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P&O bosses ‘confident of avoiding fine’ for mass sackings

P&O bosses ‘confident of avoiding fine’ for mass sackings

25 April 2023

An annual report reveals P&O Ferries directors are confident of avoiding a fine for sacking almost 800 seafarers without notice.

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Kebab shop shuts down after ‘widespread rodent infestation’ found

Kebab shop shuts down after ‘widespread rodent infestation’ found

24 April 2023

A fast food restaurant has shut down after health inspectors discovered a “widespread infestation of rodents”.

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Almost 500 asylum seekers cross Channel in one day

Almost 500 asylum seekers cross Channel in one day

23 April 2023

Home Office figures show 497 people crossed the Channel in 11 small boats in just one day, the highest number so far this year.

Wanted man with large machete in 100mph police chase

Wanted man with large machete in 100mph police chase

23 April 2023

A wanted man caught driving along a major road at over 100mph failed a breath test after being stopped by police – who found a machete in the car.

Clifftop coastguard station turned into home up for sale - with £2.5m price-cut

Clifftop coastguard station turned into home up for sale - with £2.5m price-cut

23 April 2023

A unique and historic clifftop property with "one of the most dramatic views in the country" has hit the market but there is a catch.

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Massive cocaine haul seized in Channel

Massive cocaine haul seized in Channel

21 April 2023

A major package containing a tonne of cocaine was seized by Border Force officials in the Channel before it could make its way to Kent.

Popular indie tapas chain shuts another branch

Popular indie tapas chain shuts another branch

21 April 2023

A popular tapas restaurant chain in Kent has been hit with a closure notice at another of its branches.

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Bin strikes threat for two districts amid 48% rise demand

Bin strikes threat for two districts amid 48% rise demand

21 April 2023

Bins could go unemptied during the summer after binmen voted in favour of going on strike during a wage row with employers.

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Police officer faces trial accused of ‘trying to woo burglary victim’

Police officer faces trial accused of ‘trying to woo burglary victim’

21 April 2023

A serving police officer accused of trying to woo a women he met while investigating a burglary is set to face trial.

'There are so many new-builds - it's become a village of strangers'

'There are so many new-builds - it's become a village of strangers'

20 April 2023

A former mining village is transforming with a massive housing expansion but not all the changes are liked.

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Fears for future as ancient woodland put up for sale

Fears for future as ancient woodland put up for sale

19 April 2023

A fundraising appeal has been launched by a conservation charity to buy ancient woodland it fears could be carved up into small plots.

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Stunning £1.95m home with outdoor bathtub will leave you with goosebumps

Stunning £1.95m home with outdoor bathtub will leave you with goosebumps

18 April 2023

This jaw-dropping modern home, packed with cutting-edge features, is now on the market

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Two men rescued after catamaran capsizes

Two men rescued after catamaran capsizes

17 April 2023

A lifeboat crew was called out to save two people in the sea after their catamaran capsized.

Delays as tunnel remains partly closed

Delays as tunnel remains partly closed

17 April 2023

Exasperated commuters are being held are by bottlenecks after a lane to a key tunnel route was closed off.

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Huge whale filmed off Kent coast

Huge whale filmed off Kent coast

17 April 2023

Divers were left amazed after an incredibly rare sighting of a humpback whale in the seas off Kent which they were lucky enough to catch on camera.

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Newlyweds' shock as footage reveals videographer abusing guests

Newlyweds' shock as footage reveals videographer abusing guests

15 April 2023

A couple were left horrified after footage revealed their wedding videographer insulted guests on their special day.

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Fresh look for multi-million pound seafront hotel

Fresh look for multi-million pound seafront hotel

14 April 2023

A huge 90-room motel planned for the Kent coast has been given a major overhaul following concerns about its appearance.

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Urgent repairs to start on busy tunnel after bridge strike

Urgent repairs to start on busy tunnel after bridge strike

13 April 2023

Urgent repairs are set to start tonight on a busy tunnel following a bridge strike earlier this week.

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Manslaughter charges after four die in the Channel

Manslaughter charges after four die in the Channel

12 April 2023

A teenager has been charged with manslaughter following the deaths of four asylum seekers in the English Channel.

Tunnel lane shut as defect forces closure

Tunnel lane shut as defect forces closure

12 April 2023

Engineers have closed one lane of a busy tunnel after a problem was discovered on the carriageway with a safety barrier in place 'for some time'.

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