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Prolific ‘Cherry Bakewell’ thief back behind bars after throwing rock at police station

Prolific ‘Cherry Bakewell’ thief back behind bars after throwing rock at police station

12 September 2024

A 51-year-old man has been sent back to prison after attempting to damage the window of police station not long after his cake stealing exploits.

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‘Just in time for Xmas’ say shoppers as exact date Home Bargains will open revealed

‘Just in time for Xmas’ say shoppers as exact date Home Bargains will open revealed

12 September 2024

An opening date has been confirmed for a much-awaited discount chain store, once home to a supermarket chain.

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Concern grows for girl, 15, last seen five days ago

Concern grows for girl, 15, last seen five days ago

12 September 2024

Concerns are growing for a 15-year-old girl who was last seen on Saturday.

London burglars travelled to Kent to target seaside homes

London burglars travelled to Kent to target seaside homes

12 September 2024

Two burglars who smashed through patio doors to steal jewellery and designer goods have been jailed.

Crime commissioner fears government’s police training scheme a ‘creep towards central control’

Crime commissioner fears government’s police training scheme a ‘creep towards central control’

12 September 2024

Kent’s crime commissioner says the county’s police force already has in place ways of training officers in dealing with persistent issues.

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Helicopter lands at race circuit as royal visits Kent

Helicopter lands at race circuit as royal visits Kent

12 September 2024

A distinctive claret helicopter landed at a race circuit as a member of the royal family visited two sites in Kent.

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‘Councils on the brink’ as union warns of £81m Kent budget shortfall

‘Councils on the brink’ as union warns of £81m Kent budget shortfall

12 September 2024

A major union has warned local councils are on the brink of “financial disaster” with no option but to make drastic cuts.

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Grammar gets worst possible Ofsted rating over single-sex lessons ‘discrimination’

Grammar gets worst possible Ofsted rating over single-sex lessons ‘discrimination’

12 September 2024

A grammar school has been rated “inadequate” after its policy of teaching pupils in single-sex lessons was deemed to be "unlawful discrimination”.

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Windows damaged and paint thrown at high street bank

Windows damaged and paint thrown at high street bank

12 September 2024

A pro-Palestian action group has claimed responsibility for the attack on a Kent high street bank.

Video shows passenger's perspective as rollercoaster damaged mid-ride

Video shows passenger's perspective as rollercoaster damaged mid-ride

12 September 2024

A startling video shows the moment a section of rollercoaster track crumbled away mid-ride forcing the passenger cart to grind to a halt.

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Grandmother was stabbed in the neck at her home

Grandmother was stabbed in the neck at her home

12 September 2024

An inquest has been opened into the death of a “well-liked and respected” grandmother who was fatally stabbed at her home.

‘Unusual’ clouds spotted glowing orange at sunset

‘Unusual’ clouds spotted glowing orange at sunset

12 September 2024

An “unusual” formation of bumpy clouds was spotted over the Kent skyline glowing a vibrant red at sunset.

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Plans revealed for new facilities at asylum seeker processing centre

Plans revealed for new facilities at asylum seeker processing centre

12 September 2024

The Home Office has unveiled plans to create a “more fit-for-purpose” reception centre for asylum seekers at a former airport.

Biker in serious condition after crash

Biker in serious condition after crash

12 September 2024

A motorcyclist has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries following a crash.

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Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

12 September 2024

Our reviewer heads back to a familiar spot now under a new name and management and hoping to last longer than its short-lived predecessor.

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Drug driver 'lost control' of car before fatal smash

Drug driver 'lost control' of car before fatal smash

12 September 2024

A 32-year-old took eight lines of cocaine and lost control of his car before a fatal crash.

‘If Londoners get discounts, so should we’

‘If Londoners get discounts, so should we’

12 September 2024

A Kent MP is calling for discounts on charges for the county’s drivers at the new Silvertown Tunnel.

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Joy for shoppers as Next and Costa to take on long-abandoned Mothercare site

Joy for shoppers as Next and Costa to take on long-abandoned Mothercare site

12 September 2024

A long-abandoned superstore that has sat empty for almost five years is set to be taken over by Next and Costa Coffee.

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‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

12 September 2024

A year ago today, Wilko started shutting stores across Kent. While several units have been filled, gaping holes have been left in some town centres.

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Piers Morgan backs bid to save 500-year-old village pub of iconic ITV drama fame

Piers Morgan backs bid to save 500-year-old village pub of iconic ITV drama fame

12 September 2024

A community group aiming to purchase and save an historic pub made famous on TV has won the backing of one of Britain’s biggest media personalities.

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