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Bus fire ‘sounded like bomb went off’

Bus fire ‘sounded like bomb went off’

11 June 2024

A witness has described the dramatic moment a bus went up in black smoke and flames.

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‘It’s absolutely horrendous’: Neighbours speak of shock after woman dies in bungalow blaze

‘It’s absolutely horrendous’: Neighbours speak of shock after woman dies in bungalow blaze

11 June 2024

Floral tributes have been laid outside the property where a pensioner and a cat were killed following a fire linked to smoking materials.

Man accused of murder ‘left friend lying in pool of blood’

Man accused of murder ‘left friend lying in pool of blood’

11 June 2024

A man says he was acting in self-defence when he stabbed a close friend seven times and left him in a pool of blood, a jury has heard.

'I'm not paying £12 to watch England - it's daylight robbery!'

'I'm not paying £12 to watch England - it's daylight robbery!'

11 June 2024

A tourist attraction’s bid to charge fans £12 a pop to watch England in the Euros on the big screen has been labelled “daylight robbery”.

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Kent actress joins star-studded cast for Netflix drama

Kent actress joins star-studded cast for Netflix drama

11 June 2024

A 26-year-old actress who attended a Kent grammar school is to hit TV screens once again after being cast in the lead role of a new Netflix series.

Family-run golf club celebrates half a century

Family-run golf club celebrates half a century

11 June 2024

A family-run golf club which has been passed down generations is celebrating 50 years since it first opened.

122 candidates in Kent vying for your votes on July 4

122 candidates in Kent vying for your votes on July 4

11 June 2024

The names of 122 candidates will be on ballot papers across Kent when the county goes to the polls at next month’s general election.

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Charges push vehicles onto streets while car park is ‘never full’

Charges push vehicles onto streets while car park is ‘never full’

11 June 2024

Residents have grown angry over more cars parking on their roads after staff at a nearby shopping centre were asked to pay for permits.

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Bridge over M20 to shut for repairs

Bridge over M20 to shut for repairs

10 June 2024

A crossing over a motorway is set to be closed during this month for safety improvements.

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Pets die and woman breaks foot jumping out of window in house fire horror

Pets die and woman breaks foot jumping out of window in house fire horror

10 June 2024

A woman has told of the terrifying moment she had to jump from her bedroom window to save herself from a huge house fire where several animals died.

‘This town may just have the next Banksy’

‘This town may just have the next Banksy’

10 June 2024

Councillors have considered the idea of graffiti walls to curb vandalism, in the hope taggers would then leave other places alone.

Tributes paid to former mayor

Tributes paid to former mayor

10 June 2024

Tributes have been paid to a kind and witty former mayor who died following a battle with cancer.

Man’s body found at rugby club

Man’s body found at rugby club

10 June 2024

A man in his 30s has been found dead at a rugby club.

Danish homeware brand to launch first store in Kent

Danish homeware brand to launch first store in Kent

10 June 2024

A popular Scandinavian brand has announced the opening of its first branch in the county.

Old NatWest bank ‘will not be a mosque’ says new owner

Old NatWest bank ‘will not be a mosque’ says new owner

10 June 2024

The new owner of a former bank has spoken about her plans for the building.

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Cannabis farm discovered near schools

Cannabis farm discovered near schools

10 June 2024

Around 50 cannabis plants were discovered after reports of “drug-related activity” on a residential street next to two schools.

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Flames light up sky as fire breaks out near school and village hall

Flames light up sky as fire breaks out near school and village hall

10 June 2024

Dramatic footage has emerged of huge plumes of smoke billowing into the sky after a field blaze broke out in the heart of a village.

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‘Heat is pouring out of the pipes - no wonder our bills are rising’

‘Heat is pouring out of the pipes - no wonder our bills are rising’

10 June 2024

People living in a new-build block of flats say its “inefficient” green energy system is making their bills much higher than they should be.

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‘It’s been on the market since the day I bought it’

‘It’s been on the market since the day I bought it’

10 June 2024

The owner of a seafood restaurant says he is yet to find a suitable buyer for his business despite it being on the market for 17 years.

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Kent couple living with parents go viral - but how hard is it to buy your first home?

Kent couple living with parents go viral - but how hard is it to buy your first home?

10 June 2024

A married couple’s viral video about living with parents has highlighted how first-time buyers in Kent are struggling to get on the ladder.

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