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'It’s amazing to win an award for simply doing what you love...'

'It’s amazing to win an award for simply doing what you love...'

27 November 2020

A teacher was told on live TV that she's won a top award after being talent spotted when she was a teaching assistant

Two arrested over supply of boats to people smugglers

Two arrested over supply of boats to people smugglers

26 November 2020

Two people have been arrested as part of an investigation into the supply of inflatable boats to people smugglers, one of which was recovered in Kent.

Community split as exactly 50% support council's office move

Community split as exactly 50% support council's office move

25 November 2020

A community has shown it is divided over a parish council's plans to buy a new office.

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Youngsters to receive gifts following heartwarming response to appeal

Youngsters to receive gifts following heartwarming response to appeal

25 November 2020

A heart-warming response to a toy appeal means hundreds of children will receive 'good as new' gifts this Christmas.

Charge following theft of Harry Potter-style car

Charge following theft of Harry Potter-style car

24 November 2020

A man has appeared in court charged with the theft of a Harry Potter-style classic car, once admired by Ron Weasley actor Rupert Grint.

MPs rapped on knuckles over 'naughty Tory' letter

MPs rapped on knuckles over 'naughty Tory' letter

24 November 2020

MPs have been rapped for writing to judges ahead of a hearing to rule on publication of references for shamed 'naughty Tory' Charlie Elphicke.

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Parents warned over identity theft after school cyber attack

Parents warned over identity theft after school cyber attack

24 November 2020

A secondary school has fallen victim to a data ransom attack with parents warned to remain vigilant over identity theft.

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'Smart' new bridge reinstated over River Stour

'Smart' new bridge reinstated over River Stour

24 November 2020

Residents have celebrated the return of a bridge following its half a million pound overhaul.

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Head announces parties for pupils missing out on birthday celebrations

Head announces parties for pupils missing out on birthday celebrations

24 November 2020

A head teacher is going above and beyond to ensure children can still mark their birthdays as the pandemic continues to hamper celebrations.

Households strike lucky in lockdown with £150k win

Households strike lucky in lockdown with £150k win

23 November 2020

Five Kent households have struck lucky this lockdown after winning a share of £150,000 thanks to their postcode.

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Pub set for £50k transformation as new landlord moves in

Pub set for £50k transformation as new landlord moves in

23 November 2020

A son is following in his father's footsteps after securing a tenancy on a well-known pub and launching a £50,000 refurbishment.

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Dad and daughter's separation heartbreak prompts gesture from star

Dad and daughter's separation heartbreak prompts gesture from star

23 November 2020

A dad desperate to hug his disabled daughter again has told how a kind gesture from TV's David Walliams has helped boost their spirits.

Book your doorstep visits from Santa through theatre

Book your doorstep visits from Santa through theatre

23 November 2020

A theatre closed because of Covid is helping Santa Save Christmas by taking care of his diary and booking personal visits where grottos can't open

Town mourns one of its 'finest and biggest characters'

Town mourns one of its 'finest and biggest characters'

20 November 2020

A town is mourning a popular builder who died suddenly just a week before his 50th birthday.

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Vigil for Poundland worker who was 'always helpful and cheerful'

Vigil for Poundland worker who was 'always helpful and cheerful'

20 November 2020

A popular Poundland worker described as "always helpful and cheerful" will be remembered at a socially distanced candlelit vigil.

Should I'm A Celeb have been filmed in Kent?

Should I'm A Celeb have been filmed in Kent?

20 November 2020

Twelve celebrities have set up camp in a Welsh castle for this year's I'm a Celeb, but should they have picked one of ours in Kent?

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Two taken to hospital after car crashes into pub

Two taken to hospital after car crashes into pub

19 November 2020

Two people were taken to hospital after a car crashed into the front of a pub.

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Nine homes scheme resurfaces in paddock's 'long planning history'

Nine homes scheme resurfaces in paddock's 'long planning history'

19 November 2020

A council is being asked to pass a scheme for nine homes after previous larger-scale projects failed to get the green light

Decorations go up as town prepares for virtual switch on

Decorations go up as town prepares for virtual switch on

19 November 2020

The pandemic, PPE and problematic gales have not been enough to stop Christmas lights organisers from preparing a town for its annual switch on.

3D viewing room helps artist exhibit latest works

3D viewing room helps artist exhibit latest works

18 November 2020

A 3D viewing room designed to make people feel like they're in a gallery is helping an artist to hold a virtual exhibition.

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