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Taxi crash victim was returning from work

Taxi crash victim was returning from work

16 September 2022

A train conductor died after the taxi he was taking home from work was involved in a collision with a Range Rover on the A2, an inquest has heard.

'I feel privileged to be even thought of for an award'

'I feel privileged to be even thought of for an award'

16 September 2022

A mum who has battled for life saving treatment for her epileptic child is a finalist for a parenting prize.

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Distress for families as baby deaths scandal report delayed

Distress for families as baby deaths scandal report delayed

15 September 2022

Families have spoken of their "angst" after a report into baby deaths at a hospital trust was delayed just days before it was due to be published.

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Plans for hundreds of new homes unblocked after water checks

Plans for hundreds of new homes unblocked after water checks

15 September 2022

Almost 500 new homes in one part of Kent could now be built following checks at a beauty spot.

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Two new fast food chains open at retail park

Two new fast food chains open at retail park

15 September 2022

Two new food outlets have now opened at a retail and leisure complex.

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Murder arrest after man dies of serious injuries

Murder arrest after man dies of serious injuries

14 September 2022

A man has been arrested after a murder probe was launched following the death of another man.

Small boat annual crossings record broken already

Small boat annual crossings record broken already

13 September 2022

Figures show the number of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel has now surpassed the numbers for 2021 - with three months still to go.

Look inside abandoned prison site set for huge transformation

Look inside abandoned prison site set for huge transformation

13 September 2022

We were given an exclusive inside look at a former fortress and prison, which could be transformed into a hotel and leisure centre.

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Flood alerts in place across Kent

Flood alerts in place across Kent

12 September 2022

People living in coastal areas have been warned to expect flooding at high tide over the next 24 hours.

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Follow in medieval footsteps at the Kent Pilgrims’ Festival

Follow in medieval footsteps at the Kent Pilgrims’ Festival

12 September 2022

The festival celebrates the natural beauty of the Kent Downs with guided walks, family trails, e-bike tours, history hikes and more.

Pub and homes plan for burned-down club

Pub and homes plan for burned-down club

11 September 2022

Plans for a new pub and 21 flats on the site of a building destroyed in an arson attack are set to be approved.

Multi-million pound bid to 'ease Dover traffic woes'

Multi-million pound bid to 'ease Dover traffic woes'

09 September 2022

A multi-million pound bid has been made to pay for road improvements around the Port of Dover in an effort to ease congestion.

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Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain

08 September 2022

A yellow weather warning has been introduced, with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected this evening.

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Man charged after women attacked in village

Man charged after women attacked in village

08 September 2022

A man has been charged after two women were assaulted in a quaint village.

Cineworld files for bankruptcy protection

Cineworld files for bankruptcy protection

08 September 2022

A struggling theatre chain, which has four cinemas in Kent, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US after fighting to survive post-lockdown.

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Cheeky driver uses town's new water feature for free car wash

Cheeky driver uses town's new water feature for free car wash

08 September 2022

An opportunistic motorist has been caught on camera cleaning his Audi by using the mist from recently-installed giant metal rings.

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Bank manager who broke reveller's jaw after 15 pints avoids jail

Bank manager who broke reveller's jaw after 15 pints avoids jail

07 September 2022

A thug who punched a gig-goer on the dance floor with such force he stopped breathing has avoided a prison sentence.

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Shopping centre's takings down 40% as car park made RingGo-only

Shopping centre's takings down 40% as car park made RingGo-only

07 September 2022

"Devastated" businesses have lost most of their regular customers after all the payment machines were removed from a shopping centre's car park.

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Burglar who attacked woman in her home has sentence extended

Burglar who attacked woman in her home has sentence extended

06 September 2022

A burglar who attacked a woman in her 80s while burgling her home has had his 'unduly lenient' prison sentence increased.

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Navy tracks Russian warships sailing close to Kent coast

Navy tracks Russian warships sailing close to Kent coast

06 September 2022

Royal Navy warships have been shadowing Russian vessels sailing close to the Kent coastline.

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