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Nominations for May local elections are open

Nominations for May local elections are open

26 March 2024

The combination of borough and parish council elections together will see voters in one town electing 374 councillors.

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Sensory garden opens this weekend

Sensory garden opens this weekend

26 March 2024

Everyone has chipped in to fund a new sensory garden at a GP surgery – except the NHS.

Swimming pools to receive share of £60m fund

Swimming pools to receive share of £60m fund

23 March 2024

Ten leisure centres across the county are set to benefit from a windfall aimed at make them cheaper to run.

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Mum-to-be scoops £1,000 prize

Mum-to-be scoops £1,000 prize

22 March 2024

A mum-to-be has won £1,000 thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday competition.

Three arrested after man attacked with metal pole

Three arrested after man attacked with metal pole

22 March 2024

Officers have arrested three men after a man was hit with a metal pole which left him needing treatment at a hospital.

‘Desperate need’ for new £1.5m plastic pitch

‘Desperate need’ for new £1.5m plastic pitch

22 March 2024

Hundreds of people have voiced their support for a new 3G pitch after rain stopped play for young footballers for a fifth week running.

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Charity shop overwhelmed after £40k donation of wedding dresses

Charity shop overwhelmed after £40k donation of wedding dresses

21 March 2024

Brides-to-be can pick up a bargain after a generous wedding shop owner donated her stock of dresses, veils and shoes to charity.

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7,500 homes in garden villages approved by inspector

7,500 homes in garden villages approved by inspector

18 March 2024

A borough’s Local Plan has been approved by a Government inspector despite being labelled as “a disaster” and “monstrosity” by campaigners.

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Mum’s heartbreak after cancer victim daughter’s grave targeted by vandals

Mum’s heartbreak after cancer victim daughter’s grave targeted by vandals

15 March 2024

A mum says she has been left “heartbroken” after her daughter’s grave was vandalised.

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8 Easter trails at Kent’s National Trust locations

8 Easter trails at Kent’s National Trust locations

13 March 2024

Join in with Tudor-themed trails, outdoor egg hunts and giant noughts-and-crosses with the National Trust’s Easter activities.

New warden for village after rise in crime

New warden for village after rise in crime

11 March 2024

A parish council has employed a community liaison officer after a rise in crime and anti-social behaviour in the village.

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‘I want to unlock potential our area has to offer’

‘I want to unlock potential our area has to offer’

08 March 2024

A newly-declared general election hopeful believes boundary changes will help him defeat the sitting MP.

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Where to see Kent’s delightful daffodils this spring

Where to see Kent’s delightful daffodils this spring

07 March 2024

The vibrant flowers will be springing up at gardens all over the county in the coming weeks. Here’s where you can find them.

Harry Hill and Vic Reeves spotted filming on Kent seafront

Harry Hill and Vic Reeves spotted filming on Kent seafront

06 March 2024

Kent-based comedians Harry Hill and Vic Reeves have been seen filming at one of the county’s most popular seafront landmarks.

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Public will pay after council decision is overturned at appeal

Public will pay after council decision is overturned at appeal

06 March 2024

A local authority must pay thousands in costs after councillors refused a planning application, and were later overruled by a government inspector.

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Missing man safely located

Missing man safely located

05 March 2024

A 33-year-old man who had been reported missing earlier this week has been found safely.

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Kent attractions offering free entry with lottery ticket

Kent attractions offering free entry with lottery ticket

05 March 2024

The National Lottery scheme gives visitors entry to castles, museums, gardens and more for the price of a lottery ticket or scratchcard.

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Drug dealer who hid cocaine in car air vents jailed

Drug dealer who hid cocaine in car air vents jailed

02 March 2024

A drug dealer has been jailed for two years after hiding bags of cocaine behind a car air vent.

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Florist who followed in great-grandfather’s footsteps celebrates 25 years

Florist who followed in great-grandfather’s footsteps celebrates 25 years

02 March 2024

An entrepreneur is marking a quarter of a century in business in a village where she has deep family ties.

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Make this Mother’s Day one to remember

Make this Mother’s Day one to remember

02 March 2024

Put a smile on your mum’s face with great Mother’s Day ideas, including afternoon teas, wine tastings, craft markets and more.

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