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Heavy traffic after three-car crash

Heavy traffic after three-car crash

Heavy traffic is building near an industrial estate after a three-car crash.

McDonald’s worker ‘headbutted by yobs’ during weekend of disorder

McDonald’s worker ‘headbutted by yobs’ during weekend of disorder

Fast food workers have reported being assaulted by lawless teens as the town’s MP calls for action on anti-social behaviour in parliament.

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‘Nuisance flat’ attracting people all hours shut down

‘Nuisance flat’ attracting people all hours shut down

A flat linked to drug dealing which attracted people at all hours of the day has been shut down.

Government shake-up could change Kent council system forever

Government shake-up could change Kent council system forever

The way councils operate in Kent could be set for a shake-up as the government presses for a mayoral-style arrangement for running the regions.

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Sadness as town centre pub welcomes last customers

Sadness as town centre pub welcomes last customers

Customers have expressed their shock over the closure of an ale house and tapas bar, with plans to open a new restaurant in its place.

Air ambulance lands after cyclist involved in crash

Air ambulance lands after cyclist involved in crash

An air ambulance was called to a crash involving a car and cyclist.

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Kent landmark with £100m plans for hotels and restaurants goes on the market

Kent landmark with £100m plans for hotels and restaurants goes on the market

A historic fort in line for a major transformation – including new hotels, restaurants and laboratories – has now hit the market for £10 million.

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£50m surf lagoon and hotel at country park to go ahead after legal challenge dropped

£50m surf lagoon and hotel at country park to go ahead after legal challenge dropped

Campaigners trying to halt the development of a county park dropped plans for judicial review, after being told it had ‘little chance of success’.

Six Kent Homebase stores hit the market

Six Kent Homebase stores hit the market

Six branches of DIY giant Homebase are up for sale after the chain fell into administration.

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Emergency services called to harbour

Emergency services called to harbour

Swarms of emergency service workers were spotted at a harbour following reports of a boat in trouble.

Iconic Kent supermodel’s cause of death revealed

Iconic Kent supermodel’s cause of death revealed

A 90s supermodel, who lived in Kent, died from cirrhosis of the liver while on holiday in Greece.

16 Santa’s grottos to visit this Christmas

16 Santa’s grottos to visit this Christmas

Take the kids on a magical trip to see Santa at these wonderfully festive grottos.

‘I feel trapped in my home and nobody will help'

‘I feel trapped in my home and nobody will help'

A wheelchair user who cuts and bashes his knees as he manoeuvres around his home, is sick of waiting to be moved into a more suitable property.

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Mother and daughter followed by ‘growling’ shirtless stranger

Mother and daughter followed by ‘growling’ shirtless stranger

A terrified mother and daughter had to seek refuge in a dentist surgery after being pursued and "growled" at by a shirtless and shoeless stranger.

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'Our son didn't attend lectures for five months - why didn't uni check on him?'

'Our son didn't attend lectures for five months - why didn't uni check on him?'

A “kind-hearted” student who failed to attend a lecture for five months took his own life at home the day before he was due to return to university.

Robots, Christmas wishes and high street woes: Inside Europe’s busiest Amazon warehouse

Robots, Christmas wishes and high street woes: Inside Europe’s busiest Amazon warehouse

We visit the Amazon warehouse where robots outnumber humans and hundreds of millions of parcels are stored ahead of its busiest time of the year.

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Emergency crews descend on harbour

Emergency crews descend on harbour

Teams from the coastguard and Kent Fire and Rescue were called to help at a harbour this afternoon.

Commuters warned of Monday morning rail disruption

Commuters warned of Monday morning rail disruption

Trains are being cancelled or revised for the start of the week as the impact of Storm Bert continues.

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Hundreds in the dark after power cuts

Hundreds in the dark after power cuts

Storm Bert has forced power to be cut to hundreds of properties as emergency crews tackle problems.

Pop group to star at car show at airport

Pop group to star at car show at airport

A band from the 1990s and an X Factor star will perform as a Kent airport hosts a classic car show next summer.

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Developer wins ‘outstanding achievement’ award

Developer wins ‘outstanding achievement’ award

The man behind one of the county’s most prolific housing development companies has been presented with a top award.

Home Office ‘lost grip of situation’ at Kent immigration centre

Home Office ‘lost grip of situation’ at Kent immigration centre

Home Office staff have admitted they lost control of the situation at a Kent immigration centre, according to court documents.

Eighties pop star bows out of best-selling group

Eighties pop star bows out of best-selling group

A singer from one of the 1980s most memorable bands has called time on more than 40 years with the group.

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Big changes planned at one of Kent’s top-rated glamping sites

Big changes planned at one of Kent’s top-rated glamping sites

Bosses at a top-rated glamping site based in a highly protected area have unveiled plans for big changes - triggering a wave of public support.

Call to charge utility companies after town’s roadworks cause ‘havoc’

Call to charge utility companies after town’s roadworks cause ‘havoc’

A petition has been launched to make utility companies carrying out roadworks in a town pay a daily rate to keep roads shut.

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Teen caught driving mum’s car while drunk just months after passing test

Teen caught driving mum’s car while drunk just months after passing test

A teenager caught drink-driving in his mum’s car and “drifting between lanes” has been banned from the road.

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Weather warning in place as strong winds continue to lash county

Weather warning in place as strong winds continue to lash county

Events have been cancelled and travel disrupted as Storm Bert brings a second day of high winds.

Relief as family snaps up pub formerly run by Paul Hollywood’s wife

Relief as family snaps up pub formerly run by Paul Hollywood’s wife

A pub formerly run by the wife of TV baker Paul Hollywood is set to reopen under new ownership after plans to convert it into a house were ditched.

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Road rage driver ran over man’s toes and turned him ‘like a rolling pin’

Road rage driver ran over man’s toes and turned him ‘like a rolling pin’

An irate mum ran over a driver’s toes and “turned him like a rolling pin” between their two vehicles after he refused to give way.

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The abandoned ‘ghost road’ that once took holidaymakers to the Kent coast

The abandoned ‘ghost road’ that once took holidaymakers to the Kent coast

We rediscover the abandoned road that for years carried holidaymakers destined for a day at the seaside.

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