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Could homes plans scupper the 'absolute whopper'?

Could homes plans scupper the 'absolute whopper'?

The future of a huge raspberry dubbed an "absolute whopper" by a Tesco expert is in doubt - because of a major homes scheme.

'I tried to play footie with my son and couldn't kick the ball'

'I tried to play footie with my son and couldn't kick the ball'

A dad struck down with MS is hoping to one day be able to play football with his son again by pursuing ground-breaking treatment abroad.

Sewage pong? That's ours!

Sewage pong? That's ours!

The mystery of a sewage-like stench which has blighted the lives of townsfolk for months has been solved. Here's who's brewing it...

M2 reopens after crash which left child injured

M2 reopens after crash which left child injured

The M2 has reopened four hours after a multiple car crash in which a child was cut free.

Heartbreak as baby's grave vandalised five times

Heartbreak as baby's grave vandalised five times

A grieving mum is calling for action after her baby daughter's grave was vandalised, with flowers torn from vases, toys removed and fencing broken.

Woodland sealed off after body found

Woodland sealed off after body found

Police, forensics and ambulance crews swarmed a residential street and taped off an area of woodland after the body of a man in his 30s was found.

Kent men describe horror after Bangkok bombing

Kent men describe horror after Bangkok bombing

Two young men just days into a trip of a lifetime have described the scenes in the Thai capital after an explosion killed at least 20 people.

Man to be one of only 22 to complete epic endurance race

Man to be one of only 22 to complete epic endurance race

Athlete will run 87 miles, swim more than 20 miles across the Channel and cycle 180 miles in gruelling triathlon, hoping to raise £20,000 for charity.

Power cuts and flooding as storm hits

Power cuts and flooding as storm hits

Trains are delayed and many roads are blocked after a torrential rain storm.

Turner: I shouldn't have got involved

Turner: I shouldn't have got involved

Faversham boss Ray Turner vowed to learn his lesson after letting his frustrations get the better of him at Ramsgate.

Shrine's stolen donation box pulled from the Creek

Shrine's stolen donation box pulled from the Creek

An old safe has been wrenched from mud more than 11 years after it was stolen from a shrine.

Wedged lorries are an "accident waiting to happen"

Wedged lorries are an "accident waiting to happen"

HGVs squeezing through the town centre are becoming stuck four or five times a week.

Shop set to be 1st in town to sell booze until midnight

Shop set to be 1st in town to sell booze until midnight

A decision will be made tomorrow whether a new off-licence can sell alcohol until midnight, amid calls it will encourage anti-social behaviour.

Two women 'assaulted' in town centre

Two women 'assaulted' in town centre

A man remains in custody today after reportedly assaulting two women in the street.

Police given more powers to deal with 'nuisance youths'

Police given more powers to deal with 'nuisance youths'

Officers have been handed additional powers to disperse youngsters causing havoc at a public park.

Turner: Things could hardly have gone better

Turner: Things could hardly have gone better

Ray Turner is relishing Faversham’s tough start to the Ryman League, Division 1 South campaign after Town completed a ‘perfect’ pre-season.

Man charged after street stabbing

Man charged after street stabbing

An 18-year-old has been charged with a string of offences after a man suffered knife wounds in a street attack.

Rush hour delays after two-car crash

Rush hour delays after two-car crash

There were tailbacks on the M2 this afternoon after a crash blocked part of the motorway.

Rousing speech from councillor sparks U-turn

Rousing speech from councillor sparks U-turn

The town council have backtracked a controversial decision to support the huge Perry Court Farm development.

Calls for action after elderly man injured on cobbles

Calls for action after elderly man injured on cobbles

A shopkeeper says paving in the town centre needs fixing before someone else is injured.

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