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Parcel firm’s new depot to create 15 jobs

Parcel firm’s new depot to create 15 jobs

15 October 2024

A parcel delivery company is launching a new warehouse in Kent as it looks to expand its operations.

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‘Please support us!’

‘Please support us!’

14 October 2024

A Kent station needs votes to win a prestigious competition ahead of rivals from other counties in the South East.

‘It began with the closure of the banks…’

‘It began with the closure of the banks…’

12 October 2024

New parking charges have pushed things “over the edge” for a struggling gift shop which has been in a high street for 12 years.

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‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

11 October 2024

Secret Drinker visits a huge pub packed with potential and plenty of punters who care

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Delays ease after broken down van recovered

Delays ease after broken down van recovered

10 October 2024

Kent Highways says all lanes are now open following the removal of a broken down van which caused delays.

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New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

10 October 2024

Residents have almost come to blows with drivers misusing a “busgate” with ANPR cameras still not installed due to a row over out of place signs.

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Brutal doorstep attack left victim unable to make cup of tea

Brutal doorstep attack left victim unable to make cup of tea

09 October 2024

Two men have been sentenced for a violent doorstep attack which left the victim with serious head injuries.

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Newsagent worker ‘assaulted by shoplifter’

Newsagent worker ‘assaulted by shoplifter’

08 October 2024

A suspect has been arrested after reportedly attacking a member of staff at a newsagent.

Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

08 October 2024

Work on bridge repairs followed by a level-crossing being revamped will keep a key route closed until December.

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Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

07 October 2024

There are just a few days left before the entry deadline for a town’s music competition passes.

‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

07 October 2024

Park-goers say they have been put off visiting after being chased by debt collectors over unpaid parking fines - despite providing proof of payment.

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Seven-week overnight closure set for major roundabout

Seven-week overnight closure set for major roundabout

04 October 2024

A well-used roundabout will be shut overnight for up to seven weeks for final surfacing works.

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Arrest following A2 police chase of ‘stolen’ Bentley

Arrest following A2 police chase of ‘stolen’ Bentley

04 October 2024

A Bentley was reported stolen from someone’s driveway and police found and arrested a man within half an hour.

Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

04 October 2024

We have thousands of reflector keyrings to give away to help Kent pupils remain visible during the darker days to come.

New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients

New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients

03 October 2024

A hospital that was bought by the NHS at the start of the year has welcomed its first patients after a six-month transition period.

Key route to shut for a month as historic bridge repaired

Key route to shut for a month as historic bridge repaired

02 October 2024

Work on one of a town’s medieval bridges is going to close a key route for more than a month.

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Driver jailed for squashing man between car and lamppost after parking dispute

Driver jailed for squashing man between car and lamppost after parking dispute

02 October 2024

A 25-year-old man has been sentenced after leaving his victim with leg fractures and a testicle injury.

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Join moonlit walk to help raise funds for hospice care

Join moonlit walk to help raise funds for hospice care

01 October 2024

People are being encouraged to sign up for a Moonlit Memories Walk this weekend.

Kent officers rank below national average

Kent officers rank below national average

01 October 2024

Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.

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Traffic stopped on M20 after ‘concern for person’s welfare’

Traffic stopped on M20 after ‘concern for person’s welfare’

29 September 2024

The motorway was closed in both directions by police who were called after concerns for a person’s welfare.

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