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Can hospital cope with new garden city?

Can hospital cope with new garden city?

16 April 2016

A hospital already 'pushed to the limit' says it will struggle to cope with the extra demand of Kent's new garden city.

Dog rescue centre facing crisis after storm damage

Dog rescue centre facing crisis after storm damage

16 April 2016

A dog rescue centre is calling for help after a storm destroyed the buildings that house the animals.

Family ice cream firm unveils parlour at farm headquarters

 Family ice cream firm unveils parlour at farm headquarters

16 April 2016

Solley’s Kentish Ice Cream has opened a new parlour at its family farm in Ripple.

Man still on bail after arrest in 25-year-old murder investigation

Man still on bail after arrest in 25-year-old murder investigation

16 April 2016

A Kent man remains on police bail after he was arrested in connection with a 25-year-old murder investigation.

Railway station evacuated after fire in toilet

Railway station evacuated after fire in toilet

15 April 2016

A railway station was evacuated this evening after smoke was spotted coming from the women's toilets.

Crash partially blocks busy A249

Crash partially blocks busy A249

15 April 2016

A crash caused long delays on the A249 this evening.

Nigel Farage comes to Maidstone

Nigel Farage comes to Maidstone

15 April 2016

Ukip's leader descended on the County Town to rapturous applause to show his support for PCC candidate Henry Bolton.

Cafe campaign by grandmother

Cafe campaign by grandmother

15 April 2016

An adult learner is campaigning to reverse a decision to close a community cafe and replace it with vending machines “full of sugar”.

Family hope father's death will result in hospital changes

Family hope father's death will result in hospital changes

15 April 2016

The death of a 60-year-old managing director following a routine cancer operation highlighted failings by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

Elderly man found dead at fishing spot named

Elderly man found dead at fishing spot named

15 April 2016

Police have launched an investigation into the unexplained death of the pensioner.

That’s what you really call playing extra time

That’s what you really call playing extra time

15 April 2016

Sports students raised £1,200 to support young people with cancer with 48 hours of uninterrupted exercise.

Tributes to kayaker found dead in river

Tributes to kayaker found dead in river

15 April 2016

Colleagues have paid tribute to a successful businessman who was found dead on a riverbank after disappearing while kayaking.

Community biggest winner at fun day

Community biggest winner at fun day

15 April 2016

There wasn’t just football at the Ebbsfleet – there was music, dance and food to keep people happy and entertained.

Devoted mum has tattoo of daughter's brain

Devoted mum has tattoo of daughter's brain

15 April 2016

The mother of a girl with a condition affecting only five people worldwide has had a picture of her brain tattooed on her chest to raise awareness.

Men jailed after flat used as drug base

Men jailed after flat used as drug base

15 April 2016

Two drug dealers have been jailed after police seized a huge quantity of heroin and crack cocaine from a flat in Kent.

Rugby club makes sure the community has day full of fun

Rugby club makes sure the community has day full of fun

15 April 2016

There was more than just rugby to enjoy at Dartford Valley Rugby Club’s annual community fun day.

Brushing up for Her Majesty

Brushing up for Her Majesty

15 April 2016

Artists are turning things red, white and blue in time for the Queen's 90th birthday.

91 homes plan for former school playing field

91 homes plan for former school playing field

15 April 2016

A new housing estate containing 91 homes, a play area, two football pitches and changing rooms is planned for a former school playing field

Campaigner's message to litter offenders

Campaigner's message to litter offenders

15 April 2016

‘Deal is like a Third World country!’ It's a statement which needs looking into. Student Arthur Boulanger visits Deal's worst litter hotspots

Stand-off as knife-wielding teen shuts himself in flat

Stand-off as knife-wielding teen shuts himself in flat

15 April 2016

A teenager sparked a tense five-hour stand-off on a Kent seafront after barricading himself inside his dad’s flat.

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