Josh Alexander, 21, and Jessica Poole, 18, were expecting a baby boy togetherThe pair died when a skip lorry ploughed into their car in Woodchurch, KentBy Richard Percival[1] Published: 13:37, 12 February 2024 | Updated: 18:10, 12 February 2024 …
A road has been closed and a woman taken to hospital after a serious incident involving a bin lorry and a car.
The refuse truck ploughed through a road sign and ended up in a bush after reports of a crash at around 6am.
Police were at the scene of a …
Disruptive roadworks are causing “major” delays for motorists heading to Maidstone Hospital.[1] Temporary traffic lights were installed on the B2246 Hermitage Lane in Aylesford on January 2.
The lights are in place at the retail park access to allow Wa…
Part of a motorway has closed after a multi-vehicle crash.
The M2 London-bound between junction 3 for Chatham[1] and junction 2 for Rochester has been shut due to the incident just before 1pm as snow began to fall across Kent[2].
The M2 westbound has…
A key section of the M2 near Medway has been closed this afternoon (January 8) following a multi-vehicle crash. Emergency services are currently at the scene on the London-bound carriageway which has been shut between junction 3 for Strood and junction…
High winds between 60 and 70mph are set to hit Kent today – and some commuters are already facing disruption.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across the county until 9pm today with heavy rainfall also expected later on.
The county …
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We’ve all heard of Crufts, but Scruffts is a branch of the prestigious dog-show competition specifically for cross breeds, and this year’s Family Crossbreed of the Year title went to Delila, a two-year-old Spaniel mix owned by Francesca Cairns …
A crash involving a lorry and car in a town centre has been causing “absolute chaos” for motorists in a town centre today.
The A229 Bishops Way heading towards McDonald’s became blocked due to accident near Maidstone[1] Bridge.
Drivers are facing del…
A Kent[1] toddler who was murdered by his mum and her partner had 70 separate injuries, a court has found. Sian Hedges and Jack Benham were both convicted of the murder of 18-month-old Alfie Phillips in Hernhill, following a nine-week trial at Maidston…
A key route through the centre of a busy town for traffic seeking to gain access to the M20 motorway remains closed, despite contractors working overnight.
The A249 Sittingbourne Road was closed yesterday (Thursday) in the region of Albion Place, Maids…
A convicted fraudster from Maidstone[1] has been jailed again after he was released from prison but went on to scam[2] new victims. Blake Paterson was released on licence in 2022, having served a custodial sentence for offences connected to bogus onlin…
An exciting Christmas[1] shopping and food fair is coming to Kent[2], giving the perfect opportunity to stock up on gifts and treats in time for the big day. Kent Festive Gift and Food Show will take place at the Detling Showground, near Maidstone[3], …
Any place where food is supplied, sold or consumed is given a rating for food hygiene[1]. Whether you’re doing the weekly shop or dining out it’s good to know the place where you’re spending your hard-earned money is up to snuff.
Scores range from the …
A section of the M20 has been shut under Operation Brock Zero following disruption caused by Storm Ciaran[1].
The motorway is closed coastbound between Junction 8 at Leeds Castle, Maidstone[2], and Junction 9 in Ashford[3], in the latest development as…