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Violent thief jailed after attacking man in his own home

Violent thief jailed after attacking man in his own home

04 August 2014

A thief has been jailed after fracturing a man's eye socket and breaking his ribs when he robbed his home.

Man bailed after police officer struck down in 'hit and run'

Man bailed after police officer struck down in 'hit and run'

04 August 2014

The driver charged with GBH with intent after a police officer was struck by a car has been bailed.

Charity bank's regional lending boost

Charity bank's regional lending boost

04 August 2014

An Kent based ethical bank is looking to double the number of charities it helps across the county by offering loans over £2 million.

Events to mark the First World War anniversary to begin

Events to mark the First World War anniversary to begin

02 August 2014

Commemorative events will start with a service in Brenchley Gardens.

Hero dogs and owners honoured across the globe

Hero dogs and owners honoured across the globe

01 August 2014

A pet store company with branches in Kent is working with a charity to increase both funds and awareness for assistance dogs.

Author crafts with local children

Author crafts with local children

01 August 2014

An author has visited a bookstore in Kent to promote her new book and inspire parents and children to do new fun things during the holidays.

Barn blaze took firefighters seven hours to put out

Barn blaze took firefighters seven hours to put out

01 August 2014

A fire that broke out in a barn last night destroyed the whole structure and 10 tonnes of logs after flames spread.

College was in "a perfect storm"

College was in "a perfect storm"

01 August 2014

The new owners of the split up K College have revealed how poor leadership led to the downfall of the institution, which amassed debts of £16m.

Kent legal firm helps footwear brand launch in UK

Kent legal firm helps footwear brand launch in UK

01 August 2014

A Kent based legal firm has helped a Parisian footwear brand branch into stores across the UK.

World War One exhibition opened in Kent

World War One exhibition opened in Kent

31 July 2014

A new exhibition marking the centenary of the start of the First World War has been opened in Kent.

Hop Farm festival founder's music ban

Hop Farm festival founder's music ban

31 July 2014

A well known Hop Farm Music Festival founder and promoter has been banned from playing live music by the High Court.

Ex-parish council chairman jailed for abusing boy in hotel

Ex-parish council chairman jailed for abusing boy in hotel

31 July 2014

A former parish council chairman who booked a hotel room to abuse a teenage boy has been locked up after grooming him on Facebook.

Cash stolen from hospital vending machine

Cash stolen from hospital vending machine

31 July 2014

Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after money was stolen from a hospital vending machine.

Black cats becoming unwanted in Kent

Black cats becoming unwanted in Kent

30 July 2014

The RSPCA is appealing for the public to re-home a black cat after statistics show that 94 percent of them are overlooked because of their colour.

Tons of summer fun for kids

Tons of summer fun for kids

30 July 2014

A range of fun events are being organised for children during the school summer holidays in Kent.

Flower festival success

Flower festival success

30 July 2014

A church has hosted its first ever flow festival in aid of a local hospital and achieved great success raising £8,000.

Free singing lessons for children this summer

Free singing lessons for children this summer

30 July 2014

Free singing sessions from children across Kent have been organised throughout the school summer holidays.

Drug dealer jailed after hiding heroin in pants

Drug dealer jailed after hiding heroin in pants

30 July 2014

A man who hid heroin and crack cocaine worth almost £1,000 in his pants has been jailed.

You could see cars on the road...driving themselves

You could see cars on the road...driving themselves

30 July 2014

A new announcement by the business secretary today has given the green light to driverless cars coming to roads in the UK.

Last call for concerns over new flight path

Last call for concerns over new flight path

29 July 2014

A campaign group is urging residents to provide their comment on a proposal for a new flight path into Gatwick Airport.

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