Bin Collections Under Review in Kent

Bin Collections Under Review in Kent

Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge councils reassess bin collections due to an £8.8m contract dispute. Future plans pending. Bin Collections Under Review in Kent Two councils in Kent will discuss their bin collection soon. The current company doesn’t want to extend the deal at its price. Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge & Malling councils meet this week.…

Kent misses out on fast track devolution as the Kent County Council election is on

Kent misses out on fast track devolution as the Kent County Council election is on

Kent is excluded from the fast track devolution plan. The KCC elections will proceed, allowing voters to elect representatives. Kent misses out on fast track devolution as the Kent County Council election is on Kent won’t be in the government’s fast devolution plan. This plan would have changed local government a lot. It would have…

Tributes Paid to Kent Mother Who Died Getting Trapped in Rocks at Lowestoft

Tributes Paid to Kent Mother Who Died Getting Trapped in Rocks at Lowestoft

A 32-year-old Kent mom, Saffron Cole-Nottage, tragically died after falling and getting trapped between rocks in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Tributes Paid to Kent Mother Who Died Getting Trapped in Rocks at Lowestoft A mom from Kent died in a sad accident. Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, drowned at Lowestoft in Suffolk. She tripped and fell between rocks on…

Demolition of Prominent Kent Town Centre Building Set to Begin This Month

Demolition of Prominent Kent Town Centre Building Set to Begin This Month

The old Go Outdoors store and Market Hall in Kent are slated for demolition starting February 21st due to safety concerns and vandalism. Demolition of Prominent Kent Town Centre Building Set to Begin This Month They might tear down a big, empty building downtown soon. Someone asked to demolish the old Go Outdoors store. The…

Three men arrested after investigation into violent disorder across Cambridgeshire

Three men arrested after investigation into violent disorder across Cambridgeshire

Police arrested three men following an investigation into violent disorder, hare coursing, and dangerous driving in several Cambridgeshire towns. Three men arrested after investigation into violent disorder across Cambridgeshire Police made more arrests relating to crimes in Cambridgeshire on January 25. Two men, aged 22 and 51, were arrested in Essex, and a 46-year-old man…

Watch: Man Busted by Police; Gun Hidden in His Sock Found During Search

Watch: Man Busted by Police; Gun Hidden in His Sock Found During Search

Kent Police arrested Daniel Bryan after uncovering a modified gun concealed in his sock, leading to a six-year jail sentence for firearms offenses. Watch: Man Busted by Police; Gun Hidden in His Sock Found During Search Police in Kent made an arrest and released a video of the incident. The video shows officers finding a…

Canterbury Christ Church Leader Rama Thirunamachandran to Depart After Job Cuts

Canterbury Christ Church Leader Rama Thirunamachandran to Depart After Job Cuts

Rama Thirunamachandran will retire. University faces financial challenges, planning job cuts to save £20M. Enrollment grew, finances dipped. Canterbury Christ Church Leader Rama Thirunamachandran to Depart After Job Cuts The university leader will soon leave his job. Rama Thirunamachandran will retire next January. He is the principal and vice-chancellor at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU).…

Kent Shoplifter Banned From Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s And More

Kent Shoplifter Banned From Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s And More

Lewis O’Brien, a prolific Kent shoplifter, received a five-year ban from major stores after stealing over £400 worth of goods. Kent Shoplifter Banned From Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s And More A shoplifter got banned from many stores; it lasts for five years. Lewis O’Brien stole from shops between December 8 and 20. He targeted businesses in…

Closure Order Extended to Shield Vulnerable Kent Woman From Drug Dealers

Closure Order Extended to Shield Vulnerable Kent Woman From Drug Dealers

A vulnerable woman in Kent is now safer, thanks to extended court order blocking drug dealers from using her home and exploiting her. Closure Order Extended to Shield Vulnerable Kent Woman From Drug Dealers A court extended a closure order. It protects a vulnerable woman. People used her home for drugs, and they also caused…

Solar farm proposed near Kent Roman ruins risks destroying ancient heritage

Solar farm proposed near Kent Roman ruins risks destroying ancient heritage

Plans for a 40MW solar farm near Richborough Roman ruins spark outrage amid fears of industrializing the historic Kent landscape. Solar farm proposed near Kent Roman ruins risks destroying ancient heritage A new solar farm is planned near some old Roman ruins. This plan worries people because it might make the area industrial.RBL Solar wants…

Kent Ticketholder Claims £84k EuroMillions Prize While Set for Life Win Remains Unclaimed

Kent Ticketholder Claims £84k EuroMillions Prize While Set for Life Win Remains Unclaimed

