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Why this Kent pub landlord is Wimbledon’s biggest fan

Why this Kent pub landlord is Wimbledon’s biggest fan

04 July 2024

A pub landlord in Kent is Wimbledon’s biggest fan after camping out for a ticket for the past 32 years.

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Teenager arrested for ‘lying across train tracks at busy station’

Teenager arrested for ‘lying across train tracks at busy station’

04 July 2024

A teenager who reportedly jumped onto train tracks and refused to move has been arrested after causing delays at a station.

Bid to block £32m project to create 'England's sparkling wine capital' defeated

Bid to block £32m project to create 'England's sparkling wine capital' defeated

04 July 2024

Winemakers Chapel Down have secured a win at High Court, after campaigners’ attempt to curtail an ambitious project was thwarted.

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‘I’ll do all in my power’ - but what say do MPs have over development?

‘I’ll do all in my power’ - but what say do MPs have over development?

03 July 2024

A parliamentary hopeful has pledged to do ‘all in his power’ to stop controversial developments if elected but what is an MP’s role in local housing?

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Cruel owner hacks out microchip and abandons dog

Cruel owner hacks out microchip and abandons dog

03 July 2024

A cruel dog owner hacked out their pet’s microchip before dumping the wounded animal to wander the streets.

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‘Indecent image’ of child shared to secondary school students on social media

‘Indecent image’ of child shared to secondary school students on social media

02 July 2024

A school has sounded the alarm after an illegal picture was shared among pupils on social media.

This is not a drill! Fancy living in an old fire station?

This is not a drill! Fancy living in an old fire station?

02 July 2024

Three quirky properties that share a courtyard in the city's centre have gone on the market.

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Kent double amputee makes history after conquering fourth summit

Kent double amputee makes history after conquering fourth summit

01 July 2024

A former Gurkha soldier who lost his legs after being blown up has become the first double-above-knee amputee to climb North America’s highest peak.

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Dad fights cancer for seventh time in 16 years

Dad fights cancer for seventh time in 16 years

01 July 2024

A dad who has been treated for cancer seven times says tackling the disease should be a top priority for the new government.

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Pervert stranger followed and menaced terrified student for more than hour

Pervert stranger followed and menaced terrified student for more than hour

01 July 2024

A woman waiting for a train was subjected to a distressing and alarming ordeal when a man followed her, touched her and simulated a sex act.

Tourist attraction launches summer ticket offer

Tourist attraction launches summer ticket offer

01 July 2024

A wildlife park is giving visitors a chance to see elephants, gorillas and big cats for less with discounted tickets.

‘80s musical is set to sweep audiences off their feet

‘80s musical is set to sweep audiences off their feet

30 June 2024

The stage version of 1982’s An Officer and a Gentleman is making hearts soar as it tours the country - and it’s coming to Kent.

‘I’m in the constituency all the time - but sadly there is a security issue’

‘I’m in the constituency all the time - but sadly there is a security issue’

30 June 2024

We spoke to Rosie Duffield about her seven years as Kent’s only Labour MP, her ongoing security concerns - and what she thinks of her critics.

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'I was never a train buff - but worked on the railways for 58 years'

'I was never a train buff - but worked on the railways for 58 years'

30 June 2024

He was just 15 when he started sweeping platforms but now one of Kent’s longest-serving railwaymen has retired after a remarkable 58 years.

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‘Someone could get killed’: Villagers react to new homes proposal

‘Someone could get killed’: Villagers react to new homes proposal

29 June 2024

Residents have vented their fury over a developer’s plan to build new homes in a village – arguing “someone will get killed”.

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Person cut free from car after A2 crash

Person cut free from car after A2 crash

29 June 2024

A person was taken to hospital after being cut free from a car which landed in a ditch following a crash on a busy stretch of A-road.

CCTV image released as police investigate stabbing

CCTV image released as police investigate stabbing

28 June 2024

Police have released a CCTV image of a man as part of their investigation into a stabbing in a city centre.

Big changes to The Ivy’s plans for former Burton store

Big changes to The Ivy’s plans for former Burton store

28 June 2024

The Ivy has revealed dramatic rehashed plans in its bid to transform a former Burton into a luxury restaurant.

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Arson attack at well-known 'Elvis' house

Arson attack at well-known 'Elvis' house

28 June 2024

Firefighters were called to a suspected arson attack at a derelict house well known among locals for displaying an Elvis poster for almost 50 years.

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Which Euros side is this pub? High hopes going in, poor performance upfront, not bad at the back?

Which Euros side is this pub? High hopes going in, poor performance upfront, not bad at the back?

28 June 2024

Secret Drinker delivers his verdict on a hyped-up country local

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