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Launch date for Shaun the Sheep art trail revealed

Launch date for Shaun the Sheep art trail revealed

24 April 2024

A free art trail featuring dozens of colourful sculptures of a favourite children’s character is on its way.

Company behind huge luxury flats project 'has not gone bust'

Company behind huge luxury flats project 'has not gone bust'

24 April 2024

The development company behind a huge coastal tower block of 91 luxury flats has not gone bust, bosses have confirmed.

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Rare toy bought for just £1.25 could now fetch £30k

Rare toy bought for just £1.25 could now fetch £30k

24 April 2024

An ultra-rare Star Wars toy bought for £1.25 in 1978 could soon fetch up to £30,000 at a Kent auction.

Ship which saved thousands of lives reaches historic milestone

Ship which saved thousands of lives reaches historic milestone

24 April 2024

A cathedral service has been held to celebrate the centenary of an historic paddle steamer which played a key role in the Second World War.

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Busy A249 sliproad to close for three months

Busy A249 sliproad to close for three months

24 April 2024

Part of a busy junction is set to close while work progresses on a multi-million-pound roundabout revamp.

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Four arrested after five die in Channel tragedy

Four arrested after five die in Channel tragedy

24 April 2024

A total four people were arrested in an investigation into the deaths of five asylum seekers including a child.

‘Pretty soon we’re going to have a serious rat problem’

‘Pretty soon we’re going to have a serious rat problem’

24 April 2024

Residents of a block of flats say issues with their new waste collection service have left them with an overflowing bin store.

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'We need to take women's health seriously - too many are fobbed off'

'We need to take women's health seriously - too many are fobbed off'

24 April 2024

A woman is running a free eight-week course in a bid to end the taboo around menopause and women’s health.

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Warning issued after two dogs die following beach visit

Warning issued after two dogs die following beach visit

24 April 2024

A vet has “urged extreme caution” to pet owners after two dogs suddenly died after being on a beach.

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Asbestos removal firm fined £30k after ‘putting children at risk’

Asbestos removal firm fined £30k after ‘putting children at risk’

24 April 2024

A firm and its director have been fined after making a “shambles” of removing asbestos from a school and shop.

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Coastguard calls off search for ‘drunk’ men in sea

Coastguard calls off search for ‘drunk’ men in sea

24 April 2024

A lifeboat crew spent two hours searching for three “possibly intoxicated” men after reports they’d been seen entering the water.

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‘It’s a tough job - they don’t all make it’: A day in the life of a guide dog trainer

‘It’s a tough job - they don’t all make it’: A day in the life of a guide dog trainer

24 April 2024

Keeping tension in the handle and navigating tricky obstacles - it’s all in a days work for those transforming people’s lives - one puppy at a time.

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Axed lifeline Post Office set to return

Axed lifeline Post Office set to return

24 April 2024

A village plagued by the loss of its post office is set to see the service revived – including an all-day Sunday service.

Historic lift ‘will reopen next year’ despite fears over lack of work on site

Historic lift ‘will reopen next year’ despite fears over lack of work on site

24 April 2024

The team behind the £6.6m refurbishment of a historic cliffside lift have reassured residents the project is on track to be completed next year.

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Stunning new statue of Kent spy and author revealed

Stunning new statue of Kent spy and author revealed

24 April 2024

A magnificent new bronze statue of a trailblazing 17th century author has been unveiled ahead of its official installation in a high street.

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Missing teens safely located

Missing teens safely located

24 April 2024

Officers are no longer looking for two missing teenage girls.

Bosses blame 'central London' rents as popular clothes shop to shut

Bosses blame 'central London' rents as popular clothes shop to shut

24 April 2024

A popular vintage clothing store has confirmed plans to close one of its high street shops – blaming rents more suited to central London.

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Eastenders legend Nasty Nick’s fury as council shuts off playing field

Eastenders legend Nasty Nick’s fury as council shuts off playing field

24 April 2024

A former soap star is among those calling on a council to reopen a playing field which residents have used for more than 100 years.

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Revealed: Kent’s parking charge hotspots

Revealed: Kent’s parking charge hotspots

24 April 2024

New figures obtained by KentOnline have revealed which councils make the most money from parking and which street has dished out the most tickets.

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'We’ve never been so quiet – it’s a critical moment for the town’

'We’ve never been so quiet – it’s a critical moment for the town’

24 April 2024

The long-time owner of a bar in the world’s first “music town” says its reputation as a hotspot for intimate live gigs is under threat.

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