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Help still needed to provide 500 families with Xmas lunch

Help still needed to provide 500 families with Xmas lunch

15 December 2021

A charity aiming to feed hundreds of struggling families this Christmas is £1,000 away from completing its mission.

Super-fundraiser, aged just nine

Super-fundraiser, aged just nine

15 December 2021

A primary schoolgirl has been behind a mass of fundraising efforts for causes such as the homeless, the NHS and animals.

Mum of missing man speaks of 'fading hope'

Mum of missing man speaks of 'fading hope'

14 December 2021

The mother of missing Alex Holland has spoken of her "living nightmare" as police indicate they have "no leads" as to where her son could be.

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£600 painting lost by Hermes

£600 painting lost by Hermes

14 December 2021

An artist is making a desperate plea for answers after her £600 lockdown masterpiece has gone missing in the post.

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Gothic manor up for sale for £6.5m in abandoned village

Gothic manor up for sale for £6.5m in abandoned village

14 December 2021

Six bedrooms, a swimming pool, two cottages and no neighbours are all included in the £6.5m price tag for a listed home.

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Asylum boats are 'death traps'

Asylum boats are 'death traps'

13 December 2021

Small boats used to cross the Channel are shoddily made with gaffer tape and plywood and the bottom fell out of one at sea, crimefighters say.

Recycle your Christmas tree with Walmer RNLI

Recycle your Christmas tree with Walmer RNLI

13 December 2021

A lifeboat station is encouraging families to recycle their Christmas trees for a third year running.

Crews tackle house fire

Crews tackle house fire

11 December 2021

Firefighters have used a height vehicle to tackle flames in the roof of a house.

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Body found entangled in fishing nets

Body found entangled in fishing nets

11 December 2021

An investigation has been launched after fishermen found a body ensnared in nets.

Police continue to investigate after alleged 'abduction attempt'

Police continue to investigate after alleged 'abduction attempt'

09 December 2021

An investigation that came about after members of a public come together to restrain a man at a petrol station continues.

New laws to 'stop channel crossings' are passed

New laws to 'stop channel crossings' are passed

09 December 2021

A new bill designed to deter people smugglers and make dangerous crossings across the Channel unviable has been passed in the House of Commons.

Festive films to drive in to

Festive films to drive in to

09 December 2021

A series of festive films will be available on the big screen from the comfort of your car as drive-in cinema returns to one Kent venue.

'The government does not want these photos seen'

'The government does not want these photos seen'

09 December 2021

We speak to the photographers bringing the world images of asylum seekers crossing the Channel to Kent.

Location of second inland border facility announced

Location of second inland border facility announced

08 December 2021

A second border facility announced for Kent has secured hundreds more jobs.

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Delight at return of off-peak high speed services

Delight at return of off-peak high speed services

08 December 2021

The return of off-peak direct high speed services between three Kent towns and London has been hailed.

A turning point for Kent in asylum crisis?

A turning point for Kent in asylum crisis?

08 December 2021

After a 20-year fight the government says councils will be forced to take in child asylum seekers to ease pressure on Kent - but will it work?

Man jailed for ferrying 25 people across Channel illegally

Man jailed for ferrying 25 people across Channel illegally

07 December 2021

A man who illegally steered 25 people across to Kent on an inflatable boat has been put behind bars.

Carol singing in memory of mum Rebecca Kruza

Carol singing in memory of mum Rebecca Kruza

06 December 2021

A mum who wants to honour her daughter's life by opening a respite home for women with postnatal depression is carol singing to highlight the cause.

Town council wants new logo following name change

Town council wants new logo following name change

06 December 2021

A parish council which changed its name to town council to 'shake off a Vicar of Dibley image' is now asking residents to design its new logo.

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Authorities rescue 100 people trying to cross Channel

Authorities rescue 100 people trying to cross Channel

04 December 2021

In three incidents, 100 men, women and children had to be rescued as they attempted to cross the Channel in the dark this morning.

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