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The bonfire night blaze that sent high street shops up in flames

The bonfire night blaze that sent high street shops up in flames

05 November 2023

A devastating town centre fire that shocked a community and sparked a story of passion and endurance has been remembered 10 years on.

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Shop and flats planned for empty high street M&Co

Shop and flats planned for empty high street M&Co

04 November 2023

An eye-catching building that once housed a cinema and M&Co could be transformed into flats and a store.

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Warning of huge waves, falling trees and flying debris when Storm Ciaran hits Kent

Warning of huge waves, falling trees and flying debris when Storm Ciaran hits Kent

31 October 2023

The Met Office has issued an amber weather alert as huge waves, falling trees and flying debris could hit the county this week.

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Work starts to turn Barclays bank into shop and flat

Work starts to turn Barclays bank into shop and flat

26 October 2023

Contractors have started converting a former town centre bank into a shop and flat.

Van driver in his 30s dies in crash with lorry

Van driver in his 30s dies in crash with lorry

23 October 2023

A driver has died following a serious crash between a van and a lorry on an A-road.

Serious crash shuts A-road in both directions

Serious crash shuts A-road in both directions

23 October 2023

A road is closed in both directions following a serious accident involving a lorry and a van.

Free reflector keyrings up for grabs

Free reflector keyrings up for grabs

23 October 2023

We're giving away thousands of reflective keyrings to children in Kent to help them remain visible to drivers during the darker days ahead.

10 wicked Halloween weekend ideas

10 wicked Halloween weekend ideas

22 October 2023

Celebrate the spookiest weekend of the year with children’s parties, club nights, film screenings and more. Here’s our top picks.

‘We feel strongly about making shopping a pleasure’

‘We feel strongly about making shopping a pleasure’

08 October 2023

The owners of a new high street store say they are determined to make shopping a pleasure after falling out of love with online sales.

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Kent brewer bought out by rival

Kent brewer bought out by rival

08 October 2023

A major brewing company in Kent has been bought by one of the UK’s oldest craft brewers.

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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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‘This was a charming village - we need to get these families out’

‘This was a charming village - we need to get these families out’

07 October 2023

A new-build estate has been hit with a “tsunami” of anti-social behaviour – with yobs wielding catapults and riding quad bikes on paths.

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Car destroyed in crash with tractor

Car destroyed in crash with tractor

03 October 2023

A car’s front end has been completely destroyed after a collision in a town’s high street.

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Folk festival to celebrate 30th anniversary

Folk festival to celebrate 30th anniversary

30 September 2023

The annual folk festival boasts live music, Morris dancers, sing-a-rounds and a craft fair.

Family-run Kent vineyard goes on the market

Family-run Kent vineyard goes on the market

26 September 2023

The 2.86 acre vineyard, which is up for sale for £150k, has produced countless bottles of wine over its 44-year history.

Bake Off star Paul Hollywood to marry Kent pub boss

Bake Off star Paul Hollywood to marry Kent pub boss

18 September 2023

Celebrity baker Paul Hollywood is preparing to tie the knot with his fiancee during a luxury destination wedding.

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Hygiene rating shock for hotel after e-scooters left in food stores

Hygiene rating shock for hotel after e-scooters left in food stores

16 September 2023

A hotel and golf club has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating as no handwash was found onsite and food was not correctly labelled.

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Fears village ‘losing its history’ as church could become holy-day let

Fears village ‘losing its history’ as church could become holy-day let

15 September 2023

Anxious villagers fear they will “lose part of their history” as plans have been submitted to turn a redundant church into a holiday let.

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'Johnny Depp isn't buying our pub - rumours are a load of rubbish!'

'Johnny Depp isn't buying our pub - rumours are a load of rubbish!'

13 September 2023

The owners of a £1m Kent pub have rubbished speculation that Johnny Depp is interested in buying it.

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The hidden gem offering the perfect pint and pizza

The hidden gem offering the perfect pint and pizza

10 September 2023

We ventured to a historic hop farm which has recently opened a taproom – and offers stunning views across the Kentish countryside.

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