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A Kent-based horse riding star has died aged 37 after suffering a fall in a cross-country competition.

Controversial plans for the first 8,500 homes at a sprawling "garden town" have been approved amid huge opposition from campaigners.

Plans to create a new town are set to be decided on amid neighbours’ fears it would “cause chaos” in the area.

People living between Aylesford and Maidstone feel 'swallowed' up by non-stop development Published: 06:00, 31 January 2021 A halt must be called to the “march towards overdevelopment” which risks leaving communities swept up into ever-expanding urban sprawl. This is the demand of two MPs who say people living between Maidstone and Aylesford are having their “legitimate concerns” about levels of house building and strain on infrastructure ignored. People in Barming near Maidstone say they are being swamped by housing developments. Picture: HawkEye Aerial Media Helen Grant ...

Sainsbury's lorry blocks A20 near Hythe  |  Updated: 17:03, 28 January 2021 The A20 was blocked for more than two hours after a lorry jack-knifed and broke down. The Sainsbury's delivery lorry got stuck on the road through Newingreen near Hythe. The Sainsbury's lorry jack-knifed and blocked the A20. Picture: Mark Barrett It is believed the driver was attempting to turn around when the cab ran onto the grass next to the former Folkestone Racecourse and got stuck. The vehicle then reportedly broke down while the trucker attempted to manoeuvre back onto the road. Although it happened at about ...