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Pupils recognised in competition

Pupils recognised in competition

Three students from two schools in Kent have been named runners-up in an international children's competition.

Shepherds' huts offer class accommodation

Shepherds' huts offer class accommodation

A disused nursery is finding a new purpose as a holiday destination.

'A very dear friend and talented aviator'

'A very dear friend and talented aviator'

Team mates have paid tribute to a display pilot described as a "very dear friend" after a light aircraft he was flying crashed into a field.

Bowls anyone?

Bowls anyone?

A village bowls club is celebrating its half a century this year.

Pub demolition begins as builders move in

Pub demolition begins as builders move in

Demolition teams are at work knocking down an historic village pub - despite the building being listed as an asset of community value.

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Police called in over hedge dispute

Police called in over hedge dispute

A developer insists it has done nothing wrong after reports hedges were being cut but police have been called in over fears for wildlife.

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Longer opening hours at new location

Longer opening hours at new location

A village post office has moved a short distance down the road.

Government's response to student's petition 'disappointing'

Government's response to student's petition 'disappointing'

A student keen to improve fertility prospects for people with endometriosis feels the government's response to her petition has missed vital points.

Fisherman catches 500lb shark

Fisherman catches 500lb shark

A fisherman from Kent has caught a huge shark after a battle to reel it into his boat.

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Katrina will be new head

Katrina will be new head

Six-form students have had a hand in selecting a school's next leader.

Caravan park approved by one vote

Caravan park approved by one vote

A council has given the go-ahead for holidays lets in the countryside, despite opposition.

Firefighters called after fence fire spread to house

Firefighters called after fence fire spread to house

Five fire engines were called out to tackle a fire that had spread to a house.

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Teen cautioned after six-day police search

Teen cautioned after six-day police search

A teenager has received a caution following an investigation which led to a six-day search of a village home.

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Charge after woman restrained in home for 48 hours

Charge after woman restrained in home for 48 hours

A man has been charged with aggravated burglary after a woman was attacked and restrained in her home for 48 hours.

Arrest after woman tied up in violent burglary

Arrest after woman tied up in violent burglary

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was tied up for more than 48 hours following a burglary at her home.

Ellie shortlisted in creative writing competition

Ellie shortlisted in creative writing competition

An 11-year-old from Kent has been shortlisted in a creative writing competition held by one of Scotland’s leading hotel groups.

Thousands raised for TikTok star pooch's vet treatment

Thousands raised for TikTok star pooch's vet treatment

Donations from across the world have been flooding in to help fund the vet treatment for an internet famous pug from Kent.

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Mayor re-opens Aspens

Mayor re-opens Aspens

A charity is pleading for customers to visit its shops after suffering a 'devastating' financial blow during Covid.

Time for a career in horticulture?

Time for a career in horticulture?

A charity is offering paid work to four unemployed young adults.

Efit released after woman tied up in violent burglary

Efit released after woman tied up in violent burglary

Police hope people will recognise this man after a woman was punched, slashed with a knife and left tied up for two days at her home.

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