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'Town would be stupid not to support Open legacy fund'

'Town would be stupid not to support Open legacy fund'

05 February 2020

Following a debate, a Kent town has agreed to contribute to an Open Golf Legacy fund which will help green community causes.

How effective is town's CCTV?

How effective is town's CCTV?

30 January 2020

Calls have been made to improve the effectiveness of a town's CCTV ahead of imminent plans for a much needed upgrade

Sons kept in 'state of delusion' by killer father

Sons kept in 'state of delusion' by killer father

29 January 2020

The sister of murdered mum-of-three Debbie Griggs has slammed her “cruel” killer for keeping her sons in a “state of delusion”.

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Kent's first orangutans explore new sky walkway

Kent's first orangutans explore new sky walkway

28 January 2020

An innovative enclosure design means wildlife park visitors can now look up and see orangutans as they walk along an elevated corridor.

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Villager charged with drink-driving after shop crash

Villager charged with drink-driving after shop crash

28 January 2020

A 39-year-old has been charged with drink-driving after a car crashed into a village shop.

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Major road closure to delay thousands of drivers

Major road closure to delay thousands of drivers

28 January 2020

Motorists are being warned of long detours with the week-long closure of a major route.

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'Phenomenally fast' broadband on way

'Phenomenally fast' broadband on way

27 January 2020

Superfast broadband is to be set up in 26 towns and villages across the county.

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Southern Water reveal important step towards pipe fix

Southern Water reveal important step towards pipe fix

27 January 2020

Southern Water will meet with Historic England today in an important step towards finding a solution for one half of its burst pipe issues.

Residents for and against development

Residents for and against development

25 January 2020

There was an equal split between opinions over plans to build eight homes in a narrow country lane

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Hospital baby deaths 'could have been avoided'

Hospital baby deaths 'could have been avoided'

23 January 2020

An investigation has revealed a number of babies might still be alive had standards of maternity care been higher.

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Ominous cloud over Kent 'like Independence Day'

Ominous cloud over Kent 'like Independence Day'

21 January 2020

A strange cloud formation has been spotted moving across the county's sky.

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'It should be the same for town and country'

'It should be the same for town and country'

19 January 2020

A councillor has criticised a decision to vote for higher fees in urban car parks but a delay in voting on charges for rural ones.

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Gritters out as icy blast to hit Kent

Gritters out as icy blast to hit Kent

19 January 2020

Roads are being treated and motorists warned as falling temperatures are set to create treacherous conditions tonight.

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Betteshanger Park survey explores option for swimming pool

Betteshanger Park survey explores option for swimming pool

17 January 2020

A swimming pool, petting zoo and aerial ropes are among the possible new attractions being explored by the new owners of Betteshanger Park.

Southern Water yet to issue time frame for A256 pipe repairs

Southern Water yet to issue time frame for A256 pipe repairs

16 January 2020

Southern Water is yet to say how long it will take to repair a burst sewer main under the road, which occurred before Christmas.

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Action to stop rising numbers of dead fish

Action to stop rising numbers of dead fish

15 January 2020

Work is taking place to improve the water quality of a stream after a number of lifeless fish were spotted floating on its surface.

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Extreme weather causes destruction and delays

Extreme weather causes destruction and delays

15 January 2020

Kent is recovering from last night's heavy rain and high winds, with key transport links across the county yet to get back to normal.

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Nightmare neighbour tells family they are 'dead, dead, dead'

Nightmare neighbour tells family they are 'dead, dead, dead'

14 January 2020

A nightmare neighbour said he and his partner had done 'nothing unneighbourly' despite shocking audio recordings of them making death threats.

Car park charges set to increase

Car park charges set to increase

13 January 2020

Council cabinet members voted for the rise of hourly charges from £1.10 to £1.30 in several car parks in three towns.

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TV show exposes nightmare neighbour's 'tirade of abuse'

TV show exposes nightmare neighbour's 'tirade of abuse'

13 January 2020

A family who suffered a 'tirade of abuse' at the hands of a nightmare neighbour will feature in a television programme tonight.

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