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Shed and bins destroyed in blaze

Shed and bins destroyed in blaze

26 July 2014

Fire crews spent nearly an hour tackling a shed fire in the early hours of this morning.

Man dies three months after being brought back to life

Man dies three months after being brought back to life

25 July 2014

The wife of an ex-teacher brought back to life after collapsing in a hockey match has paid tribute to her 'loving and funny' husband after he died.

'We will never be able to find an ounce of forgiveness'

'We will never be able to find an ounce of forgiveness'

25 July 2014

A family have told of their heartbreak - as a young man is jailed for the brutal murder of pregnant teenager Jayden Parkinson.

Vive la fart! Inventor fires flatulence noise at France

Vive la fart! Inventor fires flatulence noise at France

24 July 2014

A zany inventor has succeeded in sending the noise of flatulence to France from a fart machine... housed in a huge pair of buttocks.

Thug guilty of murdering pregnant ex-girlfriend

Thug guilty of murdering pregnant ex-girlfriend

24 July 2014

A violent young man has been found guilty of murdering his 17-year-old former girlfriend from Kent after discovering she was pregnant.

Tributes to cliff fall student who 'didn't fear death'

Tributes to cliff fall student who 'didn't fear death'

24 July 2014

The heartbroken parents of a student who fell hundreds of feet down a mountain have told how he had no fear of death.

'You will be forever in my heart'

'You will be forever in my heart'

23 July 2014

An inquest has today heard how a young woman died in a block of flats... as her family pay a heart-wrenching tribute.

Loans for small firms launched

Loans for small firms launched

23 July 2014

Interest-free cash is available for companies employing less than 50 people after a new business-growth scheme was launched in the county.

Poll tips UKIP to make breakthrough in Thanet South

Poll tips UKIP to make breakthrough in Thanet South

23 July 2014

Poll tips UKIP to make breakthrough in Thanet South, according to survey by Lord Ashcroft

Man killed by lorry after 'falling from bridge' is identified

Man killed by lorry after 'falling from bridge' is identified

22 July 2014

A man who died after being hit by a lorry when he is believed to have fallen from a bridge has been identified by police.

Kent's seaside towns lose thousands of jobs

Kent's seaside towns lose thousands of jobs

22 July 2014

Most of the county's coastal resorts have seen their number of tourism workers fall over six years, according to new research.

Tunnel operator incurs losses despite revenue increase

Tunnel operator incurs losses despite revenue increase

22 July 2014

Eurotunnel made a loss in the first half of the year thanks to its struggling ferry service, which it will be forced to close within six months.

Royal Marines heroes at War and Peace Revival

Royal Marines heroes at War and Peace Revival

19 July 2014

Six Royal Marines Commandos are coming to the War and Peace Revival after a 4,000-mile land and sea trek.

Kent back on flood alert on hottest day of year

Kent back on flood alert on hottest day of year

18 July 2014

As Kent swelters on the warmest day of the year, the Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for heavy thundery showers and flooding.

War and Peace Revival show hailed a big success

War and Peace Revival show hailed a big success

18 July 2014

The organisers of one of the country's biggest military display shows say they are delighted with the way it went.

Leading from the front at the greatest gathering of military vehicles on the planet

Leading from the front at the greatest gathering of military vehicles on the planet

18 July 2014

The War and Peace Revival will draw 100,000 people this week but the man masterminding the operation was close to calling a halt on the whole event.

Inquest opens after mountain fall tragedy

Inquest opens after mountain fall tragedy

18 July 2014

An inquest has opened into the death of a Shepway man who fell from a Scottish mountain.

Woman's early fire warning

Woman's early fire warning

18 July 2014

A woman was alerted to a fire even before her smoke detector went off.

Arrest after street obscenity

Arrest after street obscenity

17 July 2014

Police have made an arrest after reports of man performing a lewd act in broad daylight.

Sandcastle competition set to reel in the crowds

Sandcastle competition set to reel in the crowds

17 July 2014

Folkestone Mermaid Festival will include a parade and family sandcastle competition this weekend

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