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'We want to use Matty's story to help others'

22 July 2021
'We want to use Matty's story to help others'

The dad of a teen who took his life after calling 999 hopes to share his son's story with police forces nationwide to stop a repeat of the tragedy.

The Kentish Belle to stop in village

22 July 2021
The Kentish Belle to stop in village

An iconic steam train on a tour of the county will tonight make a pit-stop in a village to collect water.

The Compassionate Community Awards are back

22 July 2021
The Compassionate Community Awards are back

A prize giving scheme designed to say thank you to local heroes is back for a second year.

Collapsed sewer closes road for two weeks

22 July 2021
Collapsed sewer closes road for two weeks

A main road will be closed for two weeks while a water company carries out emergency repairs to a collapsed sewer.

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Two charged after industrial estate break-in

22 July 2021
Two charged after industrial estate break-in

Two men found with suspected stolen car parts have appeared in court after a break-in at an industrial estate.

Bins left to rot in heatwave for four weeks

21 July 2021
Bins left to rot in heatwave for four weeks

Flies, maggots and foxes have been causing problems for residents after their bins have not been collected despite soaring temperatures.

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Hero ran into burning club before calling 999

21 July 2021
Hero ran into burning club before calling 999

A man who ran into a blazing nightclub to get people out has spoken of how he thinks fate led him there, as investigators draw a blank on the cause.

'I want them to admit there were mistakes'

20 July 2021
'I want them to admit there were mistakes'

The family of a teenager who took his life after calling 999 for help will meet with Kent Police to see if lessons have been learned from the tragedy.

All female team take on trade roles

20 July 2021
All female team take on trade roles

A property developer has hired an all female team of trade workers to encourage more women into male-dominated roles.

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Van blaze being treated as arson

16 July 2021
Van blaze being treated as arson

Firefighters believe a blaze which destroyed a Volkswagen van was started deliberately.

Power cut affects thousands across nine postcodes

16 July 2021
Power cut affects thousands across nine postcodes

A faulty underground cable left more than 2,500 people across nine postcodes without electricity.

Prolific cocaine dealer jailed

16 July 2021
Prolific cocaine dealer jailed

A drug dealer has been jailed after evidence found he had been offering cocaine to more than 120 people.

Why this Tesco is like no other

16 July 2021
Why this Tesco is like no other

A college has teamed up with a supermarket to build a unique store on site to help students gain employment skills.

Authors pen book about famous seal named after Queen legend

15 July 2021
Authors pen book about famous seal named after Queen legend

A couple have spent their time in lockdown writing a book about a famous seal who captured hearts before his tragic death.

Seven arrested after Euros chaos in town

15 July 2021
Seven arrested after Euros chaos in town

Seven people have been arrested after rowdy football fans threw bottles at police officers and a car was damaged following the Euro 2020 final.

Kent supermarket features in TV ad

15 July 2021
Kent supermarket features in TV ad

People in might recognise their local Aldi store in a TV advert drumming up support for the Tokyo Olympics.

'I almost burst into tears when I saw the flames'

15 July 2021
'I almost burst into tears when I saw the flames'

A bride-to-be who has already had to reschedule her wedding three times says she almost 'burst into tears' when she saw the dream venue she had booked for her reception destroyed by fire.

Pictures show damage to popular club

14 July 2021
Pictures show damage to popular club

Drone images show a bar has been reduced to rubble after a devastating fire in a town centre.

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'999 simulator' created to teach kids about calling for help

14 July 2021
'999 simulator' created to teach kids about calling for help

A scout leader who created an online tool to teach youngsters about calling the emergency services has turned it into a website for everyone to use.

Recycling bins still missed as collections restart

13 July 2021
Recycling bins still missed as collections restart

On the day recycling collections were supposed to resume, residents in one borough say their bins were missed yet again.

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