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Hospital ship's 100-year wait over

Hospital ship's 100-year wait over

03 March 2017

An important vessel sunk off the coast of Kent during the First World War has been legally recognised as war grave.

Financial fears for troubled hospital Trust

Financial fears for troubled hospital Trust

02 March 2017

East Kent's troubled hospital trust has been partially lifted out of special measures but bosses still have serious financial concerns.

Hints over crossing site verdict

Hints over crossing site verdict

02 March 2017

Speculation is growing that the government’s stance on the location of a new Thames crossing could be confirmed as early as next week.

Famous sculptor in town's art exhibit line-up

Famous sculptor in town's art exhibit line-up

02 March 2017

A sculptor who is famous for designing and creating the Angel of the North will be taking part in a town-wide art exhibition this year.

Eurotunnel profits grow

Eurotunnel profits grow

01 March 2017

The Channel Tunnel operator increased pre-tax profits by €74 million (£63m) last year as its boss hailed 'the best year in our history'.

Cash stolen from vending machine at station

Cash stolen from vending machine at station

01 March 2017

Police have taped off part of a station after thieves are said to have swiped cash from a vending machine and photo booth.

Patients told to travel for x-rays after machines break

Patients told to travel for x-rays after machines break

01 March 2017

A hospital trust has assured patients that an X-Ray department will be up and running tomorrow after its machines experienced "technical problems."

Insurer to take £4m hit on injury claim changes

Insurer to take £4m hit on injury claim changes

28 February 2017

Over 50s insurance and holiday firm Saga has said changes to the way the Government calculates personal-injury payouts will wipe millions off profits.

Board's concerns over bridge replacement plans

Board's concerns over bridge replacement plans

28 February 2017

A transport board has raised concerns over the replacement of a historic bridge that has the potential to disrupt rail and High Speed rail links.

PICTURED: Drunk menace banned from town centre

PICTURED: Drunk menace banned from town centre

28 February 2017

A street drinker who was "regularly abusive to shoppers, business owners and officers" has been banned from entering a town centre for five years.

College praised in remarkable turnaround

College praised in remarkable turnaround

27 February 2017

A college marked a huge turnaround in its fortunes with a glowing Ofsted report.

Make the most of the Kent coast with your dog

Make the most of the Kent coast with your dog

26 February 2017

Beaches aren't just for the summer: here's our guide to beaches in Kent you can walk your dog on all year round.

Safety fears over broken lamps

Safety fears over broken lamps

25 February 2017

Victorian lamps that line a promenade have been out of action for weeks, prompting safety fears.

Cash windfall for kmfm listener

Cash windfall for kmfm listener

24 February 2017

A woman thought it was a wind up when she was told she'd won a £1,000 cash prize.

'Fake cops pulled me over'

'Fake cops pulled me over'

24 February 2017

A driver says a fake police car with flashing lights made him pull over before drawing up alongside and speeding off.

Broken boiler leaves family cold

Broken boiler leaves family cold

24 February 2017

A mother is demanding hundreds of pounds in compensation after being left without heating or hot water for nearly eight weeks.

"Dangerously loose" window at department store

"Dangerously loose" window at department store

23 February 2017

A window was "hanging dangerously" from a department store as Storm Doris struck the county, yesterday.

Man hit in the face with glass bottle

Man hit in the face with glass bottle

23 February 2017

Police have released CCTV of two men they want to speak to after a man was assaulted in a bar.

Person trapped after car and lorry crash

Person trapped after car and lorry crash

23 February 2017

A person was left trapped after a car and lorry were involved in a crash on a busy dual carriageway this afternoon.

Historic hall's future saved

Historic hall's future saved

23 February 2017

A 1930s dance hall is no longer under threat of demolition after plans for retirement flats were refused by on the grounds they were “unsustainable.”

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