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Where to find your local Christmas lights switch-on

Where to find your local Christmas lights switch-on

06 November 2023

Wrap up warm, grab a mulled wine and watch your town light up with festive cheer this Christmas.

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Love Island stars search Kent for hidden gems on Antiques Road Trip

Love Island stars search Kent for hidden gems on Antiques Road Trip

01 November 2023

A couple famous for winning Love Island searched for antiques while touring the county in the latest episode of a popular BBC show.

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Warning of huge waves, falling trees and flying debris when Storm Ciaran hits Kent

Warning of huge waves, falling trees and flying debris when Storm Ciaran hits Kent

31 October 2023

The Met Office has issued an amber weather alert as huge waves, falling trees and flying debris could hit the county this week.

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Church converted into home up for sale

Church converted into home up for sale

28 October 2023

A former church and and its accompanying hall are on the market after they were turned into homes, rather than used for car parking by a developer.

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‘Ghastly sign outside dentist's is spoiling our historic street!’

‘Ghastly sign outside dentist's is spoiling our historic street!’

27 October 2023

An "aggressive" sign erected outside a dentist's is ruining the look of a historic street, say furious residents.

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Pro-Palestine protestors barricade weapons factory

Pro-Palestine protestors barricade weapons factory

26 October 2023

A factory producing military technology protestors say is bound for Israel has been blockaded by a pro-Palestine group.

Village’s only pub given special status to keep it out of developers’ hands

Village’s only pub given special status to keep it out of developers’ hands

25 October 2023

A village’s only pub has been granted a special protection order in a bid to keep it out of the hands of housing developers.

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Kent's newest 24-hour McDonald’s opens today

Kent's newest 24-hour McDonald’s opens today

25 October 2023

The balloons are out today for the launch of the county’s newest McDonald’s restaurant.

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Redrow forced to tear down 'alien' sales pod built without permission

Redrow forced to tear down 'alien' sales pod built without permission

25 October 2023

A housebuilding giant is being forced to tear down an “alien” sales cabin erected without planning permission at a Kent beauty spot.

Next step in controversial plan for massive electricity station

Next step in controversial plan for massive electricity station

24 October 2023

A consultation has begun on a divisive electricity infrastructure project linking Kent with Suffolk.

Funeral date for shopkeeper ‘who never missed a day of work’

Funeral date for shopkeeper ‘who never missed a day of work’

24 October 2023

The funeral of a much-loved shopkeeper "who never missed a day of work" will take place next week.

Free reflector keyrings up for grabs

Free reflector keyrings up for grabs

23 October 2023

We're giving away thousands of reflective keyrings to children in Kent to help them remain visible to drivers during the darker days ahead.

Kent surfer: ‘Don't build surf park here’

Kent surfer: ‘Don't build surf park here’

22 October 2023

A surfer has hit out at plans for a first-of-its-kind lagoon at a Kent country park, describing it as ‘commendable’ but ‘unsuitable’.

Green light for 24-hour McDonald's despite night-time trouble fears

Green light for 24-hour McDonald's despite night-time trouble fears

17 October 2023

McDonald’s has been given permission to serve food and drink into the small hours at a new restaurant.

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Shock as mum dog and four puppies dumped in field

Shock as mum dog and four puppies dumped in field

16 October 2023

A Jack Russell terrier and her four adorable puppies have been rescued after being abandoned in an orchard.

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‘Garden of England? It’s the car park of England’

‘Garden of England? It’s the car park of England’

13 October 2023

Villagers have lashed out at “mad” plans for 70 new homes amid fears Kent is becoming “the car park of England”.

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Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month

Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month

12 October 2023

A crisis facing a Kent bus firm has left parents fearing their children will be left stranded and other passengers concerned for their independence.

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Ant and Dec TV advert filmed in Kent

Ant and Dec TV advert filmed in Kent

10 October 2023

A Santander advert starring Ant and Dec has been filmed in two Kent towns over the past few days.

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Crews called to rescue horse stuck in ditch

Crews called to rescue horse stuck in ditch

05 October 2023

Fire crews descended on a field to help save a horse trapped in a ditch.

Flood alerts issued for parts of Kent coast

Flood alerts issued for parts of Kent coast

29 September 2023

Flood warnings have been given for several towns along the coast as high water levels are expected.

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