Starting date for work on new budget supermarket revealed
Building works on a long-awaited supermarket outside the town centre is due to start, with hopes it will be finished by the end of the year.
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Two care homes in special measures after 'unexplained bruising' and ‘hot drink thrown at resident’
The health watchdog has put two care homes in Kent under close observation following damning inspections which uncovered “serious failures”.
‘It’s absolutely rotten’: Ex-cleaner blasts council over ‘filthy’ state of ‘accessible’ loos
A disabled man says he’s disgusted at the condition a public toilet has been left in for months, branding it “one of the worst he’s ever seen”.
Town centre plot with 195-home regeneration plan sold for £2.2m
A site which has approval for 195 homes has been sold by a council for £2.2m.
Disabled gran takes on Vinted after being ‘cheated’ - and wins
A Vinted veteran left “out of pocket” after selling a much-loved ornament online has emerged victorious in a battle with the Lithuanian tech giant.
Rush hour delays after police incident on M2
Motorists faced rush hour delays after an incident on the M2, which saw all traffic held for almost half an hour.
Police officer did not report 'unwanted sexual contact' due to ‘ramifications’
One of two police officers allegedly molested by a colleague has told a jury why she decided not to report his conduct at the time.
Parents of paramedic killed in ambulance crash receive award on her behalf
The parents of a 21-year-old woman killed in an ambulance crash have received an award at Downing Street on her behalf.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after collision with car
A busy route had to be cordoned off while emergency services attended a crash.
High Court rejects bid to overthrow plans to demolish docks for major business park
Judgment has been handed down in a legal case which will have far-reaching implications for the future use of working docks earmarked for development.
Fears over mass homes development which would grow village by half
Proposals for a controversial 350-home development on the edge of a small village have been officially submitted.
‘Entitled’ police officer accused of molesting colleagues ‘joke and brushed off behaviour’
A police officer accused of molesting two female colleagues left them feeling “confused and vulnerable”, a jury has been told.
Time running out to nominate your community champions
People are being reminded to put forward local heroes for this year’s Pride in Medway awards.
Cash-strapped council sells business park for nearly £7m
A prestige business park has been sold by a local authority as it looks to offload assets and plug a gap in its finances.
Challenge your mates to a night-time racing session under the floodlights
We’re giving one lucky winner a chance to race around an iconic 1,000m circuit with friends and family.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Shock rise in child drug treatment as primary school-age children suspended
The number of children being treated for alcohol and drug-related issues across Kent has increase significantly, new data has revealed.
Trial begins for police officer accused of molesting two female colleagues
A “touchy-feely" Kent Police officer accused of inappropriately touching colleagues put his behaviour down to "messing around", a jury has heard.
Disliked roundabout likened to ‘concrete flying saucer’ needs upgrade
A parish council chairman is leading a campaign to transform what residents have labelled an “eyesore” roundabout into something more welcoming.
Long delays on main route after gas leak
Drivers are facing long delays on a busy road while emergency repairs take place.
Man threatened to ‘petrol bomb’ mosque and McDonald’s
A 41-year-old has been handed a three-month community order after making threats to petrol bomb two properties.