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Legendary landlady comes out of retirement to open antiques shop

Legendary landlady comes out of retirement to open antiques shop

A legendary landlady has come out of retirement and gone back to her roots to open an antiques shop.

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‘Mankad’ run-out sees cricket game finish in controversial tie

‘Mankad’ run-out sees cricket game finish in controversial tie

There was no shortage of controversy as a Kent League cricket match ended in a dramatic tie.

'It's a victory for common sense - this would have caused untold damage'

'It's a victory for common sense - this would have caused untold damage'

The decision to halt a controversial policy to hike some car parking charges by almost 40% has been declared a “victory for common sense”.

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Trio jailed after thief caught filling up getaway car at petrol station

Trio jailed after thief caught filling up getaway car at petrol station

Detectives tracked down a trio of burglars after one of them was caught on CCTV filling up his getaway car at a petrol station.

How new head is turning around troubled school

How new head is turning around troubled school

The new head teacher of a school rated inadequate by Ofsted has revealed how he has changed its fortunes after four months in the job.

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‘It’s a venue which boasts an impressive pedigree’

‘It’s a venue which boasts an impressive pedigree’

A popular Kent golf club will stage the 53rd Walker Cup.

Protest as five set to go on trial for criminal damage at weapons factory

Protest as five set to go on trial for criminal damage at weapons factory

Five people are to stand trial accused of criminal damage at a weapons factory.

Fresh proposals for ‘intrusive’ development on Kent farmland

Fresh proposals for ‘intrusive’ development on Kent farmland

Developers have lodged a new bid to build homes on farmland – almost two years after their previous, divisive attempt was rejected.

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Plans for new padel courts as sport’s popularity continues to grow

Plans for new padel courts as sport’s popularity continues to grow

Plans have been lodged for three new padel courts, as the trendy sport continues to sweep across Kent.

Pictures show ‘decimation’ as scores of mature trees cut down

Pictures show ‘decimation’ as scores of mature trees cut down

The cutting down of mature trees along an A-road has been branded “decimation of the countryside” by concerned environmentalists.

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Heartless thief raids church charity cafe’s till while staff’s back is turned

Heartless thief raids church charity cafe’s till while staff’s back is turned

A heartless thief has stolen hundreds of pounds from a church charity shop and cafe.

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Ambulance at scene of crash as busy A-road shut

Ambulance at scene of crash as busy A-road shut

Ambulance crews are at the scene of a crash along a busy A-road which has been shut this evening.

Tributes to Kent’s ‘Fred Dibnah’ who appeared on classic 1980s show

Tributes to Kent’s ‘Fred Dibnah’ who appeared on classic 1980s show

The ‘Fred Dibnah of Kent’ who had a special talent for fixing almost anything mechanical has been remembered following his death.

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Beloved former fish and chip shop goes up for sale for £400,000

Beloved former fish and chip shop goes up for sale for £400,000

The former home of a once-loved fish and chip shop has gone up for sale months after its owners hung up their aprons for retirement.

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Controversial plans submitted for giant ‘green’ energy station

Controversial plans submitted for giant ‘green’ energy station

The National Grid has put forward plans for a vast electricity converter station and sub-station next to a coastal nature reserve.

‘Much more still to do' says new head at troubled Kent secondary school

‘Much more still to do' says new head at troubled Kent secondary school

A troubled Kent secondary school has made improvements after a damning Ofsted report – but the new head says “there remains much to do".

Air ambulance lands at leisure centre after man collapses

Air ambulance lands at leisure centre after man collapses

An air ambulance landed at a leisure centre after a man collapsed.

Elijah rules the world - again

Elijah rules the world - again

The hard work reaped rewards for Elijah Gibbons as he became a world champion for the second time in three years - aged just nine!

Busy route closed after multi-vehicle crash

Busy route closed after multi-vehicle crash

Drivers are facing delays following reports of a multi-vehicle crash on a busy route.

Bid to convert 16th century barn into 'boutique' wedding venue

Bid to convert 16th century barn into 'boutique' wedding venue

Plans have emerged to convert a restored 16th-century barn into an “elegant, yet intimate” wedding and events venue.

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