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The ancient routes in Kent followed by kings

17 July 2020
The ancient routes in Kent followed by kings

From a brutal murder to tourists on tandem tricyles, here's the fascinating history of pilgrimages in Kent.

'This was singular battle in a long war'

16 July 2020
'This was singular battle in a long war'

The battle over a huge housing scheme rages on, a councillor has said, as a developer plans to fight back.

Spoons' alley used as 'public toilet' in lockdown

15 July 2020
Spoons' alley used as 'public toilet' in lockdown

During lockdown a Wetherspoon's bin area was used a "public toilet", a councillor has said.

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Girl floored by punch in park from care home resident

15 July 2020
Girl floored by punch in park from care home resident

A care home for people with disabilities has been spoken to by police after a resident on a day out punched a teenager in a park.

Huge housing plan turned down amid £165k developer fightback warning

13 July 2020
Huge housing plan turned down amid £165k developer fightback warning

Councillors turned down a scheme for more than 400 homes for the third and final time, despite costly warnings from officials.

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'I'm still suffering from Covid-19 five months on'

13 July 2020
'I'm still suffering from Covid-19 five months on'

A mum is still battling the long-term effects of coronavirus, five months after she developed symptoms.

Man found dead by busy road

10 July 2020
Man found dead by busy road

A newsagent employee discovered a man's body on his way to work.

Virus sinks river festival

09 July 2020
Virus sinks river festival

Despite long-held hopes of organisers, a popular boating festival has been cancelled because of coronavirus.

Demolition of 'rotting' tennis clubhouse given go-ahead

09 July 2020
Demolition of 'rotting' tennis clubhouse given go-ahead

An award-winning sports club has been granted permission to tear down its 'dated' pavilion to make way for a larger one.

'Sorry to report that this is not our finest hour'

08 July 2020
'Sorry to report that this is not our finest hour'

A popular military and vintage lifestyle event will not go ahead this month after a council raised visitor safety concerns because of coronavirus.

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Young couples 'forced to move' by affordable housing shortfall

07 July 2020
Young couples 'forced to move' by affordable housing shortfall

A council has tonight approved a blueprint to help fix its affordable housing shortage after its scale and impact were laid bare.

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'Pioneering' female editor's forgotten grave restored

06 July 2020
'Pioneering' female editor's forgotten grave restored

The first female editor of a national newspaper has been commemorated with a plaque on her grave.

Hospitals returning to normal

06 July 2020
Hospitals returning to normal

Two hospitals are running full services from this week, after a dramatic drop in coronavirus patients.

From the first settlers to the first president: Kent's historical links with America

04 July 2020
From the first settlers to the first president: Kent's historical links with America

As Americans celebrate Independence Day, we look Kent's historical links with the country.

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Nightclub fears showroom flats will lead to noise complaints

02 July 2020
Nightclub fears showroom flats will lead to noise complaints

Plans to turn an empty town centre car showroom into homes will be debated this evening - with two night spots worried about the plans.

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100-year-old choirmaster: 'I can't wait to get back'

01 July 2020
100-year-old choirmaster: 'I can't wait to get back'

A choirmaster, organist and Second World War veteran was serenaded by neighbours on his 100th birthday.

Mourners line street in pouring rain to wish much-loved journalist farewell

30 June 2020
Mourners line street in pouring rain to wish much-loved journalist farewell

Residents paid tribute to a pillar of their community as his funeral procession went by.

Man on run from police could be in Kent

28 June 2020
Man on run from police could be in Kent

A man wanted by police in Essex following reports a woman was assaulted, could be in Kent.

Mum raises £19k after hospital saves son's life twice

28 June 2020
Mum raises £19k after hospital saves son's life twice

A mum's fundraising campaign is already making a difference at an intensive care unit.

Overturned car blocks road

28 June 2020
Overturned car blocks road

The police, the fire service and paramedics are at the scene of an overturned car.

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