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Controversial parking plans debate tonight

Controversial parking plans debate tonight

A council has been recommended to introduce fees for free car parks in the face of backlash from businesses, visitors and politicians.

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Bridge closure throughout summer expected to bring travel chaos

Bridge closure throughout summer expected to bring travel chaos

A major transport route is to close throughout the summer in a move which will be “very inconvenient” for thousands.

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£3m arcade refurb will give ‘bigger reason for people to visit’

£3m arcade refurb will give ‘bigger reason for people to visit’

Plans to transform an amusement arcade with adventure golf, reality darts, a four-storey soft play area and show bar have been revealed.

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Council ‘doesn’t have resources’ to deal with illegal dumping ‘scandal’

Council ‘doesn’t have resources’ to deal with illegal dumping ‘scandal’

An MP says the rubbish littering several beaches is because of the Environment Agency’s delay in putting a stop to illegal dumping in the area.

Sheppey boss on the importance of 3G in non-league football

Sheppey boss on the importance of 3G in non-league football

Sheppey boss Ernie Batten shed a tear when they ripped up the grass at Holm Park but believes 3G pitches are a no-brainer in non-league football.

Popular cafe set to reopen after more than a year

Popular cafe set to reopen after more than a year

A 40-acre coastal park known for its cafe and water activities has a new boss – more than a year after the last operator left.

‘We have no choice’: Families slam post-16 SEND transport cuts

‘We have no choice’: Families slam post-16 SEND transport cuts

Some parents face having to fork out £500 to get teens with special educational needs to school following cuts to the service by the county council.

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Road closed after car ploughs into telegraph pole

Road closed after car ploughs into telegraph pole

A popular bus route has been shut while UK Power Network teams work to fix a problem caused by an early morning crash.

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Bid to ditch controversial car park charges rejected

Bid to ditch controversial car park charges rejected

Plans to make three free coastal car parks pay and display are still on the table after a failed attempt to block them.

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The heroes who have to drop everything when the pager sounds

The heroes who have to drop everything when the pager sounds

As the RNLI celebrates its 200th birthday we spoke to the people who put their lives at risk to protect those enjoying the county’s coastline.

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RNLI volunteers doing 200 miles to mark 200 years

RNLI volunteers doing 200 miles to mark 200 years

RNLI volunteers are running, cycling and walking 200 miles for their 200-year anniversary.

KCC proposes to shut care home after sudden closure

KCC proposes to shut care home after sudden closure

The county council says it would cost £4million and take 13 months to fix a care home which shut suddenly last year.

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Longhurst’s big ambition at Sheppey

Longhurst’s big ambition at Sheppey

Sheppey United director of football Matt Longhurst sees huge potential in the club.

Suspect charged with attempted murder after stabbing

Suspect charged with attempted murder after stabbing

A man in his 40s has been charged with attempted murder after a person was stabbed near a beach at the weekend.

‘Superhero’ pup chosen as face of national ad campaign

‘Superhero’ pup chosen as face of national ad campaign

A special assistance dog has been picked from thousands to be the new star of a pet food advert.

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Arrest after stabbing near beach

Arrest after stabbing near beach

A man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed near a beach.

A249 reopens after serious crash

A249 reopens after serious crash

After being closed for nine hours after a serious crash, the road reopened at around 5.50am.

'We're safe now but part of me will always be in Ukraine'

'We're safe now but part of me will always be in Ukraine'

We speak to a family who are still trying to rebuild their lives in Kent after they were forced out of their homes when Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Travel chaos after bridge was stuck in up position

Travel chaos after bridge was stuck in up position

Trains have been rescheduled between two towns as problems with a bridge have been fixed.

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Shoplifter bit off-duty cop and attacked him with scissors

Shoplifter bit off-duty cop and attacked him with scissors

A thief has been jailed after attacking a passing police sergeant who challenged her.

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