Families still facing ‘nightmare’ 30-mile trips to get kids to school
More than 20 families will have to wait another month to see whether they can get their children into nearby schools.
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Hero members of the public and police officers awarded for bravery
Life-saving members of the community and officers who went above and beyond to help others have been awarded for their efforts.
Emergency response called to kitchen blaze
Two fire engines and a volunteer team were called to a blaze which started in a kitchen.
Shocking moment duo seen running past home with huge machete
CCTV of two men running past a house with a large blade has been shared after police launched a hunt to identify them.
Dramatic footage shows smoke billowing from window during home fire
Emergency services are at the scene of a fire as video from the incident shows smoke pouring out of a window.
Woman was speeding and on wrong side of road during police chase
A 60-year-old who was found with weed and amphetamine in her car after a police chase has been fined for her actions.
‘We’re absolutely over the moon’: Nursery turfed out of site of 30 years finds new home
A nursery turfed out of its home of 30 years by a homophobic church is to move into a nearby primary school, ending a year of uncertainty.
Fresh proposals for ‘intrusive’ development on Kent farmland
Developers have lodged a new bid to build homes on farmland – almost two years after their previous, divisive attempt was rejected.
‘Dad is paying hundreds of pounds extra in Council Tax after move from house to flat’
A son has discovered his diabetic father’s assisted living flat is in one of the highest Council Tax ratings while neighbouring flats pay far less.
Padel tennis courts green-lighted as trendy sport sweeps across Kent
A council has green-lighted plans for new padel courts as the trendy sport continues to gather momentum across the county.
Restaurant fined £30k after fire safety breaches posed ‘risk of injury or death’
The business behind a restaurant and bar has been slapped with a huge fine after breaching fire safety measures.
‘Where are customers going to park? This could kill our business’
A garage owner fears the introduction of parking permits on the road outside could force him to close his business.
‘This beauty spot off the beaten track is a real hidden treasure...’
In the hills above a town recognised globally for its White Cliffs and military fortress, you’ll find a little known treasure beloved by walkers.
Plans to turn farmhouse into children’s care home backed by villagers after concerns raised
Plans to convert a farmhouse into a care home for vulnerable children have received the backing of villagers following a meeting to raise concerns.
'Kent town centre can be revived - but barbers, vape stores and charity shops are not the answer’
We talk to town centre traders about the struggles that have forced many to close in recent times.
Calls to shut ‘dangerous’ railway bridge route after three vans written off
A rental vehicle boss has called for a road near a notorious accident hotspot to be shut after having three vehicles written off within half a year.
Man ‘seen disposing of machete’ in residential street
Police are searching for a suspect after a knife was found in a residential street.
Firefighters spend four hours at caravan blaze
A mobile home fire spread to nearby pallets and vegetation.
Green light for flats at derelict former care home
Plans have been approved to redevelop a Grade II-listed former care home, shut down after a watchdog found a catalogue of failures.
Historic Sweeps festival in full swing
Beautiful photos have shown crowds enjoying the 43rd anniversary of a colourful bank holiday weekend event.