‘It’d be turned into an apocalyptic wasteland’: Protests over 1,950-home estate
Protesters gathered to oppose the allocation of land for a housing estate they claim would turn a historic orchard into “an apocalyptic wasteland”.
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'The whole place was underwater - I just wanted to help’
A firefighter helped with rescue efforts after floods described as the worst in a generation left schools underwater and thousands of people homeless.
Amusement park unveils replacement for iconic ghost train ride
A new attraction will open for the first time tomorrow at a popular seaside amusement park, having replaced a fan-favourite ride.
'Buoyed by their success in Manchester, can the Greens win upcoming by-election here?'
Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay looks at what’s at stake for Reform UK in the upcoming county by-election…
Five Kent vineyards come together for exclusive tasting event
The dining experience includes a five-course meal with specially selected wines from across the county.
How a Kent park was transformed into a wildlife paradise
As it celebrates its half-century, we look at how one man’s passion for animals transformed an abandoned mansion into a leading tourist attraction.
200-capacity theatre planned for abandoned Mecca Bingo building in town centre
An abandoned former cinema and bingo hall could be turned into a “small-scale” theatre with a capacity of 200 people, council bosses have revealed.
‘They’ll sell anything that’s not bolted down’: Anger over council's sale of artwork
A sale of 360-plus pieces of art owned by a Kent council shows “utter contempt” for the area’s history, says the Green Party.
Bar bosses to be investigated over ‘licence breach’ claims in former gallery
A fresh application has triggered claims a former gallery is being wrongly used by a bar and allowing people to drink alcohol without permission.
Owners’ shock after 'clumsy' dog diagnosed with rare brain disorder
A dog owner is raising awareness after her three-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier was diagnosed with a rare and incurable brain disease.
Vehicle fire on M25 causes rush hour delays
There was heavy congestion on a motorway this morning after a vehicle caught fire.
Prince William’s 2,500-home Kent estate set for green light
A controversial 2,500-home development proposed for land on Prince William’s Duchy of Cornwall estate in Kent is set to be approved.
'I was screaming in agony': Driver snapped grandad's arm in front of granddaughter
A motorist has been left traumatised after his arm was snapped in front of his eight-year-old granddaughter during a road rage attack.
Kent couple holidaying in Dubai sheltered in hotel carpark before returning to UK
A couple who arrived back in the UK on the first chartered flight from the Middle East said they sheltered in a car park beneath their hotel in Dubai.
Crucial by-election news plus how the crisis in the Middle East could affect county
On this week’s Kent Politics Podcast, there’s more about a crucial KCC by-election plus how the crisis in the Middle East may impact our county.
‘A quite brilliant, banging pub that spans the generation gap’
A pub for the ages: Secret Drinker sups alongside students and seniors at his new top city centre hotspot.
Man with stab wounds taken to hospital after police called to house
A man with stab wounds has been taken to hospital following an incident in a house.
'I was scattering ashes': Woman's lies as she smuggled huge gun stash
A woman who told officers she had been scattering ashes in France was discovered to have a deadly haul of military-grade weapons in her car.
Ex-Green Party leader: ‘We can beat Reform UK in crucial KCC by-election’
Former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas says Reform UK can be beaten in the forthcoming Thanet county council by-election
Police cordon put up as armed officers descend on takeaway
There is a huge police presence at a town takeaway which has been cordoned off by armed officers.