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School plans expansion to match growing population

17 March 2024
School plans expansion to match growing population

A secondary school that has more than 1,000 pupils on its roll is looking to increase its intake to meet the needs of a town’s growing population.

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Mum’s heartbreak after cancer victim daughter’s grave targeted by vandals

15 March 2024
Mum’s heartbreak after cancer victim daughter’s grave targeted by vandals

A mum says she has been left “heartbroken” after her daughter’s grave was vandalised.

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Seafront parking charges begin

15 March 2024
Seafront parking charges begin

Beachgoers will now have to pay at a coastal car park – just one week after proposed parking fees were scrapped in the same area.

Duo charged after pensioner in her 90s attacked in town centre

13 March 2024
Duo charged after pensioner in her 90s attacked in town centre

Two people have appeared in court after a woman in her 90s was attacked in a high street after they allegedly tried to steal her handbag.

More late-night trains for Dreamland as Southeastern confirms timetable ‘shake-up’

13 March 2024
More late-night trains for Dreamland as Southeastern confirms timetable ‘shake-up’

Kent’s main rail operator has announced a new-look summer timetable – including more late-night trains for those visiting a major seaside attraction.

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Mum's plea after soldier son, 25, pulled from river

13 March 2024
Mum's plea after soldier son, 25, pulled from river

A mum is urging anyone with information to come forward to the police after her son’s body was pulled from a river.

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Charity shop repeatedly targeted by ‘thoughtless thugs’

12 March 2024
Charity shop repeatedly targeted by ‘thoughtless thugs’

A charity shop which supports the work of the RSPCA is urging ‘bored’ thugs to stop trashing their store.

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Suspected burglar charged after two ‘seriously injured’ in motorbike crash

12 March 2024
Suspected burglar charged after two ‘seriously injured’ in motorbike crash

A 43-year-old man has appeared in court after a crash which left a motorcyclist and their passenger with serious injuries.

Oscar success for short film shot in Kent

12 March 2024
Oscar success for short film shot in Kent

A movie shot at a film studio in Kent won an award at this year's Oscars.

Garden centre could be knocked down for homes in ‘sad loss’

12 March 2024
Garden centre could be knocked down for homes in ‘sad loss’

An independent garden centre could be turfed over and transformed into new homes to help meet an area’s chronic shortage of housing.

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‘I could be fined for driving on my own road’

08 March 2024
‘I could be fined for driving on my own road’

A mum-of-two says she may be fined for driving in her own road after being refused an exemption as part of a new school scheme.

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Lego festival to return to Kent

06 March 2024
Lego festival to return to Kent

A celebration of one of the world’s most popular pastimes is to return to the county.

Bridge closure throughout summer expected to bring travel chaos

06 March 2024
Bridge closure throughout summer expected to bring travel chaos

A major transport route is to close throughout the summer in a move which will be “very inconvenient” for thousands.

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Popular cafe set to reopen after more than a year

05 March 2024
Popular cafe set to reopen after more than a year

A 40-acre coastal park known for its cafe and water activities has a new boss – more than a year after the last operator left.

Multi-million pound vision for heart of town

05 March 2024
Multi-million pound vision for heart of town

“Exciting” plans, including 300 new homes and a town square, have been unveiled to replace a leisure complex.

Busy route reopens after major water leak – but will shut again in days

05 March 2024
Busy route reopens after major water leak – but will shut again in days

A busy stretch of road already scheduled to shut for months has reopened following delays to fix a large water leak.

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Three-year housing battle at ‘songbird stronghold’ comes to an end

05 March 2024
Three-year housing battle at ‘songbird stronghold’ comes to an end

A long-running saga over plans to build two housing estates next to a rare bird habitat has finally concluded.

New traffic camera cut down in ‘school fines revolt’

04 March 2024
New traffic camera cut down in ‘school fines revolt’

The start date for a controversial new scheme to fine parents who park outside seven schools has been confirmed – but not everyone appears happy.

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Image released to help hate crime investigation

04 March 2024
Image released to help hate crime investigation

An image has been released by police who are investigating reports of a racist attack.

Teen charged after ‘knifepoint car robbery’

04 March 2024
Teen charged after ‘knifepoint car robbery’

A teenage boy has appeared in court after a vehicle was allegedly stolen at knifepoint.

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