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Bid to transform high street grot spot with £200k overhaul approved

Bid to transform high street grot spot with £200k overhaul approved

A high street grot spot outside an abandoned department store is set to get a £200,000 revamp in a major overhaul.

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Tiger siblings settle into new home at Kent wildlife park

Tiger siblings settle into new home at Kent wildlife park

Two tiger siblings are settling into their new home at a Kent zoo - but despite not travelling far, their move was still something of a challenge.

Footage shows moment ‘wanted’ serial burglar snared trying to jump country

Footage shows moment ‘wanted’ serial burglar snared trying to jump country

This is the moment a serial burglar was caught trying to flee the country after a most-wanted appeal was launched.

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Banker who injured three women in head-on crash spared jail

Banker who injured three women in head-on crash spared jail

An investment banker who injured three women in a head-on crash while driving on the wrong side of the road has been spared jail.

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Whites’ youngsters in good hands

Whites’ youngsters in good hands

Captain Mitch Walker’s experience will be crucial as Dover return to National League South football, according to assistant manager Mike Sandmann.

Police intensify search for man missing for 12 days

Police intensify search for man missing for 12 days

Police have released a CCTV still of a man missing for 12 days.

Crash shuts busy route as paramedics take two people to hospital

Crash shuts busy route as paramedics take two people to hospital

Police have shut a busy route and medics have taken two people hospital after a crash.

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‘I’m still pinching myself because it’s such a huge honour’

‘I’m still pinching myself because it’s such a huge honour’

A councillor says she is pinching herself after landing one of the most respected and historic roles in Kent.

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Kent’s dismal form continues with innings defeat

Kent’s dismal form continues with innings defeat

Kent’s dismal form continued as they were rolled over before lunch by Derbyshire on the final day of their County Championship Division 2 match.

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Youngsters help serve up tennis glory for Great Britain

Youngsters help serve up tennis glory for Great Britain

Kent can boast world cup winners after team success at the BNP Paribas World Team Cup in Turkey.

‘You’ve learned very little in prison’: Driver who knocked down pedestrian at 62mph back in dock

‘You’ve learned very little in prison’: Driver who knocked down pedestrian at 62mph back in dock

A speeding driver previously jailed after leaving a pedestrian with life-changing injuries has been spared a return to prison despite offending again.

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Big scores needed to make a game of it

Big scores needed to make a game of it

Kent need resolute batting and favourable weather after Derbyshire took charge at stumps on day three of their County Championship clash.

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Council approves 22 homes next to wine estate

Council approves 22 homes next to wine estate

Proposals for 22 new houses next to a vineyard, first submitted more than three years ago, have finally been approved.

Compton leads Kent’s fightback

Compton leads Kent’s fightback

Kent fought back well on day two of their County Championship Division 2 match at Derbyshire.

Care home in special measures after shocking inspection – but new boss a ‘breath of fresh air’

Care home in special measures after shocking inspection – but new boss a ‘breath of fresh air’

Inspectors have put a dementia care home into special measures after finding residents were at risk of infection.

Kent bowlers struggle again on opening day

Kent bowlers struggle again on opening day

Kent coach Adam Hollioake conceded they didn’t bowl well enough with the new ball as Derbyshire dominated day one of their County Championship match.

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Large stamp collection stolen during break-in

Large stamp collection stolen during break-in

A large stamp collection, along with cash and other sentimental items, has been stolen in a break-in.

Hilton: Our finest year ever

Hilton: Our finest year ever

Departing chairman Giles Hilton has hailed Canterbury Rugby Club’s 2024/25 campaign as their best-ever season.

Crawley hits England hundred

Crawley hits England hundred

Zak Crawley scored his first Test century for England in nearly two years on Thursday.

Dramatic scenes as suspect sparks police foot pursuit in high street

Dramatic scenes as suspect sparks police foot pursuit in high street

Dramatic scenes unfolded today when police officers leapt from a patrol car in a high street and chased a suspect before he was arrested.

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