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Lord Howard recalls Windsor Castle visit

Lord Howard recalls Windsor Castle visit

10 September 2022

A former Kent MP has paid tribute to the Queen and spoken of a 'remarkable' welcome during a stay at a royal residence.

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'Do not swim' advice issued at Kent beaches after rain

'Do not swim' advice issued at Kent beaches after rain

09 September 2022

Sewage leaks caused by storms have led to 'do not swim' warnings across the Kent coast.

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Huge Canadian military aircraft lands in Kent

Huge Canadian military aircraft lands in Kent

08 September 2022

Footage shows the moment a huge military transport aeroplane was seen touching down in the county.

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Suspect charged over alleged rape in layby

Suspect charged over alleged rape in layby

08 September 2022

A man has appeared in court charged with rape and sexual assault after a teenager was allegedly raped in a layby.

Footfall blamed as bake shop and beer taproom to close

Footfall blamed as bake shop and beer taproom to close

08 September 2022

A bakery and brewery is to close its seaside business as they "aren't seeing enough footfall to make the space viable".

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Shopping centre's takings down 40% as car park made RingGo-only

Shopping centre's takings down 40% as car park made RingGo-only

07 September 2022

"Devastated" businesses have lost most of their regular customers after all the payment machines were removed from a shopping centre's car park.

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Riot of colour in town with a dark past

Riot of colour in town with a dark past

05 September 2022

We explore the towns of Dunkirk and Gravelines which are just a short ferry trip away in northern France.

Mum, 23, took own life at army camp after night out

Mum, 23, took own life at army camp after night out

05 September 2022

A mum-of-one went on a night out in Kent with army colleagues before taking her own life - despite there being no signs she had suicidal thoughts.

War Horse writer joins campaign to save stables

War Horse writer joins campaign to save stables

04 September 2022

Sir Michael Morpurgo is backing a campaign to save a former military stable block that "contributed hugely to the war effort" from being torn down.

Heartbroken dad in 'total shock' as son steals £23k

Heartbroken dad in 'total shock' as son steals £23k

04 September 2022

A lying fraudster fleeced tens of thousands of pounds from his own dad in an intricate scam - only to be caught out following an email blunder.

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The Pub Landlord is back and giving it both barrels

The Pub Landlord is back and giving it both barrels

04 September 2022

Al Murray, the infamous Pub Landlord, is inviting fans to join the lock-in as he takes his new stand-up show on the road.

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Youths try to raid cars on new-build estate

Youths try to raid cars on new-build estate

03 September 2022

A brazen trio of youngsters have been caught on camera trying to break into parked cars on a new-build housing estate.

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Hated M20 speed limit to stay for another year

Hated M20 speed limit to stay for another year

03 September 2022

Operation Brock will be removed from the M20 tonight – but drivers will have to put up with a hated 50mph limit until NEXT summer.

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Rare trainers stolen in burglary

Rare trainers stolen in burglary

02 September 2022

Unique designer footwear items - including Air Jordans and Armani, and Dior trainers - were taken from an industrial estate unit.

Cannabis factory discovered at empty industrial building

Cannabis factory discovered at empty industrial building

02 September 2022

Two men have been charged after police found cannabis plants in six rooms at a disused building on an industrial estate.

Bus station crash victim 'lived life to the full'

Bus station crash victim 'lived life to the full'

02 September 2022

The victim of last month's horrific accident at a Kent bus station was a popular and "gentle" man who was "always smiling".

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'Look out for condoms, tampons and dead fish'

'Look out for condoms, tampons and dead fish'

01 September 2022

Signs put up by a water company asking for "pollution spotters" to alert them to suspected incidents have sparked anger.

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Arrests after police flag down stolen vehicle

Arrests after police flag down stolen vehicle

01 September 2022

Two men have been arrested after police found drugs and bank cards in a stolen vehicle.

Adorable seal spotted chilling on Kent beach

Adorable seal spotted chilling on Kent beach

01 September 2022

Beautiful images captured the moment a cute seal was seen taking a rest on a popular beach.

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Pensioner dies after bus crash at shelter

Pensioner dies after bus crash at shelter

31 August 2022

A man has died in hospital eight days after being hit by a bus at a shelter.

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