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169 people on 11 boats cross Channel

169 people on 11 boats cross Channel

08 May 2022

Eleven boats carrying asylum seekers were intercepted in the Channel yesterday by the Ministry of Defence.

Kent coast restaurants named as best in UK

Kent coast restaurants named as best in UK

07 May 2022

Two Kent coastal restaurants have been named as the best in the UK.

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'Why...just why?'

'Why...just why?'

07 May 2022

A council has hit out at 'mindless' vandals after two of its toilets were trashed.

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CCTV image issued after attempted break-in

CCTV image issued after attempted break-in

05 May 2022

An image of a man has been released by police officers investigating an attempted burglary.

Businessman and former councillor dies

Businessman and former councillor dies

05 May 2022

The business world in Kent has lost a property developer who has died in his 90s.

Suspected supplier of small boats arrested

Suspected supplier of small boats arrested

05 May 2022

A man suspected of providing vessels for people smuggling has been detained and may be extradited.

Hoteliers accused of swindling nearly £500k

Hoteliers accused of swindling nearly £500k

05 May 2022

The former owners of one of Kent's most famous hotels have appeared in court accused of taking almost £500k in taxpayers' money.

'Severe delays' after tunnel is closed

'Severe delays' after tunnel is closed

05 May 2022

Traffic built up this morning after a tunnel was closed following the implementation of Dover TAP.

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Central American P&O staff sacked over language skills

Central American P&O staff sacked over language skills

05 May 2022

Two foreign workers say they were dismissed by P&O Ferries because of limited skills in English.

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Designs for more beach homes revealed

Designs for more beach homes revealed

04 May 2022

The latest plans for more homes in a seaside regeneration scheme also include shingle gardens and a restaurant with sea-view terrace.

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Prison guard with 'rapist's toolkit' held prostitute at gun point

Prison guard with 'rapist's toolkit' held prostitute at gun point

04 May 2022

A prison guard with a "rapist's toolkit" held a prostitute at gun point in her Airbnb.

'Months’ before Rwanda flights begin

'Months’ before Rwanda flights begin

03 May 2022

Flights sending asylum seekers to Rwanda may not take place for months, Downing Street has said.

Operation Brock to remain for 'at least a week'

Operation Brock to remain for 'at least a week'

03 May 2022

Lorries will have to queue on the M20 as part of Operation Brock for "at least another week".

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Picture perfect: Converted watermill is the real deal

Picture perfect: Converted watermill is the real deal

03 May 2022

This quirky family home has five bedrooms, three reception rooms and has inspired a well known artist

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Country band heads to the coast

Country band heads to the coast

01 May 2022

The Shires - the UK’s biggest-selling country act - will be performing their best-loved hits at this seaside venue.

Is Deal really Kent's best seaside town... and Herne Bay the worst?

Is Deal really Kent's best seaside town... and Herne Bay the worst?

30 April 2022

A ranking of Kent's best seaside destinations has thrown up controversial results - leading locals to defend their own beloved towns.

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Public give their views on coastal plans

Public give their views on coastal plans

29 April 2022

Parking and transport links have once again proved to be the main area of concern over plans for further regeneration of a seafront site.

Fudge treat to help people of Ukraine

Fudge treat to help people of Ukraine

28 April 2022

A fudge firm has created a special limited edition range in the colours of the Ukraine flag to raise money for those caught up in the conflict

Kent's earthquakes and why we're likely to have more

Kent's earthquakes and why we're likely to have more

28 April 2022

After the earthquake in Wales this weekend - here's why Kent may feel the earth move again soon.

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Sacked P&O staff queue at jobs fair

Sacked P&O staff queue at jobs fair

27 April 2022

Hundreds attended a recruitment fair, which offered new opportunities for P&O employees who lost their jobs last month.

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