Local News
Six fire engines called to railway line blaze started by vandals
Train services were disrupted while fire crews tackled a blaze on a railway line.
‘I may have to close care home before it even opens’
A newly-refurbished care home for the elderly remains empty after six months - despite an “urgent” demand for beds.
New shuttle bus trial to Bluewater under way
Villagers are being urged to jump on board a trial shuttle bus service linking rural areas with health and shopping facilities.
Nuisance drivers told ‘not to return’ in crackdown
Police have issued a series of warnings to nuisance drivers seen meeting up and “causing a hazard to other road users”.
Rubbish dumped by path ‘a constant problem’
Piles of household waste and building materials have been dumped next to a footpath and a council is investigating how it got there.
Suspect charged after jewellery stolen during ‘break-in spree’
A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court on suspicion of a spate of burglary offences following reports of two home break-ins.
Teen punched and stamped on after party
A teenage boy is in hospital with facial injuries after he was punched and stamped on after leaving a party.
Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets
Hundreds of pupils have taken part in parades to celebrate the patron saint of England.
‘No more Mr Nice Guy’: Council seeks court order over landslip road rebuild
A court injunction could force private landowners to allow a council access to a collapsed road following a year of legal wranglings over its repair.
Villagers handed boost in fight to save historic windmill
A community is a step closer to saving a much-loved windmill after a proposal from the county council to sell it off to raise funds.
Parents united in grief back football scheme to get young men talking
The parents of two teenage boys who died from suicide are supporting a new sports initiative to help youngsters struggling with their mental health.
Singer breaks down after getting Golden Buzzer on hit ITV show
A Kent singer broke down in tears after bagging herself a place in the Britain’s Got Talent semi-final.
Missing teenage boy found safe
A 17-year-old old boy who was reported missing has been found safe and well.
Drivers wrongly using bus-only lane will be fined
Drivers who are caught trying to cut through a bus gate will be fined after it was confirmed cameras will be installed.
New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the way
New powers for councils to enforce so-called moving traffic offences have been used sparingly to date - although new ANPR cameras could be on the way.
Neighbours to hear update on collapsed road repair job
Residents are hoping to hear the latest news on the repair of a major road which has been closed for more than a year following a landslide.
Farmfoods to open bigger more ‘pleasant’ store in town
A frozen food giant has announced the opening date for its second town centre store, promising a more “pleasant shopping experience”.
Decision due on huge £40m waterfront football stadium and neighbourhood plans
A decision is set to be made on whether an 8,000-seater stadium at the heart of a new waterfront neighbourhood can go ahead.
Parents blast ‘horrendous’ decision to axe school bus route
Stressed parents have been left with a logistical nightmare after being told their children’s school bus is to stop running at short notice.
Person burned in house fire started by candle
A resident was injured after an improperly extinguished candle set fire to their home.