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‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

11 October 2024

Secret Drinker visits a huge pub packed with potential and plenty of punters who care

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Woman found dead near village pub

Woman found dead near village pub

10 October 2024

Police and paramedics were called after a woman suffered a medical episode.

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Woman ‘robbed’ in hotel room while another targeted at home

Woman ‘robbed’ in hotel room while another targeted at home

10 October 2024

Police have charged two suspects after reportedly threatening two women in separate incidents just hours apart.

Kent town among most concerned in UK about email scams, says study

Kent town among most concerned in UK about email scams, says study

10 October 2024

A new survey shows that residents of a major Kent town are among the most concerned in the country about being scammed on email.

New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

10 October 2024

Residents have almost come to blows with drivers misusing a “busgate” with ANPR cameras still not installed due to a row over out of place signs.

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‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

10 October 2024

Our reporter ventured out of her comfort zone and picked up her chopsticks at a new Asian eatery.

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Care worker jailed for sexually abusing severely disabled patient

Care worker jailed for sexually abusing severely disabled patient

09 October 2024

A 69-year-old has been jailed for committing “abhorrent acts” against a vulnerable person.

Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

09 October 2024

Councillors have approved the conversion of a care home to several flats, despite concerns over parking from nearby residents.

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First look inside £40m flats at landmark former car garage

First look inside £40m flats at landmark former car garage

09 October 2024

Exclusive: A landmark building that was a car dealership is being turned into flats and retail space and we were invited to see how it’s progressing.

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‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

09 October 2024

Residents living in a quiet street say a new house in multiple occupation has led to rowdy parties and caused parking chaos.

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Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

08 October 2024

Work on bridge repairs followed by a level-crossing being revamped will keep a key route closed until December.

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Good Samaritan beaten in ‘cowardly attack’ after being lured by pleading woman

Good Samaritan beaten in ‘cowardly attack’ after being lured by pleading woman

08 October 2024

A concerned passerby was chased, beaten and robbed after he tried to help a woman pretending to be in distress.

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Jobs at risk in fire service restructure

Jobs at risk in fire service restructure

07 October 2024

A small number of HR roles are expected to be lost at the county’s fire and rescue service.

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Street cordoned off after car overturns

Street cordoned off after car overturns

07 October 2024

A residential street was sealed off after a car was found on its roof.

Council proposes to drop 60mph road to 40mph

Council proposes to drop 60mph road to 40mph

07 October 2024

The public is being asked for their views on reducing the speed limit of a rural lane by up to 20mph.

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Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

07 October 2024

There are just a few days left before the entry deadline for a town’s music competition passes.

‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

07 October 2024

Park-goers say they have been put off visiting after being chased by debt collectors over unpaid parking fines - despite providing proof of payment.

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‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers

‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers

06 October 2024

A council has backed a campaign to support local farmers through catering at council-organised events despite an attempt to leave out meat and dairy.

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‘This is not what we were sold - it’s just a bog-standard convenience store’

‘This is not what we were sold - it’s just a bog-standard convenience store’

06 October 2024

A shopkeeper has been criticised after plans to convert a village pub into a farm shop and restaurant fell short of what was promised.

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Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

05 October 2024

A council has said waste collections are almost completely back on track after being asked if it will pay compensation for missed collections.

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