‘Slipping' lorries cause ‘utter chaos’ on steep hill
Lorries struggle to climb a hill on one of the town’s busiest roads after being stopped by traffic lights at the bottom.
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Lorry blaze shuts A2 for three hours
Five five crews tackled a HGV alight on the major road in the early hours which caused traffic delays.
New consultation launched on two huge housing plans
A council has approved public consultations on the next stage of plans to build two garden settlements, despite a petition from residents.
‘Apple crumble is pick of the bunch at this cosy corner kitchen’
Our reviewer checks out a tiny family-run café to see if its homemade food makes the mark.
Shopping centre confirms return of Santa’s Grotto for festive period
The centre will welcome a glittering grotto and a series of festive cabins to get shoppers in the mood for Christmas.
Kent man won’t be charged over Trump-Epstein stunt at castle
No charges will be brought against a man arrested after footage of Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein was projected onto Windsor Castle.
‘Kent’s Banksy’ paints tribute to much-loved local celebrity cat
A street artist dubbed ‘Kent’s Banksy’ has painted a tribute to a famous wandering cat who was hit by a car.
Plans to turn former WH Smith into bingo hall revealed
An abandoned former WH Smith and Post Office in a struggling high street could be turned into a 24-hour bingo hall.
Teen girl removed from town centre roof and arrested after assault
A teenage girl was removed from a town centre roof and arrested following a reported assault more than a mile away.
Historic clock awarded to village martyr displayed in packed meeting
A historic clock presented to a farmer for his defiant rebellion against a controversial tax has been proudly displayed at a packed public meeting.
Two arrested as suspicious car stopped after police chase near Sainsbury’s
Images show the aftermath of a police chase that ended in the arrest of two men.
TV star shares 'special' Kent visit with two million Instagram followers
The TV star and actress was delighted with her family trip after coming face-to-face with animals at one of Kent’s celebrity hotspot attractions.
‘Racial attack’ at chicken shop leaves victims with serious facial injuries
Police have released CCTV images of five men they are trying to trace following an alleged racially aggravated assault in a town centre.
KCC accused of ‘chaotic’ bid to save money by demanding cash from other council
Kent County Council’s Reform leadership is being accused of playing politics after it changed the terms of a financial rescue plan.
Woman, 18, airlifted to London hospital after huge emergency response
A huge emergency service presence has been spotted following reports of a fatality near the A2.
New Christmas light trail to serve up festive food
Kent’s newest illuminations will include tasty treats, winter warmers and festive dining packages as part of the glittering attraction.
81 home plans thrown out for having zero affordable housing
Councillors have refused plans for a housing development after a housebuilder claimed its site would not be viable to include affordable housing.
‘Rebuilding public services won’t happen overnight, but this is strong first step’
MP Mike Tapp praises government’s new Rise teams, which work directly with schools that have faced persistent challenges.
Mum’s desperate plea to missing child: ‘our world has stood still’
The family of a missing 14-year-old girl say their “world has stood still” since she went missing nine days ago.
Busy road reopened early after gas works completed ‘ahead of schedule’
A busy road and residential street have reopened nearly two weeks early, before gas works were to finish.