips in all England’?

Could these be ‘the finest fish and chips in all England’?

24 August 2023

Our reporter made the trip to a far-flung pub to sample what it claims could be the finest example of our national dish anywhere in the land.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash near petrol station

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash near petrol station

22 August 2023

A motorcyclist was treated at the scene of a crash by paramedics, before being taken to hospital.

Police chase almost crashes wedding

Police chase almost crashes wedding

22 August 2023

A thief almost crashed into a wedding party leaving a church after he fled on foot from officers.

Hungry? Bank holiday food festival returns this weekend

Hungry? Bank holiday food festival returns this weekend

21 August 2023

The food and drink festival celebrates local produce from a Kent town, along with live music and a children’s funfair.

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The hidden gem with town's top Tripadvisor rating

The hidden gem with town's top Tripadvisor rating

19 August 2023

Tucked away on a business estate is a quirky little micropub with reviews so good it has been rated a town's best “restaurant”.

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‘It’s unsustainable – Kent should not have to shoulder a national problem’

‘It’s unsustainable – Kent should not have to shoulder a national problem’

18 August 2023

Kent County Council says the number of vulnerable children arriving after crossing the Channel is placing the authority under unsustainable strain.

Extras wanted as Towie to film season finale in Kent

Extras wanted as Towie to film season finale in Kent

17 August 2023

Reality TV show The Only Way is Essex is set to film the final episode of its latest season in Kent.

‘How did we go from old designs to Flintstone towers?’

‘How did we go from old designs to Flintstone towers?’

14 August 2023

Bosses behind a controversial seafront scheme should have stuck with "far more subtle" designs unveiled eight years ago, say frustrated residents.

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Historic high street pub goes on the market

Historic high street pub goes on the market

09 August 2023

A former town centre pub has been listed for sale for £325,000 – six months after its closure.

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Devastated family preparing for worst as 10-year-old’s cancer returns

Devastated family preparing for worst as 10-year-old’s cancer returns

09 August 2023

A 10-year-old’s rare cancer has returned three years after her last treatment, with her mum saying the family is now “clutching at straws”.

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Government pest experts descend after Asian hornet is caught

Government pest experts descend after Asian hornet is caught

08 August 2023

Government teams are ‘working at speed’ to investigate an area in Kent after a beekeeper caught an invasive Asian hornet.

Strictly star and ex footballer feeds giraffe at Kent animal park

Strictly star and ex footballer feeds giraffe at Kent animal park

07 August 2023

Former lioness and TV personality Alex Scott has enjoyed the sights at a safari park, taking a break from her Women’s World Cup duties.

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Curry house with no hot water shuts after one-star hygiene rating

Curry house with no hot water shuts after one-star hygiene rating

07 August 2023

An Indian takeaway restaurant has closed voluntarily after shocking hygiene failures were uncovered by inspectors.

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Person taken to hospital after suffering burns in house fire

Person taken to hospital after suffering burns in house fire

05 August 2023

A person has been taken to hospital after suffering flash burns and the effects of breathing in too much smoke following a house fire.

‘I started baking three years ago - now I'm opening my own shop!’

‘I started baking three years ago - now I'm opening my own shop!’

04 August 2023

A baker who started selling cakes from her mum's kitchen just three years ago is now opening up her first shop.

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Two freed after van overturns on M20

Two freed after van overturns on M20

02 August 2023

Two people have been rescued from a van that overturned in a crash that closed part of the M20.

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