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Distress for families as baby deaths scandal report delayed

Distress for families as baby deaths scandal report delayed

15 September 2022

Families have spoken of their "angst" after a report into baby deaths at a hospital trust was delayed just days before it was due to be published.

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The stretch of Kent beach with Napoleonic fort being sold for £55k

The stretch of Kent beach with Napoleonic fort being sold for £55k

14 September 2022

Bidders will have the chance to purchase a slice of one of the country’s most unique landscapes when a parcel of land goes under the hammer.

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Small boat annual crossings record broken already

Small boat annual crossings record broken already

13 September 2022

Figures show the number of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel has now surpassed the numbers for 2021 - with three months still to go.

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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Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain

08 September 2022

A yellow weather warning has been introduced, with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected this evening.

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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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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.

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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'Two baguettes for £21 and one was full of gristly steak!'

'Two baguettes for £21 and one was full of gristly steak!'

02 September 2022

The steak, pricey baguettes and a few surly staff members left a bad taste on Secret Drinker's latest pub mission.

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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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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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Snow globe starts bedroom fire

Snow globe starts bedroom fire

30 August 2022

Firefighters are warning people not to leave glass objects near windows following a freak house fire.

Asylum seekers cross Channel as yearly total nears 25,000

Asylum seekers cross Channel as yearly total nears 25,000

27 August 2022

A group of around 40 people arrived in Kent this morning, as the annual total crossing the Channel approaches 25,000.

Smoke visible for miles due to large field fire

Smoke visible for miles due to large field fire

26 August 2022

Fire crews have battled a large field blaze which began to spread this afternoon.

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PM hopefuls urged to back Kent ‘super' hospital plan

PM hopefuls urged to back Kent ‘super' hospital plan

25 August 2022

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have been urged to back plans for a new super hospital - should they wish to gain votes from local Tories.

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Albanian police set to patrol Kent beaches for migrant arrivals

Albanian police set to patrol Kent beaches for migrant arrivals

25 August 2022

A new deal will see Albanian police observing migrant arrivals and assisting in 'rapid removals' in a bid to tackle Channel crossings.

Record number of asylum seekers arrive in one day

Record number of asylum seekers arrive in one day

23 August 2022

A total of 1,295 people including babies and young children arrived in the UK in small boats in a single day - the highest number ever recorded.

Jazz, blues and Emeli Sandé

Jazz, blues and Emeli Sandé

23 August 2022

This week's Rye Jazz & Blues Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with a star-studded line up

New wine-tasting rooms set to open

New wine-tasting rooms set to open

23 August 2022

Striking images have been released showing a vineyard's plans to construct a new building for wine tasting as part of an ambitious expansion.

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Teenager hurt in high street hit and run

Teenager hurt in high street hit and run

22 August 2022

Police are trying to find the driver of a blue Ford after a teenage boy was hit by a car in a high street.

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