Local News
Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets
Hundreds of pupils have taken part in parades to celebrate the patron saint of England.
‘No more Mr Nice Guy’: Council seeks court order over landslip road rebuild
A court injunction could force private landowners to allow a council access to a collapsed road following a year of legal wranglings over its repair.
Villagers handed boost in fight to save historic windmill
A community is a step closer to saving a much-loved windmill after a proposal from the county council to sell it off to raise funds.
Parents united in grief back football scheme to get young men talking
The parents of two teenage boys who died from suicide are supporting a new sports initiative to help youngsters struggling with their mental health.
Singer breaks down after getting Golden Buzzer on hit ITV show
A Kent singer broke down in tears after bagging herself a place in the Britain’s Got Talent semi-final.
Neighbours to hear update on collapsed road repair job
Residents are hoping to hear the latest news on the repair of a major road which has been closed for more than a year following a landslide.
Farmfoods to open bigger more ‘pleasant’ store in town
A frozen food giant has announced the opening date for its second town centre store, promising a more “pleasant shopping experience”.
Person burned in house fire started by candle
A resident was injured after an improperly extinguished candle set fire to their home.
Fire crews tackle ‘suspicious’ building blaze
Firefighters have been at the scene of a derelict building fire, the cause of which is being treated as suspicious.
Five fire engines called to garage blaze
Five fire engines were called to a garage blaze which sparked a police response.
Bid to trace stolen car used in crime
Police are looking for stolen car believed to have been used by an armed man in the early hours.
02 Academy reopens after deadly crowd crush
The O2 Brixton Academy has reopened with a heavy security presence more than a year after it was forced to close following a deadly crowd crush.
Rowdy peacock rescued after “roaming” streets for six months
A noisy peacock whose loud mating calls from the tops of houses “concerned” neighbours has finally been captured - in an Ikea bag.
Roaming dragons and students to take to streets for St George’s Day bash
Celebrations for the patron saint of England will commence this weekend as hundreds of pupils prepare to take part in an annual parade.
Concerns for missing teenage boy
Police are concerned for the welfare of a 17-year-old boy who has been reported missing.
Drivers wrongly using bus-only lane will be fined
Drivers who are caught trying to cut through a bus gate will be fined after it was confirmed cameras will be installed.
Urgent police appeal to find missing Gravesend teenager, 17
Mark Ives was last seen on Tuesday night
Probe launched one year after road collapse
Investigation works have finally started on a road shut for more than a year following a cliff collapse.
New-build bungalows to be carved out of former scout hut site
Three new bungalows are being built on a “back land” site for pensioners as part of a drive to deliver more social housing.
Samurai sword seized in suspected drugs bust
Detectives investigating the supply of heroin and crack cocaine have charged a man on suspicion of drug offences and the possession of a weapon.