Local News
Fallen tree causing delays on main road
Motorists are facing delays due to a fallen tree blocking a main road.
Local messages
Man dies month after being hit by car near petrol station
A man has died in hospital a month after being hit by a car while crossing a road.
Heartache as tiger raised by park-owning family dies
A much-loved tiger raised by the owners of a Kent animal park since he was a cub has died.
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Road and rail delays as heavy winds batter Kent during Storm Darragh
Heavy winds brought by Storm Darragh continue to impact Kent today.
‘Major disruption’ to train services in Kent
Southeastern is reporting “major disruption” to train services in Kent this morning.
'We are devastated': Several motorbikes stolen and dumped on same night
Motorbike owners have been left “devastated” after a spate of thefts and vandalism.
Drug dealer found hiding in girlfriend’s wardrobe during police raid
Police found a drug dealer hiding in his girlfriend's walk-in wardrobe after tracking a taxi booking to her home.
Two popular Kent beaches get ‘do-not-swim’ warnings in ‘terrible’ blow
Water quality levels at two busy beaches have been downgraded to the worst-possible rating following investigations by the Environment Agency.
QEII Bridge reopens but weather warning remains in place
Storm Darragh is disrupting travel across the county, with The QEII Bridge being closed from Essex.
Boxing Day Dip cancelled as beach hit with no-swim warning
A Boxing Day swimming event that brings in thousands of spectators has been cancelled because of poor water quality.
Long delays on A2 now clearing
A crash involving at least two vehicles temporarily blocked lanes on one of the county’s busiest routes tonight.
‘Dangerous man’ who sexually abused girl jailed
A convicted sex offender has had four years added to his sentence after admitting a sexual assault on a young girl.
Body found in ‘rural area’ near busy main road
Police called to concerns for a person’s welfare say they have discovered the body of a man in his 30s.
Rape-obsessed killer denied parole 25 years after brutal murder of dinner lady
A warped killer who sexually assaulted a mum-of-two before stabbing her to death has been denied parole on the 25th anniversary of her death.
Sacked HMRC officer helped husband launder £3.3m and ‘splashed ill-gotten gains on Bentley’
A former compliance officer for the taxman who helped her partner launder millions of pounds was caught after her lavish spending became known.
IT system disconnected to protect patient and staff data after ‘suspicious activity’
The IT system at a major healthcare organisation has been disconnected to protect patient and staff data after “suspicious activity” found.
‘It’s been a crazy year’: Kent influencer scoops top gong at first-ever TikTok awards
A social media star who regularly documents her travels and work as a make-up artist online has spoken of her whirlwind path to internet fame.
‘We’re absolutely thrilled’: Bargain brand set to open at former Wilko in time for Christmas
A major discount store hoping to attract more shoppers to a high street is set to take root inside a vacant Wilko unit.
Fight to save ‘heart of the village pub’ taken to Parliament
A local-led campaign to raise money to get a popular village boozer reopened and save it from demolition has reached Westminster.
Van engulfed by flames near busy roundabout
Thick black plumes of smoke could be seen coming from a road near a roundabout after a van went up in flames.