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Animal charities fear post-lockdown 'cat crisis'

Animal charities fear post-lockdown 'cat crisis'

05 June 2020

Animal welfare charities say warm weather could see surge in felines venturing outside on busy roads post-lockdown.

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Chance to quiz council leader at special Q&A

Chance to quiz council leader at special Q&A

04 June 2020

A special Q&A session is to be held so members of the public can quiz the council while restrictions remain in place due to Covid-19.

Teenagers praised after saving drowning man

Teenagers praised after saving drowning man

04 June 2020

A group of brave teenagers helped save the life of a drowning man, after initially mistaking him for a seal.

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Airport rave postponed due to Covid-19

Airport rave postponed due to Covid-19

03 June 2020

A festival due to be held at a Kent airport in September has been postponed until next year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Anger after human waste is left at beauty spot

Anger after human waste is left at beauty spot

03 June 2020

Fears for children's and animal's safety have been raised after human poo and dirty tissues were left at a popular walking trail.

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Radical changes at beach after 'unacceptable' weekend

Radical changes at beach after 'unacceptable' weekend

02 June 2020

Changes are to be made at a popular seafront after 'inconsiderate' visitors created dangerous parking problems, fires and uncontrollable litter.

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Soldier silhouettes to be installed on roundabout

Soldier silhouettes to be installed on roundabout

01 June 2020

A town's links with the First World War will be recognised when a number of soldier silhouettes are installed on a busy roundabout.

Abandoned kitten has leg amputated

Abandoned kitten has leg amputated

29 May 2020

The RSPCA has launched an appeal after Cabbage the kitten was found abandoned.

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Harbour Arm to re-open to the public

Harbour Arm to re-open to the public

28 May 2020

A popular Harbour Arm will re-open to the public from tomorrow, albeit with strict rules in place.

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Fire crews tackle beach hut blaze

Fire crews tackle beach hut blaze

28 May 2020

Fire crews rushed to the scene of a beach hut fire that sent smoke billowing into the sky this morning.

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'Unwanted' beach housing scheme rejected

'Unwanted' beach housing scheme rejected

28 May 2020

A controversial planning application seeking to build 20 houses on a beach car park has been rejected.

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Stunning algae display lights up sea

Stunning algae display lights up sea

27 May 2020

The waters off the Kent coast have been illuminated by a stunning display of bioluminescent algae.

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'Delight' as sports hall and 34 homes are approved

'Delight' as sports hall and 34 homes are approved

27 May 2020

A project which will see a new sports and community hall built on a recreation ground, along with 34 new homes, has been approved.

Is the beach beckoning?

Is the beach beckoning?

27 May 2020

We can't guarantee seaside solitude, but we've sought out some slightly quieter spots for a day at the coast in Kent during the current crisis.

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Grandmother desperate to bring toyboy husband to UK

Grandmother desperate to bring toyboy husband to UK

26 May 2020

A grandmother has spoken of her desperate quest to bring her toyboy husband - who is 36 years her junior - to the UK.

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30 homes and new sports hall planned for recreation ground

30 homes and new sports hall planned for recreation ground

26 May 2020

A planning application for a new community and sports hall plus 30 homes on a recreation ground is expected to be given the go ahead tonight.

More of Kent's most historic pubs

More of Kent's most historic pubs

25 May 2020

The county is home to a number of pubs with fascinating histories - with some even dating back to the 1100s. Does your local feature?

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Volunteers complete 32,000 good deeds

Volunteers complete 32,000 good deeds

22 May 2020

A council has paid tribute to volunteers who have completed 32,000 tasks amid the coronavirus pandemic.

'Children have died because of Covid-19 fears'

'Children have died because of Covid-19 fears'

22 May 2020

Two children are feared to be among those to have died as concerns over exposure to coronavirus keeps gravely-ill patients away from Kent’s hospitals.

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'Lifeguards can't be everywhere'

'Lifeguards can't be everywhere'

21 May 2020

The RNLI and Coastguard are pleading with families to be careful on beaches this summer.

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