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Thousands say 'no' to new homes

Thousands say 'no' to new homes

24 February 2021

A total of 3,000 people have put their names to a petition against a scheme for 210 homes and councillors will discuss the application tomorrow.

Freddie's 100k 'walkies' challenge - one day at a time

Freddie's 100k 'walkies' challenge - one day at a time

24 February 2021

A little boy embraced a charity walking challenge and used the opportunity to help his mum with her dog-walking business.

'Better summer in reach'

'Better summer in reach'

23 February 2021

An MP has applauded Boris Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown after the country has suffered the year-long tragedy of the coronavirus pandemic.

Awards for hardworking young market heroes

Awards for hardworking young market heroes

23 February 2021

Dedication to customer services has paid off for two young market workers who have received a top award in the sector

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Crazy golf plans to be decided

Crazy golf plans to be decided

23 February 2021

Councillors are set to approve plans to create an 18-hole adventure golf course next to a seaside paddling pool.

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Pair murdered man in graveyard

Pair murdered man in graveyard

22 February 2021

A man and woman have been found guilty of murdering a homeless man in a graveyard.

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Jury out in graveyard murder trial

Jury out in graveyard murder trial

19 February 2021

A jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of two homeless people accused of killing a man who lived in a cemetery.

Teaching assistant's cancer walking challenge with dog Teddy

Teaching assistant's cancer walking challenge with dog Teddy

19 February 2021

An inspiring teaching assistant who has twice had cancer is donning her walking boots for a charity's Walk All Over Cancer fundraising campaign.

Grant cash still up for grabs

Grant cash still up for grabs

19 February 2021

Emergency and recovery grants of up to £2,000 are available from a town council for organisations hit by the coronavirus emergency.

First look at new Kent 'super' hospital

First look at new Kent 'super' hospital

19 February 2021

EXCLUSIVE: The first image of a huge hospital which would cater for 800,000 people has been revealed as campaigners back the bid for its construction.

Warning to dog owners after palm oil washes up on beach

Warning to dog owners after palm oil washes up on beach

18 February 2021

A large chunk of solidified palm oil has washed up on a beach sparking a warning to dog owners

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Green grant of £830k for council's carbon crusade

Green grant of £830k for council's carbon crusade

18 February 2021

A council working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030 has received an £830,00 grant to help it convert to green energy

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Three Eastry residents win £30k in postcode lottery

Three Eastry residents win £30k in postcode lottery

18 February 2021

Three players of the Postcode Lottery in one street got lucky and scooped a windfall

Could you be a volunteer at The Open this summer?

Could you be a volunteer at The Open this summer?

18 February 2021

Following exciting news that The 149th Open is definitely happening this July, a recruitment campaign has begun to find volunteers

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Fundraiser taking on 15-hour swim

Fundraiser taking on 15-hour swim

18 February 2021

A woman who has swum the Channel will this year take on another gruelling sea venture to raise money for the Kent charity she once worked for.

Surgery vaccine site 'under review'

Surgery vaccine site 'under review'

17 February 2021

Plans for a town's second vaccination site for Covid-19 are being looked at again following the success of an up and running centre at a pharmacy.

Fortress Kent: A decaying history

Fortress Kent: A decaying history

17 February 2021

Once on the frontline of Britain's defences many of Kent's forts have been left to ruin, we've explored the history of a decaying part of our history.

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Man arrested following woman's death is bailed

Man arrested following woman's death is bailed

16 February 2021

A man who was arrested on suspicion of murder following a woman's death has now been released on bail.

Amazon installed 'illuminated' locker at garage without permission

Amazon installed 'illuminated' locker at garage without permission

16 February 2021

Shopping and delivery giant Amazon is applying for retrospective planning permission for a collection locker it sited at a fuelling station last June.

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Murder probe launched after woman's death

Murder probe launched after woman's death

15 February 2021

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was discovered.

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