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On the campaign trail as Tory big beast visits true blue Kent seat

04 June 2024
On the campaign trail as Tory big beast visits true blue Kent seat

We joined the Home Secretary on a campaign stop in what is traditionally one of the Conservatives’ safest seats - but will it remain so?

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Top radio host to stand for election in Kent seat

29 May 2024
Top radio host to stand for election in Kent seat

LBC host Iain Dale has announced he is quitting his show to run for parliament.

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The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

26 May 2024
The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

On another of Kent’s best walks, we traversed an ancient chalk stream, passed a medieval chapel, had lunch at a country pub - and saw some elephants!

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Protests demands for water companies to stop dumping sewage into sea

20 May 2024
Protests demands for water companies to stop dumping sewage into sea

People angry at pollution on beaches, rivers and lakes in Kent and beyond held protests over the state of the country’s waters.

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'I've become a beekeeper by accident!'

19 May 2024
'I've become a beekeeper by accident!'

A retired engineer is planning to adopt a swarm of bees after thousands landed in the front garden of his house.

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Two taken to hospital after town centre attack

19 May 2024
Two taken to hospital after town centre attack

The air ambulance was scrambled after two men were assaulted with ‘a metal object’.

Family ‘forever grateful’ to those who helped search for Leah

18 May 2024
Family ‘forever grateful’ to those who helped search for Leah

The family of Leah Daley have issued a statement thanking all who joined the search for the 24-year-old after she went missing.

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Troops march through streets as mayor inaugurated

18 May 2024
Troops march through streets as mayor inaugurated

Troops have marched through the streets of the County Town today following the inauguration of the new mayor.

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Outpouring of grief as mourners lay flowers for Leah

18 May 2024
Outpouring of grief as mourners lay flowers for Leah

Mourners are continuing to lay flowers and light candles in tribute to a young woman after a body was found yesterday.

The huge landslide that pushed railway 50 metres towards the sea – could it happen again?

14 May 2024
The huge landslide that pushed railway 50 metres towards the sea – could it happen again?

After months of heavy rain, a Kent railway line running through an active landslide is being watched closely by engineers.

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‘We’ve worked at the same company for 30 years - it’s been amazing’

08 May 2024
‘We’ve worked at the same company for 30 years - it’s been amazing’

We spoke to Eurotunnel employees who have worked for the company ever since the Channel Tunnel opened 30 years ago this week.

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A rare look inside one of the modern wonders of the world

06 May 2024
A rare look inside one of the modern wonders of the world

As the Channel Tunnel celebrates its 30th anniversary today, here is what we saw during a rare look behind the scenes.

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‘I was convinced at that point we’d found her – he never thought we would’

05 May 2024
‘I was convinced at that point we’d found her – he never thought we would’

25 years after a pregnant mum disappeared, we speak to the detectives who helped to bring her killer to justice and uncover the fate of her remains.

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Delays on motorway after car overturns

05 April 2024
Delays on motorway after car overturns

Motorists are facing rush hour delays after an accident on a motorway.

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Football club faces huge losses after yobs tear up pitches

30 March 2024
Football club faces huge losses after yobs tear up pitches

A grassroots football club could be forced to scrap planned fixtures after vandals tore up and damaged its pitches.

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Passenger jet in near miss with drone over Kent

29 March 2024
Passenger jet in near miss with drone over Kent

A passenger jet had a near miss with a drone in the skies over Kent, a report has revealed.

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Sadness at death of local legend ‘who everybody knew’

29 March 2024
Sadness at death of local legend ‘who everybody knew’

A local legend adored by many who led his town’s carnival procession has died aged 91.

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‘This is some of the finest cooking happening anywhere in the county right now’

28 March 2024
‘This is some of the finest cooking happening anywhere in the county right now’

Our reviewer visited a seafront Japanese-inspired restaurant and was blown away by the quality of the food on offer.

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‘Don’t let a handful of nimbys kill off thriving businesses’

21 March 2024
‘Don’t let a handful of nimbys kill off thriving businesses’

Planning decisions may sometimes be tough, but our columnist believes they should favour businesses looking to expand and thrive.

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Kent town named best place to live in south east - but will locals be priced out?

15 March 2024
Kent town named best place to live in south east - but will locals be priced out?

A Kent town has been named by The Sunday Times as the best place to live in the south east – but what could its soaring popularity mean for locals?

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