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‘Race against time’ to rescue five lions and bring them to Kent

02 May 2024
‘Race against time’ to rescue five lions and bring them to Kent

A rescue operation is in motion to bring five lions to the UK and rehome them in the county to give them a better life.

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James Blunt responds to viral police e-fit

02 May 2024
James Blunt responds to viral police e-fit

A singer has responded playfully to an e-fit image of suspected burglar that resembles him.

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I tried swapping my iPhone for a ‘Nokia brick’ for a week

02 May 2024
I tried swapping my iPhone for a ‘Nokia brick’ for a week

As more young people turn to basic, internet-less phones to address their screen addiction, our Gen Z reporter tried on a “dumb phone” for size.

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Bike goes up in flames in town centre

01 May 2024
Bike goes up in flames in town centre

Dramatic video shows the moment a motorbike went up in flames in town centre traffic.

More than 1,500 plants seized in drugs bust

01 May 2024
More than 1,500 plants seized in drugs bust

Three men have been taken into custody after a huge drugs farm was discovered during a police raid.

Robotic glove helps stroke survivor with everyday tasks

01 May 2024
Robotic glove helps stroke survivor with everyday tasks

A mum who had a stroke aged just 33 has been given a literal helping hand after being presented with a robotic glove.

Air ambulance lands after crash

30 April 2024
Air ambulance lands after crash

Drivers faced delays following a crash, which saw the air ambulance land on a busy route.

Lorry stuck under railway bridge

30 April 2024
Lorry stuck under railway bridge

A lorry became wedged under a railway bridge for more than an hour after getting stuck.

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Couple jailed after drugs smuggled into prisons with drones

30 April 2024
Couple jailed after drugs smuggled into prisons with drones

A couple jailed for smuggling thousands of pounds of drugs into prisons were caught after flying a drone over a Kent site.

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‘It’s such a shame she won’t see return of carnival she loved so much’

30 April 2024
‘It’s such a shame she won’t see return of carnival she loved so much’

Tributes have poured in for a “lovely and caring” lady who put on a town’s parade for 30 years.

Police release e-fit image after attempted robbery in town centre

29 April 2024
Police release e-fit image after attempted robbery in town centre

Police have released an e-fit image of a man following an attempted robbery and assault in a town centre.

Village’s only barbershop to return after being ‘booted out’

27 April 2024
Village’s only barbershop to return after being ‘booted out’

A village’s only barber’s that was forced to shut so its premises could be turned into flats is to make a welcome return and will have a new home.

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Business hub in stunning church ‘thriving’ 10 months on from launch

26 April 2024
Business hub in stunning church ‘thriving’ 10 months on from launch

A church that burnt down and was rebuilt into a multi-million-pound business hub has “passed the expectations” of project leaders.

Co-op to open minutes from rumoured Sainsbury’s

24 April 2024
Co-op to open minutes from rumoured Sainsbury’s

A Co-op will open less than 500 metres from an empty pub, which its former landlady said had received interest from a rival supermarket.

Pupils to return to school following ‘heartbreaking’ fire

22 April 2024
Pupils to return to school following ‘heartbreaking’ fire

A village primary school is set to reopen seven months after a major blaze.

Suspected arson behind town centre pub

22 April 2024
Suspected arson behind town centre pub

Police are investigating after a blaze broke out in a derelict building.

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Pupils ‘left in the lurch’ after being told not to attend school

22 April 2024
Pupils ‘left in the lurch’ after being told not to attend school

Children at a special educational needs school have been told by local authorities not to attend due to “health and safety concerns”.

From car parts to cod and chips - now that’s a career gear change

20 April 2024
From car parts to cod and chips - now that’s a career gear change

A dad-of-three who’s spent almost four decades in the car parts industry has swapped selling tyres for serving hungry customers fish and chips.

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Museum eyes up move to former church on market for almost £500k

17 April 2024
Museum eyes up move to former church on market for almost £500k

A heritage museum that is looking for a long-term home is considering a move to a vacant church that has gone up for sale.

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Farm shop highly commended in ‘Rural Oscars’

16 April 2024
Farm shop highly commended in ‘Rural Oscars’

A farm shop that has struggled due to major roadworks has thanked it customers after it reached the finals of a regional awards scheme.

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