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Person dies after crash on busy road

Person dies after crash on busy road

The ambulance service has confirmed a person died at the scene of a crash on a busy route.

Delays clear after crash between lorry and car on motorway

Delays clear after crash between lorry and car on motorway

Part of a motorway was blocked due to a crash involving a car and a lorry, causing hour-long delays and six-mile queues.

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Man arrested as schools issue ‘stranger danger’ warnings

Man arrested as schools issue ‘stranger danger’ warnings

A man has been arrested and safeguarding emails sent to parents after reports of “suspicious activity”.

Retirement homes project creates jobs for construction trainees

Retirement homes project creates jobs for construction trainees

A 140-home retirement community is a step closer to fruition after the appointment of a main contractor.

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George is a fast learner

George is a fast learner

A friend’s birthday party at Buckmore Park was the catalyst for gifted George Cole to start his karting journey - now he’s on track for a big 2025.

Is this Kent’s most overlooked high street?

Is this Kent’s most overlooked high street?

With few empty shops and a small amount of litter, this Kent town could have the best but most forgotten about high street in the county.

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Motorway partially closed after lorry fire

Motorway partially closed after lorry fire

Part of a busy motorway has been shut and motorists sent on a diversion due to a large vehicle fire.

‘Put green before greed’: Villagers devastated at countryside home plans approval

‘Put green before greed’: Villagers devastated at countryside home plans approval

Residents are “devastated” after a council approved plans for 150 homes which opponents say will turn the land into an “ecological desert.”

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Thug who killed disabled girlfriend told police ‘I know it’s not good’

Thug who killed disabled girlfriend told police ‘I know it’s not good’

A thug who treated his girlfriend like a "tortured animal" before killing her in a savage attack at their home is behind bars.

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Kent company makes bronze sculptures for memorial park in Alabama

Kent company makes bronze sculptures for memorial park in Alabama

An innovative casting technique has won a Kent firm an industry award for helping bring an artist’s work to life.

Care company moves to explain potential fees hike

Care company moves to explain potential fees hike

Existing residents at a former military veterans’ care home have been assured by the new owners their fees will not rise.

Disgraced family GP struck off

Disgraced family GP struck off

A doctor who had been able to continue working despite being convicted of sexual assault has been found guilty of serious professional misconduct.

Fly-tipper jailed after dumping asbestos

Fly-tipper jailed after dumping asbestos

A multiple fly-tipper has been jailed after being traced by council enforcement officers.

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Hit-and-run crash causes delays on M20

Hit-and-run crash causes delays on M20

Police are looking for a driver who left the scene of a crash on the M20, which sparked long delays.

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Completion date for 70-bed care home delayed until 2027

Completion date for 70-bed care home delayed until 2027

A care home, which was approved in 2020, won’t be built now until 2027 after delays.

‘What a fantastic way to be remembered’

‘What a fantastic way to be remembered’

A terminally ill grandad says it was an “emotional night” after hundreds of people came to celebrate his last Christmas lights display.

Amateur theatre ‘that sets professional standards’ celebrates 50th anniversary

Amateur theatre ‘that sets professional standards’ celebrates 50th anniversary

The long-standing volunteers at a theatre which started out as a redundant farm building reflect on how far it’s come and look ahead to the future.

Former airfield homes plan set for approval despite 1,500 objections

Former airfield homes plan set for approval despite 1,500 objections

Concerns about wildlife and loss of open space have been raised over plans for 65 homes on a former airfield - but planners have recommended approval.

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Homes plan for fields set for approval despite 135 objections

Homes plan for fields set for approval despite 135 objections

Councillors are set to decide on a controversial plan for 150 homes in the countryside.

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‘There is no safe greenspace anymore’

‘There is no safe greenspace anymore’

Plans for nearly 800 homes, a school and traveller pitches have prompted concerns about the loss of greenspace, flooding and traffic.

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