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The world firsts that happened in Kent

The world firsts that happened in Kent

07 August 2020

From flight to Miss World, we take a look back at world firsts which happened right here in Kent.

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Council hits out at "clever so-and-so" following pavement bonfire

Council hits out at "clever so-and-so" following pavement bonfire

06 August 2020

A district council has hit out at a "clever so-and-so" who left damage behind at a coastal park after having a bonfire on the pavement.

All set to steam into summer

All set to steam into summer

05 August 2020

Head into summer in style with a trip on a steam train. Here's our guide to where you can get on board:

Still jamming behind closed doors

Still jamming behind closed doors

05 August 2020

An arts festival will go ahead online after its exhibitions and concerts were recorded live, behind closed doors with social distancing.

Migrants caught crossing channel on live TV

Migrants caught crossing channel on live TV

04 August 2020

Several boats attempting to reach Kent have been intercepted in the Channel - including one filmed live on Good Morning Britain.

Motorhome bursts into flames

Motorhome bursts into flames

04 August 2020

Firefighters were called after a motorhome burst into flames on a busy road.

Operation Brock set to return in December

Operation Brock set to return in December

03 August 2020

Drivers are set to face a dreaded contraflow on the M20 again as bosses aim to minimise disruption once the Brexit transition period ends.

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Delays after crash on busy road

Delays after crash on busy road

02 August 2020

Police and ambulance services have descended on a busy road following a crash.

Film star visits Kent landmark

Film star visits Kent landmark

01 August 2020

A film and tv star has been pictured visiting a Kent landmark while out on his travels.

Kent's cricket grounds celebrated in landmark year

Kent's cricket grounds celebrated in landmark year

01 August 2020

A book marking Kent's 150th anniversary celebrated the 18 grounds to host the game in the club's illustrious history.

Traffic chaos on hottest day of the year

Traffic chaos on hottest day of the year

31 July 2020

Huge queues formed as traffic made for the coast and beaches filled up around Kent.

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Police seek man with mullet and overweight teenager following assault

Police seek man with mullet and overweight teenager following assault

30 July 2020

A hunt for a man and a teenage boy has been launched after a man in his 50s sustained a head injury during an assault.

'Michael Gove should come here - he might learn something'

'Michael Gove should come here - he might learn something'

30 July 2020

A shadow cabinet minister is calling on Michael Gove to visit a post-Brexit lorry park site in Kent amid frustration over a lack of clarity.

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Disappointment after grocer forced to pack up stall

Disappointment after grocer forced to pack up stall

29 July 2020

A popular fruit and vegetable trader and his customers have been left disappointed after he was told to shut up shop.

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Two children rescued from sea

Two children rescued from sea

28 July 2020

A rescue helicopter was sent to help two children who got into difficulties off the coast.

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RNLI save fishermen drifting out to sea

RNLI save fishermen drifting out to sea

28 July 2020

Two fishermen who were drifting out to sea in strong winds and choppy waters were helped to safety by volunteers at the RNLI.

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'Rat run' truckers could get £60 fine

'Rat run' truckers could get £60 fine

28 July 2020

HGV drivers heading to a post-Brexit lorry park on unauthorised roads will be fined £60 if new legislation gets approved.

Oliver with a twist

Oliver with a twist

28 July 2020

A primary school staged a unique, socially distanced musical theatre production.

Eat Out to Help Out in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh

Eat Out to Help Out in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh

27 July 2020

We take a look at the wide range of restaurants participating in the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Car ends up in the sea

Car ends up in the sea

27 July 2020

The owners of a 4x4 found themselves in deep water after their car became submerged in the sea.

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