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Kent's first milk bank opens at hospital

Kent's first milk bank opens at hospital

Newborn babies and new mums struggling to breastfeed are being supported with a new milk bank which has opened at a Kent hospital.

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Man charged over hair salon moped ram-raid

Man charged over hair salon moped ram-raid

A man has been charged on suspicion of burglary in connection with a moped ram-raid at a hair salon.

Town pub reopens after LGBT+ reboot

Town pub reopens after LGBT+ reboot

A town's newest gay-friendly venue has reopened its doors with the promise of a host of new events and an LGBT+ safe space.

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Career progress is in goalkeeper Wilks' hands

Career progress is in goalkeeper Wilks' hands

Dartford keeper Dan Wilks will stay focused despite the lack of competition for the No.1 jersey - his career depends on it.

Elderly neighbours 'imprisoned' in flats by broken lift

Elderly neighbours 'imprisoned' in flats by broken lift

Disabled and elderly residents living in sheltered housing say they have effectively been trapped in their flats due to a broken lift.

Fly-tipper fined thousands after being caught on camera

Fly-tipper fined thousands after being caught on camera

A prolific fly-tipper who hired a van to illegally dump waste on country lanes has been caught in the act and fined thousands of pounds.

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Police raid homes as part of drugs op

Police raid homes as part of drugs op

Five men have been arrested after numerous raids targeting organised crime and drug supply.

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Charity car towed away by thieves

Charity car towed away by thieves

A bright pink Mercedes which has raised £8k for good causes has been stolen from a family business.

'Contraception left me paralysed'

'Contraception left me paralysed'

A woman has lost the use of her arm after her contraceptive implant got stuck so deep, doctors can't get it out.

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Kent Senior Cup draw announced

Kent Senior Cup draw announced

The draw has been made for the second round of the Kent Senior Cup.

The Kent Cross-Country Championships 2022 - in pictures

The Kent Cross-Country Championships 2022 - in pictures

If you raced in Saturday's Kent Cross-Country Championships, Barry Goodwin's picture gallery is not to be missed - did you make his top-20?

Carers' training helps in race to save lives

Carers' training helps in race to save lives

Care workers raced to help save lives of people collapsed in the street after their first aid training and quick-thinking kicked in.

Cute bunnies found dumped in boxes on roadside

Cute bunnies found dumped in boxes on roadside

A colony of rabbits have been discovered crammed into cardboard boxes and pet carriers on the side of the road.

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Kent business owner's Apprentice bid

Kent business owner's Apprentice bid

A businesswoman is among 16 candidates hoping to win through on BBC TV show The Apprentice.

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King: We deserved to win the game

King: We deserved to win the game

Manager Steve King questioned Dartford’s ‘game intelligence’ after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Dulwich on Saturday.

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Report: Darts hit back to draw with Dulwich

Report: Darts hit back to draw with Dulwich

Jake Robinson's second-half goal ensured Dartford picked up a point in an action-packed clash with Dulwich on Saturday.

CCTV released after arson attack on pub full of punters

CCTV released after arson attack on pub full of punters

Officers have released images of a man they want to talk to after a pub was set alight with fuel-soaked rags.

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Fundraising drive after moped ram-raid

Fundraising drive after moped ram-raid

A customer has launched a fundraising drive after a hair salon was raided on New Year's Day.

Keeper King leaves Dartford

Keeper King leaves Dartford

Dartford keeper Craig King has left to join another National League South club.

Ex-racehorse stables burnt down by arsonist

Ex-racehorse stables burnt down by arsonist

A stables which cares for ex-racehorses has been destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

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