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Drug dealers used vulnerable person’s home to run county lines operation

Drug dealers used vulnerable person’s home to run county lines operation

A pair of drug dealers who used the home of a vulnerable person to run their county lines operation have been jailed.

Charges could be introduced at free seafront car park

Charges could be introduced at free seafront car park

Charges will be brought in at a free seafront car park if proposals gain the go-ahead from a senior county councillor.

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Disability-led dance company champions Strictly’s first star with Down’s syndrome

Disability-led dance company champions Strictly’s first star with Down’s syndrome

The founder of a dance company says members are looking to follow in the footsteps of Strictly star Ellie Goldstein.

‘It was a no-brainer!’ Landlord of top-rated Kent pub takes on town’s oldest inn

‘It was a no-brainer!’ Landlord of top-rated Kent pub takes on town’s oldest inn

A landlord behind one of the country’s top-rated pubs has taken over another centuries-old venue and says the decision was a “no-brainer”.

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‘Kent’s key seaside towns - ranked!’

‘Kent’s key seaside towns - ranked!’

Our columnist ranks Kent’s top 10 coastal towns - does your favourite come out top?

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Major disruption as 13 roads shut in one town

Major disruption as 13 roads shut in one town

Highways bosses have apologised for a “high volume” of road closures as gas, highways and emergency works take place, shutting 13 roads.

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The Kent districts with best and worst recycling rates - ahead of major bin shake-up

The Kent districts with best and worst recycling rates - ahead of major bin shake-up

Kent’s best and worst recyclers can today be revealed - just months before sweeping new national rules will overhaul how bins are collected.

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The next big wine destination you’ve never heard of

The next big wine destination you’ve never heard of

Our reviewer went off the beaten track to try a new bar taking on the French at their own game - cheese and wine.

UK’s original scare attraction to include new mazes for Halloween event

UK’s original scare attraction to include new mazes for Halloween event

This year, the long-running horror-themed event will include two twisted mazes, live actors and shocking special effects.

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‘We’re paying £750 a year for a log billed as a children’s play park’

‘We’re paying £750 a year for a log billed as a children’s play park’

Frustrated residents collectively charged thousands in service fees for a children’s play park which doesn’t exist say they want a refund.

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Songs, stars and Seventies sweets? Have a go at the best weekend quiz on the internet

Songs, stars and Seventies sweets? Have a go at the best weekend quiz on the internet

Put your general knowledge to the test with the Saturday Social - the ultimate online pub quiz.

Predator got haircut to ‘look sharp’ ahead of plan to meet boy in car park

Predator got haircut to ‘look sharp’ ahead of plan to meet boy in car park

A sex offender travelled to Kent hoping to meet a boy after bombarding him with obscene messages, images and videos over several weeks.

Loving nan hit by car while going to shop for ice cream, dies

Loving nan hit by car while going to shop for ice cream, dies

A loving nan who was hit by a car while going to Tesco for ice cream has tragically died six weeks later.

Driver dies in crash between car and van

Driver dies in crash between car and van

Emergency services were called to a crash between a car and a van but one of the drivers, a man in his 50s, died at the scene.

Attack victim feared friend had died on side of A2 after axe blow

Attack victim feared friend had died on side of A2 after axe blow

One of two men bludgeoned with an axe at the side of the A2 has told a jury he feared his friend had died in the early morning attack.

Sneak peek behind the scenes at major town housing project

Sneak peek behind the scenes at major town housing project

A developer has peeled back the curtain and show us inside one of its landmark town centre projects as it marks five years of regeneration efforts.

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Low turnout for MP’s Op Brock protest rally

Low turnout for MP’s Op Brock protest rally

A rally to protest about the disruption Operation Brock is causing in Kent attracted only a handful of people today, with key figures staying away.

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Road turns to fountain as contractor hits pipe during Levelling Up works

Road turns to fountain as contractor hits pipe during Levelling Up works

A road was turned into a fountain after contractors “nicked” a water pipe.

Youths on quad bikes tear up parks amid ‘deeply concerning’ vandalism

Youths on quad bikes tear up parks amid ‘deeply concerning’ vandalism

A spate of fires and vandalism has left a community “deeply concerned” after a string of incidents caused significant damage to parks.

Inquest opens following man’s death three months after punch

Inquest opens following man’s death three months after punch

The inquest has opened into the death of an alleged murder victim who died three months after being punched in the head.

Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

A shopping centre has revealed plans to overhaul its outdoor play area as part of a major refurbishment project inspired by school children.

Hit-and-run driver spent day in pub before fatal crash

Hit-and-run driver spent day in pub before fatal crash

A 38-year-old man who was “drunk as a skunk” before he got behind the wheel of his mum’s car and ploughed into a cyclist has been jailed.

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Knife found at the scene of church burglary

Knife found at the scene of church burglary

A knife has been found at a church following a burglary which saw equipment, fuel and children’s toys taken and a storage shed badly damaged.

Man, 26, diagnosed with incurable illness breaks Guinness World Record

Man, 26, diagnosed with incurable illness breaks Guinness World Record

A man with multiple sclerosis (MS) has been awarded a Guinness World Record - and now has his sights set on the next Paralympics.

‘Vile’ predator jailed for historic sexual abuse of children

‘Vile’ predator jailed for historic sexual abuse of children

An 82-year-old man who committed several sexual offences against children, spanning decades, has been jailed.

Council leader to ‘consider future’ after losing vote of confidence

Council leader to ‘consider future’ after losing vote of confidence

The embattled leader of a Kent council is today considering his position after losing a vote of confidence.

Reform chairman’s flag ‘true allegiance’ comments cause controversy at church event

Reform chairman’s flag ‘true allegiance’ comments cause controversy at church event

Comments made by a Reform party member suggesting anyone “intimidated” by flags on lampposts could have allegiances “elsewhere” received pushback.

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‘Check your pockets’: Search for lucky winner of unclaimed £10m lottery jackpot

‘Check your pockets’: Search for lucky winner of unclaimed £10m lottery jackpot

A lucky lottery winner who is yet to come forward and claim the mammoth multi-million pound jackpot could be living in or near the county.

Forensics tent set up outside college as pavement cordoned off

Forensics tent set up outside college as pavement cordoned off

A white forensics tent has been set up outside a college following a medical incident.

Long delays on major route after car fire

Long delays on major route after car fire

There are delays on a major route after a car fire.

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