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Rare artefacts moved before hall's revamp

Rare artefacts moved before hall's revamp

07 December 2021

A collection of historic items being taken out of a town hall and kept in storage for three years during a major refurbishment.

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.

Mum and daughter launch new meatball takeaway

Mum and daughter launch new meatball takeaway

07 December 2021

A new takeaway offering hand-made meatballs and burgers for meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans has now opened in a town centre.

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'Rotterdam' shipping container motel plan back in new form

'Rotterdam' shipping container motel plan back in new form

06 December 2021

A revised scheme for a 90-room dockside motel, which provoked opposition and comparisons to the Dutch city of Rotterdam, is back before councillors.

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'Venue-wide' brawl at X Factor contestant's gig

'Venue-wide' brawl at X Factor contestant's gig

06 December 2021

Former X-Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan was lunged at on stage prompting a 'venue-wide' brawl at one of her Kent gigs.

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.

Bright day for town

Bright day for town

06 December 2021

A stunning lantern parade with more than 300 lights lit up a town and its success means it will be held again next year.

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.

Concerns grow for missing dad last seen one week ago

Concerns grow for missing dad last seen one week ago

04 December 2021

Friends are making a desperate appeal amid concerns for a father-of-two who has not been seen since last weekend.

Rescue teams scrambled in Channel

Rescue teams scrambled in Channel

04 December 2021

A little over a week since 27 people drowned, another rescue operation was under way in the Channel.

Drug smuggler jailed for eight years

Drug smuggler jailed for eight years

03 December 2021

Police found cocaine valued at £2.5m in a van's fuel tank.

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Stunning lantern parade tomorrow

Stunning lantern parade tomorrow

03 December 2021

A procession of hundred of lights will take place in a town centre as part of a day of pre-Christmas celebrations.

Two arrested in terrorism swoop

Two arrested in terrorism swoop

03 December 2021

Two men were stopped by border police as they were leaving the UK via a Kent port, it has now been revealed.

Cocaine smuggler jailed for six years for sake of €500

Cocaine smuggler jailed for six years for sake of €500

03 December 2021

A lorry driver who tried to smuggle more than £1 million worth of cocaine in his cabin in return for just €500 has been jailed.

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New homes approved despite objections

New homes approved despite objections

02 December 2021

New homes have been approved despite 30 objections from neighbours, who fear they will 'disturb' the 'aesthetics' of the area 'for the worse'.

'Abuse of any kind should not be tolerated'

'Abuse of any kind should not be tolerated'

02 December 2021

A Kent bishop has lent her weight to a campaign by the Mothers' Union against violence towards women.

'This requires global solutions'

'This requires global solutions'

01 December 2021

The Home Secretary is meeting her Italian counterpart to discuss illegal immigration after last week's mass deaths.

Award-winning Kent chef on Masterchef: The Professionals

Award-winning Kent chef on Masterchef: The Professionals

01 December 2021

An award-winning cook is under a glaring spotlight, appearing in front of millions in a challenging TV contest.

£2.4m worth of cocaine hidden in fuel tank

£2.4m worth of cocaine hidden in fuel tank

01 December 2021

A man who tried to smuggle £2.4 million in drugs through a Kent port has been sentenced to a decade in prison.

'27 people drowned and I laughed'

'27 people drowned and I laughed'

01 December 2021

The deaths of 27 men, women and children willing to risk everything was the worst Channel tragedy yet, but not everyone saw it that way.

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