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Hundreds raised to help struggling nursery

Hundreds raised to help struggling nursery

23 November 2021

A parent who set up a GoFundMe appeal to help his daughter's nursery replace much loved play equipment has been amazed by the response.

Farage could be back over Channel crossings

Farage could be back over Channel crossings

23 November 2021

Nigel Farage has not ruled out a return to the political frontline over the issue of spiralling channel crossings.

Man, 30, arrested after bottle thrown at council HQ

Man, 30, arrested after bottle thrown at council HQ

23 November 2021

A 30-year-old man has been arrested after a bottle of water was thrown through a council office window, forcing the closure of the building.

Preparations complete for Christmas lights switch-on

Preparations complete for Christmas lights switch-on

22 November 2021

More than 100 trees have been erected on shop fronts as part of the final preparations before a town's Christmas lights switch-on.

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Pensioner found dead on beach

Pensioner found dead on beach

22 November 2021

Police were called this morning after a woman's body was found on a beach.

Residents asked what they love and hate about town

Residents asked what they love and hate about town

22 November 2021

A council is running a survey to find out what people love, hate and feel could be improved within the community.

Space fantasy novel by ex-Navy man

Space fantasy novel by ex-Navy man

22 November 2021

A former Royal Navy sailor has published his first work of fiction, which will be part of a trilogy.

'Other councils must help with child asylum seekers'

'Other councils must help with child asylum seekers'

22 November 2021

A dispersal scheme that sees asylum seeker children transferred into the care of councils across the country is slowing, a councillor has warned.

Archive pictures of celebs switching on Christmas lights in Kent

Archive pictures of celebs switching on Christmas lights in Kent

21 November 2021

People have flocked back to our towns to mark the festive run-up - to celebrate here's some famous blasts from the past.

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Former Tory MP 'on universal credit and can't pay court fine'

Former Tory MP 'on universal credit and can't pay court fine'

19 November 2021

Disgraced former Tory MP Charlie Elphicke has said he can't afford to pay court costs as he is unemployed and making a claim for Universal Credit.

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Disgraced ex-Tory MP faces court over £35k fine

Disgraced ex-Tory MP faces court over £35k fine

19 November 2021

A former Tory MP who was jailed for sexually assaulting two women is facing court after allegedly failing to pay a £35,000 fine.

Rally is organised after closure of blood services

Rally is organised after closure of blood services

18 November 2021

A protest will be held over the 'mounting annoyance' following the closure of blood clinics at a hospital.

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A&E 'like warzone' as 158 left waiting 12 hours

A&E 'like warzone' as 158 left waiting 12 hours

18 November 2021

EXCLUSIVE: More than 150 people were left waiting 12 hours in A&E last month – as a Kent hospital trust comes under increasing pressure.

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Village store celebrates 5 year anniversary with expansion

Village store celebrates 5 year anniversary with expansion

17 November 2021

A couple who revived a village shop are marking their five-year anniversary with an expansion.

Am dram group return to stage with Snow White panto

Am dram group return to stage with Snow White panto

17 November 2021

St Margaret's Players is marking its return to theatre with a festive rendition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

'The suggestion people are routinely gaming the system is ridiculous'

'The suggestion people are routinely gaming the system is ridiculous'

17 November 2021

A refugee action group has slammed the home secretary's comments that people are exploiting Britain’s “dysfunctional” asylum system.

Boxing Day Dip is back for 2021

Boxing Day Dip is back for 2021

17 November 2021

Brave participants are now invited to sign up to the Boxing Day Dip which this year marks its 40th anniversary.

Guildhall closed after 'personal attack' on staff member

Guildhall closed after 'personal attack' on staff member

16 November 2021

A town hall has shut its doors to the public today after a 'personal attack' on a member of its staff.

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Developer cuts 100-plus homes plan by just seven to win approval

Developer cuts 100-plus homes plan by just seven to win approval

16 November 2021

A planning application for 117 homes that was previously rejected has been voted through after just seven fewer were proposed.

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Police search for missing woman

Police search for missing woman

15 November 2021

Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman who has been missing for more than five hours.

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