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Decision on future of Chinese restaurant accused of employing illegal workers delayed again

Decision on future of Chinese restaurant accused of employing illegal workers delayed again

04 September 2024

A hearing to decide whether to revoke the license of a Chinese restaurant accused by the Home Office of employing illegal workers has been deferred.

‘For too long, too many schools and their staff have been damaged by Ofsted’

‘For too long, too many schools and their staff have been damaged by Ofsted’

04 September 2024

Ofsted has axed single-phrase judgements for schools, but former Kent head teacher Phil Karnavas says the watchdog should be scrapped altogether…

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‘Oasis’ dynamic pricing isn’t new - families face inflated holiday costs every August’

‘Oasis’ dynamic pricing isn’t new - families face inflated holiday costs every August’

04 September 2024

Why the fuss about Oasis ticket prices, asks our columnist, who argues families needing August holidays have paid inflated prices for years.

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Pregnant woman among 12 who drowned after boat capsized in Channel

Pregnant woman among 12 who drowned after boat capsized in Channel

04 September 2024

A pregnant woman and six children were among the group of people who died after their boat sank trying to cross the English Channel.

‘6,000 people were without internet for 33 hours - they need compensation’

‘6,000 people were without internet for 33 hours - they need compensation’

04 September 2024

There are calls for compensation after businesses across a district were left without internet for 33 hours.

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Archery club ‘devastated’ after 500 arrows and 40 bows stolen

Archery club ‘devastated’ after 500 arrows and 40 bows stolen

04 September 2024

Members of an archery club have been left in tears after thieves cut through a storage container and stole thousands of pounds of equipment.

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‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

04 September 2024

A single mum who battled mental health issues is among campaigners staging a protest walk against the possible closure of a family support hub.

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Fire-hit church closed for 20 years set for ‘phoenix-like rebirth’ as new flats

Fire-hit church closed for 20 years set for ‘phoenix-like rebirth’ as new flats

04 September 2024

A fire-hit church that closed more than 20 years ago is set for a "phoenix-like rebirth" as new flats, developers say.

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‘When people say there’s a problem on the roads, everyone avoids town like the plague’

‘When people say there’s a problem on the roads, everyone avoids town like the plague’

04 September 2024

An antique shop boss has blamed new EU border rules for the closure of his store - just months after another trader quit for the same reason.

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‘Who’s going to use them?’ Town baffled by bid to bring back phone boxes

‘Who’s going to use them?’ Town baffled by bid to bring back phone boxes

04 September 2024

Phone boxes might seem like a thing of the past, but plans have been revealed to install seven futuristic touch-screen versions in a town centre.

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All lanes reopen after traffic held on A2

All lanes reopen after traffic held on A2

03 September 2024

All lanes have reopened after a multi-vehicle accident involving an overturned car caused four lanes of a busy road to be closed

Hated contraflow to remain for 8 more weeks – and could return next year

Hated contraflow to remain for 8 more weeks – and could return next year

03 September 2024

A hated contraflow system on a dual-carriageway is now set to be in place until the end of October – and could return when new fans are installed.

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Future of abandoned village pub next to garden centre revealed

Future of abandoned village pub next to garden centre revealed

03 September 2024

The new owners of a former pub which has sat vacant for more than two yeas have revealed their plans to convert it into a luxury car showroom.

‘Shock’ as murder suspect dies days after elderly woman stabbed

‘Shock’ as murder suspect dies days after elderly woman stabbed

03 September 2024

Neighbours told of their shock after a man suspected of murdering an elderly woman died soon after.

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One in hospital after three-vehicle crash on major route

One in hospital after three-vehicle crash on major route

03 September 2024

One person has been taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash involving a van on a busy A-road

‘Devastated’ band cancels Dreamland gig after crew member’s sudden death

‘Devastated’ band cancels Dreamland gig after crew member’s sudden death

03 September 2024

A group set to perform on the Kent coast this week have cancelled their concert following the tragic death of a crew member.

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Pier partially collapses into river following ‘blaze’

Pier partially collapses into river following ‘blaze’

03 September 2024

Members of the public are being urged to steer clear of a popular and well-used walkway after it collapsed into the river following a fire.

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Police called to Sainsbury’s car park amid concerns for woman’s welfare

Police called to Sainsbury’s car park amid concerns for woman’s welfare

03 September 2024

Emergency services were called to a Sainsbury’s car park after concerns were raised about a woman’s welfare.

Suspect charged with attempted murder after man stabbed

Suspect charged with attempted murder after man stabbed

03 September 2024

A man has been charged with attempted murder after police were called to a disturbance at a property in the early hours.

More than a month’s worth of rain set to batter to Kent in a day

More than a month’s worth of rain set to batter to Kent in a day

03 September 2024

Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers are expected to hit the county.

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