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‘The town’s outclassed itself’: The Kent seaside hotspot with just two fish and chip shops left

‘The town’s outclassed itself’: The Kent seaside hotspot with just two fish and chip shops left

27 July 2024

Just two fish and chip shops remain in arguably Kent’s most popular coastal town, and we went to find out why...

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Court escapee who laid low at friend's house for six days jailed

Court escapee who laid low at friend's house for six days jailed

26 July 2024

A court escapee has been jailed along with his father who helped while he was “on the run”.

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The return of Crabzilla? 'Monster' caught on camera in sea

The return of Crabzilla? 'Monster' caught on camera in sea

26 July 2024

A shadowy “monster” caught on camera off Kent’s coast has reignited the fable of Crabzilla.

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Kent MPs miss out on Deputy Speaker role

Kent MPs miss out on Deputy Speaker role

24 July 2024

Two Kent MPs have lost out in the election to become Deputy Speaker in the House of Commons.

Kent MPs vying to be announced as Deputy Speaker

Kent MPs vying to be announced as Deputy Speaker

23 July 2024

Two Kent MPs will find out today whether their colleagues will choose them as Deputy Speaker in the House of Commons.

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‘Quaint village is an overpopulated traffic-congested nightmare’

‘Quaint village is an overpopulated traffic-congested nightmare’

21 July 2024

Frustrated residents say their “once-quaint” village has become an “overpopulated traffic-congested nightmare” amid plans for 350 more homes.

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‘Covid's still killing people, so we're still shielding - but it’s extremely lonely’

‘Covid's still killing people, so we're still shielding - but it’s extremely lonely’

19 July 2024

A family still shielding from Covid-19 say their lives are “extremely lonely” – as today marks three years since ‘Freedom Day’.

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Kent man detained by police in Ethiopia over protest plan

Kent man detained by police in Ethiopia over protest plan

18 July 2024

A Kent man has been arrested in Ethiopia and held in prison overnight, according to an animal rights group.

‘Large quantity’ of medication stolen from shops across Kent

‘Large quantity’ of medication stolen from shops across Kent

17 July 2024

Police have released CCTV images of two people they would like to speak to after several reports of shoplifting across the county.

Former porn star spared jail: ‘I’m ready to leave sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle behind me’

Former porn star spared jail: ‘I’m ready to leave sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle behind me’

15 July 2024

A former adult entertainer has thanked a judge after being given one last chance to stay out of prison.

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Game of Thrones star’s crime drama filmed in Kent to hit TV screens

Game of Thrones star’s crime drama filmed in Kent to hit TV screens

14 July 2024

A new crime drama filmed in Kent starring Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner is to hit TV screens.

Kent MPs condemn ‘appalling’ shooting of Donald Trump at rally

Kent MPs condemn ‘appalling’ shooting of Donald Trump at rally

14 July 2024

MPs in Kent have condemned the “appalling” shooting of former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally.

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The once-stunning Kent pier head now cut off and left to rot

The once-stunning Kent pier head now cut off and left to rot

14 July 2024

There are “no plans to demolish” a derelict pier head 50 years after it was cut off from land – despite pictures showing it looking worse for wear.

Paedophile died in drunken fall down staircase

Paedophile died in drunken fall down staircase

13 July 2024

A man who sexually abused his four-year-old niece died after falling down a staircase while drunk, an inquest has heard.

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Thugs who blamed each other found guilty of ‘brutal’ attack on waiter

Thugs who blamed each other found guilty of ‘brutal’ attack on waiter

10 July 2024

A pair have been convicted of wounding a waiter near a train station, after a trial in which they pinned the fault on each other.

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Huge queues as fire-hit kebab shop reopens with free pizza giveaway

Huge queues as fire-hit kebab shop reopens with free pizza giveaway

10 July 2024

A kebab shop devastated by fire two years ago has launched a grand reopening with free pizza drawing crowds of customers.

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‘Iconic’ Edwardian seaside building could be turned into Airbnb

‘Iconic’ Edwardian seaside building could be turned into Airbnb

10 July 2024

A historic beachside property with outstanding coastal views has gone up for sale and could be turned into an Airbnb or cafe, say estate agents.

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Burger King worker blames alleyway stabbing on sister’s boyfriend

Burger King worker blames alleyway stabbing on sister’s boyfriend

05 July 2024

A Burger King employee accused of repeatedly stabbing a waiter in an alley has blamed his sister’s boyfriend for the violence.

Veteran MP clings on to seat in close race

Veteran MP clings on to seat in close race

04 July 2024

Veteran Sir Roger Gale has narrowly held on to his seat in one of the toughest tests in his political career.

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Sheep left with ‘strange injuries’ after being ‘spooked’

Sheep left with ‘strange injuries’ after being ‘spooked’

04 July 2024

Sheep have been injured after being “spooked” in a suspected night-time attack at an animal sanctuary.

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