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Inquest opens into death of boy killed in horror crash

Inquest opens into death of boy killed in horror crash

10 September 2014

An inquest has opened into death of seven-year-old boy killed in a horrific crash as parents face ordeal of telling his siblings he has died.

Five gorillas raised in Kent wildlife park found dead

Five gorillas raised in Kent wildlife park found dead

06 September 2014

A Kent conservationist has described his devastation after five gorillas he released into the wild as part of an ambitious experiment were found dead.

Handyman plunges 20ft through town hall roof

Handyman plunges 20ft through town hall roof

05 September 2014

A handyman is recovering in hospital after plunging 20ft through the roof of a town hall where he was working.

UKIP are 'flotsam' council leader says

UKIP are 'flotsam' council leader says

05 September 2014

Conservative council leader hits out at UKIP after losing by-election referring to them as wreckage in the political tide.

Tributes to boy, seven, killed in horror crash

Tributes to boy, seven, killed in horror crash

04 September 2014

A seven-year-old boy killed in a horrific crash that left his younger brother and sister fighting for life has been named.

Pensioner saved from fire

Pensioner saved from fire

03 September 2014

An elderly woman had a lucky escape after her flat caught fire and had to be rescued by firefighters.

Delays expected as huge loco hauled through Kent

Delays expected as huge loco hauled through Kent

02 September 2014

Motorists are being warned of delays on the motorways as a 70ft-long railway locomotive makes its way through Kent on the back of a lorry.

Artist Yoko set to visit war memorial

Artist Yoko set to visit war memorial

28 August 2014

Yoko Ono is planning to pay her respects at a new Kent war memorial as her work goes on show at an arts festival.

End of an era as harbour landmark demolished

End of an era as harbour landmark demolished

28 August 2014

This spectacular picture shows demolition work at the iconic control centre which has been derelict since ferry services left Folkestone.

Open auditions for parts in Leas Cliff panto

Open auditions for parts in Leas Cliff panto

28 August 2014

Could you be taking part in the pantomime at Folkestone’s Leas Cliff Hall this Christmas? Oh yes you could!

Jellyfish found all washed up

Jellyfish found all washed up

25 August 2014

A young family out walking on a Kent beach over the Bank Holiday weekend were surprised to find the strange looking creature.

New boss for rail operator

New boss for rail operator

21 August 2014

Southeastern has appointed a new managing director as it tries to negotiate a contract extension and deal with poor passenger survey results.

WW1: Tales of compassion in face of terror

WW1: Tales of compassion in face of terror

20 August 2014

Exactly 100 years ago, thousands of Belgian civilians fleeing from the marauding German Army landed in Kent as one town was hurled into WW1.

Port Lympne's new arrival - a bison calf

Port Lympne's new arrival - a bison calf

20 August 2014

A fourth European bison has been born at Port Lympne Reserve within four months.

Town's free parking extended

Town's free parking extended

19 August 2014

Free parking in a town centre is being extended for shoppers and visitors in a bid help businesses, shops and restaurants.

Harbour festival goes down a treat

Harbour festival goes down a treat

18 August 2014

Raft race and harbour festival lightens up weekend with a surprise or two in store

Howzat! Firefighters bowl out social club

Howzat! Firefighters bowl out social club

17 August 2014

Hythe firefighters were victorious in an annual charity cricket contest.

Southeastern one of UK's least trusted train companies

Southeastern one of UK's least trusted train companies

15 August 2014

Frustrated Southeastern passengers do not trust the company to provide a good service or be truthful, a survey has revealed.

Shepway bucks downward jobless trend

Shepway bucks downward jobless trend

15 August 2014

The only district in Kent to see a rise in the number of residents joining the dole queue was Shepway.

Tears and joy as Kent A-level results revealed

Tears and joy as Kent A-level results revealed

14 August 2014

Thousands of students across the county are celebrating - and commiserating - after picking up their A-level results.

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