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Drug-driver guilty of causing father and daughter's deaths

Drug-driver guilty of causing father and daughter's deaths

07 December 2022

A drug-driver who mounted a pavement and mowed down a family, killing a father and daughter, has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving.

'Albanian pupils are being bullied - it must stop'

'Albanian pupils are being bullied - it must stop'

07 December 2022

Youngsters from Albania are being bullied in schools following headlines over small boat crossings, according to the country's ambassador to the UK.

Homes evacuated after lorry threatens to roll down hill

Homes evacuated after lorry threatens to roll down hill

07 December 2022

Residents at the bottom of a steep hill had to leave their homes after a lorry nearly reversed off the road.

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Plans for solar farm the size of 30 football pitches unveiled

Plans for solar farm the size of 30 football pitches unveiled

07 December 2022

The solar array would feature panels up to three-metres high and could produce enough green energy to power around 3,800 homes.

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Man charged over chemist robbery

Man charged over chemist robbery

07 December 2022

A man has been charged with robbery and weapons offences after a chemist was raided.

Green light given for £40m cement works

Green light given for £40m cement works

07 December 2022

A controversial plan to build the 'most modern cement production plant in Europe' has been approved. It will create 500,000 tonnes of cement a year.

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‘I hope blue badge-abusers end up in a police cell’

‘I hope blue badge-abusers end up in a police cell’

07 December 2022

A retired detective inspector-turned council enforcement chief has hit out at blue-badge abusers after a two-day crackdown.

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Poundland reveals opening date for shopping centre branch

Poundland reveals opening date for shopping centre branch

07 December 2022

Discount store Poundland is to open a new branch at a shopping centre this month with prizes on offer.

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Second Kent school confirms Strep A cases

Second Kent school confirms Strep A cases

07 December 2022

Covid-like measures have been put in place at a school following more cases of Strep A being identified.

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Man denies attempted murder after pub stabbing

Man denies attempted murder after pub stabbing

07 December 2022

A trial will take place next year after a man denied two counts of attempted murder following a stabbing at a pub which left two injured and one dead.

Plans revealed for 300 new council homes

Plans revealed for 300 new council homes

07 December 2022

Proposals have been unveiled to build as many as 300 council homes in a bid to tackle the housing crisis.

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Pensioner dies after being hit by car

Pensioner dies after being hit by car

07 December 2022

A woman in her 70s has died after being hit by a car, police have confirmed.

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Drug dealer gave false name to avoid arrest

Drug dealer gave false name to avoid arrest

07 December 2022

A drug dealer has appeared in court after trying to give a false name to avoid arrest.

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Huge chunks of sunken boat wash up on shore

Huge chunks of sunken boat wash up on shore

07 December 2022

A beach has been left strewn with debris from a boat that broke apart on rocks and sank, leading to the dramatic rescue of two people.

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Man seriously injured in attack near station

Man seriously injured in attack near station

07 December 2022

A man suffered serous facial injuries in an attack near a train station.

Burger joint set to move into former Natwest bank

Burger joint set to move into former Natwest bank

07 December 2022

A branch of a popular burger chain is set to expand with plans for a new restaurant in a former town centre bank.

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Christmas gifts on a budget

Christmas gifts on a budget

07 December 2022

Here are a list of options of Christmas ideas if you're on a budget this year.

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Controversial town centre traffic ban set to be made permanent

Controversial town centre traffic ban set to be made permanent

07 December 2022

High street businesses fear “irreparable damage” will be done to their takings if controversial pedestrianisation plans are given the go-ahead.

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Grieving daughter given parking fine during dad's wake

Grieving daughter given parking fine during dad's wake

07 December 2022

A woman was shocked to discover she had been issued a parking fine by the hotel where she hosted her father’s wake.

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'I either looked pretty cool or a complete dipstick'

'I either looked pretty cool or a complete dipstick'

07 December 2022

Columnist John Nurden has been out of sorts this week, doing his finest Blues Brothers impression after misplacing his glasses.

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