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Vaccine rolled out to healthcare workers in Kent

Vaccine rolled out to healthcare workers in Kent

The Covid-19 vaccine has been given to the first group of frontline NHS and healthcare workers in Kent.

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Flood warning issued for parts of Kent

Flood warning issued for parts of Kent

People in one part of the county have been told to take immediate action as river levels rise.

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'He set off on a bike ride and never came home'

'He set off on a bike ride and never came home'

The grieving parents of a 16-year-old boy who took his own life two weeks ago say his death came 'like a bolt from the blue'.

'I love you mum, I'm sorry'

'I love you mum, I'm sorry'

A grieving mum is urging young people experiencing mental illness to seek help after her 22-year-old son took his own life.

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Cash-strapped council losing thousands on empty superstore

Cash-strapped council losing thousands on empty superstore

A council is missing out on thousands of pounds worth of rental income due to a huge unit remaining empty for years.

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Friends get festive tattoos after charity song raises £1k

Friends get festive tattoos after charity song raises £1k

Two musicians from Kent have gone under the needle after their catchy Christmas song raised more than £1,000 for charity.

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Bell-Drummond signs new Kent deal

Bell-Drummond signs new Kent deal

Kent opener Daniel Bell-Drummond has put pen to paper on a new deal until the end of the 2023 season.

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Student alone for Christmas is touched by strangers' kindness

Student alone for Christmas is touched by strangers' kindness

A university student who was nervous about spending the festive season on her own has been bowled over by an outpouring of support from the community.

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Takeaway delivery driver robbed of food at knifepoint

Takeaway delivery driver robbed of food at knifepoint

A 22-year-old man has been arrested after a delivery driver was robbed at knifepoint in the early hours.

Post delayed due to Covid outbreak at delivery office

Post delayed due to Covid outbreak at delivery office

Residents fear they may not receive Christmas cards until the new year after a Covid outbreak among postal workers put a stop to their deliveries.

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The show must go on...line

The show must go on...line

Kent's biggest theatre will stream its pantomime online for free - after being forced to cancel the show by coronavirus restrictions.

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Former historic pub converted into luxury homes

Former historic pub converted into luxury homes

An empty 16th century pub has been given a new lease of life as two luxury homes.

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4,000-home scheme approved despite 'unicorn land' claims

4,000-home scheme approved despite 'unicorn land' claims

A huge development which will transform an area of Kent has been approved by councillors despite a host of fears over pollution and traffic.

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City chairman puts health and safety first

City chairman puts health and safety first

Canterbury City Football Club's chairman says none of their teams will be forced to play football during the pandemic - even if they’re allowed.

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Warning over unexpected deliveries after doorstep fraud

Warning over unexpected deliveries after doorstep fraud

Detectives are urging people to be wary of unexpected deliveries after two incidents of fraud in the same area.

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Council primed to approve 4,000-home development

Council primed to approve 4,000-home development

A huge housing development sprawling across 550 acres is set to be given the go-ahead at a crunch meeting tonight.

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Dog dies in devastating house fire

Dog dies in devastating house fire

A family has lost everything - including a beloved elderly pet dog - in a fire that ripped through their home.

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Rugby ready to bounce back

Rugby ready to bounce back

From finance to fitness - the story of four Kent rugby clubs on finding their way through the Covid pandemic.

Police officer injured in crash

Police officer injured in crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a van collided with an unmarked police car, leaving an officer injured.

Boxing Day hunt off for first time since war

Boxing Day hunt off for first time since war

Hunt masters have ditched a controversial festive tradition which began in 1903 because of the increased Covid lockdown and ban on gatherings.

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