Bid approved for social housing on site of dilapidated garages
Rundown and unused garages will be torn down to make way for 11 new affordable homes.
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Council’s ‘swearing ban’ on hold once again
A council’s controversial ban on swearing in public places as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour has been halted a second time.
Woman with 122 crimes to her name spared jail over ‘vicious set-up’
A woman who helped to set up a "vicious" robbery and laughed as the victim pleaded for help has walked from court.
Residents unite to help others take action against estate management firms
People living on newbuild estates across part of north Kent are banding together to help others in their battle with management companies.
Teacher was caught drink-driving while ‘fearing for his life after knife attack’
A drink-driving teacher has avoided being banned from the profession after claiming he had “feared for his life” following a knife attack.
M2 van crash causing lengthy delays with ‘mile-long queues’
Queues are building on the M2 after a van crash which has left half the carriageway blocked.
All aboard! Christmas train rides return to Kent attraction
The sell-out Polar Express experience includes festive treats, storytelling and a visit from Father Christmas.
Delays expected on railway as fault shuts off high-speed line
Buses are replacing trains on the high-speed railway line this morning following a fault.
What to expect from this year’s oyster festival
The seaside celebration is back for another year with a bumper line-up of live music, traditional entertainment and fresh seafood.
‘Nostalgia sells - but £9.75 for a burger?’
Wimpy is attempting a comeback - but, as our reviewer discovers, some of its prices are very 2025.
£4m in social care debt written off in last five years
Debts of nearly £4m for social care in Kent have been written off in the past five years, according to new figures.
Police arrest cabbie ‘travelling erratically’ on suspicion of drug-driving
A cabbie has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving as part of a police crackdown on dangerous motorists.
‘You don’t expect tornadoes here!’: Shocking moment tree crashes down at wedding venue
This is the moment high winds ripped through a wedding venue’s estate and caused sparks to fly as it tore down a tree.
Motorist does double take after spotting 60 rare birds ‘like statues’ in field
A motorist had to do a double-take after spotting a flock of 60 birds in a Kent field rarely seen in the UK.
Sadness as popular town centre dive bar to close
A popular town centre dive bar known for its burgers, beers and late-night atmosphere is set to close.
Brothers fought back against masked burglars who attacked them with crowbar and machete
A gang of five who left two brothers seriously injured after a burglary attempt at Christmas time, a court has heard.
Long queues on M20 as highway officers and fire crews called to crash
Drivers are facing delays on a major route following a collision.
Hackers steal hundreds of college staff’s personal details
Hundreds of staff working at six East Kent College campuses have had their personal details stolen by hackers.
‘Kind and generous’ historian and ex-teacher dies aged 77
A “very kind and generous” former teacher, historian and author has died following a long battle with cancer.
Town centre bank to close and reopen at shopping complex
A new bank branch is opening at an out-of-town shopping centre after leaving its High Street home of many years.