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Large search underway for missing 12-year-old

Large search underway for missing 12-year-old

Police and fire crews are helping with a large search operation to find a missing 12-year-old.

Bins litter streets as collection catch-ups stall

Bins litter streets as collection catch-ups stall

Wheelie bins remain on many of the county's streets after collections were missed during the snow - and some won't be emptied for another week.

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Cash and phones seized after car searched

Cash and phones seized after car searched

Two suspected drug dealers have been charged after police discovered three mobile phones and thousands of pounds in cash during the search of a car.

Grade II-listed pub set for £650k makeover

Grade II-listed pub set for £650k makeover

An ambitious transformation of an 18th century pub from a tired drinker’s local to a modern and quirky inn will take place after lockdown.

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'I beat Covid at 96 - and now I'd love a pub lunch with my kids'

'I beat Covid at 96 - and now I'd love a pub lunch with my kids'

A 96-year-old widower who beat Covid has shared his experience of life in a care home during the pandemic.

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Elusive street artist gifts picture to hospice for auction

Elusive street artist gifts picture to hospice for auction

The street artist Catman has donated a picture he created in tribute to the NHS to a hospice to sell and raise funds for the charity.

New GP surgery for 15,000 patients to open

New GP surgery for 15,000 patients to open

A multi-million pound super GP surgery is set to open later this month, catering for 15,000 patients.

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Woman suffers burns in mobile home blaze

Woman suffers burns in mobile home blaze

A woman has suffered burns and two others were treated for smoke inhalation following a mobile home fire.

The cheeky statue banished from outside Cathedral

The cheeky statue banished from outside Cathedral

A controversial half-naked statue was moved to a park more than 100 years ago, after its original location was deemed somewhat scandalous.

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Man in 80s dragged out of bed and wife threatened during robbery

Man in 80s dragged out of bed and wife threatened during robbery

Two violent robbers who broke into an elderly couple's home and threatened them with a knife before stealing their money have now been jailed.

Anger over parking charges at Kent beauty spots

Anger over parking charges at Kent beauty spots

Nature lovers in Kent are furious at a decision to introduce parking charges at a number of beauty spots across the county.

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Teenage boy attacked by gang of youths

Teenage boy attacked by gang of youths

A teenage boy was attacked by a gang of four youths while out with a friend.

Parking charges to rise by 70p per hour despite immense criticism

Parking charges to rise by 70p per hour despite immense criticism

A council has agreed to increase fees at its busiest car parks despite warnings the hikes will cause 'irrecoverable' damage to businesses.

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Man accused of high street hate crime

Man accused of high street hate crime

A man has been charged with carrying out a hate crime in a high street.

Drink-driving arrest after car crashes into fence

Drink-driving arrest after car crashes into fence

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a Vauxhall Corsa smashed into a fence.

Major road to be shut all weekend

Major road to be shut all weekend

A traffic pinch point is to be closed all weekend in order for bridge repairs to be carried out.

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'Don't take homeless people in - leave it to us'

'Don't take homeless people in - leave it to us'

A council is urging residents not to offer beds to homeless people amid fears such kind acts could undo the work of specialist charities.

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Leak repair work near McDonald's set to cause delays

Leak repair work near McDonald's set to cause delays

Motorists have been warned to expect delays along a busy road as engineers fix a leak.

Private school to restore pub to former glory

Private school to restore pub to former glory

A historic village pub that has stood empty for 10 years is to be revamped by a prestigious private school.

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He's not Bambi on ice!

He's not Bambi on ice!

WATCH: A hand-reared deer didn't know what to do with himself as he woke up to a covering of snow in his enclosure.

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