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Kent developments shortlisted for awards

Kent developments shortlisted for awards

A range of developments from across the county have been revealed as finalists in design and development awards.

Famous fraudster comes to Kent

Famous fraudster comes to Kent

A fraudster who made national headlines after bringing down one of the UK's oldest merchant banks will be speaking at an event in Kent.

Mayor officially opens housing development

Mayor officially opens housing development

A housing development bringing over 500 homes and a primary school to town has been officially opened by the Mayor.

Audley Willicombe Park launches refurbished club

Audley Willicombe Park launches refurbished club

The home of a retirement village is relaunching next month after extensive refurbishments.

Christmas venue bosses 'worse than Scrooge' over £65 tickets

Christmas venue bosses 'worse than Scrooge' over £65 tickets

Families have slammed a new Kent Christmas attraction for selling tickets at £65 per person - even for children.

Kent Police Property Fund donates to charity

Kent Police Property Fund donates to charity

A scheme that distributes money made from the sale of items seized in police operations has donated to a charity in Kent.

London Ballet Company perform at Royal Victoria Place

London Ballet Company perform at Royal Victoria Place

Members of The London Ballet Company and local schoolchildren will perform in a special event commemorating the First World War.

Council unveils first solar panels

Council unveils first solar panels

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has unveiled its first solar panels installed on the roof of a sports centre.

Fire crews tackle straw blaze for six hours

Fire crews tackle straw blaze for six hours

A farmer helped fight a field fire after 30 tonnes of straw went up in flames.

Local papercut art travels abroad

Local papercut art travels abroad

Two artists from Kent who spend hours carefully, and skillfully creating unique pieces have had international interest in their work.

Man jailed after 'ferocious' attacks

Man jailed after 'ferocious' attacks

A man from Kent has been put behind bars after viciously assaulting two people in an unprovoked attack.

Fiveways construction begins next week

Fiveways construction begins next week

It has been announced that construction work regenerating the Fiveways piazza will begin next week.

'Grot spot' empty cinema nears end of demolition

'Grot spot' empty cinema nears end of demolition

Demolition work being carried out on a former cinema that has been an eyesore for Kent residents for years is nearing an end.

Company directors take part in ice bucket challenge

Company directors take part in ice bucket challenge

Three directors of a Kent-based company have taken part in an 'unlimited' ice bucket challenge.

Job fair offers local vacancies

Job fair offers local vacancies

People in Kent who are searching for work can seek advice and information at a job fair being held next week.

Kent Friends group receives grant

Kent Friends group receives grant

A local group in Kent working to improve a local nature reserve have received thousands of pounds from the Big Lottery Fund.

Circus magic arrives in town

Circus magic arrives in town

A family circus that has been touring for nearly 200 years has brought traditional acts and splashes of magic to Kent this week.

Kent dancers awarded company places

Kent dancers awarded company places

Two dancers from Kent have been awarded places with dance companies after impressing judges during a competition.

YESSS branches offer support to armed forces

YESSS branches offer support to armed forces

Branches of an electrical retailer across the country have been showing their support for a British Armed Forces sporting team.

Grab yourself an allotment in Kent

Grab yourself an allotment in Kent

A variety of vacant allotment plots are up for grabs in Kent and the council is offering its help to get you started.

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