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Rise in council taxes

Rise in council taxes

01 March 2021

The financial burden from the coronavirus pandemic over the last year has contributed to an increase in local charges for householders.

Road blocked as tractor and lorry crash

Road blocked as tractor and lorry crash

01 March 2021

A tractor and a lorry have crashed on a busy country road.

Herald capsize memorial by Zoom

Herald capsize memorial by Zoom

01 March 2021

The honouring of the victims of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster takes place remotely on the 34th anniversary because of the pandemic.

Father dies in freak chainsaw accident

Father dies in freak chainsaw accident

01 March 2021

A 35-year-old has died from loss of blood after a chainsaw accident while cutting logs.

'No glossy picture can change fact super hospital is ridiculous'

'No glossy picture can change fact super hospital is ridiculous'

28 February 2021

An MP has spoken out after a computer-generated image revealed for the first time what a new 'super' hospital in Kent could look like.

Turtle doves and rare plants hold up homes decision

Turtle doves and rare plants hold up homes decision

26 February 2021

A decision over plans for 210 new homes has been stalled over concerns for rare birds and plants at the site.

Look inside Gogglebox hotel on market for millions

Look inside Gogglebox hotel on market for millions

24 February 2021

The Grade I listed hotel made famous by Gogglebox duo Steph and Dom has gone on the market with a huge price tag - take a look inside it here.

Thousands say 'no' to new homes

Thousands say 'no' to new homes

24 February 2021

A total of 3,000 people have put their names to a petition against a scheme for 210 homes and councillors will discuss the application tomorrow.

First look at new Kent 'super' hospital

First look at new Kent 'super' hospital

19 February 2021

EXCLUSIVE: The first image of a huge hospital which would cater for 800,000 people has been revealed as campaigners back the bid for its construction.

Warning to dog owners after palm oil washes up on beach

Warning to dog owners after palm oil washes up on beach

18 February 2021

A large chunk of solidified palm oil has washed up on a beach sparking a warning to dog owners

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Green grant of £830k for council's carbon crusade

Green grant of £830k for council's carbon crusade

18 February 2021

A council working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030 has received an £830,00 grant to help it convert to green energy

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Three Eastry residents win £30k in postcode lottery

Three Eastry residents win £30k in postcode lottery

18 February 2021

Three players of the Postcode Lottery in one street got lucky and scooped a windfall

Could you be a volunteer at The Open this summer?

Could you be a volunteer at The Open this summer?

18 February 2021

Following exciting news that The 149th Open is definitely happening this July, a recruitment campaign has begun to find volunteers

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Fundraiser taking on 15-hour swim

Fundraiser taking on 15-hour swim

18 February 2021

A woman who has swum the Channel will this year take on another gruelling sea venture to raise money for the Kent charity she once worked for.

Surgery vaccine site 'under review'

Surgery vaccine site 'under review'

17 February 2021

Plans for a town's second vaccination site for Covid-19 are being looked at again following the success of an up and running centre at a pharmacy.

Pie and mash business defies coronavirus slump

Pie and mash business defies coronavirus slump

14 February 2021

An enterprise that began just before the first Covid-19 lockdown has survived a year on despite the pandemic's devastating impact on the economy.

The parts of Kent where Covid cases are now in single figures

The parts of Kent where Covid cases are now in single figures

14 February 2021

As coronavirus cases continue to fall across Kent, several parts of the county are now recording fewer than 10 weekly positive tests.

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People aged 65 to 69 invited to book Covid jabs

People aged 65 to 69 invited to book Covid jabs

14 February 2021

Letters are now being sent out to people aged 65 to 69, who will begin receiving jabs at Kent's mass vaccine hubs from tomorrow.

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Schools, pubs, masks and picnics - latest on lifting lockdown

Schools, pubs, masks and picnics - latest on lifting lockdown

14 February 2021

More details have emerged about when some Covid restrictions could be lifted - as cases in Kent continue to fall.

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He's not Bambi on ice!

He's not Bambi on ice!

11 February 2021

WATCH: A hand-reared deer didn't know what to do with himself as he woke up to a covering of snow in his enclosure.

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