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Concern grows for missing man

Concern grows for missing man

Officers say they are becoming increasingly concerned for a man who has been reported missing from his home.

Derelict site to become flats

Derelict site to become flats

A developer has secured permission to erect apartments on a disused patch of land which has seen five rejected planning applications since 1990.

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Boy with cystic fibrosis bounces his way through lockdown

Boy with cystic fibrosis bounces his way through lockdown

A four-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis has been raising money for charity by bouncing around his garden and on a trampoline.

Investigation launched into teenager's death

Investigation launched into teenager's death

An independent investigation into the death of a schoolboy has been launched after he called the police the night before his body was found.

Suspect charged with drugs supply

Suspect charged with drugs supply

A man is due to appear in court after police found large quantities of cash and drugs while searching a car.

'Is it safe for mum to live in a care home?'

'Is it safe for mum to live in a care home?'

A care helpline is offering advice to those worried about where it's best for elderly relatives to be during the pandemic.

Designer breaks bed sheet world record

Designer breaks bed sheet world record

An inventor from Kent has beaten the world record for the time it takes to change bed sheets with his new re-designed version.

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Heartbroken dad's plea after teenage son's park tragedy

Heartbroken dad's plea after teenage son's park tragedy

The father of a schoolboy who died in a Kent park is encouraging people to seek help this Mental Health Awareness Week.

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Opportunist thieves target cars

Opportunist thieves target cars

Police are warning motorists to remove valuables from their vehicles after a spate of thefts and attempted break-ins.

Suspected burglar arrested after caravan break-in

Suspected burglar arrested after caravan break-in

A man has appeared in court accused of burglary and fraud after cash and a wallet were taken.

MP slams 'inadequate' Covid-19 testing

MP slams 'inadequate' Covid-19 testing

A senior MP has written to the Prime Minister urging greater transparency and speed in testing during the coronavirus pandemic.

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"The perfect social distancing sport"

"The perfect social distancing sport"

Outdoor sport has resumed but it's not just the golfers, the anglers and the tennis players who have been having fun.

Burglar jailed after targeting church, vets and nursery

Burglar jailed after targeting church, vets and nursery

A prolific thief has been locked up after swiping money, electricals and more from businesses and even swiped cash from a church.

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Bewl Water open to the public

Bewl Water open to the public

An 800-acre site, with the largest stretch of water in the south east, is welcoming visitors again.

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Fundraising page set up in memory of schoolboy

Fundraising page set up in memory of schoolboy

Thousands has been raised to support the family of a teenager who died in a Kent park.

School pays tribute to 'popular' student

School pays tribute to 'popular' student

The head teacher of a school boy who was found dead in a park describes the loss as a 'great sadness'.

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Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

Police searching for a man who went missing last week say he has been safely located.

Town centre Pret to reopen

Town centre Pret to reopen

A branch of sandwich chain Pret a Manger will be among the latest food outlets to reopen its doors for takeaway and delivery.

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Police appeal to find missing man

Police appeal to find missing man

A man who has been reported is thought to have travelled to East Sussex.

Bungling burglar locked up after returning to scene

Bungling burglar locked up after returning to scene

A burglar was jailed after leaving named documents at the scene, as well as returning to one property he'd broken into.

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