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Girl's rare cancer missed by GPs for a year

Girl's rare cancer missed by GPs for a year

05 November 2024

A young girl has been hailed a “miracle” after beating a rare cancer misdiagnosed by GPs for a year

Risk-taking angler swept out to sea after wading into dangerous currents

Risk-taking angler swept out to sea after wading into dangerous currents

05 November 2024

A risk-taking angler fishing chest deep without a life jacket in dangerous currents had to be rescued after being swept away.

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Outrage as council padlocks playing field ‘in case attackers hide in bushes’

Outrage as council padlocks playing field ‘in case attackers hide in bushes’

05 November 2024

A playing field earmarked for a new school by Kent County Council has been shut off in a move it claims is to protect the public from assaults.

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Boxing legend and Kent resident Barry McGuigan joins I'm A Celebrity line-up

Boxing legend and Kent resident Barry McGuigan joins I'm A Celebrity line-up

03 November 2024

Former boxing world champion and Kent resident Barry McGuigan MBE has signed up for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! 2024.

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Kent pub 'surrounded by sheep' named one of UK's best to visit in autumn

Kent pub 'surrounded by sheep' named one of UK's best to visit in autumn

03 November 2024

A historic country pub has been named as one of the UK’s best to visit in the autumn months.

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Find hidden treasures at Kent’s antique fairs

Find hidden treasures at Kent’s antique fairs

27 October 2024

Bag yourself a second-hand bargain, pick up some retro fashion or refresh your home with antique furniture at these winter antique fairs.

‘We will be back!’ Major restoration work at club after devastating fire

‘We will be back!’ Major restoration work at club after devastating fire

26 October 2024

Major restoration work is underway at a social club after a huge fire, with its chairman insisting the club will re-open for business.

Retired teacher who caused death of dad-of-two had been driving illegally for years

Retired teacher who caused death of dad-of-two had been driving illegally for years

26 October 2024

A former teacher had been driving illegally for more than seven years when he knocked down a pedestrian, causing a catastrophic brain injury.

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Popular tapas spot on the market as owner to 'focus on other ventures'

Popular tapas spot on the market as owner to 'focus on other ventures'

25 October 2024

The owner of a popular award-winning tapas restaurant is selling up to “focus on other ventures”.

Second council issues scam warning after QR codes stuck on parking machines

Second council issues scam warning after QR codes stuck on parking machines

25 October 2024

Another council issued a scam warning after QR codes were stuck on parking machines.

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Human poo flows through streets of new-build estate in shocking video

Human poo flows through streets of new-build estate in shocking video

25 October 2024

An appalled mum filmed human waste flowing through a new-build family estate - which has been blamed on nappies being flushed down the toilet.

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Owner’s relief as court spares life of ‘boisterous’ Staffie despite three attacks

Owner’s relief as court spares life of ‘boisterous’ Staffie despite three attacks

24 October 2024

A dog has been saved from destruction despite attacking a man and two women and a child while it was off-lead and out of control.

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Multiple flood warnings in place across Kent

Multiple flood warnings in place across Kent

19 October 2024

Several flood warnings are in place for today as the county prepares to battle with higher-than-usual tides.

Boy, 14, ‘found with cannabis after stealing moped’

Boy, 14, ‘found with cannabis after stealing moped’

17 October 2024

A teen is accused of possessing drugs and stealing a moped after being found during a police purge on nuisance and dangerous riding and thefts.

Person taken to hospital after air ambulance lands at park

Person taken to hospital after air ambulance lands at park

16 October 2024

A person has been taken to a London hospital after an air ambulance landed on a playing field.

Hated contraflow through tunnel to be finally lifted

Hated contraflow through tunnel to be finally lifted

15 October 2024

A controversial contraflow will be lifted as road bosses prepare to reopen a closed-off tunnel after months of delays.

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Grandmother’s alarm after hedgehogs ‘killed by rat poison’

Grandmother’s alarm after hedgehogs ‘killed by rat poison’

12 October 2024

A grandmother has sounded the alarm after five hedgehogs were killed after reportedly eating rat poison.

'Narcissist' who bombarded ex with messages avoids jail

'Narcissist' who bombarded ex with messages avoids jail

12 October 2024

A rejected lover who bombarded his ex with abusive messages and calls after she ended their relationship has narrowly avoided jail.

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'If you don’t send me down, I’ll be gutted'

'If you don’t send me down, I’ll be gutted'

12 October 2024

An aggressive shoplifter was granted his wish to be jailed after he pleaded with magistrates to be locked up again.

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Dad almost dies from sepsis after injury while cutting nails

Dad almost dies from sepsis after injury while cutting nails

10 October 2024

A dad-of-four says he almost died from sepsis after scratching himself while cutting his nails - urging people to be more aware of the symptoms.

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