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More help as foodbank opens another outlet

 More help as foodbank opens another outlet

15 January 2014

A new outlet for the Deal Area Emergency Foodbank has opened at the Salvation Army base in the town’s West Street.

Paint a part in community canvas

Paint a part in community canvas

15 January 2014

Brushes at the ready for a painting that will be completed by the community and hung up for all to see in Dartford library.

Pensioner's petition against centre revamp plans

Pensioner's petition against centre revamp plans

15 January 2014

A Teynham man is appealing for support to stop a £9 million expansion of a nearby distribution hub.

Project seeks to increase pride in town

 Project seeks to increase pride in town

15 January 2014

Dover smART project has been awarded £2,000 as part of a member’s grant to bring a fresh sense of positivity into the town.

What’s in this week’s Folkestone & Hythe Express?

What’s in this week’s Folkestone & Hythe Express?

14 January 2014

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s been making the news in Folkestone & Hythe this week. The Folkestone and Hythe Express is out tomorrow - just 65p

On-the-run ostrich ruffles feathers

On-the-run ostrich ruffles feathers

14 January 2014

An escaped ostrich has been causing traffic chaos today by racing cars at more than 40mph on a main road.

Job fair comes to Dover for a second time

Job fair comes to Dover for a second time

14 January 2014

Dover and Deal's MP Charlie Elphicke has organised a second job fair in Dover following the huge demand demonstrated last year.

Kent law experts win atheist's landmark asylum case

Kent law experts win atheist's landmark asylum case

14 January 2014

An Afghan asylum seeker has won the right to stay in the UK - because he's an atheist.

Desperate to get to root of tree dispute

Desperate to get to root of tree dispute

14 January 2014

Neighbours have fallen out over a huge tree that toppled over in the storms and has been left lying on a home for more than two weeks.

'People cross the road to avoid me because of my facial tattoos'

'People cross the road to avoid me because of my facial tattoos'

14 January 2014

A bus driver believes he is shunned by strangers who think he is a thug because of his facial tattoos... but is planning to have more.

Daniel Bye is searching for tales about Margate people and places.

Daniel Bye is searching for tales about Margate people and places.

14 January 2014

Daniel Bye is gathering stories and fables about Margate from local people ready for his new show Story Hunt.

Mum to walk roof of O2 to raise funds for Oliver

Mum to walk roof of O2 to raise funds for Oliver

14 January 2014

The mum of a schoolboy with cancer is hoping to kick-start his fundraising campaign again this year in a bid to help give her son a chance at life.

Police are still hunting a Lithuanian man in connection with human trafficking in Maidstone

Police are still hunting a Lithuanian man in connection with human trafficking in Maidstone

14 January 2014

A year on Kent Police have confirmed they are still looking for an Eastern European man in connection with a human trafficking investigation.

Residents' anger as road sinks into gaping hole

Residents' anger as road sinks into gaping hole

14 January 2014

Villagers who have been living in a virtual bomb site for months will tonight hear why... and what's going to be done.

From being 'covered in poo' to working in a suit

From being 'covered in poo' to working in a suit

13 January 2014

A former sewage worker has transformed his life after setting up a jobseekers' website aimed exclusively at young people.

Ram raid on shop... days after opening

Ram raid on shop... days after opening

13 January 2014

Two men have been arrested after ram-raiders targeted a supermarket early today - just four days after it opened its doors.

Flushed with success

Flushed with success

13 January 2014

McDonald’s Gravesend and Dartford restaurants have won Loo of the Year.

Life's a hoot with Haru the owl who thinks he’s human

Life's a hoot with Haru the owl who thinks he’s human

13 January 2014

A young woman's taken on the role of mum to an owl who loves nothing better than to watch Top Gear and Star Wars.

Council no longer collecting recycling sacks

Council no longer collecting recycling sacks

13 January 2014

Plastic recycling sacks will no longer be collected by Canterbury City Council, as residents are asked to use bins and boxes instead.

Council tax freeze plan for Thanet

Council tax freeze plan for Thanet

13 January 2014

A freeze on council tax in Thanet for the fourth year running is being recommended by the local authority’s leadership, despite facing a further ‘sign

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