Home   Authors   Author

'Sad and frightened' fox freed after 8ft fall

16 February 2022
'Sad and frightened' fox freed after 8ft fall

An RSPCA animal rescue specialist has managed to free a frightened fox which was trapped after falling 8ft through a tiny gap.

'Heartbreak' as contractors fell 100 trees

15 February 2022
'Heartbreak' as contractors fell 100 trees

Campaigners planning a protest against the felling of almost 100 trees say they have been "wrong-footed" after contractors moved in two days early.

4

Mental health cafe set to reopen after celebrity campaign

14 February 2022
Mental health cafe set to reopen after celebrity campaign

A vital cafe which supports people with mental health issues has found a new home, a year after its controversial eviction from an arts centre.

Shoplifting mum hit with supermarket ban and jail time

12 February 2022
Shoplifting mum hit with supermarket ban and jail time

A prolific shoplifter who stole more than £1,000 worth of alcohol and groceries in three weeks has been jailed and banned from four supermarkets.

Fears recycling change could see secret documents litter streets

12 February 2022
Fears recycling change could see secret documents litter streets

A change to a recycling system in a part of Kent has been described as "deeply flawed", with fears confidential documents could litter the streets.

68

Man, 42, charged in connection with 13 burglaries

08 February 2022
Man, 42, charged in connection with 13 burglaries

A specialist police burglary task force has arrested and charged a man in connection with the theft of safes and cash from numerous businesses.

Sleepless nights as street traders fear losing pitches

08 February 2022
Sleepless nights as street traders fear losing pitches

Street traders have been left in limbo and fearing for their livelihoods after being told there is no guarantee their permits will be renewed.

54

Teen punched and kicked to the ground in gang attack

07 February 2022
Teen punched and kicked to the ground in gang attack

A teenager was forced to jump onto a bus to flee a gang of yobs after he was punched and kicked to the ground and 'rammed' with a bike.

13

'He was the most kind, caring and considerate doctor'

07 February 2022
'He was the most kind, caring and considerate doctor'

Tributes have poured in from grateful patients and colleagues following the death of a highly-respected paediatrician.

'They're been left like prisoners in their own homes'

03 February 2022
'They're been left like prisoners in their own homes'

Residents living near a recreation ground are suffering "horrific" anti-social abuse.

24

"We want to offer a Disney-level experience"

03 February 2022
"We want to offer a Disney-level experience"

Two brothers who run popular escape room attractions hope to attract a big investor from the Dragon's Den into the business.

2

Kent theatre voted best in country

01 February 2022
Kent theatre voted best in country

Theatre bosses in Kent have been praised for the venue's "extraordinary output".

2

Mum's plea to help super-smart Freddie, 3

28 January 2022
Mum's plea to help super-smart Freddie, 3

A mum has appealed for help to support her super bright three-year-old and his obsession with learning.

13

Drink and be merry - but without the hangover

27 January 2022
Drink and be merry - but without the hangover

A university student has developed a 'mood-enhancing' alcohol-free beer, which he is pitching to business tycoons in TV's Dragon's Den.

3

House renovation targeted by burglars

26 January 2022
House renovation targeted by burglars

Thieves have stolen kitchen appliances and tools after breaking into a house that was being renovated.

Village housing plans branded 'unwelcome' in the countryside

25 January 2022
Village housing plans branded 'unwelcome' in the countryside

More than 250 residents and a village parish council are fighting plans for "affordable" homes on farmland.

21

Doctors told woman with melon-sized tumour to lose weight

21 January 2022
Doctors told woman with melon-sized tumour to lose weight

A veterinary nurse with a melon-sized tumour was first sent away by doctors and told to lose weight.

7

Fears as violent gangs continue to prowl Kent park

21 January 2022
Fears as violent gangs continue to prowl Kent park

Violence still plagues a historic park a decade after it was branded 'a magnet for crime', with innocent passersby subjected to terrifying muggings.

50

'I went to HMV ahead of closing day to see how times have changed'

20 January 2022
'I went to HMV ahead of closing day to see how times have changed'

As HMV prepared this week to leave a Kent shop after more than 20 years, our reporter popped in to see how the firm can survive into the future...

17

Major HMV store to shut and downsize

19 January 2022
Major HMV store to shut and downsize

Music and film store HMV has decided to downsize one of its major branches.

11
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More