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'Violence' at nightclub sparks police calls for licence review
01 March 2023A club is to face a review of its licence following two reports of affray just months after it won later opening hours.
Teacher sacked after restraining pupil wins unfair dismissal appeal
28 February 2023A teacher who was sacked after restraining an "out of control" pupil will receive compensation after an appeal found he was unfairly dismissed.
Cut-off anglers in danger of being swept out to sea
28 February 2023The lives of two anglers were saved after they were trapped on a pier ledge by swollen seas in dark clothing and without lifejackets.
Fury as wee-filled bottles dumped at beauty spot
28 February 2023Campaigners have hit out after huge amounts of litter was dumped at an iconic Kent landmark, including plastic bottles filled with urine.
Anti-racists to hold rally as far-right expected in town
27 February 2023Anti-racists will rally to counter an anticipated turnout by a far-right group, despite it being held close to commemorations for a ferry tragedy.
Cineworld cinemas still 'at risk' of closing as buyer not found
27 February 2023A number of multiplex cinemas are at risk of closure as a new buyer has yet to be confirmed for struggling Cineworld.
Elon Musk amused by Kent prankster's antics
27 February 2023A prankster's viral video has even got the CEO of Twitter laughing.
P&O's new £230m hybrid ships can't be charged at Kent port
27 February 2023P&O has spent millions on new hybrid ships that cannot be plugged into nearby electricity grids - but will still run and save fuel.
Popular tapas restaurant shuts
26 February 2023A popular restaurant chain based in Kent has closed one of its branches and has received a repossession notice.
James Bond books 'to be edited' for racist terms
26 February 2023Following the reworking of Roald Dahl's books, now Ian Fleming's classic 007 tales are set for editing.
Calls to introduce parking restrictions along busy seafront road
26 February 2023Calls are being made to introduce parking restrictions along a busy seaside road in order to stop drivers hogging the limited spaces all day.
'It's left our estate completely cut off at night'
25 February 2023Housing estate residents face forking out for costly taxis or walking along a “dangerous” stretch of road after a number of evening buses were axed.
'My son couldn’t sleep and he would cry – he was very scared'
24 February 2023Two Ukrainian women have told of the horrors of the invasion they fled and their life now in Kent on the first anniversary of the war.
MP fears plans to fast-track asylum claims will 'embolden smugglers'
23 February 2023A Tory MP has expressed concerns the government could "embolden people smugglers" as the Home Office looks to tackle record-breaking asylum backlogs.
Move over Nando's, this is how to do chicken...
23 February 2023In this week's Eat My Words, we try jerk chicken at a popular takeaway's new restaurant venture and feel like it's more like Kingston than Kent.
Councils to drop use of Chinese surveillance cameras
22 February 2023Some councils in Kent are cutting links to a Chinese technology firm over its alleged links with the suppression of the Muslim Uyghur minority.
Over-the-limit BMW driver had told cops he was getting lift home
22 February 2023A pensioner who was caught behind the wheel of his BMW while over the legal limit had earlier told police he was getting picked up from the pub.
Council tax bill to see another £5 hike
22 February 2023The part of residents' tax bill going towards the fire service is set to rise to fund pay rises, new engines and a station redevelopment.
Butcher re-inspected after damning report
21 February 2023A high street butcher's shop has been given an improved hygiene rating after being re-evaluated by the council.
Police probing 'rape of schoolgirl' find no evidence of assault
21 February 2023Police understood to be investigating the alleged rape of a Kent schoolgirl say they have found no evidence of an assault having taken place.
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