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Driver asleep in car was over legal limit

Driver asleep in car was over legal limit

11 October 2023

Police who found a motorist asleep in the driver’s seat with the keys in the ignition took several attempts to rouse him.

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Become besties with your local bookshop

Become besties with your local bookshop

11 October 2023

Bookshop Day is back and stores across Kent are celebrating with author talks, book signings and storytime sessions.

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Thief stole £250 of ‘booze and meat’ from Lidl and Waitrose

Thief stole £250 of ‘booze and meat’ from Lidl and Waitrose

10 October 2023

A thief who stole more than £250 worth of meat and booze from two stores failed to answer his bail after being arrested.

New trains mean ‘more reliable’ Southeastern service

New trains mean ‘more reliable’ Southeastern service

10 October 2023

Rail company bosses say new trains will lead to a “more reliable” service for passengers.

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Poundland, Iceland and Starbucks: What replaced Woolworths?

Poundland, Iceland and Starbucks: What replaced Woolworths?

07 October 2023

As a coffee chain looks to open in a former Woolworths, we take a look at what replaced the high street giant after it vanished from our high streets.

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Shoplifter banned from Boots and Co-op

Shoplifter banned from Boots and Co-op

06 October 2023

A prolific thief has been jailed for four months and banned from several stores after admitting to stealing and causing damage to a police cell.

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Sex abuse trial told to ignore defendant’s ‘striking appearance’

Sex abuse trial told to ignore defendant’s ‘striking appearance’

06 October 2023

A judge had directed a jury to ignore a defendant’s appearance and focus on the evidence in his trial.

Hot weather hitting Kent this weekend

Hot weather hitting Kent this weekend

05 October 2023

People are being advised to be careful if they decide to visit the coast this weekend as hot weather is forecasted.

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‘Festival of Light’ returns to village

‘Festival of Light’ returns to village

05 October 2023

A free community celebration featuring live entertainment, music and fireworks is set to return.

Crash involving motorbike and ambulance blocks M25

Crash involving motorbike and ambulance blocks M25

05 October 2023

A motorway was partially blocked after a crash thought to have involved a motorbike and an ambulance.

Duo jailed after £10k antique violin stolen from car

Duo jailed after £10k antique violin stolen from car

04 October 2023

Two men have been locked up after an expensive violin, golf clubs and guitars were stolen from cars across Kent.

Playing cards used by king discovered in attic

Playing cards used by king discovered in attic

04 October 2023

A set of 17th century cards used by royalty are to go under the hammer after being found in an attic.

Half term activities at Kent’s National Trust locations

Half term activities at Kent’s National Trust locations

04 October 2023

From brave ghost hunters to curious creatives, National Trust is inviting families from across the county to visit this October.

Air ambulance lands after motorbike crash on M25

Air ambulance lands after motorbike crash on M25

03 October 2023

Traffic was stopped in both directions on a motorway after a serious collision.

Suspected burglars in court after high-speed police chase

Suspected burglars in court after high-speed police chase

02 October 2023

Two 24-year-olds have been charged with three counts of burglary and theft of a car after a reported break-in.

Frighteningly fun days out this Halloween

Frighteningly fun days out this Halloween

02 October 2023

Keep the whole family happy this Halloween with plenty of kid-friendly activities, from ghost hunts to pumpkin carving.

Mum and child felt ‘threatened’ by strangers

Mum and child felt ‘threatened’ by strangers

29 September 2023

Police are appealing for help to find a witness after a mum pushing a pram says she felt “threatened” by strangers who approached her in the street.

More cabbies could be forced to take card payments

More cabbies could be forced to take card payments

27 September 2023

Three Kent councils are considering making it compulsory for taxi drivers to carry card readers instead of taking cash-only.

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County’s Japanese knotweed hotspots revealed

County’s Japanese knotweed hotspots revealed

27 September 2023

Three towns have been named as the worst places in Kent for the invasive Japanese knotweed plant.

Motorway reopens after 20 loose cows rounded up

Motorway reopens after 20 loose cows rounded up

27 September 2023

The M26 was closed for four hours while emergency services rounded up about 20 cows found roaming on the carriageway.

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