Home   Categories   Grid

Former mayor 'apologises' publicly after bullying scandal

Former mayor 'apologises' publicly after bullying scandal

05 December 2023

A former mayor forced to apologise publicly to a woman he was ruled to have bullied has made unfounded claims the allegations against him are lies.

3

Plans unveiled for former bank left empty for six years

Plans unveiled for former bank left empty for six years

05 December 2023

A former Grade II-listed town centre bank stood empty for six years could be overhauled into flats.

1

A-road shut for three hours after two-vehicle crash

A-road shut for three hours after two-vehicle crash

01 December 2023

An A-road was closed in both directions for three hours following a crash involving two cars.

4

Is Prime Minister winning battle to curb small boat crossings?

Is Prime Minister winning battle to curb small boat crossings?

30 November 2023

Rishi Sunak has made it one of his key pledges – but is he winning in the battle to curb the number of small boats crossing the Channel?

29

The Kent husband and wife believed to be UK’s oldest couple

The Kent husband and wife believed to be UK’s oldest couple

30 November 2023

A couple both aged over 100 say they have never argued during 81 years of marriage and admit: “We had no idea we’d last this long.”

8

Children miss school as vital train service cancelled for days

Children miss school as vital train service cancelled for days

28 November 2023

Pupils have been missing school as a signalling fault has caused the cancellation of a vital train service, which has not been running since Friday.

Sadness as Pilgrims Hospice founder dies aged 89

Sadness as Pilgrims Hospice founder dies aged 89

28 November 2023

An inspirational nurse who founded a charity dedicated to caring for terminally ill patients has died aged 89.

6

'We can’t save all of the Banksy - but we do have bits of it'

'We can’t save all of the Banksy - but we do have bits of it'

28 November 2023

Not all of a Brexit-themed Banksy can be saved following the demolition of the building it appeared on, council bosses have revealed.

17

Plan to completely ban traffic from high street splits town

Plan to completely ban traffic from high street splits town

27 November 2023

Town centre traders are split over plans to extend a high street traffic ban – with some fearing it could “kill” their small shops.

32

Bid for more caravans at gypsy and traveller site snubbed after neighbours' outcry

Bid for more caravans at gypsy and traveller site snubbed after neighbours' outcry

26 November 2023

A plan to increase the size of a gypsy and traveller site failed to get approval, following fears of increased traffic and over-development.

‘Non-stop’ road closures cause chaos and ‘almost ruin’ businesses

‘Non-stop’ road closures cause chaos and ‘almost ruin’ businesses

22 November 2023

Multiple road closures are blighting a Kent village – costing businesses thousands of pounds in lost trade and leaving residents angry and frustrated.

6

Adorable video shows seal enjoying swim along river

Adorable video shows seal enjoying swim along river

20 November 2023

A playful seal has been captured frolicking in a river, where it is seen diving in and out of the water.

5

First look at designs for multimillion-pound creative centre

First look at designs for multimillion-pound creative centre

19 November 2023

An eye-catching new image shows how part of a town could be transformed with a new culture and education hub.

10

‘I thought stomach pains were gas after a pizza – but then I gave birth’

‘I thought stomach pains were gas after a pizza – but then I gave birth’

17 November 2023

A mum who thought she was unable to conceive naturally was stunned after giving birth without knowing she was pregnant.

9

Free parking in town centres this Christmas

Free parking in town centres this Christmas

17 November 2023

A number of councils across Kent are offering free parking during the Christmas period to encourage residents to shop locally.

26

Storm damage leaves pier partially shut

Storm damage leaves pier partially shut

15 November 2023

Part of a Kent pier remains closed off almost two weeks after being damaged by Storm Ciarán.

Pfizer plans to axe 500 jobs at Kent site

Pfizer plans to axe 500 jobs at Kent site

14 November 2023

Hundreds of Pfizer staff in Kent have today been officially informed their jobs are at risk.

29

Leisure centre redevelopment to still go ahead despite £9m budget gap

Leisure centre redevelopment to still go ahead despite £9m budget gap

12 November 2023

Plans to redevelop a popular leisure centre are set to still go ahead despite a near £9 million deficit for the project.

7

Pitch-black path becomes 'no-go zone' as vandals smash lights

Pitch-black path becomes 'no-go zone' as vandals smash lights

10 November 2023

A pitch-black footpath where street lights are constantly broken by vandals has become a no-go zone, say anxious residents.

5

Council to offer free parking throughout December

Council to offer free parking throughout December

09 November 2023

Christmas shoppers in Deal, Dover and Sandwich will be able to park for free at certain times in a bid to boost festive trade.

17
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More