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Kent's record shops and the vinyl revival

Kent's record shops and the vinyl revival

08 March 2021

Independent record stores have found new and innovative ways to engage with music fans despite online challenges as the vinyl revival spins on.

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Herald memorial this morning

Herald memorial this morning

06 March 2021

A remote service takes place today for the 34th anniversary of the sinking of the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry, which caused 193 deaths.

Incredible final journey of disaster ferry after it was refloated

Incredible final journey of disaster ferry after it was refloated

06 March 2021

The Herald of Free Enterprise disaster claimed 193 lives in 1987. This is the story of what happened after the ferry was refloated.

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Here's how much you pay

Here's how much you pay

05 March 2021

Council Tax bills have been finalised and will be landing soon on householders' doormats.

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Man dies after being hit by train

Man dies after being hit by train

05 March 2021

A man has died after emergency services were called to an incident on a railway line.

Hygge book is a 'love letter' to hometown

Hygge book is a 'love letter' to hometown

05 March 2021

A woman has used the slower pace of lockdown to produce a book that encourages love of her Kent hometown.

Mr Prosecco pitches up VW Camper as Deal Deli at market

Mr Prosecco pitches up VW Camper as Deal Deli at market

04 March 2021

A businessman whose pop-up prosecco bar made use of a closed paddling pool has now pulled up at a market selling Italian wares

Budget 'a sensible package'

Budget 'a sensible package'

04 March 2021

A Kent MP has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak's 2021 Budget,which is designed to deal with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Half of Kent's libraries set to reopen in coming months

Half of Kent's libraries set to reopen in coming months

03 March 2021

A total of 43 libraries in the county could reopen their doors to the public over the next eight weeks.

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Open air cinema set for this summer

Open air cinema set for this summer

02 March 2021

A company is promising to bring socially distanced open air cinema screenings to two towns in the county later this summer.

Ex-MP's fight against conviction

Ex-MP's fight against conviction

01 March 2021

A former Kent MP who was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault and jailed is having his case heard at the Court of Appeal this week.

Rise in council taxes

Rise in council taxes

01 March 2021

The financial burden from the coronavirus pandemic over the last year has contributed to an increase in local charges for householders.

Herald capsize memorial by Zoom

Herald capsize memorial by Zoom

01 March 2021

The honouring of the victims of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster takes place remotely on the 34th anniversary because of the pandemic.

Father dies in freak chainsaw accident

Father dies in freak chainsaw accident

01 March 2021

A 35-year-old has died from loss of blood after a chainsaw accident while cutting logs.

On the trail of treasure in your town

On the trail of treasure in your town

01 March 2021

Treasure trails tick lots of lockdown boxes and are a way of getting to know your nearest town on foot. Find one in Kent near you here:

'No glossy picture can change fact super hospital is ridiculous'

'No glossy picture can change fact super hospital is ridiculous'

28 February 2021

An MP has spoken out after a computer-generated image revealed for the first time what a new 'super' hospital in Kent could look like.

Crazy golf plan passed

Crazy golf plan passed

26 February 2021

A new tourist attraction on a promenade was cleared by six to four votes by a district council's planning committee at a remote meeting last night.

Theft warning to van drivers

Theft warning to van drivers

26 February 2021

Owners of vans are being told by police to keep their vehicles secure after a break-in this week which saw two people arrested.

Turtle doves and rare plants hold up homes decision

Turtle doves and rare plants hold up homes decision

26 February 2021

A decision over plans for 210 new homes has been stalled over concerns for rare birds and plants at the site.

Railway station transformation

Railway station transformation

24 February 2021

A key Kent station's footbridge and canopy have been given a brand new look after being upgraded following a £3.5 million investment.

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