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Arrest as woman found with facial injuries after serious assault

Arrest as woman found with facial injuries after serious assault

10 August 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a woman was found with facial injuries.

Council’s bid for new industrial estate sparks jobs boost hopes

Council’s bid for new industrial estate sparks jobs boost hopes

10 August 2024

A new industrial estate creating dozens of jobs could be built on vacant land currently costing the local authority more than £50,000 a year to hold.

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‘Hotel can’t compete with Travelodge, so we want to turn it into flats’

‘Hotel can’t compete with Travelodge, so we want to turn it into flats’

10 August 2024

A small hotel and B&B could be turned into flats as after owners said it was the only financially viable way forward.

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Prison guard smuggled mobile phones for inmate inside DVD player

Prison guard smuggled mobile phones for inmate inside DVD player

10 August 2024

A prison guard who smuggled mobile phones and related paraphernalia into a jail hidden inside a DVD player has been warned he faces being locked up.

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£10k reward to catch man behind £2m jewellery raid

£10k reward to catch man behind £2m jewellery raid

10 August 2024

People are being urged to come forward with information regarding an armed burglar who it is feared could strike again.

Bus crash victim: ‘You never know when something this bad can happen’

Bus crash victim: ‘You never know when something this bad can happen’

10 August 2024

A mother and daughter who were looking forward to a day shopping were injured when a bus and a car crashed. Warning: contains graphic images

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Ten fire engines battle house blaze

Ten fire engines battle house blaze

10 August 2024

Emergency services, including 10 fire engines of 60 firefighters, have been battling a blaze after flames spread through a residential property.

Are you sitting on a goldmine? The 229 estates still unclaimed in Kent

Are you sitting on a goldmine? The 229 estates still unclaimed in Kent

10 August 2024

Hundreds of unwitting family descendants could be owed thousands of pounds in unclaimed bereavement estates in Kent, new research has revealed.

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Boy, 4, with tennis ball-sized tumour fights for life

Boy, 4, with tennis ball-sized tumour fights for life

10 August 2024

The heartbroken mum of a toddler who has a rare kidney disease says she is watching him “fight for his life”.

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‘Finally, Dreamland has found its groove’

‘Finally, Dreamland has found its groove’

10 August 2024

Dreamland in Margate has emerged as Kent’s most compelling live music arena despite a stuttering revival almost 10 years ago.

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Food bank boss says online hate campaign triggered violent attack and arson attempt

Food bank boss says online hate campaign triggered violent attack and arson attempt

10 August 2024

A foreign-born charity worker says an online hate campaign led to a violent assault on her and an attempted arson attack at her food bank.

‘Teething problems’ see bus trial hit by delays and timetable issues

‘Teething problems’ see bus trial hit by delays and timetable issues

10 August 2024

A bus service trial impacted by roadworks and timetable mishaps has been branded a “disaster” less than two weeks since its launch.

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Woman, 89, tied up and beaten as ‘grotesque’ burglars ripped wedding ring from finger

Woman, 89, tied up and beaten as ‘grotesque’ burglars ripped wedding ring from finger

10 August 2024

Masked burglars bound the hands and feet of an 89-year-old woman before beating her and threatening to make her drink laundry detergent.

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Man who hurled homophobic abuse at police during protest jailed

Man who hurled homophobic abuse at police during protest jailed

09 August 2024

A 37-year-old man has become the first person in Kent to be jailed following the recent spate of national disorder.

Drugs boss who made nearly £1m to repay just £55k

Drugs boss who made nearly £1m to repay just £55k

09 August 2024

A crook who pocketed almost £1million from supplying cocaine and cannabis has been ordered to repay a fraction of his ill-gotten gains.

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Minster impressed with council’s education turnaround

Minster impressed with council’s education turnaround

09 August 2024

Children’s Minister Janet Daby has released the county’s largest council from an improvement notice for special educational needs services.

Councillor defends use of ‘Nazi scum’ chant

Councillor defends use of ‘Nazi scum’ chant

09 August 2024

A suspended Labour councillor has received criticism from former colleagues after engaging in “Nazi scum” chants during a recent counter-protest.

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Labour councillor remanded in custody after speech to counter protesters

Labour councillor remanded in custody after speech to counter protesters

09 August 2024

A suspended councillor has been remanded in custody after he was charged with allegedly encouraging violent disorder while addressing a London crowd.

Six arrested after car ‘crashes into tree’ near university campus

Six arrested after car ‘crashes into tree’ near university campus

09 August 2024

Police have taken six men into custody following a car crash near a university campus.

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Comedian rocks unusual new look as he films at Kent beach

Comedian rocks unusual new look as he films at Kent beach

09 August 2024

Not Going Out star Tim Vine channeled the King of Rock and Roll himself as he sported a giant quiff while filming and taking pictures with fans.

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