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Rubbish could ‘pile up in streets' as bin workers vote to strike in two Kent districts
04 June 2023Parts of Kent could see rubbish “left to pile up in the streets” after bin workers voted overwhelmingly for strike action over pay.
World’s largest cargo ship sails past Kent coast
02 June 2023The world's largest cargo ship is currently sailing past the Kent coast after its maiden call to the UK.
Loud and proud: Kent’s summer Pride events
01 June 2023This summer will see colourful parades, star-studded entertainment and family festivals popping up to celebrate Pride season.
16 new homes could replace town ‘landmark’
31 May 2023A divisive application to demolish a former town centre leisure centre and replace it with new homes is expected to be approved.
Person airlifted to hospital in serious condition
31 May 2023A video shows the moment an air ambulance landed in a field opposite a leisure centre after someone collapsed.
Man confirmed dead after car ‘driven over cliff’
30 May 2023A man in his 50s has died after a car was reportedly driven over a cliff.
Concerns grow for man last seen nine days ago
30 May 2023Concerns are growing for a missing man who has not been seen for nine days.
‘Little City’ plan for historic fort’s £100m transformation
30 May 2023Plans to create a ‘Little City’ at a historic fort with new hotels, restaurants and galleries have officially launched.
Pensioner's plight sparks demands for Chancellor to review cashless payments
29 May 2023A MP has agreed with a pensioner who hit out at a leisure centre for not accepting cash and has called for the policy to be reviewed.
Major emergency services response after car ‘goes off cliff’
28 May 2023A major rescue operation was launched following reports of a car going off a cliff.
TV’s SAS star to host huge fitness and music festival at Kent park
28 May 2023Former SAS: Who Dares Wins star Ant Middleton is to host a huge fitness and live music festival at a 250-acre beauty spot in Kent.
‘Leisure centre won’t take my cash – it’s discrimination!’
28 May 2023An 80-year-old recovering from a hip operation says she feels discriminated against because a leisure centre will not accept her cash payments.
‘We’ve invested £1m in our new pub – it has to be fabulous’
28 May 2023A couple have launched an exciting new £1 million inn and eatery promising customers “a great experience”.
Town roads at standstill as travellers head to port
27 May 2023A town’s roads are snarled up as families trying to get away for half-term fun head to its port.
Five stranded on beach rescued by lifeboats
26 May 2023A helicopter and lifeboats were sent to rescue five people who were at risk of being cut off by the tide.
Blood-stained toilets, dirty wards and risk of baby swaps uncovered
26 May 2023Damning inspections of maternity units across east Kent have seen services given the worst possible rating by a government watchdog.
Kent Police officer failed to interview Couzens over flashing incident
25 May 2023A Kent Police officer failed to interview Wayne Couzens over an indecent exposure incident - six years before he murdered Sarah Everard.
Officers reprimanded over ‘inappropriate’ Sarah Everard graphic
24 May 2023Two police officers who shared an “inappropriate” graphic on social media after Sarah Everard’s murder have been reprimanded.
Is this the pothole capital of Kent?
20 May 2023Furious residents have hit out after a survey uncovered more than 120 potholes across a half-mile stretch of town.
See May out with a bang this bank holiday weekend
20 May 2023From free food festivals to spectacular flower shows, there are lots of ways to make the most of May’s final bank holiday.
