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‘Virus testing could be reason for high infection rate’

‘Virus testing could be reason for high infection rate’

19 May 2020

Testing has been cited as the cause of an area having one of the highest coronavirus infection rates in England.

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Police tape off lane after man's body found

Police tape off lane after man's body found

19 May 2020

A lane close to a motorway junction has been sealed off by police after a man's body was found.

Coronavirus deaths in care homes drop by more than half

Coronavirus deaths in care homes drop by more than half

19 May 2020

The number of people who died with coronavirus last week has more than halved, with care home numbers declining dramatically.

Tributes paid to former Kent newspaper editor

Tributes paid to former Kent newspaper editor

19 May 2020

Former colleagues have been paying tribute to an "unflappable" newspaper editor who has died after living with cancer for more than 20 years.

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£2 million lifeline for animal parks

£2 million lifeline for animal parks

18 May 2020

A foundation which runs two of Kent's most popular wild animal parks has secured a vital seven-figure loan to help it through uncertain times.

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Dad-of-one to hold lockdown triathlon

Dad-of-one to hold lockdown triathlon

18 May 2020

An athlete's charity 50km run was postponed, so he's completing a challenge in the meantime.

Choose spots or stripes to help the big cats

Choose spots or stripes to help the big cats

18 May 2020

A wildlife sanctuary is to hold a fundraising day to support its conservation work, with prizes including the chance to go on a big cat encounter.

Man in hospital after being 'injured' in town centre

Man in hospital after being 'injured' in town centre

17 May 2020

Police and paramedics were called to a town centre following reports a man had been injured.

Video shows just how slow new traffic lights are

Video shows just how slow new traffic lights are

17 May 2020

Footage caught on a dashcam shows drivers having to wait at new traffic lights for more than a minute, sparking complaints to highways bosses.

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What is Kent's oldest pub?

What is Kent's oldest pub?

17 May 2020

A "haunted" tavern where one of Britain's most notorious criminals once took shelter is among those claiming to be the county's most ancient.

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The area where obesity hospital admissions are highest in South East

The area where obesity hospital admissions are highest in South East

16 May 2020

New figures published by the NHS reveal one area of Kent has the highest proportion of hospital admissions for obesity in the whole of the South East.

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MPs urge Britain's largest pub landlord to cancel rents

MPs urge Britain's largest pub landlord to cancel rents

15 May 2020

Two Kent MPs have signed a cross-party letter warning the company many of its pubs will close permanently unless it offers tenants more support.

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Caterpillars cover entire hedge with huge web

Caterpillars cover entire hedge with huge web

15 May 2020

People have been left stunned after an entire hedge was taken over by caterpillars an their webs.

Train company urges people to avoid 'unnecessary journeys'

Train company urges people to avoid 'unnecessary journeys'

15 May 2020

A travel operator will increase the number and size of trains in service - but is urging people to only use them if "absolutely necessary".

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Drugs gang hid cocaine inside frozen chicken

Drugs gang hid cocaine inside frozen chicken

15 May 2020

Members of a crime network have been jailed for more than 50 years, after being caught hiding hundreds of kilos of cocaine inside frozen poultry.

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The stars who chose to tie the knot in Kent

The stars who chose to tie the knot in Kent

15 May 2020

You may be surprised at some of the celebrities who held their big day in the county - we take a look at a select few.

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Wickes reopens four Kent stores

Wickes reopens four Kent stores

14 May 2020

Wickes has reopened four of its Kent stores - with the remaining branches set to open next week.

Warning after catalytic converters stolen

Warning after catalytic converters stolen

14 May 2020

Police have issued a warning after a spate of catalytic converter thefts.

New lockdown rules will be harder to police

New lockdown rules will be harder to police

14 May 2020

Kent's police chief has spoken out about how the new lockdown rules - introduced this week - will be harder to enforce across the county.

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The Range drops plans for huge store

The Range drops plans for huge store

14 May 2020

Bosses at homeware giant The Range have pulled the plug on a huge new store - but discount retailer Home Bargains has now set its sights on the spot.

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