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Flood victim’s fury as drains left blocked

26 September 2020
Flood victim’s fury as drains left blocked

An angry resident whose home was flooded last month has accused the council of "neglect" as drains on his road have not been unblocked.

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'They are absolute scum of the earth'

23 September 2020
'They are absolute scum of the earth'

A 79-year-old who was robbed after being targeted by two men posing as police officers, hasn’t been able to return to his home since the incident.

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Police find cocaine hidden in gas canister

21 September 2020
Police find cocaine hidden in gas canister

A 26-year-old man has been charged with a drugs offence after officers discovered 13 kilos of cocaine inside a gas canister.

Glassing victim speaks of trauma

18 September 2020
Glassing victim speaks of trauma

A Miss England finalist who was left with a scarred face after being attacked with a glass has spoken about her traumatic ordeal.

Italian chain to reopen

18 September 2020
Italian chain to reopen

A popular Italian chain in the town centre is re-opening with some new additions.

'I feel dead inside - he had a heart of gold'

18 September 2020
'I feel dead inside - he had a heart of gold'

A mother has said her "heart was ripped out" after her son died following a life-long battle against drugs and alcohol.

Mum took her life after mental health team missed appointment

18 September 2020
Mum took her life after mental health team missed appointment

A 32-year-old overdosed while three of her support workers were on holiday at the same time and she was left without contact for nearly two weeks.

Grandfather took his life due to lockdown worries

17 September 2020
Grandfather took his life due to lockdown worries

A "happy, generous and funny" taxi driver took his own life because of financial concerns arising from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus case at primary school

14 September 2020
Coronavirus case at primary school

Pupils at a primary school have been told to isolate after a positive case of Covid-19.

Year group sent home after Covid case

14 September 2020
Year group sent home after Covid case

A Year 6 pupil at a primary school has tested positive for coronavirus, resulting in the entire year being sent home.

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Tall tails: Kent's most adventurous runaway animals

11 September 2020
Tall tails: Kent's most adventurous runaway animals

From Bolton to Calais, here are the tales behind some of the county's most illusive creatures and where they've ended up.

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Kent's first Covid breacher convicted

10 September 2020
Kent's first Covid breacher convicted

The first person in Kent to be charged with breaking coronavirus lockdown rules has been convicted and fined hundreds of pounds.

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Kent MP gets new role

09 September 2020
Kent MP gets new role

An MP in the county has been given a new role by the Prime Minister.

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Five charged in murder investigation

09 September 2020
Five charged in murder investigation

Police investigating a murder have charged five more people with violent disorder after a man was killed.

Murder investigation launched after woman found dead

09 September 2020
Murder investigation launched after woman found dead

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a woman in her 60s was found inside a house.

Famous musician to perform virtual concert

09 September 2020
Famous musician to perform virtual concert

Kent's own Jools Holland is to perform at an online event to help raise £500,000 for county churches.

Electrician took life amid lockdown relationship breakdown

09 September 2020
Electrician took life amid lockdown relationship breakdown

A "happy and social man" took his own life after the breakdown of his relationship, which was affected by lockdown restrictions.

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New operators for healthcare services

07 September 2020
New operators for healthcare services

More than 40,000 patients have been updated on the future of their GP surgeries after a healthcare provider was stripped of its contracts to run them.

Lorry death victim named as inquest opens

07 September 2020
Lorry death victim named as inquest opens

A man who was killed after an accident involving a lorry on the A20 has been named at the opening of an inquest into his death.

'Intestines in alleyway' turns out to be bag of meat

07 September 2020
'Intestines in alleyway' turns out to be bag of meat

Police cordoned off an alleyway after reports of a "intestines" was found in a bag, however, it later turned out to be a dumped bag of offal.

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