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Join historical romp round 'Dastardly Deal'

Join historical romp round 'Dastardly Deal'

22 July 2021

History will come alive in streets once occupied by smugglers thanks to a new partnership with a heritage and theatre group.

'Only the gangsters are winning'

'Only the gangsters are winning'

21 July 2021

As the number of asylum seekers to cross the Channel reached record highs, our reporter watched the latest arrivals and gives his take on the crisis.

'These sea portraits are becoming more and more iconic...'

'These sea portraits are becoming more and more iconic...'

21 July 2021

A woman is taking these mesmerising pictures of women in the sea as part of a digital project for Instagram.

MPs facing one-day suspension for judge letter

MPs facing one-day suspension for judge letter

21 July 2021

Two Kent MPs are facing a one-day suspension for writing to a judge after Charlie Elphicke's trial.

More asylum seekers brought ashore following record day

More asylum seekers brought ashore following record day

20 July 2021

The heatwave has brought more suspected asylum seekers to Kent's shores before thunderstorms hit.

Record number of people cross channel to reach UK

Record number of people cross channel to reach UK

20 July 2021

Hundreds of people made the dangerous journey across the English Channel in small boats to reach Kent.

Asylum seekers' beach landing

Asylum seekers' beach landing

19 July 2021

About 30 people were seen by beachgoers landing in one dinghy this morning before police were called to take them in.

Shoppers reach for masks despite Freedom Day

Shoppers reach for masks despite Freedom Day

19 July 2021

Covid wary shoppers heeded warnings that the Pandemic isn't over by wearing face coverings on Freedom Day.

Car transporter stuck in medieval streets

Car transporter stuck in medieval streets

19 July 2021

Worried shop owners looked on as a heavy goods vehicle got stuck in the narrow streets of a medieval town centre.

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Channel's largest ferry ready for action

Channel's largest ferry ready for action

18 July 2021

The largest passenger ferry to operate across the Channel will begin services next month after successfully completing trials.

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More needed to join marathon

More needed to join marathon

17 July 2021

A charity for the profoundly disabled needs four more people to run for it in this year's Virtual London Marathon.

Sarah's murderer dismissed from police

Sarah's murderer dismissed from police

16 July 2021

A serving police officer who kidnapped, raped and murdered Sarah Everard has been dismissed from the Met police.

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Summer activity play scheme to serve free lunches

Summer activity play scheme to serve free lunches

16 July 2021

There will be fitness and sports coaching, workshops and a satisfying meal for eligible kids.

Golf workers' £8,000 boost for hospital

Golf workers' £8,000 boost for hospital

15 July 2021

Caddies at the venue for the 149th Open have raised £8,000 for a hospital.

Plastics campaigners say 'have that back' to supermarkets

Plastics campaigners say 'have that back' to supermarkets

15 July 2021

Bulk loads of plastic packaging have been given back to two chain supermarkets by consumers who want to make a stand.

War hero with Victoria Cross honoured at services club

War hero with Victoria Cross honoured at services club

15 July 2021

A Royal Marine who was awarded the Victoria Cross will be remembered forever at an armed forces club which has honoured his name.

'Most desirable plot of land in the county' up for sale

'Most desirable plot of land in the county' up for sale

15 July 2021

With panoramic views over the English Channel, the exclusive Leas at Kingsdown is one of the most desirable locations to live in

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Rescue drama for asylum seekers

Rescue drama for asylum seekers

14 July 2021

A total of 37 people had to be airlifted from a sandbank they were trapped on before tidal waters poured in.

Driver, 24, facing jail after admitting causing death of biker

Driver, 24, facing jail after admitting causing death of biker

14 July 2021

A driver has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a motorcyclist after a crash in August last year.

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Watch The Open on the big screen

Watch The Open on the big screen

14 July 2021

Fans of The Open will be able to soak up the atmosphere of the golf tournament by watching it on the big screen a stone's throw away.

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