The Kent chain stores we lost this year including Poundland, Claire’s and Homebase
A raft of chain stores shut across Kent this year amid pressure on consumer finances, rising inflation for…
Primark in Dartford and Poundland in Faversham to shut this week
Primark and Poundland are preparing to shut stores in Kent this week, dealing a blow to two town…
Canterbury family’s heartbreak at death of ‘beautiful, kind and loving’ son, 28, who battled cancer for 13 years
The devastated family of an inspirational 28-year-old who bravely battled cancer for almost half his life say he…
East Kent Hospitals Trust receives £29m from NHS to expand same-day emergency care units at QEQM in Margate and William Harvey, Ashford
Two Kent hospitals have received £29 million for upgrades to tackle waiting times and reduce admissions to overcrowded…
East Kent Hospitals Trust reveals plans for maternity unit upgrades at QEQM Hospital, Margate
Plans have been lodged to carry out “critical” works to a maternity unit branded “not fit for purpose”.…
How could the Budget 2025 impact house prices and the cost of moving in Kent, and will landlords choose to sell up?
And that could work to our detriment if speculation around expected announcements in the upcoming Budget are to…
The Kent districts with best and worst recycling rates
Kent’s best and worst recyclers can today be revealed – just months before sweeping new national rules will…
Delays between Faversham and Gillingham after person hit by train in Rainham
A person has died after being hit by a train near a railway bridge. The incident happened near…
Faversham gridlocked after Whitstable Road shut near Love Lane for emergency water repairs
A town has been plunged into “bumper to bumper” traffic after an emergency road closure. Whitstable Road in…
Brenley Corner queues could be almost five times longer during work on 1,800-home Winterbourne Fields estate off A2 near Faversham
Rush-hour queues at one of Kent’s busiest roundabouts could be almost five times longer while a 1,800-home estate…
Southern Water boss Lawrence Gosden to receive £691,000 ‘performance incentive’ despite Ofwat ban on bonuses
The boss of Southern Water received an almost £700,000 payout linked to the company’s performance just weeks before…
Teynham railway crossing where Amazon driver killed after van hit by train has history of near misses
The railway crossing where an Amazon delivery driver died when his van was hit by a train has…