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Theft of rare orchid slammed as 'desecration'

Theft of rare orchid slammed as 'desecration'

13 June 2013

A species of orchid found only in a handful of sites in the UK has been dug up and taken from a Kent nature reserve.

Old Post Office could put its stamp on business in the town centre

Old Post Office could put its stamp on business in the town centre

13 June 2013

Former Post Office building could deliver a new business hub for local firms starting up

West End stars visit Maidstone school

West End stars visit Maidstone school

13 June 2013

West End stars Claire Moore and Peter Polycarpou visited budding actors at Valley Park School in Maidstone

This week's Dover Mercury

This week's Dover Mercury

12 June 2013

MP Charlie Elphicke calls for more severe action to be taken against human traffickers after eight illegal immigrants were rescued from the Channel.

This week's East Kent Mercury

This week's East Kent Mercury

12 June 2013

A 26ft mobile home that was to be used as an annexe must be removed from a garden in Deal.

Thousands flock down Facebook memory lane page

Thousands flock down Facebook memory lane page

12 June 2013

A Facebook group exploring the town's past has received a massive global response.

Missing man 'seen' twice in New Zealand

Missing man 'seen' twice in New Zealand

12 June 2013

The parents of a roofer missing for more than three years have been given renewed hope after two separate sightings on the other side of the world.

Hero's monument 'attacked by vandals'

Hero's monument 'attacked by vandals'

12 June 2013

A plaque on the Gordon Memorial in gardens named after the Royal Engineer has been removed after fears it was targeted by thieves.

'Fake' cigarettes stashed in Special K

'Fake' cigarettes stashed in Special K

11 June 2013

Shopkeepers have allegedly been caught hiding illegal cigarettes in cereal boxes and secret compartments.

MP calls for halt to "evil trade"

MP calls for halt to "evil trade"

11 June 2013

MP Charlie Elphicke is calling for severe action to be taken against human traffickers after eight illegal immigrants were rescued from the Channel.

Inside this week's Sheerness Times Guardian

Inside this week's Sheerness Times Guardian

11 June 2013

Another packed edition this week, full of top news, sport and leisure from across the Island.

Inside this week's Sittingbourne News Extra

Inside this week's Sittingbourne News Extra

11 June 2013

Another packed edition this week, full of top news, sport and leisure from across the greater Sittingbourne area.

First Service helps put catering jobs on menu

First Service helps put catering jobs on menu

11 June 2013

A former jobless teenager is cooking up a storm thanks to a scheme that teaches young people on Sheppey kitchen skills.

Dover wins twin-town sports festival

Dover wins twin-town sports festival

11 June 2013

Teams from Dover have won this year's Dover-Calais Festival of Sport.

Channel swimmer's challenge ended by jellyfish

Channel swimmer's challenge ended by jellyfish

11 June 2013

Channel swimmer Chloe McCardel has had to abandon her swim from Cuba to the USA after being stung by jellyfish.

German bomber brought to shore after being raised from Channel

German bomber brought to shore after being raised from Channel

11 June 2013

A rare Second World War plane shot down off the Kent coast in the Battle of Britain has been brought to shore today after a huge salvage operation.

Jobs at risk in proposed closure

Jobs at risk in proposed closure

11 June 2013

Up to 90 jobs could go after Balfour Beatty announced the proposed closure of its construction plant in Dartford.

Beds removed at hospital

Beds removed at hospital

11 June 2013

Staff to move as part of Maidstone Hospital changes

Three illegal workers arrested at Maidstone buffet

Three illegal workers arrested at Maidstone buffet

11 June 2013

Three illegal workers were arrested by immigration officers during a raid at a Maidstone buffet

Where dreams come true

Where dreams come true

11 June 2013

A dying mother is making the most of a holiday to Disney World, paid for by fundraisers and friends touched by her story.

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