The pub was having a paintjob, but nothing could knock the gloss off Secret’s Drinker’s lunch at a shabby chic seaside haven

Two adorable lion cubs hand-reared by Kent animal park owner Damian Aspinall have moved to a public enclosure for the first time.

New details have been revealed of continued works and closures on the A2, which continue beyond the New Year.

A campaign to save a country park from future development has been launched, despite bosses insisting they will protect wildlife at the site.

A new, 17ft Christmas tree has been erected at a town’s pier – after the wrong one was delivered in the first place.

Pedestrians could be knocked down and killed by “silent” electric buses if a new contraflow system is introduced in a town, a coach driver fears.

There are delays on a busy route after a crash outside a school.

A nurse who looked after victims during an IRA bomb attack and dedicated decades of her life has finally decided to retire.

A business owner who started selling Italian produce from a market stall in lockdown has just opened his first high street deli.

An A-road was closed in both directions for three hours following a crash involving two cars.

A woman injured after a driver fleeing police in a high-speed chase crashed into her car says she feels lucky to be alive.

Rishi Sunak has made it one of his key pledges – but is he winning in the battle to curb the number of small boats crossing the Channel?

A couple both aged over 100 say they have never argued during 81 years of marriage and admit: “We had no idea we’d last this long.”

Residents left underwhelmed by their town’s Christmas tree say: “You can get bigger ones in Poundland.”

A violent bully who stabbed and beat his girlfriend in a revenge attack and callously told police she ‘deserves much worse’ has been jailed.

An inspirational nurse who founded a charity dedicated to caring for terminally ill patients has died aged 89.

Not all of a Brexit-themed Banksy can be saved following the demolition of the building it appeared on, council bosses have revealed.

Bosses at an animal park have cut the site’s opening hours to just three days a week over the next four months.

From candlelit carols to big band concerts, we’ve got some of the best music to get you in the festive spirit this December.

Town centre traders are split over plans to extend a high street traffic ban – with some fearing it could “kill” their small shops.