Thunderstorm warning for whole of Kent issued by Met Office
The Met Office is warning that more than half a month’s worth of rainfall could hammer down this weekend, with a risk of lightning and hail too.
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Traffic eases after four-vehicle crash
A crash between four vehicles is caused traffic on a busy route.
Eager shoppers queue as B&M opens latest Kent branch at retail park
Bargain-hunters turned out for a first glimpse of a discount retailer’s latest branch in Kent, which opened its doors today.
‘I was left for dead — but no one will be brought to justice’
A woman mowed down by a car in a suspected hit-and-run while enjoying a night out with friends is devastated nobody has been charged — 15 months on.
Controversial school merger collapses after sudden resignation
The plug has been pulled on a controversial merger between two education trusts operating in separate parts of the county following a parent backlash.
‘It’s a no brainer really’: Dentist surgery and flats to take over former royal residence
A historic house has been given the go-ahead to be converted into a dental practice and six flats in a town’s high street.
Professional footballer jailed over plot to smuggle £600k of cannabis from Thailand
A footballer has been jailed for four years after admitting his involvement in a plot to smuggle £600,000 of cannabis through Stansted Airport.
Major flats scheme to unlock investment and give town ‘shot in the arm’
A major scheme to knock down buildings once home to a town centre supermarket and turn them into hundreds of new flats has been given the go-ahead.
Work begins on 75-bed care home to relieve hospital’s ‘bed-blocking’ woes
Construction of a new specialist care home facility is underway at the heart of major waterfront housing scheme.
‘It’s disgraceful’: Council leader criticises Reform for ‘Doge’ letter
The leader of one of Kent’s biggest authorities has taken a swipe at another council’s ruling party over a “disgraceful” letter sent to staff.
Busy route closure for emergency gas works could rumble on for days
Motorists are facing delays on a busy road due to emergency gas works prompted by a leak.
Main road shut due to gas leak
A busy route has been shut due to a gas leak and a utility firm says its “a complex repair”, warning it cannot say how long it will take.
NHS trust given warnings by regulator over patient safety concerns
An NHS trust which looks after adults with mental health problems and learning disabilities has been given two warnings by a regulator.
Kent woman could face death penalty after alleged Angel Delight drug smuggling plot
A woman could face the death penalty after being accused of smuggling nearly a kilogram of cocaine into Indonesia in packets of Angel Delight.
Joy as ‘last piece’ of church’s war memorial recovered from scrapyard
Police investigating the theft of two First World War memorial plaques from a church have recovered a final missing piece from a scrapyard.
Leaders reflect two years after historic Towns’ election
Group leaders on Medway Council have given their thoughts on where the authority is and where it’s potentially going.
African restaurant’s bid to open all hours rejected
A restaurant which applied for a round-the-clock alcohol licence has been granted approval - but with hours significantly reduced.
Major emergency response after reports of ‘trespassers’ at former college
Police officers and the fire service attended a former college building after reports of trespassers.
Woman who lied about being raped facing jail
A 29-year-old woman has admitted perverting the course of justice after falsely claiming she had been raped and sexually assaulted.
Two in hospital after car overturns in crash
A busy road was closed while two cars were recovered after a crash in which two people were taken to hospital.