The Kent road which has seen almost £1m raised in traffic fines
The roads in Kent making the most money for each council from penalty charge notices have been revealed, with one raking in nearly £1 million.
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760-home plan that would see village double in size backed by planners
A proposed housing development that would see a village double in size has been recommended for approval by council officers.
‘We could hear loud booms similar to thunder, but they can be felt as well as heard’
A family travelling home from Australia have spent nearly a week sheltering in a hotel in Doha while explosions echo overhead and debris falls nearby.
Dozens of community champions named Pride in Medway finalists
People who go the extra mile to help others in their communities have been named as finalists in this year’s Pride in Medway Awards.
‘He’s in pain, seldom leaves his room and blames us for allowing it to happen’
A mum whose son has been left in constant pain after operations by a rogue surgeon has spoken of the devastating impact it’s had on the whole family.
South East Water accused of trying to 'gag' regulator after bid to block report over financial 'doom spiral' fears
South East Water bosses attempted to block the publication of a damning report, fearing "a doom spiral" to its finances and confidence with investors.
Throwback event to mark 15 years since closure of Kent’s biggest nightclub
One of Kent’s most famous former nightspots will be honoured with a special club night marking 15 years since its closure.
Plans submitted for 450 homes at former army barracks
An application to redevelop a former army barracks into a 450-home housing estate has been submitted.
Chemsex rapist ‘devoid of any humanity’ jailed for 17 years
A man who filmed himself drugging his chemsex “date” before repeatedly raping his unconscious victim shortly before he died has been jailed.
Man left with hand injury after ‘altercation’ with woman
A man suffered a hand injury during an alleged altercation with a woman and police have asked for witnesses to come forward.
‘Repairs to pothole-ridden road are woefully inadequate’
Work to repair a stretch of road filled with potholes doesn’t go far enough, say the people who live there.
KMTV to bring journalism training back to county
Kent’s television station has agreed a deal to bring journalism training back to the county, a year after a previous course was cancelled.
Another school to trial controversial traffic ban
A School Streets scheme, which will restrict traffic outside a primary school, is set to launch after several “near-miss” incidents.
Early works on Lower Thames Crossing start in Kent
New habitats are being created in Kent before major construction and tunnelling begin on the Lower Thames Crossing.
Co-living scheme and 181-home development among latest plans
Plans for a 19-bedroom co-living scheme with podcast studios and a major 181-home development are among the latest proposals submitted to a council.
Main road partially blocked after crash
A main road is partially blocked after reports of a single-vehicle crash.
Plans for hundreds of flats and a supermarket on former gasworks set for approval
Proposals for hundreds of flats, a care home and a supermarket at a former gasworks have been recommended for approval.
More than 100 cannabis plants found in van on A2
Two men have been arrested after police found the van they were driving contained boxes of cannabis plants and growing equipment.
Dragon dancers wow crowds at Chinese New Year celebration
Thousands of people turned out to welcome the Lunar New Year with a day of colour, music and traditional performances.
Town to honour lives of ordinary past residents with blue plaques
A community heritage project is inviting residents to discover who lived in their homes more than a century ago.