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'Barry from EastEnders' joins fight to save Kent nurseries
13 August 2024An actor best known for an iconic stint in EastEnders has offered his support to two Kent nurseries at risk of closure over funding issues.
Warning as hot weather sees influx of poo, graffiti and rubbish at beauty spots
13 August 2024A charity says it had to spend hundreds of pounds to clean up the mess left at several nature reserves across Kent over the weekend.
We went to UK's most photographed beach to see if Instagram matches reality
13 August 2024Golden sands, crystal clear water and the perfect pint make this Kent beach a must-visit - but it has one major problem.
Santa set to visit the coast this Christmas
12 August 2024A festive grotto with elves, workshops and snowball fights is back this winter. Here’s how to get tickets.
Heat alert issued as Kent set for hottest day of the year
12 August 2024A three-day heat health warning has been issued for Kent with temperatures expected to skyrocket into the 30s.
Paloma Faith to perform open-air concert in Kent
12 August 2024The singer-songwriter, best known for hits Only Love Can Hurt Like This and Lullaby, will play a headline show on the coast.
Huge firm’s bid to create 'global hub' in Kent to attract worldwide customers
11 August 2024Bosses of a huge multinational firm want to create a ‘global hub’ in Kent in order to attract customers from across the world.
Disgust as beach-goers wade through ‘waterfall of urine’ at Kent hotspot
11 August 2024A family visiting a popular beach say their trip to the coast was ruined after having to “wade through a waterfall of effluent” pouring down steps.
Beach cordoned off after woman sexually assaulted
10 August 2024Police have cordoned off part of a beach after a woman was sexually assaulted.
Comedian rocks unusual new look as he films at Kent beach
09 August 2024Not Going Out star Tim Vine channeled the King of Rock and Roll himself as he sported a giant quiff while filming and taking pictures with fans.
‘Dangerous defect’ shuts major route
09 August 2024A ‘dangerous defect’ has reportedly shut a major route, which has been plagued by recent closures.
Nurse who took naps during shifts and ignored patient alarms avoids being struck off
09 August 2024A nurse caught napping during shifts and found to have ignored patient alarms has been allowed to continue working in the profession.
Missing teen, 15, found safe and well
08 August 2024A 15-year-old missing since Wednesday has been found safe and well, police have confirmed.
‘Come and see how children’s centre cuts will affect us’
08 August 2024Council chiefs have been invited to take part in a three-mile pram push to highlight the impact of losing a “lifeline” family hub.
‘It’s a bit harsh!’ The Kent district where you can get fined £100 for swearing
08 August 2024“Draconian” new council powers allowing enforcement officers to dish out £100 fines for swearing have left residents divided.
‘This ice cream shop has been going for almost 100 years - and I can see why’
08 August 2024Our reporter visited a nostalgic ice cream parlour overlooking the coast in one of Kent’s most-visited seaside towns.
Road shut after reports of suspicious package
07 August 2024Police cordoned off part of a busy main road following concerns a suspicious package had been found.
Aerial pictures show devastating impact of field fire just metres from new-build homes
07 August 2024Drone footage shows newly-built homes surrounded by charred fields after a huge fire.
MP who was close to death recalls his battle with sepsis
07 August 2024Craig Mackinlay, the ex-MP who lost his hands and feet after contracting sepsis, has spoken of his near-death experience and the future of the Tories.
Mum and daughter injured in teacup ride horror
07 August 2024A mum has told of the terrifying moment she and her three-year-old daughter were injured as a teacup detached from a ride at a Kent theme park.
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