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World's biggest container ship sails back home

16 June 2020
World's biggest container ship sails back home

Hundreds lined the coast to watch the world's biggest container ship HMM Algeciras sail away.

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Another chance to see the world's biggest container ship

15 June 2020
Another chance to see the world's biggest container ship

Maritime fans are in for a treat when the world's biggest cargo ship sails down the Thames Estuary. HMM Algeciras can carry 24,000 containers.

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Scouts make a splash with virtual water fight

14 June 2020
Scouts make a splash with virtual water fight

Scouts issue a challenge to join their giant virtual water fight to beat the boredom of coronavirus lockdown.

Boa constrictor in horror snake attack

14 June 2020
Boa constrictor in horror snake attack

A giant seven-foot long snake found in a garden turned on its rescuer, biting his hand and wrapping itself around his wrist.

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Search for missing grandfather called off after body found

14 June 2020
Search for missing grandfather called off after body found

Police have called off their search for missing grandfather Paul Perkins after a body was found by a member of the public.

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Kent's fascinating fossil beach

14 June 2020
Kent's fascinating fossil beach

Why do fossil-hunters from all over the world converge on Kent to trawl through a shingle beach? We discover the draw of a prehistoric island.

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Major gas leak closes main road

13 June 2020
Major gas leak closes main road

Motorists are facing huge delays after one of Kent's busiest roads has been closed because of a major gas leak.

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Police issue new photo in search for missing man

13 June 2020
Police issue new photo in search for missing man

The search is continuing for David Hunt who has been missing for more than 24 hours and left his home without his phone, keys or wallet.

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Driver makes a runner after crashing car into toilet

12 June 2020
Driver makes a runner after crashing car into toilet

Police are hunting a driver after a car was found abandoned after crashing into disused public conveniences.

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Death of Falklands' veteran Sir John Coward

12 June 2020
Death of Falklands' veteran Sir John Coward

Kent-born Falklands Royal Navy veteran vice-admiral Sir John Coward has died at the age of 82.

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Site for new loos causes a stink

11 June 2020
Site for new loos causes a stink

A council has been panned for plans to put new public toilets on the seafront in full view of existing homes.

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Three fox cubs found poisoned in beauty spot

11 June 2020
Three fox cubs found poisoned in beauty spot

Dog walkers have been warned to take extra care of their pets after three fox cubs died after being poisoned at a country park.

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Head who delayed return welcomes first pupils back

08 June 2020
Head who delayed return welcomes first pupils back

The head teacher who went against government advice by delaying the return of pupils allowed our reporter into school on the first day back.

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Baby swan killed by dog in play park

08 June 2020
Baby swan killed by dog in play park

Dog-walkers are being warned to keep their pets on the lead after a cygnet was killed.

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A quarter of Kent's Covid-19 deaths have been in care homes

05 June 2020
A quarter of Kent's Covid-19 deaths have been in care homes

Shocking new report reveals the full impact the lack of coronavirus testing for hospital patients sent to care homes has had on Kent.

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'We're not to blame for cliff fall,' say fossil hunters

05 June 2020
'We're not to blame for cliff fall,' say fossil hunters

Fossil hunters have hit back at allegations they have been undermining cliffs after a family was left homeless by a landslide.

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Angry man wears snorkel to shame water company over leak

05 June 2020
Angry man wears snorkel to shame water company over leak

Furious businessman Sean D'Alton has taken to wearing a snorkel and Wellies to shame Southern Water into mending a leaking pipe.

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Hordes of cockle-pickers are 'raping' Kent's beaches

04 June 2020
Hordes of cockle-pickers are 'raping' Kent's beaches

Police have been called to beaches after cockle-pickers have been caught plundering tonnes of shellfish including oysters and crabs.

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Special effects company to the stars fined £40,000

03 June 2020
Special effects company to the stars fined £40,000

A firm which has worked with Christina Aguilera, George Ezra and Snow Patrol was caught trying to get explosives onto a ferry at Dover without forms.

Sightseers told to stay away from danger cliffs

03 June 2020
Sightseers told to stay away from danger cliffs

A council has warned visitors to stop taking selfies on the edge of Kent's danger cliffs.

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