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‘I’m allergic to myself – crying is like having acid poured over my face’

‘I’m allergic to myself – crying is like having acid poured over my face’

A young woman “allergic to herself” has told how a cruel and undiagnosed disease has robbed her of her life.

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‘70-home estate would overwhelm our village’

‘70-home estate would overwhelm our village’

A ‘ridiculous’ plan for 70 new homes will result in narrow village roads being ‘overwhelmed’ and an ‘appalling’ loss of green space, objectors claim.

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‘It fits the brief perfectly - this Kent town is great for filming’

‘It fits the brief perfectly - this Kent town is great for filming’

TV producers say a Kent town “fitted the brief perfectly” for a hit crime drama as the seaside town continues to be a magnet for filmmaking.

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Anger as bid to develop town cinema could be taken out of council's hands

Anger as bid to develop town cinema could be taken out of council's hands

The decision to transform a historic but derelict town centre cinema could be taken away from a council, much to the frustration of campaigners.

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‘Lots of care homes won’t take dementia patients, so this is good news’

‘Lots of care homes won’t take dementia patients, so this is good news’

A new 83-bed care home for dementia patients will replace a former convent, despite a swell of opposition.

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Deal’s youngsters in the spotlight

Deal’s youngsters in the spotlight

Manager Steve King hopes some of Deal’s young players can help them pull off a surprise result this weekend.

The Deal Half-Marathon - in pictures

The Deal Half-Marathon - in pictures

Sunday’s Deal Half-Marathon saw 312 finishers - but which of them make an appearance in Barry Goodwin’s picture gallery?

‘It's disgusting!’ Fury as council workers drive over graves in cemetery

‘It's disgusting!’ Fury as council workers drive over graves in cemetery

A furious dad has slammed a council’s “disgusting” lack of respect after finding tyre tracks across his brother’s grave.

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The Apprentice candidate reveals what Lord Sugar is really like

The Apprentice candidate reveals what Lord Sugar is really like

A Kent schoolboy and candidate on the latest series of The Apprentice discusses competing on the popular show and his respect for Lord Sugar.

Fire crews rush to house blaze

Fire crews rush to house blaze

The fire brigade was called out to a blaze at a home, with crews spending two hours putting out the flames.

Wife killer accused of asking son to dig up own mum’s body in bid to prove innocence

Wife killer accused of asking son to dig up own mum’s body in bid to prove innocence

A man who murdered his wife is accused of asking their son to dig up her remains in an elaborate attempt to convince police she was still alive.

Plan for ‘hideously tall’ care home set for green light despite 70 objections

Plan for ‘hideously tall’ care home set for green light despite 70 objections

Neighbours claim plans for a “hideously tall” care home will invade their privacy - but council officers say they should be approved.

King: We’ve proved we belong

King: We’ve proved we belong

Deal manager Steve King isn’t surprised by how they and this weekend visitors Erith Town have performed this season.

21 convictions at just 20 years old - yet ‘idiot’ thief walks free again

21 convictions at just 20 years old - yet ‘idiot’ thief walks free again

A brazen thief who resorted to crime within 72 hours of being spared jail has once again been given a chance to "prove himself".

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Council u-turns on nine-month closure of popular leisure centre

Council u-turns on nine-month closure of popular leisure centre

A council has u-turned on plans to shut all facilities at a leisure centre for nine months, sparking joy among sports groups.

‘Our street already smells - this will make it a lot worse’

‘Our street already smells - this will make it a lot worse’

Neighbours who say their street already smells are worried it will only get worse if plans for more homes nearby are approved.

Full steam ahead for the Hoops, insists King

Full steam ahead for the Hoops, insists King

Boss Steve King is determined to ensure Deal’s season doesn’t peter out.

‘It’s the only pub in the village - they can’t turn it into a house!’

‘It’s the only pub in the village - they can’t turn it into a house!’

A head teacher is among those calling for a former pub to be saved after plans were lodged to turn it into a house.

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‘Obsessed’ patient stalked gynaecologist with gifts and love letters in Kent hospitals

‘Obsessed’ patient stalked gynaecologist with gifts and love letters in Kent hospitals

An “obsessed” patient launched a sustained stalking campaign against her gynaecologist by lavishing him with gifts - and leaving him with nightmares.

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'The wife's pleased we're closing the shop - I've got mixed feelings'

'The wife's pleased we're closing the shop - I've got mixed feelings'

A married couple have taken the difficult decision to close their much-loved high street business, which they have run for the past 14 years.

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