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Drink-driver crashed into railings in late-night McDonald's trip

Drink-driver crashed into railings in late-night McDonald's trip

14 January 2023

A drink-driver who crashed his car into railings during a late-night trip to McDonald's called police to the scene himself.

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Council leader defends litter wardens targeting McDonald’s and Asda car parks

Council leader defends litter wardens targeting McDonald’s and Asda car parks

13 January 2023

A Kent district's council leader has defended wardens targeting litter louts in Asda and McDonald's car parks.

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The Kent restaurants you need to be booking right now

The Kent restaurants you need to be booking right now

13 January 2023

Whether you want fine-dining or a quick bite, here's the 10 restaurants you need to visit this year.

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Family devastated after tragic death of doting dad-of-five

Family devastated after tragic death of doting dad-of-five

12 January 2023

A close-knit community has been left “heartbroken and in disbelief” following the tragic death of a doting dad-of-five.

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Backlash over fears pub could lose its music venue

Backlash over fears pub could lose its music venue

11 January 2023

Plans to refurbish a historic pub have sparked a huge backlash from hundreds of residents over fears it could lose its music venue.

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'I tried Kent restaurant's £10 Limitless burger and it could be the best in the UK'

'I tried Kent restaurant's £10 Limitless burger and it could be the best in the UK'

10 January 2023

With one of its burgers in the running to be crowned the UK's best, we popped along to a high street restaurant to see what the fuss is all about...

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Beachgoers face £100 fines for having BBQs on coast

Beachgoers face £100 fines for having BBQs on coast

09 January 2023

A bid to ban disposable barbecues along 14 miles of Kent coast has been given the green light - despite being branded "draconian" by critics.

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Kent KFC branded 'UK's worst' as complaints pour in

Kent KFC branded 'UK's worst' as complaints pour in

08 January 2023

A KFC drive-thru has been accused of running out of chicken, shutting early without warning and offering super-slow service by disgruntled customers.

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18-mile diversion to continue as busy route's closure extended

18-mile diversion to continue as busy route's closure extended

07 January 2023

Motorists will be forced to endure an 18-mile diversion for longer after a main route's closure was extended by five days.

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Heartbreak at death of 'talented and much-loved' boy, 15

Heartbreak at death of 'talented and much-loved' boy, 15

04 January 2023

Tributes have poured in to an inspirational and sports-mad teenager following his death from cancer, aged 15.

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Pair stole hugely sentimental jewellery in burglary spree

Pair stole hugely sentimental jewellery in burglary spree

04 January 2023

A pair of burglars who targeted 10 homes over a two-month period, making off with jewellery "of great sentimental value", have been jailed.

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Fate of three Kent clothes stores confirmed

Fate of three Kent clothes stores confirmed

04 January 2023

The future of three out of five high street stores which have been plunged into administration has been confirmed.

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'She always put the children first'

'She always put the children first'

03 January 2023

A school has paid tribute to a "kind and generous" teacher who helped improve the lives of hundreds of children before her tragic death.

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18-mile diversion as busy route between towns shut off

18-mile diversion as busy route between towns shut off

02 January 2023

Residents fear their village will be transformed into a dangerous rat-run while the main route between two Kent towns is sealed off.

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Rail junction revamped over Christmas and New Year

Rail junction revamped over Christmas and New Year

01 January 2023

Gangs have spent eight days over the Christmas and New Year holidays completely rebuilding a junction to make it easier for Kent commuters.

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'Do not swim' warnings brought in for Kent beaches

'Do not swim' warnings brought in for Kent beaches

01 January 2023

Swimmers are being advised to avoid the waters along swathes of the Kent coast.

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Car windscreen smashed as tree falls onto major road

Car windscreen smashed as tree falls onto major road

30 December 2022

A busy route was closed after a tree fell onto a car, smashing the windscreen.

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Fury as 'hooligans' steal books from library and set them alight

Fury as 'hooligans' steal books from library and set them alight

30 December 2022

Vandals who set fire to books - including a Harry Potter novel - stolen from a phone box library should be “ashamed of themselves”, say volunteers.

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Heartbreak as inspirational primary school teacher dies

Heartbreak as inspirational primary school teacher dies

29 December 2022

A brave primary school teacher who spoke publicly about her cancer battle has tragically died.

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Southeastern warns of 'severe disruption' next week as strikes continue

Southeastern warns of 'severe disruption' next week as strikes continue

28 December 2022

Members of two railway unions are set to walk out next week in an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions, sparking further disruption.

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