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Do you know an unsung hero?

Do you know an unsung hero?

26 October 2016

Nominations have opened for an awards scheme that honours people who volunteer their time to help people in our community.

Arrest after road rage incident

Arrest after road rage incident

26 October 2016

A man was arrested and another taken to hospital after being hit by a car during a road rage incident.

Flats approved despite opposition

Flats approved despite opposition

26 October 2016

A block of council flats have been given the nod to go up on a small patch of grassland by planners, despite strong objections from residents.

Woman found dead at home

Woman found dead at home

26 October 2016

An elderly woman was found dead at a house in Tunbridge Wells after concerns were raised for her welfare.

Owls come home to roost at Kent Life - permanently

Owls come home to roost at Kent Life - permanently

26 October 2016

Twelve owls have joined the farm animals at a Kent farming attraction, with the opening of the Kent Owl Academy.

Council phone scam

Council phone scam

26 October 2016

Kent County Council has received reports of scam phone calls from people claiming to work for a local authority.

Find that something special at the Crafts for Christmas show

Find that something special at the Crafts for Christmas show

26 October 2016

Let Crafts for Christmas take the pressure off this festive season, with its range of gifts luxurious decorations and tasty treats for your home.

Flower beds ruined by vehicles driving onto field

Flower beds ruined by vehicles driving onto field

26 October 2016

Newly planted winter flowers have been dragged out of their beds in a town centre park during a time when travellers set up on the field.

Great, it’s officially playtime!

Great, it’s officially playtime!

26 October 2016

Youngsters from Shears Green Infants and Shears Green Juniors tried out a host of new play equipment at Woodlands Park as it was officially opened.

It's time for your votes!

It's time for your votes!

26 October 2016

Voting is open in Thanet Extra's 2016 Cute Kids contest, find out how to support your little one

Town’s ‘good vibe’ shines through

Town’s ‘good vibe’ shines through

26 October 2016

Bad weather didn’t put a stop to the fun as lights, music and fireworks helped make the annual Dartford Festival of Light another big success.

Bonuses for youth jail managers despite abuse probe

Bonuses for youth jail managers despite abuse probe

25 October 2016

Managers at Medway Secure Training Centre received performance-related bonuses this year while allegations of abuse were being investigated.

Dealer jailed for hurling heroin into river

Dealer jailed for hurling heroin into river

25 October 2016

A London drug dealer who threw heroin and crack cocaine into the River Medway in an attempt to avoid arrest has been jailed.

Demolition bid refused on already flattened pub

Demolition bid refused on already flattened pub

25 October 2016

Enforcement action could go ahead after an application for the proposed demolition of a pub was refused - despite it already having been torn down.

Pub loses licence after stabbing

Pub loses licence after stabbing

25 October 2016

A pub has had its licence revoked after a street brawl which left one man with a stab wound and another fighting for his life.

What happened when we tested out pizza delivery by canoe

What happened when we tested out pizza delivery by canoe

25 October 2016

When Domino's announced it was trialling canoe deliveries by river, we placed an order to see if it would arrive by delivery 'buoy'.

Services stripped from store before official closure

Services stripped from store before official closure

25 October 2016

DIY store B&Q has began cutting its internal services from one of its branches, months before it is due to close next year.

Revealed: The two councils in Kent not housing Syrian refugees

Revealed: The two councils in Kent not housing Syrian refugees

25 October 2016

Two councils in Kent will not house any Syrian refugees, it has been revealed.

From ice to desert, the supergran who runs extreme marathons

From ice to desert, the supergran who runs extreme marathons

25 October 2016

A grandmother who is the oldest woman to complete a North Pole marathon is taking on another challenge – an endurance race across the Namibian desert.

Council can accept card payments after upgrade

Council can accept card payments after upgrade

25 October 2016

Medway Council can now accept accept card payments at council sites, and over the phone, after upgrade.

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