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Missing man found

Missing man found

22 January 2022

A man who had vanished for three days has now been discovered safe and well, police have now confirmed.

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New Kent centre 'ready' to process asylum seekers

New Kent centre 'ready' to process asylum seekers

21 January 2022

A former MOD site in Kent is ready to start processing asylum seekers arriving in the UK, the Home Office has confirmed.

Will it be the Jubilee Docks?

Will it be the Jubilee Docks?

20 January 2022

A councillor wants a section of a Kent port to be christened to commemorate the Queen's 70th year on the throne.

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School's warning over 'bear that sings about killing'

School's warning over 'bear that sings about killing'

20 January 2022

A primary school has issued a warning to parents over a 'sinister' video game character named Huggy Wuggy who sings about killing.

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Three more beaches rated 'excellent' for water quality

Three more beaches rated 'excellent' for water quality

19 January 2022

Southern Water has achieved the highest ever ratings for beach bathing water quality.

Man's body found following search

Man's body found following search

19 January 2022

The body of a man has been found following a search for a missing person by the coast.

Disaster averted as asylum seekers drift towards ferries

Disaster averted as asylum seekers drift towards ferries

18 January 2022

Disaster was averted after a dinghy drifted perilously close to departing ferries.

Firefighter injured in engine crash with car

Firefighter injured in engine crash with car

18 January 2022

A firefighter has sustained minor injuries after a fire engine was been involved in a crash.

Using Navy to patrol Channel a 'gimmick'

Using Navy to patrol Channel a 'gimmick'

17 January 2022

Government plans to bring in Navy patrols in the English Channel have been branded "a gimmick" by Labour.

Mum's renewed appeal 50 days after son's disappearance

Mum's renewed appeal 50 days after son's disappearance

17 January 2022

The mother of a missing man is renewing her appeal for information 50 days on from his disappearance.

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£1m town square transformation delayed

£1m town square transformation delayed

17 January 2022

A million-pound renovation of a historic building's forecourt in the heart of a town has been delayed until after the summer.

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Police seek four men after shoplifting spree

Police seek four men after shoplifting spree

17 January 2022

Images of four men have been released by police as part of an investigation into shoplifting.

New lifeline for hospitality industry

New lifeline for hospitality industry

17 January 2022

Places such as pubs, restaurants, theatres and hotels, affected by the Omicron variant, can apply for one-off grants in a Kent district.

Navy to 'police Channel and intercept asylum seekers'

Navy to 'police Channel and intercept asylum seekers'

17 January 2022

The Navy would patrol the Channel for asylum seekers while those reaching the UK could be sent to Africa, under reported plans by Number 10.

'I honestly thought I was going to die. I thought I was done'

'I honestly thought I was going to die. I thought I was done'

17 January 2022

As he starts a new tour, Michael Jackson tribute act Ben Bowman reveals how he became hooked on powerful painkillers just like his idol.

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Brexit developments bringing hundreds of jobs

Brexit developments bringing hundreds of jobs

16 January 2022

A recruitment bonanza has opened up as a key Brexit change will see more checks needed on goods and food.

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Get on the track of Kent's blue plaques

Get on the track of Kent's blue plaques

15 January 2022

If your walks need some extra interest, try looking for blue plaques to famous folk near you. We highlight some of the big names remembered in Kent.

Feel the love! 'This could be the most welcoming pub I’ve ever visited'

Feel the love! 'This could be the most welcoming pub I’ve ever visited'

14 January 2022

Secret Drinker paid a visit to a historic family pub at the very heart of its community.

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New school for children with autism

New school for children with autism

12 January 2022

A special new school has begun this term and aims to later expand from having 22 pupils to 46.

Toddlers among those brought Kent after sea rescue

Toddlers among those brought Kent after sea rescue

12 January 2022

Two very small children were among those seen brought to a Kent port in the latest saving of asylum seekers from the sea. .

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