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80 lorries a day to thunder down 'death trap' country lane

80 lorries a day to thunder down 'death trap' country lane

15 July 2022

Concern has been raised about the level of construction traffic set to use narrow country lanes during building work for the UK's biggest solar farm.

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Full weekend closure of M2 postponed

Full weekend closure of M2 postponed

14 July 2022

A full weekend closure of the M2, which was set to pile travel misery on drivers as temperatures soar into the 30s, has been postponed.

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Are these the most expensive parking spaces in Kent?

Are these the most expensive parking spaces in Kent?

13 July 2022

If you are fed up with searching for a parking space why not buy your own? We look at the most expensive parking spaces and garages for sale.

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Popular hairdressers to shut after almost 70 years

Popular hairdressers to shut after almost 70 years

13 July 2022

A popular hairdressers is being forced to close after almost 70 years - because people are having fewer cuts since Covid struck.

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Warning as jellyfish with 'nasty' sting pictured off Kent coast

Warning as jellyfish with 'nasty' sting pictured off Kent coast

11 July 2022

Huge numbers of jellyfish have been spotted on the Kent coast as temperatures soar - including a species with a "nasty" sting.

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Arrest warrant after police officer hit by motorbike

Arrest warrant after police officer hit by motorbike

11 July 2022

An arrest warrant has been issued after a man accused of hitting a police officer with his motorbike failed to appear in court.

Temperatures to exceed 30C in Kent as heatwave continues

Temperatures to exceed 30C in Kent as heatwave continues

11 July 2022

Kent is set to bask in what could be the hottest day of the year so far as the mercury is expected to soar.

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Plans for 220-home estate could solve 'nightmare' road problems

Plans for 220-home estate could solve 'nightmare' road problems

10 July 2022

A catalogue of 'nightmare' issues along a rat-run where road rage and accidents are a regular occurrence could be solved by plans for 220 new homes.

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Thames barge helps Sheppey join Whitstable Biennale

Thames barge helps Sheppey join Whitstable Biennale

09 July 2022

Thames barge Edith May was sailing between Queenborough and the mainland so Sheppey could join the Whitstable Biennale arts festival.

Fury over plans to fence off parts of beauty spot

Fury over plans to fence off parts of beauty spot

09 July 2022

Proposals aimed at reducing disturbance to wildlife at a seafront beauty spot have been described as “sacrilege” by furious residents.

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New pitches at towns' football clubs set to be a game-changer

New pitches at towns' football clubs set to be a game-changer

09 July 2022

Two rival football clubs have started massive projects to dig up their pitches in a bid to open up their facilities to hundreds of people.

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Injured woman flown to London hospital after concerns raised

Injured woman flown to London hospital after concerns raised

08 July 2022

An air ambulance landed in a playing field and a woman was flown to a London hospital.

Shock as Breaking Bad star visits Kent off-licence on family day trip

Shock as Breaking Bad star visits Kent off-licence on family day trip

08 July 2022

A-list actor Aaron Paul left customers at an off-licence stunned after paying a visit to search for his own Mexican-style mezcal.

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Funeral set for musician 11 months after disappearance

Funeral set for musician 11 months after disappearance

08 July 2022

A talented musician and artist will finally be laid to rest almost a year after his body was found.

Care home worker threatened with dismissal for being pregnant

Care home worker threatened with dismissal for being pregnant

06 July 2022

A pregnant cleaner who claims she was branded "pathetic" for wanting a tea break has been awarded almost £25,000 in compensation.

'He should have been prosecuted'

'He should have been prosecuted'

06 July 2022

A driving instructor injured in a crash says it's a 'disgrace' that the motorist at fault has escaped prosecution.

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Moment County Lines dealer caught with £5k cash

Moment County Lines dealer caught with £5k cash

05 July 2022

Watch the moment a drug dealer was apprehended by police - after continuing to supply heroin and cocaine in east Kent despite being on bail.

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Jealous stalker terrorised ex and broke into her home

Jealous stalker terrorised ex and broke into her home

05 July 2022

A 'Jekyll and Hyde' taxi driver and dad-of-five harassed his ex-partner at home, work and in messages and phone calls after their relationship ended.

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'Heartbreak' as RSPCA banned from taking in seabirds

'Heartbreak' as RSPCA banned from taking in seabirds

03 July 2022

A decision to ban the RSPCA from taking in sick seabirds has been described as "heartbreaking".

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8 Kent pubs with breathtaking views

8 Kent pubs with breathtaking views

02 July 2022

Enjoy a cold pint and incredible views this summer at these picture-perfect locations.

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