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Campaign to save children’s centres offered glimmer of hope

Campaign to save children’s centres offered glimmer of hope

22 November 2024

Campaigners opposed to the loss of children’s services have been offered a glimmer of hope after the council agreed to delay its final decision.

Contractor pours black surface water on seafront promenade

Contractor pours black surface water on seafront promenade

22 November 2024

A council contractor is being investigated after “very dark” liquid was discharged across a seafront promenade.

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Probe after filthy caravans dumped in major route lay-by

Probe after filthy caravans dumped in major route lay-by

22 November 2024

Caravans full of rubbish have been dumped in a lay-by on a busy route potentially costing taxpayers thousands to remove them.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Kent farmers march on Westminster and special guest Polly Billington MP

Kent Politics Podcast: Kent farmers march on Westminster and special guest Polly Billington MP

22 November 2024

In this week’s episode our reporters discuss the farmers’ protest in London and are joined by East Thanet MP Polly Billington.

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Park pledges to reopen iconic cinema building as another blockbuster film lined up

Park pledges to reopen iconic cinema building as another blockbuster film lined up

22 November 2024

Dreamland bosses say they remain committed to reopening the park’s iconic cinema building – but first have plans for it to be used for another film.

Labour dumps councillor over ‘concerning’ remarks and election betting

Labour dumps councillor over ‘concerning’ remarks and election betting

21 November 2024

A Labour county councillor has been deselected over “concerning” remarks he made and placing bets on election results.

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Iconic model firm to slash more jobs

Iconic model firm to slash more jobs

21 November 2024

Hornby says more job cuts are to come after a “significant reduction in head count” at its Kent headquarters recently.

Joy over decision on major changes to iconic Kent tower block

Joy over decision on major changes to iconic Kent tower block

21 November 2024

Artist Tracey Emin and residents of an “iconic” tower block are celebrating after a controversial plan to replace windows was quashed.

Mystery EuroMilions winner has yet to claim prize

Mystery EuroMilions winner has yet to claim prize

21 November 2024

A Kent lottery player who won in the EuroMillions has yet to claim their lucky ticket.

Christmas attraction introduces reindeer feeding for the first time

Christmas attraction introduces reindeer feeding for the first time

21 November 2024

A festive experience is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a colourful new light show and a chance to feed real-life reindeer.

‘I walked into the living room and the ceiling collapsed - it’s not safe’

‘I walked into the living room and the ceiling collapsed - it’s not safe’

21 November 2024

A worried mum has been waiting weeks for a housing association to fix a leak which caused the ceiling in her front room to collapse.

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Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months

Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months

21 November 2024

Bosses at Manston Airport say an announcement over investment is imminent - but warned it will still be at least 18 months before work starts.

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Graffiti vandal fined after tagging historic landmarks and court building

Graffiti vandal fined after tagging historic landmarks and court building

20 November 2024

A serial graffiti vandal who tagged a historic Kent landmark and a statue of an English king has been caught.

Artists announced for 1980s festival

Artists announced for 1980s festival

20 November 2024

A wave of nostalgic ‘80s singers will perform at a touring throwback festival as it comes to Kent for the first time.

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‘School lights up our street like the Blackpool Illuminations!’

‘School lights up our street like the Blackpool Illuminations!’

20 November 2024

Fed-up neighbours have compared bright lights on a nearby school which stay on until 10pm every night to the Blackpool Illuminations.

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Plans for district’s fifth McDonald’s clear latest hurdle

Plans for district’s fifth McDonald’s clear latest hurdle

19 November 2024

A divisive bid to open a sixth McDonald’s in a five-mile radius has taken a step forward after signage plans were given the green light.

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Audi driver in court after man hit in crash taken to London hospital

Audi driver in court after man hit in crash taken to London hospital

19 November 2024

A motorist has appeared in court accused of causing serious injuries to a pedestrian after he was hit by a car.

Driver involved in fatal M2 crash was allegedly speeding and over drink-drive limit

Driver involved in fatal M2 crash was allegedly speeding and over drink-drive limit

18 November 2024

A care worker whose Mercedes-Benz was involved in a collision which killed an American air stewardess was allegedly speedingat the time of the crash.

'I was always healthy and never smoked - now I have terminal lung cancer'

'I was always healthy and never smoked - now I have terminal lung cancer'

18 November 2024

A woman who has never smoked says she was shocked to be told she had terminal lung cancer despite being “fit and healthy”.

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Takeaway worker killed dad with metal chair during row

Takeaway worker killed dad with metal chair during row

18 November 2024

A takeaway worker who threw a metal chair at a dad-of-two causing his fatal injuries has been jailed.

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