‘Very risky’ 760-home scheme that would see village double in size approved
A proposed housing development that would see a village double in size has been granted approve despite fierce opposition.
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Jaguar driver accused of killing pensioner by careless driving
A motorist has appeared in court accused of killing a man in his 80s by careless driving during an incident which happened more than two years ago.
Missing boy, 11, safely located
Police have confirmed a missing child has been safely located.
‘I didn't see him': 999 call made by e-bike rider after hitting veteran released
An agency worker who crashed into an army veteran while he was putting his bins out for collection has avoided jail.
Nearly £4.6m set aside for ‘crisis’ support schemes and community supermarket
Low-income households are set to benefit from a range of “crisis” support schemes to be financed from central government funds.
Traveller pitch to be served notice to leave council coach park
An unauthorised Traveller encampment on a council coach park will be served with a notice to leave the site, one week after they arrived.
‘Fly high angel’: Tributes left after teen dies on railway line
Flowers, balloons, and candles have been placed in memory of an 18-year-old who died on a railway line.
Frozen food giant reveals date of move into town’s retail park
The Food Warehouse, owned by the Iceland Group, is taking over a former Hobbycraft unit at at a retail park this summer.
Uni flats earmarked for HMO after ‘significant’ drop in students leaving home
A student accommodation block could become a 63-bed house of multiple occupation due to the falling numbers of students moving out.
Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for the Kent Charity Awards
Help shine a spotlight on Kent’s charity heroes by sending in your nominations for this year’s awards.
Missing girl, 15, safely located
Police have confirmed a teenager reported missing from a town has been safely located.
Thousands of firms eye part in one of Kent’s most important infrastructure projects
Businesses have been given a helping hand to win work on the Lower Thames Crossing as early works on the major road and tunnel gets underway.
"I nearly died from sepsis - now I'm a nurse helping others"
A mum-of-two says that nearly dying after being diagnosed with a rare condition inspired her to become a nurse.
BMW driver lied and said girlfriend was behind the wheel at time of fatal crash
A man who with his partner lied to police about driving his car at the time of a double fatal smash has been remanded in custody.
Craic-ing good ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Kent
Here’s where you can find Irish music, dancing, and food and drink for St Paddy’s Day this year.
Concerns intensify for woman, 34, missing for more than a week
Officers say they are growing concerned for the welfare of a missing woman last seen nine days ago.
Signalling fault sparks train cancellations for commuters
Train services are being cancelled this evening after a signalling fault.
Person dies after emergency services called to railway station
A person has died after being hit by a train, with no services running while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Man slapped and punched in back of car over £200 ‘scam’
A man who launched a revenge attack after claiming his father had been scammed has been ordered to pay his victim £1,000 in compensation.
New £770k digital bus information screens to be rolled out
Buses in one area of the county are set to get a major upgrade with new real-time information screens at key stops.