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New supermarket opens its doors

New supermarket opens its doors

13 January 2014

A new supermarket has opened its doors for the first time after a £450,000 investment and the creation of 20 new jobs.

Safety fears raised after West Malling crash

Safety fears raised after West Malling crash

13 January 2014

Concerns have been raised after an 85-year-old woman died following an accident on a crossing in West Malling.

Special nursery saved

Special nursery saved

13 January 2014

People power has saved a nursery for children with severe and life limiting disorders from closing - after KCC said it was cutting its funding

Woman robbed at knifepoint

Woman robbed at knifepoint

13 January 2014

A woman has reported that a man held a knife towards her and grabbed her bag before running away

Youngsters prefer on-the-job training to further education

Youngsters prefer on-the-job training to further education

12 January 2014

Two young men chose vocation over education and snapped up places as apprentices.

Grant windfall will lead to harbour improvements

 Grant windfall will lead to harbour improvements

12 January 2014

The Island has been given a tourism boost after a £300,000 grant was awarded for a project to improve boat moorings.

Poptastic! Book marks golden years of TV hit show

Poptastic! Book marks golden years of TV hit show

12 January 2014

Tantrums, miming... and those dancers! It's 50 years since Top of the Pops hit our screens, and one Kent author is hoping for a new record.

Young dad loses cancer battle

Young dad loses cancer battle

12 January 2014

A young dad who married his sweetheart after finding out he had incurable cancer has died.

Coffee chain giant removes 'offensive' image from all cafes after complaint

Coffee chain giant removes 'offensive' image from all cafes after complaint

11 January 2014

This picture in a coffee house was deemed so offensive it's to be removed. Find out why...

School’s tribute to brilliant teacher

School’s tribute to brilliant teacher

11 January 2014

A newly opened kindergarten has been named after a teacher who had a “profound impact” on pupils’ lives

Weight loss a heart beat away... after mum-to-be's shock

Weight loss a heart beat away... after mum-to-be's shock

11 January 2014

A mum-to-be was shocked into losing weight after hearing she was so overweight medics couldn't hear her baby's heartbeat.

Wife pays tribute to her 'gentle giant' husband

Wife pays tribute to her 'gentle giant' husband

11 January 2014

A wife has paid tribute to her loving “gentle giant” of a husband, who passed away after suffering a heart attack.

Artistic restoration puts building back in picture

Artistic restoration puts building back in picture

11 January 2014

It is hoped a huge renovation project on one of Sheppey’s most iconic buildings could be finished by this summer.

Business boss moves to 'dream' role

Business boss moves to 'dream' role

11 January 2014

A well-known figure has announced she is quitting her job to take up a high-profile charity position.

Man dies after being hit by train

Man dies after being hit by train

10 January 2014

Services are now getting back to normal after a man was hit and killed by a train this afternoon.

Half-ester: Restaurant apology after half its menu not available

Half-ester: Restaurant apology after half its menu not available

10 January 2014

A popular restaurant has been getting a roasting from customers - after half its menu was unavailable.

Air ambulance called to aid man at home

Air ambulance called to aid man at home

10 January 2014

The air ambulance was called to assist a man who collapsed at a house last night

Shoe shop not the right step for Nationwide

Shoe shop not the right step for Nationwide

10 January 2014

A bank says it's no longer interested in taking over the Clarks shoe shop in Ashford High Street.

British bites are key to cuisine

British bites are key to cuisine

10 January 2014

British tapas may sound like a contradiction in terms but the Bridewell is hoping customers will give their mini mouthfuls a chance.

Cheque this out... a debt repaid five decades on

Cheque this out... a debt repaid five decades on

10 January 2014

An old soldier's had a £5 debt repaid from an army buddy - with interest - more than 50 years later!

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