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Wannabe Banksy spared jail after spraying postboxes

Wannabe Banksy spared jail after spraying postboxes

31 May 2024

A Banksy wannabe who painted almost 40 postboxes in colours including a Creme Egg wrapper and Mr Blobby homage has narrowly avoided jail.

Teen gangs terrorising 'frightened' customers at shopping centre

Teen gangs terrorising 'frightened' customers at shopping centre

31 May 2024

Traders say “persistent” anti-social behaviour is putting off “frightened” customers from visiting an already struggling out-of-town shopping centre.

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‘You wouldn’t get this in Europe’: The harsh reality of cycling on Kent’s roads

‘You wouldn’t get this in Europe’: The harsh reality of cycling on Kent’s roads

30 May 2024

From being hit by a swinging car door to getting dragged along by a car trailer, cyclists reveal the shocking reality of riding on Kent’s roads.

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Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

29 May 2024

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as a month of overnight road closures are announced on a busy river crossing between Kent and Essex.

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Decision on £9bn crossing delayed by general election

Decision on £9bn crossing delayed by general election

29 May 2024

A decision on a planning application for a multi-billion pound tunnel which would connect Kent and Essex has been delayed by six months.

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‘We’ll keep her memory alive’: Family’s tribute to ‘beautiful’ schoolgirl on her 13th birthday

‘We’ll keep her memory alive’: Family’s tribute to ‘beautiful’ schoolgirl on her 13th birthday

29 May 2024

The family of a schoolgirl killed by a drug driver have pledged to “keep her memory alive” as they decorated her new memorial.

Town mental health hub plans needed to meet ‘growing demand’

Town mental health hub plans needed to meet ‘growing demand’

28 May 2024

A decision to award a mental health charity the lion’s share of funding to create an enlarged centre in a town has been welcomed.

‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

28 May 2024

A mum says it is “heartwarming” to receive more than 10,000 signatures to her petition after her children were denied a Blue Badge.

‘Proud’ sports bar pair up for top industry gong

‘Proud’ sports bar pair up for top industry gong

28 May 2024

Pub licensees who transformed a nightclub into a popular town sports bar have been put forward for an award.

Temporary diagnostic centre opens in town

Temporary diagnostic centre opens in town

28 May 2024

A temporary community diagnostic centre has been officially opened in a bid to cut NHS waiting times.

Former Kent footballer entering Love Island villa

Former Kent footballer entering Love Island villa

28 May 2024

A former Kent footballer says he is looking to settle down as he enters this year’s Love Island villa.

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CBBC’s Karim Zeroual to star in Madagascar the Musical

CBBC’s Karim Zeroual to star in Madagascar the Musical

28 May 2024

The lovable family film has been turned into a musical, with former Strictly finalist Karim appearing as the zany King Julien.

‘We may have lost our parking but our town now looks classy’

‘We may have lost our parking but our town now looks classy’

28 May 2024

Shoppers have praised the part-pedestrianisation of a town and introduction of new “pocket parks”, claiming it has made the area more “sociable”.

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Queues for miles after lorry fire

Queues for miles after lorry fire

27 May 2024

There are lengthy delays on a key route this evening after a lorry fire and diesel spill.

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Stunning summer gardens opening in June

Stunning summer gardens opening in June

27 May 2024

Lots of beautiful early summer gardens are opening all over Kent in the next few weeks. Here’s where you can find them.

The people and places at centre of latest London exodus

The people and places at centre of latest London exodus

27 May 2024

We take a look at the new housing estates changing the face of this part of Kent.

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Dad hit with 10kg dumbbell as family terrorised by masked raiders

Dad hit with 10kg dumbbell as family terrorised by masked raiders

26 May 2024

A family were terrorised in their home by three armed masked robbers waving Stanley knives.

Inflatable ‘aqua park’ proposals resurface at shopping mall as leisure giant eyes expansion

Inflatable ‘aqua park’ proposals resurface at shopping mall as leisure giant eyes expansion

26 May 2024

Plans have been submitted for a seasonal aqua park and an observation deck for “cold water swimming” and yoga at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

Lanes reopen after crash near Dartford Crossing

Lanes reopen after crash near Dartford Crossing

24 May 2024

All lanes have reopened as a crash site on a busy A-road is cleared.

Fashion brand moving to ‘much bigger store’ at Bluewater after 20 years

Fashion brand moving to ‘much bigger store’ at Bluewater after 20 years

23 May 2024

A womenswear clothing chain is moving to a store three times larger than its current premises at the same shopping centre after two decades.

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