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Tragedies, fire and rebirth at one of Kent’s most iconic attractions

Tragedies, fire and rebirth at one of Kent’s most iconic attractions

27 October 2024

It may be something of a ‘Trigger’s broom’ but this famous attraction has had more ups and downs than most over its lifetime.

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Man arrested after dog walker hit by car

Man arrested after dog walker hit by car

26 October 2024

A driver in his 30s has been arrested after a dog walker was taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Fears £6m ‘green campus’ will just be an ‘empty tin shed'

Fears £6m ‘green campus’ will just be an ‘empty tin shed'

26 October 2024

There are fears a flagship council project will end up as just ‘an empty tin shed’ as businesses have shown little interest in the plans.

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Shop gets one-star hygiene rating as bosses urged to bring in pest control

Shop gets one-star hygiene rating as bosses urged to bring in pest control

26 October 2024

A shop was told to bring in pest control experts after being given a one-star food hygiene rating.

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Gang rewarded letting agent to hide cash and drugs in empty flats

Gang rewarded letting agent to hide cash and drugs in empty flats

25 October 2024

A gang rewarded a letting agent for allowing them to hide cash and drugs inside empty flats.

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Former seafront bar boss sexually abused young boys at children’s homes

Former seafront bar boss sexually abused young boys at children’s homes

25 October 2024

A former seafront bar boss has been convicted of sexually abusing young boys while working as a carer in children's homes more than 30 years ago.

Labour councillor’s deselection is ‘opportunity for Reform UK’

Labour councillor’s deselection is ‘opportunity for Reform UK’

25 October 2024

Labour has deselected one of Kent County Council’s most colourful characters from standing at May’s election leaving Reform UK eyeing up the seat.

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It’s raining museums: five indoor attractions for wet weather days

It’s raining museums: five indoor attractions for wet weather days

25 October 2024

Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean your weekend has to be a washout. Here are five Kent museums you can visit to stay dry.

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Three people in hospital and busy road shut after multi-vehicle crash

Three people in hospital and busy road shut after multi-vehicle crash

24 October 2024

A busy route has been shut after a multi-vehicle crash near Ramsgate.

Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

23 October 2024

Police have confirmed a 49-year-old man who went missing has been found safe.

Toddler taken to hospital and woman arrested after pram hit by car

Toddler taken to hospital and woman arrested after pram hit by car

23 October 2024

A toddler was taken to hospital after a car crashed into a pram.

School remains ‘vigilant’ after schoolgirl grabbed by unknown man

School remains ‘vigilant’ after schoolgirl grabbed by unknown man

23 October 2024

A headteacher says a school remains “vigilant” after reports a schoolgirl was grabbed by an unknown man.

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Delays after crash on diversion route

Delays after crash on diversion route

23 October 2024

Drivers are being warned to expect delays after a crash on a diversion route

Driver accused of killing ‘lovely and caring’ flight attendant in motorway crash

Driver accused of killing ‘lovely and caring’ flight attendant in motorway crash

23 October 2024

A motorist has appeared in court accused of killing a woman during an early morning crash on a motorway.

Factory to be flattened for 120-home estate with no affordable housing

Factory to be flattened for 120-home estate with no affordable housing

23 October 2024

A factory is set to be flattened to make way for a new housing estate - but not a single home will be affordable.

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Man who rushed to rescue crash victims jailed after police found large knife

Man who rushed to rescue crash victims jailed after police found large knife

23 October 2024

A man who rushed to help the victims of a crash has been jailed after police called to the scene discovered he was carrying a knife.

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‘This isn't Mayfair!’ Residents stunned by £25 breakfast pricetag

‘This isn't Mayfair!’ Residents stunned by £25 breakfast pricetag

23 October 2024

Residents have joked that they would need to set up a GoFundMe page to afford a £25 all-you-can-eat breakfast being offered in Kent.

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MP says ship full of explosive cargo off Kent coast ‘poses no threat’

MP says ship full of explosive cargo off Kent coast ‘poses no threat’

22 October 2024

A damaged ship moored off the north Kent coast with a potentially explosive cargo poses no threat, an MP says.

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Village ‘under siege’ from development with holiday park plans

Village ‘under siege’ from development with holiday park plans

22 October 2024

Developers have been accused of placing a village "under siege" after plans revealed a holiday park could be built next to a historic home.

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'We just want to socialise with our neighbours - it's health and safety gone mad'

'We just want to socialise with our neighbours - it's health and safety gone mad'

22 October 2024

Shocked neighbours have described a housing association’s demand that they remove their communal meeting place as “health and safety gone mad”.

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