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‘We can’t be Nimbys - but new Kent homes need to be in the right place’
21 November 2024Television presenter Chris Packham has waded into the debate over mass housebuilding plans across Kent, saying: “We can’t be Nimbyist”.
Main road blocked after multi-car collision
20 November 2024A multi-vehicle collision caused delays for motorists on a busy road.
‘It wasn't electric - but at least it was on time’
19 November 2024Our reporter joined the first-ever passengers on a new £34m bus route that has launched with diesel vehicles rather than electric.
Mum bit boyfriend’s face and cut him with mirror shards amid cheating claims
19 November 2024A woman pinned her boyfriend to a bed and bit him on the cheek and arm in a frenzied attack after hearing he had allegedly slept with her best friend.
Footage released of drunk driver slurring words after fatal crash
15 November 2024Police bodycam footage has been released of a drunk driver slurring his words just minutes after killing his friend in a crash.
New CGIs reveal how new McDonald’s drive-thru will look in front of historic castle
15 November 2024New images reveal how a controversial McDonald’s drive-thru will look beneath one of Kent’s most famous castles.
‘Hundreds of people use it but I think it’s dangerous’
10 November 2024Safety concerns have been raised over the condition of a “dangerous” footbridge, used by hundreds of people each day.
One of Kent’s oldest pubs could be turned into holiday lets
09 November 2024A 17th-century seafront inn could now be transformed into holiday rentals after plans to convert it into flats were ditched.
Missing man, 44, found safe
08 November 2024Police have confirmed a missing man has been found and thanked the public for their help.
Man who killed friend in drunken crash had insisted: 'I'm a good driver'
08 November 2024A drunk man who killed his friend when he smashed his car into a wall had said he was a "good driver" and would get his passengers "safely home".
Transforming Kent waterfront to 'to cost hundreds of millions of pounds'
08 November 2024The cost of an extensive project to transform the coastline of a Kent town will run into a nine-figure sum, bosses have revealed.
Arrest after slingshot and razor blades seized during car search
06 November 2024Weapons including a slingshot, knife and razor blades were seized following a vehicle search, leading to the arrest of a 41-year-old man.
Villagers make fun of unintentionally rude boot fair sign
06 November 2024Villagers have made fun of an unintentionally rude drawing on a boot fair sign.
Builders ordered to remove ‘horrendous chalk scar’ at housing estate site
06 November 2024Builders have been given four months to remove a “horrendous chalk scar” blotting the landscape on a housing estate.
143-year-old church to be turned into two homes
05 November 2024Plans to convert a church which is almost 150 years old and “falling into disrepair” into two homes have been approved.
‘Disgraceful bus cuts will mean people can’t make hospital appointments’
05 November 2024There are fears people will miss vital hospital appointments, become isolated and be left waiting in the cold due to planned bus cuts.
Where 11,000 new homes could be built in district
02 November 2024A planning blueprint that will pave the way for 11,000 homes in a Kent district has been agreed - and includes redevelopment of a former colliery.
Missing boy found safe and well, say police
31 October 2024Police searching for a missing boy who disappeared six days ago say he has been found safe and well.
‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’
30 October 2024A grieving mum has given a heart-rending account of life after the devastating loss of her 17-year-old son to suicide.
‘New shops would be great - but we don't need more flats’
29 October 2024Residents have welcomed plans to replace an empty shop with four retail units - but have raised concerns over the 11 homes that could come with it.
