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Campaigners angry over council's handling of 'cinema' proposal

18 September 2018
Campaigners angry over council's handling of 'cinema' proposal

Residents keen for a new cinema have had their hopes dashed as it has emerged the facility would only show films of local and historical interest.

'Our hearts are breaking - we miss you beyond words'

18 September 2018
'Our hearts are breaking - we miss you beyond words'

World record-breaking yachtswoman Hilary Lister was laid to rest in Kent today.

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Hilary Lister's funeral to take place today

18 September 2018
Hilary Lister's funeral to take place today

A service in memory of record-breaking sailor Hilary Lister is to take place this afternoon.

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Looking for that purrfect wall

17 September 2018
Looking for that purrfect wall

Street artist Catman - dubbed Kent's Banksy - talks about branching out six years after his first wall artwork.

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Seal of approval to spread joy

11 September 2018
Seal of approval to spread joy

A mum whose sister tragically died is hoping to spread happiness to others... with a giant seal costume.

Arson suspected after spate of fires

03 September 2018
Arson suspected after spate of fires

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after three fires in nearby garages in the space of two days.

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VIDEO: Man arrested after supermarket staff 'assault'

03 September 2018
VIDEO: Man arrested after supermarket staff 'assault'

A 28-year-old is in custody after allegedly assaulting a supermarket worker.

VIDEO: Rare waterspouts spotted in Kent

31 August 2018
VIDEO: Rare waterspouts spotted in Kent

An incredible natural phenomenon has been captured off the Kent coast.

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MP in talks over third train station

31 August 2018
MP in talks over third train station

A long-discussed proposal for a third railway station in a city looks set to take a step forward following talks between an MP and Network Rail.

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Architecture student's mission to help Ugandan school

31 August 2018
Architecture student's mission to help Ugandan school

A 20-year-old student has helped design a new school building for 120 African children.

Giant plant on roundabout turns heads

31 August 2018
Giant plant on roundabout turns heads

An exotic plant growing on a ring road has produced an eye-catching 25ft tall flower stalk.

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Power cut in high street

28 August 2018
Power cut in high street

At least one shop has closed after an electrical fault has caused a high street power outage.

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Restaurant's plea to customers after card machine failure

27 August 2018
Restaurant's plea to customers after card machine failure

A charity-run social enterprise has lost hundreds of pounds after a card payment system failed.

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Alarming rise in drug deaths

26 August 2018
Alarming rise in drug deaths

Charities have warned people abusing drugs need better care to prevent "preventable" deaths.

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Boy, 5, forced to sit alone on dream Disneyland trip

22 August 2018
Boy, 5, forced to sit alone on dream Disneyland trip

A seats mix-up has meant a five-year-old must sit next to strangers on a dream Eurostar trip to Disneyland Paris.

Bike snatched from partially blind man

22 August 2018
Bike snatched from partially blind man

A visually impaired young man was robbed of his bike while walking through gardens in the middle of the day.

Shop blames Brexit for closure

21 August 2018
Shop blames Brexit for closure

The owner of an independent high street shop has blamed Brexit after it was forced to shut down.

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Secondary school's new name could end 'stigma'

21 August 2018
Secondary school's new name could end 'stigma'

Parents hope a rebrand will improve the reputation of a once-troubled school with a bright future.

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Drama as defibrillator used to save man after street collapse

20 August 2018
Drama as defibrillator used to save man after street collapse

A defibrillator that was only installed months ago has already saved a life... with the help of a shopkeeper and a passing doctor.

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Sailor Hilary Lister dies aged 46

19 August 2018
Sailor Hilary Lister dies aged 46

The first disabled woman to sail solo around Britain has died.

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