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Abandoned former court building goes up for sale

Abandoned former court building goes up for sale

An abandoned former court building which first opened in 1871 but closed 15 years ago is on the market once again.

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Lorry and car crash causing M25 delays

Lorry and car crash causing M25 delays

Motorists are facing long queues after a collision involving a car and lorry.

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Crime-hit former pub to be converted into a corner shop

Crime-hit former pub to be converted into a corner shop

Ambitious plans to transform an old troubled pub into a corner shop are striding forward — despite fears over “traffic chaos”.

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First turf cut towards more Homes for Heroes

First turf cut towards more Homes for Heroes

Work has begun to provide a state-of-the-art community centre and homes at the UK’s largest development for veterans.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in motorway horror crash

Motorcyclist seriously injured in motorway horror crash

Police are hunting for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a motorway crash yesterday.

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Kent scorches again amid weather warnings for much of England

Kent scorches again amid weather warnings for much of England

Kent is facing another scorcher after the hottest day of the year - while narrowly avoiding storms sweeping the country.

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How Manchester City’s ‘great turning point’ caused heartbreak for Gillingham fans

How Manchester City’s ‘great turning point’ caused heartbreak for Gillingham fans

An ‘iconic’ victory over Gillingham at Wembley in 1999 is still hailed as a turning point in the fortunes of European champions Manchester City.

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Police hope to return seized jewels to rightful owner

Police hope to return seized jewels to rightful owner

Police have seized a quantity of suspicious gold and precious jewellery after stopping and searching a van driver.

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Proposed ‘super surgery’ to offer pre-bookable parking

Proposed ‘super surgery’ to offer pre-bookable parking

A new medical hub proposed to replace three rundown doctor’s surgeries will look to offer bookable parking spaces for less mobile patients.

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We tried one of Kent’s best walks and the views were breathtaking

We tried one of Kent’s best walks and the views were breathtaking

Named one of the world’s top visitor destinations, we tried out a walk with a stunning mix of natural beauty and top places to eat and drink.

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Plans to scrap travelcards to London slammed

Plans to scrap travelcards to London slammed

Frustrated transport bosses in the county have slammed plans to scrap travelcards to London.

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17th century hotel goes on market for £1.9m

17th century hotel goes on market for £1.9m

A Grade II-listed hotel with 15 rooms has been put up for sale with its neighbouring fish and chip shop.

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Images released after ‘violent raid’ at jewellers

Images released after ‘violent raid’ at jewellers

Police have released three photos of men they want to speak to after a family-owned business was targeted.

Serious injury after crash shuts motorway for hours

Serious injury after crash shuts motorway for hours

A major crash on a motorway during one of the hottest days of the year left motorists facing three-mile queues and one man seriously hurt.

Popular town centre restaurant shuts

Popular town centre restaurant shuts

A popular town centre restaurant – which counted celebrities among its guests - has shut without warning.

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Ring unearthed by detectorist sells for £11,000

Ring unearthed by detectorist sells for £11,000

A chance find for a metal detectorist has been sold under the hammer for way over its guide price.

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Jewellers raided in ‘violent break-in'

Jewellers raided in ‘violent break-in'

A jewellers was targetted during the early hours of the morning in a “violent break-in” which has left owners counting the cost.

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‘Blaming everyone else is classic Boris strategy’

‘Blaming everyone else is classic Boris strategy’

After Boris Johnson’s shock resignation as an MP, our political editor Paul Francis ponders what next for the former PM.

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Mansion with helipad and pools up for rent for £108k a MONTH

Mansion with helipad and pools up for rent for £108k a MONTH

A luxury mansion is available to rent – fully furnished and includes all bills – but the price is a little steep.

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‘£100 fine for walking my dog - but where were the signs?’

‘£100 fine for walking my dog - but where were the signs?’

A couple were hit with a £100 fine for walking their dogs in a park – after the signs warning them not to do so were stolen.

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‘His death has left a huge hole in so many people's lives’

‘His death has left a huge hole in so many people's lives’

Tributes have been paid to a young man found dead at home following a long battle with mental health and alcohol.

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‘Independents won't like it but this is what our town needs’

‘Independents won't like it but this is what our town needs’

A trendy bar chain is a step closer to serving up food and drink from inside an old town centre store – as bosses hope to open this summer.

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‘We grew up with Woolworths – we thought it’d last forever’

‘We grew up with Woolworths – we thought it’d last forever’

Our columnist looks back at when Woolworths ruled the high street and asks would it survive if revived today?

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Why you're still having to do 50mph on the M20

Why you're still having to do 50mph on the M20

Frustrated motorists are still being limited to 50mph on a long stretch of the M20 – despite Operation Brock being removed.

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Missing boy, 10, found safe and well

Missing boy, 10, found safe and well

]A 10-year-old boy reported missing yesterday afternoon has been found safe and well.

Free bus travel across the county

Free bus travel across the county

Buses will be free across Kent for an entire weekend in a bid to encourage people back to public transport.

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‘The rabbits desperately need saving – it’s heartbreaking to see’

‘The rabbits desperately need saving – it’s heartbreaking to see’

An animal rescue centre is appealing for £3,700 to cover a vet bill for neglected rabbits.

Teachers at Britain’s oldest school to strike for first time ever

Teachers at Britain’s oldest school to strike for first time ever

Teachers at a Kent school founded more than 1,400 years ago are set to walk out for the first time in its history.

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‘Greedy’ money-launderer helped con elderly man and recovering cancer patient

‘Greedy’ money-launderer helped con elderly man and recovering cancer patient

A 49-year-old man targeted ‘vulnerable’ victims during the first Covid-19 lockdown and helped launder £350k from them.

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‘Agonising’ hogweed burn forces mum back from holiday early

‘Agonising’ hogweed burn forces mum back from holiday early

A mum was left in agonising pain after being burnt by hogweed while on holiday in Spain.

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