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Hotel damaged in high winds

Hotel damaged in high winds

10 January 2015

A chunk of masonry was blown from a hotel as high winds battered the county this morning.

'Give us a chance', say fishermen

'Give us a chance', say fishermen

09 January 2015

Fishermen from Kent have called on political parties to give them a chance asking for pilot schemes to cut wastage and discards created by EU laws.

MyFerryLink up for sale after appeal rejected

MyFerryLink up for sale after appeal rejected

09 January 2015

The ferry operator could be sold after an appeal tribunal rejected a case by owners Eurotunnel to keep the service running.

Fisherman pulls out of meeting after Paris attacks rant

Fisherman pulls out of meeting after Paris attacks rant

09 January 2015

A fisherman due to talk at a meeting organised by Ukip who launched into an offensive tirade after attacks at Paris magazine did not turn up to speak.

Woman treated for smoke inhalation after flat blaze

Woman treated for smoke inhalation after flat blaze

08 January 2015

A woman in her 60s needed oxygen treatment after her flat caught fire as fire service remind residents to carry out smoke alarm checks.

Bishop couldn't work miracle after driving charge

Bishop couldn't work miracle after driving charge

08 January 2015

A bishop - known for his 'mass miracles crusade' - has been banned from driving after telling the arresting officer he would "go to hell".

Security stepped up at ports after Paris terror attack

Security stepped up at ports after Paris terror attack

08 January 2015

Security at UK ports and train stations has been tightened in the wake of the Paris massacre.

Biker injured in morning crash

Biker injured in morning crash

08 January 2015

A motorcyclist needed treatment from paramedics this morning after coming off his bike in an early morning crash.

New Year, new Saturday hobby?

New Year, new Saturday hobby?

08 January 2015

Runners, joggers and even walkers across the county are gathering on Saturday mornings for free-to-enter 5k events called parkrun

Series of crashes as Kent lashed by heavy rain

Series of crashes as Kent lashed by heavy rain

08 January 2015

There has been a series of crashes on Kent's roads this morning as heavy rain lashes the county.

The Hot List 2015: Music, Venues, Food and Arts

The Hot List 2015: Music, Venues, Food and Arts

07 January 2015

What's On gives you the heads-up on Kent's hottest talents, venues and attractions to watch out for this year

'Murderously angry' neighbour jailed

'Murderously angry' neighbour jailed

07 January 2015

A man caught in a prolonged dispute threatened to leave his neighbour 'six feet under' and told police he planned to burn down his home.

Rust in peace? Memorial arch falls into disrepair

Rust in peace? Memorial arch falls into disrepair

07 January 2015

Just six months after it was unveiled by Prince Harry, a memorial arch marking the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War is rusting.

Motorway closed after serious crash

Motorway closed after serious crash

06 January 2015

The M20 has reopened after a man in his 50s suffered head injuries in a crash this morning and the air ambulance was required to land on the road.

Shot in the arm for nursing agency

Shot in the arm for nursing agency

06 January 2015

A company which supplies nurses and carers to hospitals and homes has been given a "significant investment" after two years of rapid growth.

How to drive an instructor round the bend...

How to drive an instructor round the bend...

05 January 2015

As a learner car enters a roundabout, all the lessons in the world can't prepare for what happens next.

New monthly ceremony at Step Short memorial arch

New monthly ceremony at Step Short memorial arch

05 January 2015

Future First World anniversaries such as Gallipoli and Somme to be marked.

Memorial garden for murdered teen

Memorial garden for murdered teen

02 January 2015

A garden is set to be created in memory of a pregnant teenager who was murdered by her boyfriend, as his brother is set to be retried.

Fire rips through house in alleged arson attack

Fire rips through house in alleged arson attack

01 January 2015

A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged arson attack which seriously damaged a house early today.

Ukip infighting as councillor snubs general election hopeful

Ukip infighting as councillor snubs general election hopeful

31 December 2014

A Ukip county councillor is refusing to back his party’s general election candidate because of controversial "ting tong" remarks.

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