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New stroke unit opens at hospital
30 September 2024The specialist centre is the second to open in Kent and has the capacity to care for 800 patients a year.
Crash sparks miles of congestion on A2
30 September 2024Motorists heading for London on the A2 faced long delays this morning after an accident.
Heartbreak as town’s florist shuts after 60 years
30 September 2024A florist has shut its doors after more than six decades in a town after rising costs made it “impossible” to continue operating.
Kent man embarks on tractor ride across UK – travelling at top speed of 13mph
27 September 2024A retired farmer is travelling 1,500 miles across the country in his Massey Ferguson 135 to raise money for charity.
‘Callous’ thief followed victim home to steal necklace
26 September 2024A “callous” thief has been jailed after following her elderly victim home to steal her jewellery.
‘He thought he just needed rest - then he was put in a coma’
26 September 2024A loving wife has re-lived the harrowing moments after her husband developed sepsis and the devastating impact it has had on his life.
Bikers flee after smashing van window
25 September 2024Police are looking for witnesses after a van driver sat in horror as bikers smashed his window then fled.
‘Doctors thought my daughter had autism but Google led me to her real diagnosis’
25 September 2024A mum-of-two who only discovered her daughter had a rare genetic disorder after Googling her symptoms is now raising awareness of the condition.
Driver in court after two women killed in M20 crash
25 September 2024A man accused of killing two women who were struck by a vehicle on a motorway hard shoulder after one stopped to help the other has appeared in court.
‘We were sold a dream and we just haven’t got it’
25 September 2024Residents of a new development are furious after the admission policy for a new school revealed local children will not have priority.
Victoria Cross war hero’s grave refurbished
24 September 2024The grave of a soldier who was awarded a Victoria Cross has been refurbished after falling into disrepair.
Nine days of celebrations for Hindu god’s birthday
24 September 2024More than 1,000 people dressed in their best clothes to sing and dance in the streets for a festival.
Fire service funeral for well-loved councillor
23 September 2024A Kent County Councillor and former firefighter has been given a guard of honour during a funeral procession through the streets of the town he loved.
TikTok star and influencer draws crowds at shopping centre
21 September 2024The daughter of Katie Price and Peter Andre greeted fans and took photos as she launched her partnership with a high street store’s make-up brand.
Lane closed after spillage on motorway
21 September 2024A spilt load has prompted the closure of one lane and has blocked the entrance to a slip road, causing delays to drivers.
Arrest after man suffers facial injuries in attack on residential street
21 September 2024An arrest has been made after a man suffered facial injuries in an alleged attack on a residential street.
Fears traffic-free school zone is just ‘displacing’ problems elsewhere
20 September 2024A traffic-free zone set up around a school has been praised for producing “positive results” while others fear its just pushing problems elsewhere.
Josh Widdicombe to tour first stand-up show in five years
20 September 2024The comedian will visit three Kent venues on the huge nationwide tour. Here’s how to get tickets.
New ANPR cameras at bus gates under consideration
19 September 2024A fresh batch of ANPR cameras could soon be added to more Kent streets to catch motorists who disobey the rules.
House of Fraser to leave Bluewater after 25 years - with huge rival poised to move in
19 September 2024One of Kent’s largest shopping centre’s original three anchor tenants is set to depart the mall after the best part of three decades.
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