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‘I was wrongly jailed for nine months - £600k compensation is not enough’
18 October 2024A father-of-three wrongly imprisoned for nine months says the government’s offer of £600,000 compensation is not a "fair amount".
CCTV footage released after pricey electric bikes stolen from store
16 October 2024A frustrated businessman has released CCTV footage following a break-in at his cycle shop.
Historic postbox and car smashed in early hours crash
16 October 2024A historic postbox and a parked car were seriously damaged following an early-hours smash.
Netflix star hails 'game-changer' Kent attraction
14 October 2024An actor and rapper has shared pictures from his “blessed” family weekend at a top Kent attraction, which he hailed a “game changer”.
Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks
13 October 2024A ship laden with potentially explosive cargo remains at anchor off the Kent coast - despite being due in Malta on Friday.
Green light given again for town centre offices to become flats
13 October 2024Plans to transform an empty town centre tower block into 86 homes have been given the green light, for the second time.
Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast
10 October 2024Several packages believed to be full of Class-A drugs have washed up on the Kent coast, prompting a National Crime Agency probe.
Farage eyes Kent elections as first councillor joins Reform - with 'more to follow'
08 October 2024Kent’s first Reform councillor claims some Tories could defect in the coming weeks - and thinks the party can “take control” of the county council.
Funeral procession to go through high street for town ‘legend’
08 October 2024A procession will be held in a high street following the death of a beloved business owner in the town.
‘It’s devastating!’ Coastal towns could be left with nowhere to swim
08 October 2024Fears are rising that residents of a coastal hotspot could soon be left with nowhere to swim amid pool closures and declining seawater quality.
‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row
07 October 2024Park-goers say they have been put off visiting after being chased by debt collectors over unpaid parking fines - despite providing proof of payment.
Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter
04 October 2024We have thousands of reflector keyrings to give away to help Kent pupils remain visible during the darker days to come.
Dock turned into ‘giant sandpit’ ahead of new EU rules
03 October 2024New pictures show the reclaiming of land at a dock to make space for forthcoming EU border checks.
New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again
01 October 2024France, Germany and the Netherlands are said to be pushing for a postponement of new EU border controls, giving Kent ports a reprieve.
I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard
26 September 2024Our reporter was disappointed to discover there was little luxurious about this fancy spin on an all-American classic - other than the price.
387 jobs lost in Kent as two firms go bust
23 September 2024Almost 400 people in Kent have lost their jobs after two big employers went into administration on the same day.
Lion born at Kent park marks huge milestone in the wild
22 September 2024A lion has become the first of its kind born in captivity in the UK to make a kill in the wild.
Thieves steal £13k worth of electric bikes from shop
18 September 2024Several electric bikes worth £65,000 have been reported stolen during a break-in at a town centre shop.
Well-known roadside cafe set for complete overhaul to shake ‘dirty’ reputation
18 September 2024A popular cafe that closed following a zero-star food hygiene rating is set to reopen after a major revamp - including losing its famous colours.
Kent’s top chefs offer ‘one night only’ tasting event
17 September 2024The unique dining experience includes four delicious courses and takes place at one of the county’s biggest wildlife parks.
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‘Plumbers charged my elderly relatives £8,560 but settled on £765 when challenged’
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Video captures panic as fireworks display goes wrong and ‘boy’s face burnt’
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Where 11,000 new homes could be built in district
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Family-run garage closes for final time after 92 years of trade
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Kent pub 'surrounded by sheep' named one of UK's best to visit in autumn
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