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Owners of Kent’s best fish and chip shop take over former Rocksalt site
27 September 2023The bosses behind a popular fish and chip shop have taken on a building formerly owned by the high-end Rocksalt Group, and he has “big plans”.
Hope for campaign to save town library
26 September 2023There could be hope for the future of a much-loved town library that’s been shut for months after a local authority agreed to “find a solution”.
Suspect accused of groping woman in Tesco Express
26 September 2023A suspect accused of groping a woman in a Tesco Express has been arrested.
Boxer caught with £35k cocaine stash: ‘It’s the biggest mistake of my life’
26 September 2023A professional boxer caught with a stash of cocaine worth up to £35,000 told of his regret before he was jailed for drug dealing.
What we learned from the new Russell Murders documentary
24 September 2023The Russell murders stunned the nation in 1996 – but does a new TV documentary shed any new light on the tragedy which shook Kent?
Man ‘exposed himself’ before punching police
23 September 2023A man allegedly attacked train staff before running into a town centre “naked” and punching a police officer.
Thug threw leg of lamb at Lidl shop workers
23 September 2023A shoplifter who hurled meat and a plant pot at supermarket staff before shouting abuse at a police officer has avoided jail.
TV chef ranks Kent restaurant among UK's top five
23 September 2023A Kent restaurant has been ranked among the top five in the UK by a highly-respected chef who has appeared on several TV cooking shows.
'Lightning bolt gave me an electric shock - my phone went flying!'
22 September 2023A lightning bolt which struck a house triggered an electrical surge so powerful it sent a neighbour’s phone flying from her hand.
Drug dealer caught with knuckleduster and £40k in cash
22 September 2023A dealer has been jailed after a police raid uncovered drugs, cash and a knuckleduster at his house.
Homes shake as huge lightning bolt punches hole in roof
22 September 2023A house has been left damaged after a huge bolt of lightning struck, with the flash seen for miles around.
‘The most unwelcoming pub I’ve walked into all year’
22 September 2023Even beer costing just £2 a pint can’t raise a smile for Secret Drinker at this ‘desperately depressing boozer’.
Greens speak out on possibility of new nuclear power
21 September 2023Members of Kent’s Green council could be open to the possibility of new nuclear power generation, despite their party’s national policy against it.
Man ‘sexually touched child under 13 over three years’
20 September 2023A man has appeared in court charged with a number of sex crimes spanning 20 years.
‘Sleepless nights’ as luxury flats emit ‘debilitating’ high-pitched squeal
20 September 2023A “grating” whistling noise which appears to be coming from the wind hitting a new tower block is keeping those living nearby up at night.
Manhunt after printers stolen from Currys
19 September 2023A manhunt has been launched and CCTV footage issued after more than £480 of computer equipment was stolen from a tech store.
Pub, restaurants and cafe all up for sale in town
19 September 2023A pub, two restaurants and a cafe in one of Kent’s thriving seaside towns have all been listed on the market.
'Pub clown' spears through door after moonie prank goes wrong
19 September 2023A self-confessed “clown” who went viral thanks to footage of him drunkenly head-butting a pub door admits the reaction has taken him by surprise.
Man left with facial injuries after attempted robbery
19 September 2023Police are hunting for a man and a teenager after an attempted robbery in which the victim was left with facial injuries.
Mercedes driver smashes into roundabout
18 September 2023Police were called to a crash on a roundabout this morning.
