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Asylum seekers: seven rescues in six days

15 May 2021
Asylum seekers: seven rescues in six days

The French have taken in 79 people suspected of trying to cross the Channel by small boats within a week.

Cyclist injured in hit-and-run

15 May 2021
Cyclist injured in hit-and-run

Police are hunting for a driver who left the scene of an accident, in which a man on a bicycle was hospitalised.

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'Keep the blind safe on platforms'

15 May 2021
'Keep the blind safe on platforms'

An MP wants tactile surface markings to protect the visually impaired at two railway stations in his constituency.

Migration protest announced

14 May 2021
Migration protest announced

A group protesting against illegal immigration has announced plans to demonstrate in Kent later this month.

Stanzas on seats

14 May 2021
Stanzas on seats

Lines of poetry have been placed on park benches as part of an arts project but also in time for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Piling the misery from bin chaos

13 May 2021
Piling the misery from bin chaos

This rubbish was left uncollected for 25 days - even when a dustcart crew was nearby picking up other waste.

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Magical re-opening

13 May 2021
Magical re-opening

A venue's first event after lockdown closure will be the showing of a Harry Potter movie, on the 20th anniversary of its release.

It's Binday Bingo! Residents brand collections 'disgrace'

12 May 2021
It's Binday Bingo! Residents brand collections 'disgrace'

Red-faced council officials have apologised over chaos caused by a change in bin collection days, with residents calling the debacle "binday bingo".

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Stay safe as freedom comes

11 May 2021
Stay safe as freedom comes

New town centre signs tell people to continue guarding against coronavirus as the third stage of lockdown easing approaches.

One team, many wins

10 May 2021
One team, many wins

Burglars, robbers and other criminals have had a total 30 years of jail sentences in a month after being hunted by one detective squad.

Women's group's gesture for Julia

10 May 2021
Women's group's gesture for Julia

An organisation highlighting the safety of women have also placed tributes for PCSO Julia James as her murder case continues.

Images released after medals stolen

07 May 2021
Images released after medals stolen

Police are seeking two men after a break-in at a property where a fire was started and medals were stolen.

Hard line on animal cruelty

07 May 2021
Hard line on animal cruelty

A Kent MP has welcomed tough new legislation against those who ill-treat animals, plus plans to also outlaw live exports.

Main road blocked after multi-vehicle accident

06 May 2021
Main road blocked after multi-vehicle accident

A main road near Dover was blocked and traffic stationary after a multi-vehicle accident.

KCC issues warning over phone scam

06 May 2021
KCC issues warning over phone scam

Householders are warned that crooks are trying to con £5,000 from them by telling them they are victims of a scam.

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Thug jailed after 'one punch' attack left man with near-death brain injury

06 May 2021
Thug jailed after 'one punch' attack left man with near-death brain injury

A man has been jailed for more than six years for a sickening attack which almost cost the victim his life.

Fast track to normality

06 May 2021
Fast track to normality

Train services throughout Kent are regrowing as we make further progress out of the coronavirus lockdown.

Boost of £4,000 for homelessness group

05 May 2021
Boost of £4,000 for homelessness group

A charity has been given a grant from a supermarket chain's charity wing to pay for a commercial cooker.

People light candles for murdered PCSO

04 May 2021
People light candles for murdered PCSO

Boris Johnson has paid tribute to murdered PCSO Julia James - as residents left lit candles outside their homes to remember the popular grandmother.

'Enough is enough' of bullying at school

30 April 2021
'Enough is enough' of bullying at school

A group set up to stop bullying at a secondary school is liaising with the head teacher after highlighting a number of serious cases.

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