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Kent's biggest oddballs enter record books

Kent's biggest oddballs enter record books

10 September 2014

From chainsawing apples in your mouth to running a marathon dressed as a tap, Kent has broken some weird world records this year.

Schools chief leaves job amid fears of 'heavy-handed' style

Schools chief leaves job amid fears of 'heavy-handed' style

09 September 2014

A Kent education adviser is departing amid concerns among governors and head teachers of a heavy-handed approach to under-performing schools.

Company directors take part in ice bucket challenge

Company directors take part in ice bucket challenge

09 September 2014

Three directors of a Kent-based company have taken part in an 'unlimited' ice bucket challenge.

Job fair offers local vacancies

Job fair offers local vacancies

09 September 2014

People in Kent who are searching for work can seek advice and information at a job fair being held next week.

Kent Friends group receives grant

Kent Friends group receives grant

09 September 2014

A local group in Kent working to improve a local nature reserve have received thousands of pounds from the Big Lottery Fund.

Labour selects its candidate for Tonbridge and Malling

Labour selects its candidate for Tonbridge and Malling

09 September 2014

An expert in international development has been selected by the Labour Party to contest the Tonbridge and Malling constituency at the next election.

Circus magic arrives in town

Circus magic arrives in town

09 September 2014

A family circus that has been touring for nearly 200 years has brought traditional acts and splashes of magic to Kent this week.

Kent dancers awarded company places

Kent dancers awarded company places

08 September 2014

Two dancers from Kent have been awarded places with dance companies after impressing judges during a competition.

Long delays after train breaks down

Long delays after train breaks down

08 September 2014

Commuters have been suffering long after a train broke down between two Kent stations.

Former Co-operative director joins law firm

Former Co-operative director joins law firm

08 September 2014

One of the UK's top lawyers has become a board member at a Kent legal business after running the largest specialist family practice in the country.

YESSS branches offer support to armed forces

YESSS branches offer support to armed forces

07 September 2014

Branches of an electrical retailer across the country have been showing their support for a British Armed Forces sporting team.

Mayor cooks a crumble

Mayor cooks a crumble

07 September 2014

The Mayor of Tonbridge and Malling has cooked up a storm with local youngsters.

Grab yourself an allotment in Kent

Grab yourself an allotment in Kent

07 September 2014

A variety of vacant allotment plots are up for grabs in Kent and the council is offering its help to get you started.

National charity celebrates 50 years

National charity celebrates 50 years

07 September 2014

A charity that has provided equipment and facilities for over 100,000 people with disabilities has celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Tickets sold for Christmas venue... before planning approval

Tickets sold for Christmas venue... before planning approval

07 September 2014

A new multi-million pound Christmas venue in Kent is to start selling tickets - ahead of the attraction receiving planning approval.

Broken down train still causing delays

Broken down train still causing delays

06 September 2014

A train that broke down earlier today is still causing long delays for commuters.

Touring the past

Touring the past

06 September 2014

The Salomons Estate in Tunbridge Wells will be offering free tours to members of the public this month.

Signalling problems causing delays

Signalling problems causing delays

06 September 2014

Signalling problems are delaying Southeastern passengers across Kent this morning.

Cooking the Books for local charity

Cooking the Books for local charity

05 September 2014

A book sale is being held to raise money for a local breast cancer charity that is trying to provide hospitals with new diagnostic technology.

 £3.3m lost in year of missed appointments

£3.3m lost in year of missed appointments

05 September 2014

An NHS trust lost more than £3.3m last year due to missed appointments, with a third of all consultations cancelled.

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