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First virtual council meeting will discuss Covid-19 impact

First virtual council meeting will discuss Covid-19 impact

07 May 2020

Gravesham council's first virtual meetings will discuss the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and appoint a new mayor.

Car seized after police called to disturbance

Car seized after police called to disturbance

07 May 2020

A car has been seized and drug warnings issued to two people after reports of anti-social driving.

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Could the coronavirus lockdown lead to the next baby boom?

Could the coronavirus lockdown lead to the next baby boom?

07 May 2020

Pharmacists across Kent have seen a rise in pregnancy test sales since the beginning of quarantine.

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Spread a little kindness in lockdown

Spread a little kindness in lockdown

07 May 2020

Youngsters have been working to raise a smile by spreading kindness in their community.

The charts which suggest Kent is past the peak

The charts which suggest Kent is past the peak

07 May 2020

Lockdown restrictions look set to be eased as new figures suggest an initial peak of the virus in Kent has passed.

'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts'

'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts'

06 May 2020

A Covid-19 survivor received a round of applause from his neighbours as he returned home from hospital.

Fraudster posing as police steal £15k from pensioner

Fraudster posing as police steal £15k from pensioner

06 May 2020

Police have warned residents to be vigilant after fraudsters told a pensioner she needed to pay thousands of pounds to bail her niece out of custody.

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Recycling centres to reopen

Recycling centres to reopen

06 May 2020

Recycling centres across the county will reopen this month, Kent and Medway councils have revealed.

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Kids fundraise for orangutans suffering due to Covid-19 and deforestation

Kids fundraise for orangutans suffering due to Covid-19 and deforestation

06 May 2020

The grandchildren of a Sumatran Orangutan Society voluntary ambassador have raised more than £300 for apes thanks to a coronavirus obstacle course.

Neighbours praise fire crew after pensioner rescued from blaze

Neighbours praise fire crew after pensioner rescued from blaze

05 May 2020

An elderly man is believed to still be recovering in hospital after firefighters saved him from a kitchen fire.

Woodland battle goes to High Court

Woodland battle goes to High Court

05 May 2020

Gravesham council officers have been granted an interim injunction to stop an unauthorised development before a High Court hearing later this week.

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Mystery NHS tributes puzzle village

Mystery NHS tributes puzzle village

05 May 2020

Giant blue heart tributes to the NHS have appeared on roads in one Kent town, puzzling locals and council chiefs.

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Here's how people are celebrating VE Day in lockdown

Here's how people are celebrating VE Day in lockdown

05 May 2020

Despite being in isolation due to government guidelines, many people are still determined to celebrate the day peace was declared 75 years ago.

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Spreading some joy with Snapshot Kent

Spreading some joy with Snapshot Kent

05 May 2020

Thanking key workers, quietly bringing joy to others and life at home all feature in our photographic record of life in lockdown, Snapshot Kent.

How much has broadband speed increased in your area?

How much has broadband speed increased in your area?

05 May 2020

New data shows how much broadband speed has changed in districts around Kent and the UK.

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Rainbows with your rubbish

Rainbows with your rubbish

04 May 2020

Waste and recycling collection vehicles have been decorated to thank all key workers for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lockdown support reaches more than 5,000

Lockdown support reaches more than 5,000

04 May 2020

A council-run support scheme has been offered to self-isolating and vulnerable residents in lockdown.

Deaf student to speak at House of Commons

Deaf student to speak at House of Commons

04 May 2020

A five-year-old boy who was born deaf will perform a story he has written before parliament

Man given CPR after house blaze rescue

Man given CPR after house blaze rescue

03 May 2020

A man was rescued by fire crews last night after neighbours called 999.

How surgeries are ensuring child vaccinations take place safely

How surgeries are ensuring child vaccinations take place safely

02 May 2020

Doctors surgeries are ensuring children's vaccinations are safe to continue during the coronavirus lockdown as parents urged to attend appointments.

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