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By-election called after councillor quits his post

By-election called after councillor quits his post

A Green councillor has resigned, prompting a by-election which will coincide with the general election.

Family-run freight firm is an ‘export champion’

Family-run freight firm is an ‘export champion’

A freight company has been given a royal honour in recognition of its overseas sales.

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Daredevil gran jumps 12,000ft 30 years after skydive dream cancelled

Daredevil gran jumps 12,000ft 30 years after skydive dream cancelled

A 70-year-old has finally achieved her dream of jumping out of a plane after waiting for 30 years.

Police called to reports of man with ‘Samurai sword’

Police called to reports of man with ‘Samurai sword’

Officers attended following reports a man was carrying a weapon but the suspected Samurai sword turned out to be something else.

The ‘Grinch’ exposed himself to schoolgirls while wearing pink tutu

The ‘Grinch’ exposed himself to schoolgirls while wearing pink tutu

A pervert who dressed up as the Grinch at Christmas has admitted exposing himself to teenagers while wearing a pink tutu.

New £75k playground will ‘make a difference’ for villagers

New £75k playground will ‘make a difference’ for villagers

A parish council leader has said new sports equipment at a play park will be enjoyed by many young villagers.

Homes to be demolished for retirement complex

Homes to be demolished for retirement complex

Permission has been granted for flats for the over 60s in a borough desperately in need of older living accommodation.

Suzuki announces new Kent dealership

Suzuki announces new Kent dealership

A car brand has opened a new dealership, creating five jobs.

Petrol stations losing ‘thousands upon thousands’ as four in five fuel thieves evade police

Petrol stations losing ‘thousands upon thousands’ as four in five fuel thieves evade police

Forecourt operators say they feel “helpless” to stop “drive-offs” as shock new figures uncovered by KentOnline reveal the huge cost of fuel thefts.

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‘Despicable and vile’ man jailed for multiple sex offences on child

‘Despicable and vile’ man jailed for multiple sex offences on child

A 58-year-old man who pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences against a young child has been sentenced.

Funfair and dog show for RSPCA’s 200th birthday

Funfair and dog show for RSPCA’s 200th birthday

An animal charity is celebrating its milestone anniversary with a fundraiser featuring carnival rides, stalls, games and a display of classic cars.

Stolen vehicle stopped by police after chase in early hours

Stolen vehicle stopped by police after chase in early hours

A stolen vehicle was chased and stopped by police who made one arrest but the search for a second suspect continues.

M20 delays after five-vehicle crash

M20 delays after five-vehicle crash

Lanes on the M20 have been closed this morning after a five-car pile-up.

‘Comments about my appearance have made me extremely uncomfortable’

‘Comments about my appearance have made me extremely uncomfortable’

A female councillor has called for a reset in behaviour after suffering online abuse.

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Kent Junior A Cup Final

Kent Junior A Cup Final

Aaron Stebbeds got the winning goal to help Aylesford edge their Kent Junior A Cup Final against Upchurch.

‘We didn’t want to see another place close – so we opened the gym in a church’

‘We didn’t want to see another place close – so we opened the gym in a church’

A tight-knit gym community has turned a 116-year-old church into a gym only 10 days after their previous village facility closed.

Plans submitted to convert Grade II-listed building to flats

Plans submitted to convert Grade II-listed building to flats

The plans include the conversion of a Grade II-listed building into four three-bedroom flats with private gardens, along with 40% affordable housing.

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Retirement homes plan for former historic deer park

Retirement homes plan for former historic deer park

A plan for retirement homes has been criticised with one person saying the increase in traffic could cause “untold misery and suffering”.

Michelin-guide restaurant reverses low hygiene score

Michelin-guide restaurant reverses low hygiene score

A fine dining restaurant with celebs among its clientele has been reinspected following a shock one-star hygiene rating.

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Parish makes bargain land deal

Parish makes bargain land deal

A plot of land extending to a tenth of an acre has been sold at auction for £1.

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