Seven family-friendly bank holiday adventures that refuse to be boring
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Shoplifter ‘over the moon’ to be locked up after stealing items worth thousands
A prolific thief was said to be “over the moon” about being locked up for a week after stealing items worth thousands from high street stores.
‘It’s not the council’s job’: Councillor defends new litter-picking scheme
A councillor has responded to people criticising a new plan to help clear litter across a district.
EastEnders and CCBC actresses to star in town’s annual panto production
A TV soap star and a CBBC actress are among the cast heading to a town for its annual pantomime production.
Traffic released after car bursts into flames on motorway
Traffic was held on a section of the M2 while crews respond to a car fire, with pictures showing flames and smoke billowing from the bonnet.
‘Will benefits crackdown return to haunt Reform and Robert Jenrick?’
Columnist Simon Finlay asks whether Reform’s proposed benefits crackdown will hit its own voters.
Taxpayers to foot £12m bill to prepare county for councils’ revamp
The biggest shake-up of Kent’s councils in half a century will cost taxpayers an initial £12 million.
Shoplifter banned from Poundland, B&M, Aldi and other stores across Kent
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from a number of shops after filling baskets with food and alcohol before walking out without paying.
‘For duck’s sake’: Engineer takes unusual stand against Kent’s persistent leaks
An aircraft engineer has deployed a family of rubber ducks to highlight more than a dozen water leaks reported across Kent.
Thousands celebrate GCSE results including mum and former Fenwick manager, 49
Thousands of pupils are celebrating their GCSE results across Kent today - including a 49-year-old former Fenwick manager.
Arson probe as ‘devastating’ hay bale fire costs farm more than £100k
A “devastating” hay bale fire being treated as arson is expected to cost a farm more than £100,000, police have said.
Flat plan for former sports centre recommended for approval
Plans for 31 flats at a former sports centre have been recommended for approval.
Emergency services swarm bridge after ‘noise of someone possibly falling in river’
Two large emergency services responses involving the coastguard and police took place overnight at the same location within hours of each other.
Man who strangled woman and snapped her phone in half jailed
A man who left a woman “traumatised” after strangling and assaulting her has been locked up.
100-homes on pear orchard would cause ‘unacceptable damage to the countryside’
A scheme for 100 homes on a commercial pear orchard has been recommended for refusal by planning officers.
‘We’re taking action to make sure people have proper say about their high streets’
In her latest column, MP Lauren Edwards welcomes moves to give residents more say on the future of their high streets.
£60m black hole: Kent and Medway councils face shortfall despite cuts
Kent County Council and Medway Council face a combined budget gap of more than £60 million next year, despite making significant cuts.
Drivers faced motorway delays after multi-vehicle crash
Drivers faced rush-hour delays on a motorway following an accident reportedly involving several vehicles.
Going through the roof! House prices in SIX Kent hotspots increase £10K in just 12 months
What’s the average price of a home where you live? Find out in the latest House Price Index figures