A Kent ticketholder has claimed an £84,935 EuroMillions prize, but another prize remains unclaimed in Sevenoaks Kent Ticketholder Claims £84k EuroMillions Prize While Set for Life Win Remains Unclaimed Thanet: A lucky ticketholder in Kent has claimed their EuroMillions prize. They bought the ticket for the draw on Bonfire Night, November 5, 2024. Initially, the…

ITV Actor Brian Murphy Passes Away at 92, Tributes Pour In for Star

ITV Actor Brian Murphy Passes Away at 92, Tributes Pour In for Star

Brian Murphy, beloved for his roles in classic sitcoms, has died at 92, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and joy. ITV Actor Brian Murphy Passes Away at 92, Tributes Pour In for Star Kent: Cherished actor and comedian Brian Murphy has died at 92. He was famous for his roles in the 1970s sitcoms…

Kent A-road Set to Have More Than 65m of Double Yellow Lines Painted

Kent A-road Set to Have More Than 65m of Double Yellow Lines Painted

Kent County Council plans to paint over 65m of double yellow lines on the A26 in Tunbridge Wells, inviting public feedback on the proposal. Kent A-road Set to Have More Than 65m of Double Yellow Lines Painted Tunbridge Wells: The main route through town may soon have over 65m of double yellow lines. This section…

Plans for New Aldi Store in Kent to Bring £7m Investment and 50 Jobs

Plans for New Aldi Store in Kent to Bring £7m Investment and 50 Jobs

Aldi plans a new store in Chatham, investing £7 million and creating 50 jobs for the community Plans for New Aldi Store in Kent to Bring £7m Investment and 50 Jobs Chatham: Aldi is planning a new store in Kent. They’re starting a public consultation for a branch on Maidstone Road. This project will invest…

Rogue Landlord Fined Thousands After Serious Hazards Found in Kent Home

Rogue Landlord Fined Thousands After Serious Hazards Found in Kent Home

A landlord in Kent has been fined £3,000 for ignoring serious hazards in their rental property Rogue Landlord Fined Thousands After Serious Hazards Found in Kent Home Swale: A landlord was fined £3,000 for not fixing serious problems in their property. Council officers found major damp and mould issues. These were caused by leaks, missing…

Investigation Underway After Train Damaged by Projectiles in Kent

Investigation Underway After Train Damaged by Projectiles in Kent

Police are investigating after a train was hit by projectiles in Kent, injuring one person and damaging multiple windows. Investigation Underway After Train Damaged by Projectiles in Kent Kent: Police are looking into an incident where projectiles hit a train. This happened on Sunday afternoon at Queenborough railway station. It was around 4 PM when…

Developer Proposes Seven New Homes on Parking Site in Tunbridge Wells

Developer Proposes Seven New Homes on Parking Site in Tunbridge Wells

A developer seeks to build seven homes in Tunbridge Wells, replacing parking spaces in a desirable area with new flats and parking. Developer Proposes Seven New Homes on Parking Site in Tunbridge Wells Tunbridge Wells: Plans are underway to build seven homes where parking spaces currently exist. The site is located on a leafy street…

Overnight Road Closures in Kent This Week: M20, M25, and More

Overnight Road Closures in Kent This Week: M20, M25, and More

Drivers in Kent should prepare for overnight road closures this week affecting major routes like the M20 and M25 Overnight Road Closures in Kent This Week: M20, M25, and More Kent: A new week means more overnight roadworks. Drivers need to stay alert. Closures usually happen from 8 PM to 6 AM to minimize disruption.…

Police Dog Helps Catch Tunbridge Wells Man Who Abused Partner for Months

Police Dog Helps Catch Tunbridge Wells Man Who Abused Partner for Months

A police dog tracked down Luke Seffens, who abused his partner for months, leading to his nearly five-year prison sentence. Police Dog Helps Catch Tunbridge Wells Man Who Abused Partner for Months Tunbridge Wells: A police dog helped catch a man who abused his partner. Luke Seffens was sentenced to almost five years in prison.…

Smallest Town ‘Feels Like a Village’ with One of Country’s Best Pubs

Smallest Town ‘Feels Like a Village’ with One of Country’s Best Pubs

Fordwich, the UK’s tiniest town, boasts a Michelin-starred pub and rich history Smallest Town ‘Feels Like a Village’ with One of Country’s Best Pubs Fordwich: Britain’s smallest town is a hidden gem. It has just 381 residents. This charming spot is near Canterbury in Kent. Fordwich is proud of its title as England’s tiniest town.…