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Councils to drop use of Chinese surveillance cameras

Councils to drop use of Chinese surveillance cameras

22 February 2023

Some councils in Kent are cutting links to a Chinese technology firm over its alleged links with the suppression of the Muslim Uyghur minority.

Council tax bill to see another £5 hike

Council tax bill to see another £5 hike

22 February 2023

The part of residents' tax bill going towards the fire service is set to rise to fund pay rises, new engines and a station redevelopment.

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Stolen mini digger found

Stolen mini digger found

21 February 2023

Rural officers have been able to track down a stolen mini digger after being tipped off.

Drug driver involved in M25 crash banned

Drug driver involved in M25 crash banned

21 February 2023

A van driver who was involved in an accident on the M25, which wasn't his fault, was found to be over the drug-drive limit.

Rare Tudor ring found by hobby detectorist on palace display

Rare Tudor ring found by hobby detectorist on palace display

20 February 2023

A rare gold ring thought to have belonged to Anne Boleyn's family and found by a metal detectorist in a Kent field is now at Hampton Court Palace.

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McDonald's worker 'assaulted with crowbar and hammer'

McDonald's worker 'assaulted with crowbar and hammer'

20 February 2023

A suspect has appeared in court after an alleged attack on a McDonald's employee with a crowbar and hammer, as well as a robbery and two burglaries.

Kent features prominently in episode two of The Gold

Kent features prominently in episode two of The Gold

19 February 2023

Episode two of BBC One's rip-roaring Brink's-Mat gold heist drama sees Kent feature prominently.

Route shut after rail damaged

Route shut after rail damaged

18 February 2023

Damage to a third rail has stopped trains going between two key Kent towns, operators have warned.

Village backlash over traveller pitch approval

Village backlash over traveller pitch approval

17 February 2023

Villagers living near a traveller encampment claim many have started to 'sell their family homes' after the pitch was granted residency.

Kent's motorways in rush-hour chaos

Kent's motorways in rush-hour chaos

16 February 2023

There is heavy traffic on the M25, M2 and M26, with a crash and a broken down lorry contributing to the jams on major routes towards London.

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'We are being exiled by Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion'

'We are being exiled by Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion'

14 February 2023

Working families and disabled people living on the border between Kent and London have expressed fears over the impact of the upcoming ULEZ expansion.

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Dog stolen from home

Dog stolen from home

13 February 2023

A pet was reported stolen from a property which had previously come to the attention of an animal welfare charity.

Garden centre unveils new-look restaurant

Garden centre unveils new-look restaurant

13 February 2023

An award-winning garden centre has re-launched its restaurant after undergoing a facelift at the start of the year.

Escaped sheep close 5 miles of main road

Escaped sheep close 5 miles of main road

12 February 2023

A major A road was closed due to a large number of escaped sheep.

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Opening date confirmed for new Sainsbury's 'restaurant hub'

Opening date confirmed for new Sainsbury's 'restaurant hub'

12 February 2023

A major supermarket has confirmed a new food court featuring names such as GBK and Slim Chickens is set to open inside one of its stores.

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Crashes close Kent's roads

Crashes close Kent's roads

12 February 2023

Several accidents have closed some of the county's major routes, including a serious crash on the A20.

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Treetop views and rainbow rooms: Kent’s quirkiest places to stay

Treetop views and rainbow rooms: Kent’s quirkiest places to stay

11 February 2023

From a rustic treehouse in the country to a luxury villa with an indoor beach, these are some of the most unusual places to stay in Kent.

Shopping centre sold to mystery buyer amid housing fears

Shopping centre sold to mystery buyer amid housing fears

10 February 2023

A shopping centre that was due to go under the hammer at an auction, amid fears it would be replaced with housing, has been sold to a mystery buyer.

'Non-stop M&S car park alarm is driving us insane!'

'Non-stop M&S car park alarm is driving us insane!'

09 February 2023

Fuming residents living near a supermarket car park have expressed their pain at having to listen to a blaring car park alarm for nearly 24 hours.

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Care provider praised for 'good' rating

Care provider praised for 'good' rating

08 February 2023

A care home has been praised by the healthcare watchdog after turning itself around following a previous damning report.

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