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'I danced with Justin Bieber - but didn’t tell my friends!'

27 June 2017
'I danced with Justin Bieber - but didn’t tell my friends!'

Ellie Rose Eames lived the dream when she danced on stage with Justin Bieber at the O2 arena - but the modest 11-year-old didn't boast to friends.

Business boom bringing diversity to retail scene

23 June 2017
Business boom bringing diversity to retail scene

A supermarket, a delicatessen and discount clothing and homeware stores will add to Medway’s retail scene over the next weeks.

Travellers arrive at recreation ground

19 June 2017
Travellers arrive at recreation ground

Travellers have been spotted camping out at a beauty spot frequented by children and dog-walkers.

GP crisis leaves thousands of patients stranded

15 June 2017
GP crisis leaves thousands of patients stranded

A drastic shortage of GPs has plunged the health service in a part of Kent to “crisis point”.

Mummies mean business

12 June 2017
Mummies mean business

After chatting to other women at the school gates, a mother-of-two is organising an event for mums like her to showcase their wares and skills.

Schoolchildren join the Pickwick Club

09 June 2017
Schoolchildren join the Pickwick Club

About 800 schoolchildren dressed in Victorian costume will converge on a Kent town today for the grand opening parade of a festival.

Experts back convict's appeal after documentary

07 June 2017
Experts back convict's appeal after documentary

Two independent experts brought in by a television programme to re-examine the Chillenden murderer's conviction are backing his third appeal attempt.

Historic vessel saviour dies

06 June 2017
Historic vessel saviour dies

A ship which rescued thousands of allied troops in 1940 would have ended up in the scrapyard if it were not for the actions of a Kent man.

Burglar found hiding with a leopard print suitcase

03 June 2017
Burglar found hiding with a leopard print suitcase

Police searching for a wanted burglar heard rustling in woods as a burglar dropped a suitcase full of stolen items.

Britain's Got Talent dream comes to an end for dance group

03 June 2017
Britain's Got Talent dream comes to an end for dance group

It was a no from the audience for a Kent-based trio of dancers who came close to being in tonight's grand final.

Man arrested after alleged road rage attack

02 June 2017
Man arrested after alleged road rage attack

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault following an alleged “road rage” incident which left a cyclist seriously injured.

Killer maintains innocence in TV documentary

31 May 2017
Killer maintains innocence in TV documentary

Convicted killer Michael Stone has again protested his innocence over the Chillenden murders, this time on a TV programme re-examining the case.

Documentary re-examines evidence of brutal murders

30 May 2017
Documentary re-examines evidence of brutal murders

A TV programme is set to take a fresh look into the cold case of one of the most brutal killings Kent has ever seen.

Objectors can’t wait to pull plug on generator

26 May 2017
Objectors can’t wait to pull plug on generator

Sparks have been flying over a generator which has been installed in a town for more than four months to supply power to a High Street pub.

Council climbdown over parking fine

24 May 2017
Council climbdown over parking fine

A musician has forced a council climbdown after being fined for using a parking bay too small for her car.

Celebrating the Thorndike family with two-day festival

19 May 2017
Celebrating the Thorndike family with two-day festival

A celebration of the famous Thorndike family is being held this weekend.

'It's like Midsomer Murders - without the murders'

18 May 2017
'It's like Midsomer Murders - without the murders'

The organiser of a food-themed village fair, which attracts thousands of visitors, has a unique way of describing it.

Fine choice of goods at new market

14 May 2017
Fine choice of goods at new market

The first market in a historic High Street for hundreds of years will launched at the weekend, selling artisan, vintage collectables and fine foods.

Outgoing head slams unruly pupils and parents

12 May 2017
Outgoing head slams unruly pupils and parents

A departing head teacher has hit out at parents for not backing her school’s efforts to implement punishments against youngsters breaking the rules.

Parkrun warm-up as Barry steps up goal

06 May 2017
Parkrun warm-up as Barry steps up goal

A veteran runner is urging others to sign up for the North Downs Run.

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