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Council launches appeal for £10,000 donations

24 April 2020
Council launches appeal for £10,000 donations

A council has started a campaign to try and get more funding to organisations helping the most vulnerable during the pandemic.

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Nine men jailed for brawl which led to Andre Bent murder

24 April 2020
Nine men jailed for brawl which led to Andre Bent murder

Nine men have been give custodial sentences for their part in a fight which saw a 21-year-old student stabbed to death.

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Help get free pizza to NHS

23 April 2020
Help get free pizza to NHS

A volunteer has been working to support vulnerable people and healthcare workers during the pandemic - and needs help with her latest initiative.

Second schoolgirl who sent message in bottle in 1979 has been found

23 April 2020
Second schoolgirl who sent message in bottle in 1979 has been found

The second woman who wrote a message in a bottle in the 1970s which washed up in the Netherlands has been tracked down.

Kent swing singer wows Britain's Got Talent judges

23 April 2020
Kent swing singer wows Britain's Got Talent judges

A 21-year-old garden centre worker got a standing ovation on a national talent show for his smooth, jazzy vocals.

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London teens appear in court after 'stolen' car crashes with police

23 April 2020
London teens appear in court after 'stolen' car crashes with police

Two young men have appeared in court charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle taking after a reportedly stolen car crashed with police.

Man in hospital after falling in river

23 April 2020
Man in hospital after falling in river

A man is recovering in hospital after police rescued him from the River Medway.

One month in lockdown - how have things changed?

23 April 2020
One month in lockdown - how have things changed?

We take a look back at some of the key moments in the last month, from the PM going into intensive care to the building of a hospital in nine days.

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'Everyone has pulled together at a time of crisis'

22 April 2020
'Everyone has pulled together at a time of crisis'

A community warden has shared how her job has changed since the pandemic hit, and how the village she works in has come together to help.

One street's campout for the NHS

22 April 2020
One street's campout for the NHS

Families spent the night in their campervans or tents to raise funds for healthcare workers on the frontline.

Burglar used manhole covers to break into businesses

21 April 2020
Burglar used manhole covers to break into businesses

A man has been jailed after stealing cash, food and a charity box from shops and restaurants, using manhole covers and breaking windows to gain entry.

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Fringe festival organiser fears for music businesses' survival

21 April 2020
Fringe festival organiser fears for music businesses' survival

A popular music event has been cancelled and the organiser has raised concerns many leisure businesses don't have access to vital support.

Police stop 'bored' driver en route to Brighton

20 April 2020
Police stop 'bored' driver en route to Brighton

A family's trip to the seaside was stopped by police - and the driver was also found to be on their phone and three minors were not wearing seatbelts.

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Kent man appointed head of national Freemasons' charity

20 April 2020
Kent man appointed head of national Freemasons' charity

A 52-year-old Freemason has been given the top spot at one of the largest grant-giving charities in the country.

Message in a bottle shared after 40 years

20 April 2020
Message in a bottle shared after 40 years

An incredible story has emerged after two schoolgirls launched a message in a bottle into the sea, 40 years ago.

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'Cheeky chappie' winked at daughter on FaceTime before he died

15 April 2020
'Cheeky chappie' winked at daughter on FaceTime before he died

A 78-year-old admitted to hospital after slipping over and breaking his hip later passed away as a result of coronavirus, an inquest has heard.

Four neighbours win Postcode Lottery

15 April 2020
Four neighbours win Postcode Lottery

Lucky residents will be celebrating today after pocketing £1,000 each.

Could it be Banksy?

15 April 2020
Could it be Banksy?

A themed mural has appeared in a Kent town - could it be the work of one of the world's most famous street artists?

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'I didn't know mum was in hospital with Covid-19'

14 April 2020
'I didn't know mum was in hospital with Covid-19'

A son has spoken of his heartache after he says a care home failed to tell him his mother was in hospital dying from coronavirus.

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Shed fire spreads to outbuildings

14 April 2020
Shed fire spreads to outbuildings

Three fire engines and crews were called to a blaze which started in a shed in a residential street.

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