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Councillor suspended for claiming leader's 'lost the plot'

Councillor suspended for claiming leader's 'lost the plot'

A rebel Conservative councillor has been suspended after slamming a council leader and his 'bonkers' traffic plan.

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Detective in case of murdered dog walker drafted in to solve Nicola Bulley disappearance

Detective in case of murdered dog walker drafted in to solve Nicola Bulley disappearance

A detective who supported police investigating the murder of PCSO Julia James has been drafted in to help solve the disappearance of Nicola Bulley.

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New wine bar to open in Kent after two-year battle

New wine bar to open in Kent after two-year battle

Plans for a long-awaited wine bar once knocked back over fears of "screeching chairs" have finally been approved following a two-year battle.

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Qi’-Chi strikes gold again!

Qi’-Chi strikes gold again!

Canterbury athlete Qi’-Chi Ukpai has won her third national title in 12 months.

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Missing woman is found

Missing woman is found

A search for a missing woman has been called off after she was found "safe and well".

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Roads closed and warning over fire at thatched property

Roads closed and warning over fire at thatched property

A thatched property has caught fire leading to a huge fire service response and a warning to villagers.

No place like home!

No place like home!

Kent will keep pre-season preparations local this year - and the money saved by not going on tour could help strengthen the squad.

Golfers' fury as abusive bikers tear up course

Golfers' fury as abusive bikers tear up course

Nuisance bikers have caused thousands in damage to a golf course and left players feeling threatened after hurling abuse when challenged, bosses say.

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High street sex attack sparks police appeal

High street sex attack sparks police appeal

Police are trying to track down two witnesses following a sex attack in the city centre.

Thousands raised for 'pink, big and bold' funeral for mum and daughter

Thousands raised for 'pink, big and bold' funeral for mum and daughter

Thousands of pounds has already been raised to help pay for the joint funeral of a mother and daughter who lost their lives in a burger hut tragedy.

Residents feeling 'trapped' by roadworks gridlock

Residents feeling 'trapped' by roadworks gridlock

Gridlock caused by emergency gas works has left residents feeling “trapped” inside their own homes as they struggle to leave their driveways.

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'Woke' uni under fire for 'Christian name' guidance

'Woke' uni under fire for 'Christian name' guidance

A university is facing a backlash for "policing language" after issuing guidance that advises students not to use the term "Christian name".

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'We've been accosted on street and abused online - it must stop now'

'We've been accosted on street and abused online - it must stop now'

Politicians say they have been accosted on the street, accused of corruption and harassed online as they bid to put a stop to the abuse.

Urgent repairs carried out after water main bursts

Urgent repairs carried out after water main bursts

Temporary traffic lights have been installed along a busy route while urgent repairs are carried out to a burst water main.

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Tributes pour in for mum and daughter ahead of balloon release

Tributes pour in for mum and daughter ahead of balloon release

Hundreds of heartfelt tributes have flooded in as the community reels from the tragic deaths of a much-loved mum and daughter in a burger hut.

Festival headliner revealed as luxury hotel bids to boost capacity by 1,000

Festival headliner revealed as luxury hotel bids to boost capacity by 1,000

Organisers of a music festival at a high-end hotel plan to increase its capacity by a third, as they reveal an indie rock band is set to headline.

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Man finds mum and teen sister dead in burger van horror

Man finds mum and teen sister dead in burger van horror

A distraught son has been left heartbroken after finding his mum and teenage sister dead inside his burger van this morning.

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A look inside £3m landslip work that has closed railway line

A look inside £3m landslip work that has closed railway line

As work on the railway line to prevent landslides, our reporter joined teams to find out how they are following in Victorian engineers' footsteps.

Couples enjoy slap-up Valentine's meal... at McDonald's

Couples enjoy slap-up Valentine's meal... at McDonald's

Loved ones have been celebrating Valentine's Day in McStyle by enjoying a fancy candlelit three-course lunch at their local McDonald's.

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'It's the biggest headache we all face now'

'It's the biggest headache we all face now'

Coach Matt Walker is on the hunt for more overseas recruits to join Kent - but concedes signing them is one of the biggest headaches coaches now face.

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