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Teenager died hours after 'ear infection' diagnosis

Teenager died hours after 'ear infection' diagnosis

A 15-year-old girl went into cardiac arrest and died just hours after she was told by a GP she had an ear infection.

World record hope for 'Sea of Death' cycle

World record hope for 'Sea of Death' cycle

A high-flying barrister is aiming to set a world record by cycling across the so-called “Sea of Death” in less than a day.

'It's easy to let alcohol get you in a choke hold - but there is a way back'

'It's easy to let alcohol get you in a choke hold - but there is a way back'

A former grammar schoolboy who descended into a gripping alcohol addiction has described how he reached his lowest point and clawed his way back.

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'Inspirational' coastguard station officer, 51, dies

'Inspirational' coastguard station officer, 51, dies

The coastguard community is mourning the loss of a long-term volunteer and father-of-two following his sudden death.

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Man cut free from car after crash

Man cut free from car after crash

Fire crews have cut a man free after his vehicle hit a post box.

Renewed hope for coastal grammar

Renewed hope for coastal grammar

A councillor believes the chances of a grammar school being established along the coast are the highest they have ever been.

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Trust reaps reward

Trust reaps reward

Joint manager John Embery believes trust has been the main factor behind Herne Bay’s recent excellent run of results.

'Supporters of bid for new Lidl store should be ignored'

'Supporters of bid for new Lidl store should be ignored'

Conservationists think residents’ support for the construction of a Lidl should be ignored because they have “no knowledge” of the site's importance.

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Plan for hotel and shops dropped

Plan for hotel and shops dropped

Plans to build an 80-bed hotel, shops and restaurants in a seaside town's car park have been scrapped.

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Developers to appeal Co-op snub as new plans refused

Developers to appeal Co-op snub as new plans refused

Controversial plans to demolish a disused pub and convert it into a Co-op and flats have been rejected for the second time in less than 12 months.

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Do you recognise this cockerel?

Do you recognise this cockerel?

The RSPCA is trying to track down the owner of a cockerel found wandering around a building site in a residential road.

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Bay relishing top two test

Bay relishing top two test

Joint-boss John Embery believes upcoming games against top two in Bostik South East could be pivotal in determining how the rest of Bay's season goes.

Jewellery stolen in raid of pensioner's home

Jewellery stolen in raid of pensioner's home

Several items of jewellery, including a Queen's Jubilee necklace, were stolen from a pensioner's home during a burglary.

Council's £232k bid to expand high school

Council's £232k bid to expand high school

County council bosses are seeking funding to expand a secondary school as its head teacher reveals that once again it is oversubscribed.

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Pub chain in talks to open hotel

Pub chain in talks to open hotel

Wetherspoon officials have begun talks about opening a hotel above one of its seafront bars.

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Woman hurt in crash

Woman hurt in crash

Paramedics were called to the scene of a rush-hour crash involving three cars.

Anger after European flags raised at pier

Anger after European flags raised at pier

Two European flags were taken down within hours of being put up on a pier after locals voiced their outrage about it on Facebook.

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Survival is main focus

Survival is main focus

Joint manager John Embery believes Herne Bay are beginning to fulfil their potential but says Bostik South East survival remains the priority.

Whirlwind romance that's lasted seven decades

Whirlwind romance that's lasted seven decades

A couple now in their 90s have shared the secrets of a happy marriage.

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Yob caught on CCTV smashing window

Yob caught on CCTV smashing window

Police are hunting a vandal caught smashing the windows of a salon using a sock filled with stones.

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