Monday, 1 August 2016

Folkestone: Three car smash led to man, 55, arrested and bailed after he failed to stop

A 55-year-old who did not stop after a crash was subsequently arrested and bailed after he was deemed unfit to be driving.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/three-car-smash-leads-to-99964/

Councillors urge government to keep new Thames Crossing away from Dartford over heightened pollution fears

A new Lower Thames Crossing must be kept away from Dartford in order to tackle air pollution in the town, councillors have told government.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/call-for-an-early-crossing-99956/

Caravan destroyed by fire in Farlow Close, Northfleet

Two fire engines were called to tackle a caravan fire, which left it completely destroyed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/caravan-destroyed-by-fire-99958/

Rachel Garrick resigns as chairman of Medway Momentum after Jeremy Corbyn opposed Hinkley Point C

The chairman of a local Labour group set up to support Jeremy Corbyn has resigned saying she is 'disgusted' by his 'cheap moves'.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/corbyns-opposition-to-nuclear-plant-99953/

Delayed reopening for cancer chemotherapy unit at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford

A health trust says the reopening of a chemotherapy unit for cancer patients has been delayed until next year

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/no-chemo-unit-until-spring-99952/

Ministry of Justice rules escaped prisoners won't be named after Kent Messenger FOI

A killer, a people smuggler and gunman are among the prisoners on the run from Kent jails... but we aren't allowed to know who they are.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/at-large-prisoners-will-not-be-named-99951/

Yeo Valley yoghurts recalled from Asda, Co-op, Sainsbury's and Tesco shelves amid rubber fears

A manufacturer has recalled yoghurts from Kent supermarket shelves amid fears they could contain rubber.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/yoghurts-recalled-amid-rubber-contamination-99947/