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Pets die and woman breaks foot jumping out of window in house fire horror
10 June 2024A woman has told of the terrifying moment she had to jump from her bedroom window to save herself from a huge house fire where several animals died.
Proposed date revealed for reopening of children’s paddling pool
09 June 2024Following major works, a free children’s paddling pool is expected to reopen this month in time for summer.
'It's not pints and pork scratchings - we’re promoting European drinking culture in the UK’
08 June 2024The owner of a high street deli says he is “overjoyed” to be granted a permanent alcohol licence despite objections over noise from residents.
Three Kent beaches to close as £500k sea defence works begin
07 June 2024Parts of three Kent beaches will be closed over the next month as a flood defence scheme costing almost half a million pounds gets underway.
Passengers ‘marooned in France’ amid port strike chaos
07 June 2024Passengers are “marooned” in France as ferry services are suspended or cancelled due to strike action among port workers.
Dramatic rescue mission launched as 84 people - including baby - in sea off Kent
06 June 2024A major rescue mission was launched in the Channel as 84 people - including a six-month-old baby and two other children - ended up in the water.
Fraudsters swindle £1m from vulnerable victims after posing as tech giants
05 June 2024Heartless fraudsters helped trick vulnerable victims out of more than £1m in an elaborate scam while posing as technology giants.
Dog walker ‘hit to ground and kicked in head’ by unknown woman
04 June 2024A woman in her 50s who was walking her dogs was reportedly knocked to the ground and kicked in the head by a stranger
McDonald’s bosses hit back after drive-thru plan blasted
04 June 2024McDonald's has launched a charm offensive in a bid to woo supporters amid scores of complaints over plans for a 24-hour drive-thru restaurant.
‘I felt ashamed of my heritage and told Kent school friends I was Italian’
03 June 2024Miss Great Britain says she felt "ashamed" of her Palestinian heritage and would tell her school friends in Kent she was Italian.
Grieving mum left 'sick' as hospital sends appointment for dead son
03 June 2024A grieving mum says she “felt sick” after receiving a letter booking her son in for a hospital appointment - 14 months after he had died there.
Kent features in new Disney blockbuster
01 June 2024Kent features in a new Disney blockbuster hitting the silver screen this week.
Fears countryside becoming ‘one big urban mess’ as new homes planned
30 May 2024Villagers fear the countryside will eventually become “one big urban mess” as plans for new homes were revealed.
‘I wouldn’t park here if I had to pay - it should stay free’
29 May 2024Angry drivers say they won't pay to use a pothole-ridden car park after a council confirmed it is considering reintroducing fees.
Game of Thrones star enjoys holiday on Kent coast
28 May 2024Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has shared pictures of her holidaying in a Kent seaside town.
Former Rooks to become fishmongers with street food bar
26 May 2024A former JC Rook & Sons unit is to become a fishmongers and street food bar - two years after the popular butchers fell into administration.
'Soulless' plans for 15 homes on horse field get green light
25 May 2024Controversial plans for 15 homes on a horse field have been passed despite the scheme being branded a “soulless development”.
Stalker taunted schoolgirl with ‘sickening’ Snapchat messages about brother’s murder
24 May 2024A stalker taunted the teenage sister of a murdered boy by sending her "depraved and grossly violent" messages and images about her brother’s death.
Local Tory chief: ‘Defection won’t cost us seat’
23 May 2024A defiant Conservative chairman has issued a rallying cry, declaring the party can still win its Kent seat back.
‘Op Brock is not the answer - we need an alternative’
23 May 2024The leader of Kent County Council has voiced his disquiet over the reliance on Operation Brock to ease disruption and delays on the M20.
