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Men jailed after 39 migrants, including boy, 6, found in refrigerated lorry
14 March 2024Two men who attempted to smuggle 39 migrants in the back of a refrigerated lorry have been jailed for 12 years.
Two taken to hospital after van overturns in crash
11 March 2024Two people were taken to hospital after a van overturned in a crash on a busy route.
Warning as oil and tar washes up on coastline
10 March 2024Authorities are warning people to report any signs of oil or tar on the coast after reports of dead seabirds washing up amid the pollution.
112-home plan on business park ‘extreme overdevelopment’
10 March 2024Bosses behind a business park have put forward plans to build 112 homes on a car park, sparking fears of “extreme overdevelopment”.
Mystery nine-week emergency roadworks a nightmare for town traders
08 March 2024Puzzled shopkeepers say they are losing customers after their road was suddenly shut amid safety fears.
Ian Wright enjoys Full English breakfast in Kent cafe
07 March 2024A TV and football star has visited a village cafe where he enjoyed a “lovely” full English breakfast and posed with customers for selfies.
Major route to close this weekend as safety works continue
06 March 2024A busy route is set to be shut this weekend as safety improvements continue.
Five arrests after police find suspected stolen fuel inside van
05 March 2024Four men and a woman have been arrested after police stopped and searched two vehicles in the early hours of the morning.
Kent attractions offering free entry with lottery ticket
05 March 2024The National Lottery scheme gives visitors entry to castles, museums, gardens and more for the price of a lottery ticket or scratchcard.
Work starts on Costa drive-thru as warehouse to be flattened
04 March 2024An abandoned warehouse is set to be flattened this month as contractors start work on a new Costa drive-thru.
Kent's new £34m bus route delayed as drivers face disruption
04 March 2024The launch of the county’s first zero-emission bus route has been delayed until later this year – despite signs stating it will open in “early 2024”.
Kent truck stops to receive £2m to improve facilities and boost safety
04 March 2024Truck stops in Kent are to receive a share of a £16.5million fund to improve welfare facilities and create safer rest areas for lorry drivers.
Villagers' anger as new wedding venue erects huge marquee without permission
04 March 2024A controversial new wedding venue has breached planning rules by putting up a huge marquee – sparking noise concerns among anxious residents.
Hated plan for homes on horse field attracts 150 objections in just 3 weeks
03 March 2024More than 150 objections have been made in just three weeks against controversial plans to build houses on a horse field.
‘We're not against new homes - but 39 is too many’
01 March 2024Residents fear new homes will add more misery to their village’s “torturous” road network - but stress they are not opposed to housebuilding.
Developers to face new biodiversity laws
29 February 2024A register of projects developers can support to help them meet new biodiversity targets has been produced but some are skeptical of its impact.
Water supplies coming back after thousands of homes left without
25 February 2024Water provision is returning to normal this morning after thousands of properties were affected by supply problems.
9,000 properties left without water
24 February 2024A company is bringing bottles to homes after 9,000 properties have been affected by water supply chaos.
‘Inspirational’ Kent business owner ‘will be missed by so many’
24 February 2024Tributes have been paid to a “true gentleman” who turned his business into one of the most respected in Kent.
Free attractions for great family days out
19 February 2024If you’re looking for ways to keep your family entertained that won’t break the bank, we’ve got 21 of Kent’s best free attractions.
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Pedestrian killed in M2 crash involving ‘number of vehicles’
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‘This Christmas market is truly magical - but there’s just one problem’
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Inside Kent’s newest B&M store in former Wilko
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Lorry bursts into flames on roundabout approach
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Delays after tank strapped to lorry hits railway bridge
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