Local News
Trial date set for businessman accused over cyclist crash death
A motorist accused of killing a cyclist will stand trial next year.
£60m relief road plans ‘to be submitted this year’
A planning application for a long-awaited link road is expected to be lodged later this year with the scheme completed before the end of 2028.
'Pressure inside my head was a rare cancer’
A courageous young woman told of the traumatic moment she discovered pressure inside her head was an uncommon cancer.
Historic bandstand revamp to rival harbour arm
An ambitious project is aiming to refurbish a 130-year-old bandstand as a permanent outdoor theatre and food and drink outlets in shipping containers.
‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin
Motorists fear months of misery during a 12-week rebuild of a stretch of a busy dual-carriageway.
Pensioner suffers serious injuries after being hit by Audi
A pensioner is in hospital with serious injuries after a driver suspected of dangerous driving crashed into him.
Council considers tourism tax on overnight stays
A local authority that oversees three beachside towns is considering taxing visitors who stay overnight, and additional tax on second homes.
Trains halted after lorry hits bridge
Trains have been brought to a halt after a lorry hit a bridge.
Overturned car in high street prompts emergency response
Emergency services were scrambled to a town centre today amid reports a car had overturned.
Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price
An award-winning 200-year-old pub is set to go under the hammer at a dramatically slashed price.
Rare ‘Last of Us’ zombie fungi found in Kent wood
Rare fungi which inspired the renowned video game and TV series The Last of Us has been found in a Kent woodland.
Road closed after person hit by car
A main road has been after a person was hit by a car.
Arrest after stolen BMW spotted at fuel station
A stolen BMW will be returned to its owner after being spotted at a fuel station.
Person treated by paramedics after chip pan fire
Fire crews tackled a house fire after a chip pan overheated and caught alight, leaving one person needing treatment after inhaling smoke.
Churches 'hope for growth' with £3m revamp
Churches across the county are “hoping for growth” with a major £3.2 million revamp.
Thanet businesses scoop honours at Made In Kent awards
Thanet independent businesses have taken a clutch of honours at the Made in Kent Business Awards. A ceremony took place [...]...
Police appeal after man in 70s hit by car and suffers serious injuries in Cliftonville
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 70s was hit by a car in Cliftonville yesterday (April [...]...
Unique Castings talent agency launched in Thanet
A new casting agency aimed at inclusivity has been launched in Margate. Bar 7 owner Wendy Knight has teamed up [...]...
Historic innovations spark interest for Upton children
A journey from the Golden Age of Islam to the innovation of electricity was a bright learning spark for children [...]...
Train services at standstill after lorry strikes bridge
Update: Trains have resumed but there are delays and alterations while work continues A lorry has collided with a bridge [...]...