National Newspaper Service

Opening of luxury beauty and wellness store edges closer

Rituals has given an update on when it is set to open its latest store in Kent.

30 January 2026

‘The help for pubs is great, but the industry needs even more’

MP Lauren Edwards shares her views on the government’s latest plans to try and help pubs.

30 January 2026

Murder arrest as man dies in suspected stabbing at home

A murder investigation has been launched and a man arrested after another man died following a suspected stabbing.

Man in court over fatal crash that killed friend three years ago

A man has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a friend in a late-night crash three years ago.

Taxi drivers among five arrested in people-smuggling crackdown

Taxi drivers are among five suspects arrested and charged on suspicion of trying to smuggle 23 people out of the UK in lorries.

Harvester restaurant reopens after three-week makeover costing £500k

A Harvester restaurant has reopened following a three-week refurbishment costing £500,000.

A-road closed following crash and fuel spillage

Police officers have been called to a crash on a main road.

Under-fire water boss insists he can turn things around despite calls to quit

The under-fire boss of a water company says he can turn things around, even as he resists calls to resign, skips meetings and eyes...

28 January 2026

‘Shameful, useless and yellow-bellied’: Fury as Britain’s oldest rollercoaster closes

Dreamland bosses are facing a storm of outrage after announcing the permanent closure of the Scenic Railway.

GP surgeries and homes hit by power cut

A sudden power cut has caused problems for medical practices and homes in a Kent village.

Work begins to transform run-down bus station into town centre park

Work is set to begin to transform a former town centre bus station into a park as part of a £22m regeneration project.

MP demands Dart Charge refunds after 36-hour ‘Tunnel chaos’

Police are still investigating a crash in the Dartford Tunnel caused by an “oversized” lorry which sparked huge delays.

Kent gastropubs celebrate being named among best in UK

Four Kent pubs have been hailed in the latest annual guide of the UK’s top foodie boozers.

Seriously damaged tyre discovered during safety operation

A car with a seriously shredded tyre was pulled over as part of a safety operation in which a suspected drug driver was also arres...

Bomb squad descends on retail park after magnet fisherman snares live shell

A bomb disposal team descended on a retail park after a magnet fisherman hauled a shell from a nearby river.

Sadness at death of ‘legendary’ silverback gorilla

A beloved silverback gorilla who was rescued after being orphaned and made Kent his home for four decades has died.

Electrician likely to have died from ‘catastrophic’ chest injuries

A 49-year-old man is likely to have died from chest injuries sustained in an attack, a court has heard.