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Man suffers ‘broken bones’ in reported pub attack

Man suffers ‘broken bones’ in reported pub attack

30 September 2024

A man was taken to hospital with broken bones and facial injuries after he was reportedly attacked leaving a pub.

Inside late TV star’s multi-million-pound home

Inside late TV star’s multi-million-pound home

30 September 2024

The stunning former home of the late television star Paul O’Grady has hit the market for £3.5 million.

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Mum’s anger as son with learning disabilities turned away from toddler screening

Mum’s anger as son with learning disabilities turned away from toddler screening

29 September 2024

A mother is furious after her adult son with learning disabilities was told by cinema staff that he can’t attend a screening for toddlers.

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Is town’s Netflix dream dead?

Is town’s Netflix dream dead?

28 September 2024

An ambitious film studios development linked to Netflix has been thrown into doubt as bosses have failed to secure an operator to run the site.

‘The public are having the wool pulled over their eyes’

‘The public are having the wool pulled over their eyes’

27 September 2024

Farmers are campaigning to raise public awareness of a supermarket practice they say is “misleading” them into believing they are supporting farmers.

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‘Nuisance’ man banned from high street for three years

‘Nuisance’ man banned from high street for three years

26 September 2024

A “nuisance” man has been banned from a high street for three years for his repeated drunken behaviour.

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Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

26 September 2024

Admire autumnal colours and feel the leaves crunching beneath your feet with a trip to Kent’s country parks and gardens.

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CCTV released after threatening letter posted to high street business

CCTV released after threatening letter posted to high street business

25 September 2024

Police have released a CCTV image after a threatening letter was posted to a business.

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Teen who admitted downloading child rape video spared jail

Teen who admitted downloading child rape video spared jail

25 September 2024

A teen caught in a police sting messaging an undercover officer he believed was 13 has been spared jail.

Children removed from two special needs schools over safeguarding concerns

Children removed from two special needs schools over safeguarding concerns

24 September 2024

A decision to withdraw children from two special schools only two weeks into the new term has shocked parents and staff.

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Mystery as third peacock found wandering the streets

Mystery as third peacock found wandering the streets

24 September 2024

An animal rescue team has been called out to save a third peacock found roaming around people’s gardens.

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‘People blamed my hormones - but I just knew something was wrong with him’

‘People blamed my hormones - but I just knew something was wrong with him’

24 September 2024

A mum is urging other parents to trust their instincts when it comes to their children’s health after her son was diagnosed with leukaemia.

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Mum saves son, 2, from choking to death on coin using special device

Mum saves son, 2, from choking to death on coin using special device

23 September 2024

A mum has told how she was able to save her son’s life with a special anti-choking device after he put a penny in his mouth.

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387 jobs lost in Kent as two firms go bust

387 jobs lost in Kent as two firms go bust

23 September 2024

Almost 400 people in Kent have lost their jobs after two big employers went into administration on the same day.

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Overturned car sparks road closure

Overturned car sparks road closure

23 September 2024

An overturned car sparked an emergency response and the closure of a main road.

Explosion victim 'meant the absolute world to everyone who knew her'

Explosion victim 'meant the absolute world to everyone who knew her'

22 September 2024

Tributes have been paid to a loving mum, wife, sister and nan who died after an explosion at her bungalow.

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Wetland approved despite fears it 'could contaminate local water supply'

Wetland approved despite fears it 'could contaminate local water supply'

22 September 2024

Plans to create a wetland to mitigate wastewater polluting a river and nature reserve have been approved amid drinking water contamination fears.

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Rolls Royce owned by Lord Alan Sugar set to fetch £25k at auction

Rolls Royce owned by Lord Alan Sugar set to fetch £25k at auction

21 September 2024

A Rolls Royce famous for appearing in early episodes of The Apprentice is set to go under the hammer in Kent.

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Family's six-year nightmare trying to get housebuilding giant to fix flat

Family's six-year nightmare trying to get housebuilding giant to fix flat

21 September 2024

A mum has told of the struggles she has faced getting her new-build home fixed after a six-year battle with developers.

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