Home Categories Grid
Romney Marsh
Shocking conditions at ‘unsafe’ care home
19 March 2023Care home bedrooms had holes in the walls, an unclean commode next to a resident’s clothes and false teeth kept in dirty water, inspectors have found.
'I’m a DFL in Kent - and leaving London is the best thing I ever did'
18 March 2023Rosie Percy swapped south London for the Kent coast two years ago and has no regrets about becoming a DFL...
It may not have a sign but this pub is crying out for the support of its locals
17 March 2023Secret Drinker pays a visit to a pub that's in desperate need of the support of its village.
Warning after tumble dryer sparks bungalow fire
16 March 2023A warning has been issued after a tumble dryer sparked a blaze at a bungalow, in which a rabbit died.
Wrong patient received biopsy at scandal-hit trust
16 March 2023Surgical staff gave the wrong patient a biopsy while a vaginal swab was left inside a woman during a hospital procedure, it has been revealed.
Boost for Kent's nuclear energy future
16 March 2023Calls for the government to retain some kind of nuclear energy production in Kent have been given a boost by the Chancellor.
From Ed Sheeran to Micky Flanagan, the 'hidden gem' pub loved by celebs
11 March 2023With its remote location and "no selfies" rule, this pub has welcomed many famous faces in recent years.
‘We watched our dream home go up in flames'
11 March 2023A couple are “utterly heartbroken” after the house they built using their life-savings was destroyed by a huge fire.
Britain to pay France £500m in deal to stop illegal crossings
10 March 2023The French government has been told it must step up to end small boat crossings as a deal is reached for the UK to help fund a detention centre.
Road closed as seven engines sent to blaze
08 March 2023Crews on seven fire engines were sent to tackle a blaze which has prompted a road closure.
Residents locked in bedrooms without consent at inadequate care home
08 March 2023Inspectors have released a damning report into a care home after a whistleblower raised significant concerns.
Response to baby deaths scandal 'not nearly enough'
07 March 2023An expert who led the inquiry into a scandal at hospitals in Kent has said the government's response to his report 'does not go nearly far enough'.
Get into Kent’s top attractions for the price of a scratchcard
07 March 2023We’ve got a list of all the places in Kent offering free entry and special offers as part of this year’s National Lottery Open Week.
Parking nightmare fears as Greggs to open in high street
07 March 2023A town's first Greggs is set to open this week - but the mayor fears it will cause parking chaos in the high street.
'The pub's bustling atmosphere drowned out the crack of gunshots from outside'
03 March 2023Secret Drinker crosses over to the darkside on a Sunday lunchtime jaunt
Arrest after 'woman flashed from car' on seafront
02 March 2023A man is being questioned after reportedly exposing himself to a woman while she was walking her dogs along a sea wall.
'Holiday homes would be better than this eyesore!'
01 March 2023A bid to knock down a derelict community hall and build Airbnbs in its place have been welcomed by fed-up neighbours.
Theft from car triggers manhunt
27 February 2023A CCTV image of a man police would like to speak to has been released after a bank card was stolen from a car
‘I want to film reality series at my new Kent castle’
26 February 2023EXCLUSIVE: The new owners of a historic castle hope to film a reality series there to bring "attention to the history and beauty of Kent".
‘Do not swim' warning at Kent beach for whole year
22 February 2023A beach has been hit with a year-long "do not swim" warning after the discovery of unsafe levels of bacteria in the water.
