Reform UK's flagship Kent council votes to spend tens of thousands on political assistants, facing accusations of hypocrisy after promising to cut waste. Details on the budget crisis and controversial appointee inside.
Discover Fordwich, Britain's tiniest town, where a 1585 wassailing ritual comes alive on Twelfth Night. Explore its history, Michelin-starred pub, and wildlife for a perfect festive day trip from the capital.
A serious collision on Old Kent Road in South London has caused significant traffic disruption, forcing six bus routes onto diversions. Get the latest updates here.
A Kent council led by Reform UK faces accusations of obstructing transparency after a five-month delay in providing evidence for claimed £40m savings from scrapped green projects. Read the full investigation.
A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a van on the M25 near Orpington. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the fatal incident.
Tributes are paid to Patricia Robson, a dedicated teacher, published poet, and passionate Remainer, who has died aged 83. Discover her remarkable legacy in education and the arts.
A 17-year-old boy is in a London hospital with a fractured skull after a rope swing broke in Coldblow Woods. His friends' quick actions saved his life. Read his family's story.
An 18-year-old from West London is in custody after a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Chatham. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A 19-year-old from Bexleyheath has been sentenced to over two years in prison for a dangerous police chase that ended with a stolen car ploughing into an ambulance. Read the full story.
More than 24,000 residents in a Kent town are without water for a third day, forcing school closures. Get the full list of affected schools and latest updates.
South East Water restores supply to Tunbridge Wells but issues urgent boil notice. Thousands face days without safe drinking water as chemical issue recurs. Full details and reaction.
A murder probe is underway after a 19-year-old man was found with stab wounds in Chatham. A man in his 30s has been arrested. Police have cordoned off the area.
Thousands in Kent face fourth day without water after South East Water adds wrong chemicals. Schools shut, elderly struggle as MP calls for CEO to resign.
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water, forcing multiple schools to close and causing major disruption. Get the full list of closures and latest updates.
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water after a chemical fault at Pembury Treatment Works. Schools are closed and bottled water stations are open. Find out when supplies will return.
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face water shortages after treatment plant failure. Bottle stations overwhelmed as businesses close. Full restoration expected Sunday.
Ernestas Juska, 21, receives life sentence for murdering Nina Denisova in Dartford. The court heard how violent pornography influenced his 'depraved' actions. Read the full shocking details.
Ernestas Juska, 21, receives life sentence for murdering family friend Nina Denisova, 39, in Dartford. Judge cites 'extreme impact' of violent pornography.
A new Aldi store opens on Old Kent Road, SE15 on December 11, offering festive shoppers the UK's cheapest groceries and special Christmas hours.
Three burglars are behind bars after a high-speed police chase on the M25, reaching 85mph in a 30 zone, following a Kent home invasion. Discover how justice was served.
Salford unveils a major 20-year plan to build 67,000 new homes, driving regeneration and tackling housing demand amid rapid gentrification and soaring prices.
A 68-year-old motorist was arrested after a collision killed a cyclist, 34, on Old Kent Road. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. Call 101 with information.
A 32-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Old Kent Road, Bermondsey. The driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. Major traffic disruptions continue.
A serious collision has closed a section of Old Kent Road in Bermondsey, causing major traffic disruption. Police and forensics are on the scene. Get the latest updates.
Discover Swanley, the Kent commuter town with a London postcode, 20-minute trains to London Bridge, and average house prices £230k cheaper than the capital.
Planning permission granted for two new tower blocks with 245 homes in Spitalfields, London's most gentrified area. The development includes social rent homes amid ongoing community concerns.
A Reform-run council apologises after spending £350 to repaint 'School Keep Clear' markings outside a school closed since 2016. Read the full story on this financial misstep.
Davey Brown, 19, pretended to need a wheelchair to steal beer from Sainsbury's before violently attacking security. He has been sentenced to over three years in prison.
Ashford International Station's Eurostar closure since 2020 costs £126m yearly in lost visitors. Residents describe a 'ghost town' as M&S leads business exodus. Hope remains with 2026 review.
Discover how Folkestone transformed from a declining ferry port into Kent's trendiest coastal town through massive regeneration. Explore the art-filled streets and learn about the £100m investment reshaping this community.