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Biker airlifted to London hospital after crash

Biker airlifted to London hospital after crash

03 June 2024

A biker has been airlifted to a London hospital after a crash near a Lidl supermarket.

Rush to help fox cub stuck in old wheel

Rush to help fox cub stuck in old wheel

02 June 2024

A young fox cub was found by a shocked couple as they called on help to free her from her predicament.

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Pipe taking wastewater further out to sea ‘won’t solve sewage issues’

Pipe taking wastewater further out to sea ‘won’t solve sewage issues’

02 June 2024

A water firm’s plan to build a huge pipe in a bid to pump sewage further out to sea “is not solving the problem”, campaigners say.

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Hated ‘Spanish style’ pedestrian plaza to be opened up for traffic again

Hated ‘Spanish style’ pedestrian plaza to be opened up for traffic again

01 June 2024

A hated “Spanish-style plaza” blocking a stretch of seafront to traffic as part of a pedestrianisation scheme will reopen.

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Boy injured after biker ‘deliberately’ swerves at him

Boy injured after biker ‘deliberately’ swerves at him

31 May 2024

A teenage boy has described the terrifying moment a motorcyclist “deliberately” swerved into his path and caused him to fall off his bicycle.

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Court escapee back in dock - with pair who helped him while on the run

Court escapee back in dock - with pair who helped him while on the run

30 May 2024

A burglar who fled court was back in the dock this week along with two men who helped him after his escape.

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Hated contraflow on major route to finish on Saturday

Hated contraflow on major route to finish on Saturday

29 May 2024

Hated roadworks on a major route – which made journeys up to four times longer - are set to end eight weeks early this weekend.

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Hundreds without water after pipes burst

Hundreds without water after pipes burst

29 May 2024

Hundreds have been left without water overnight after pipes burst – leaving the area’s main road closed and flooded.

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Blunder sees Subway charge eye-watering sum for sandwich

Blunder sees Subway charge eye-watering sum for sandwich

28 May 2024

A pricing blunder has seen the cost of a fast food sandwich potentially cost diners a princely sum.

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Girl, 10, rescued by helicopter after being swept out to sea on inflatable

Girl, 10, rescued by helicopter after being swept out to sea on inflatable

28 May 2024

A safety warning has been issued after a child was rescued by the coastguard helicopter after being blown out to sea on an inflatable.

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‘We want people to stop and think before any more tragedies'

‘We want people to stop and think before any more tragedies'

26 May 2024

The family of a 22-year-old who took her own life want to erect a memorial in the hope it will deter others from making the same tragic choice.

‘Dirty’ curry house kicked off Uber Eats celebrates new hygiene rating

‘Dirty’ curry house kicked off Uber Eats celebrates new hygiene rating

25 May 2024

Bosses at an Indian restaurant blacklisted by Uber Eats following a damning inspection say they have put “sweat and tears” into turning it around.

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Work starts on £230m estate with traffic-busting relief road

Work starts on £230m estate with traffic-busting relief road

24 May 2024

Work has started on a controversial relief road as part of a sprawling housing development off a busy dual-carriageway.

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Secret Drinker at the pub that could be calling last orders for the final time

Secret Drinker at the pub that could be calling last orders for the final time

24 May 2024

It really could be time at the bar for this huge family pub that feels more like a ‘campsite clubroom’

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Fraudster ordered to pay £160k after Amazon splurge on company credit card

Fraudster ordered to pay £160k after Amazon splurge on company credit card

23 May 2024

A convicted fraudster has been ordered to pay a hefty sum back after splurging £200,000 on Amazon with his chief executive’s company credit card.

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Fears grow over future of three Kent restaurants

Fears grow over future of three Kent restaurants

23 May 2024

Speculation is mounting that three popular restaurants have been earmarked for closure - as bookings are no longer being taken beyond July 4.

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Five injured in three-vehicle crash

Five injured in three-vehicle crash

23 May 2024

One person was taken to hospital and four other people were injured in a three-vehicle crash.

‘Otherworldly’ phenomenon spotted off Kent coast

‘Otherworldly’ phenomenon spotted off Kent coast

22 May 2024

The rare phenomenon of bioluminescence, where seawater turns a glowing blue colour, has been spotted off Kent.

‘It felt like my heart was being ripped out when landlord decided to sell building’

‘It felt like my heart was being ripped out when landlord decided to sell building’

22 May 2024

The owner of a bridal shop says her “heart was being ripped out” after finding out the building she runs her businesses from was being sold off.

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Finish date revealed for £21 million Christian camp development

Finish date revealed for £21 million Christian camp development

19 May 2024

A £21 million transformation of an abandoned Christian holiday camp is set to be completed next year.

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