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Sorrow as dozens watch historic attraction's closure

Sorrow as dozens watch historic attraction's closure

27 January 2017

People watched on in sadness as a 132-year-old attraction closed after £80k costs to upgrade its braking system were demanded by safety inspectors.

Dogs to be destroyed after attack

Dogs to be destroyed after attack

27 January 2017

Two bull mastiffs who were part of a pack which left a man with serious injuries will be put down.

War hero died after violent thug mugged him of £40

War hero died after violent thug mugged him of £40

27 January 2017

A war veteran was murdered by a mugger who left him with a smashed hip after robbing him of just £40, an inquest has concluded.

War and Peace to revive its Hop Farm base

War and Peace to revive its Hop Farm base

27 January 2017

The War and Peace Revival show, which attracts thousands every year, will return to the Hop Farm Family Park this year.

Poundland shuts one of two town stores

Poundland shuts one of two town stores

27 January 2017

Bargain lovers will have one less Poundland store to pick from in a town centre as the brand reveals its plans to close one of its branches.

Doomed Poundland store holds closing down sale

Doomed Poundland store holds closing down sale

27 January 2017

Shoppers are invited to grab a bargain as a discount store prepares for its final few days of trading.

Petrol station strike threat called off

Petrol station strike threat called off

27 January 2017

Threatened strike action that could have halted deliveries to supermarket petrol stations in the county has been called off.

Shell achieves modelling dream despite op

Shell achieves modelling dream despite op

27 January 2017

After having life-changing surgery in 2015, a mum-of-two never thought she would be modelling underwear.

Elderly face shock rise in day care centres fees

Elderly face shock rise in day care centres fees

27 January 2017

A charity which runs day care centres for elderly and vulnerable people has been forced to increase its prices after a £100,000 funding cut.

Orton’s classic serves as a timely reminder

Orton’s classic serves as a timely reminder

27 January 2017

To mark the 50th anniversary of playwright Joe Orton's untimely death, one Medway theatre group is performing his final play.

UPDATE: Vulnerable missing man found

UPDATE: Vulnerable missing man found

27 January 2017

A severely autistic man who did not arrive at a railway station as expected yesterday has been found.

Win £1,000 in cash today

Win £1,000 in cash today

27 January 2017

Fancy going into the weekend with an extra thousand pounds in cash to play with? Here's how...

Petition to get teachers more ‘wellbeing’ time

Petition to get teachers more ‘wellbeing’ time

27 January 2017

A 29-year-old is awaiting a response from the government after her petition to help manage teachers' workloads gains thousands of signatures

Crowds gather for last day for iconic attraction

Crowds gather for last day for iconic attraction

27 January 2017

An iconic Grade II* seaside lift is set to be mothballed after more than 130 years today - after vital funding dried up.

Eight-year-old's spending bender

Eight-year-old's spending bender

27 January 2017

A baby-faced schoolboy managed to buy three mobile phones after running away from home with his mum's bank card.

The race is on to fight cancer

The race is on to fight cancer

27 January 2017

Women across Kent are being urged to take up the challenge and register for Race for Life events across Kent this year.

Emergency services attend crash on main road

Emergency services attend crash on main road

27 January 2017

Police and paramedics are attending a crash involving two vehicles.

Get well at conference

Get well at conference

27 January 2017

An event promoting happiness at work will hear from the founder of a global not-for-profit health organisation.

Lady Colin Campbell comes to Kent

Lady Colin Campbell comes to Kent

27 January 2017

A famous writer and TV personality supported an independent business' launch party tonight and posed for pictures with guests.

New order to protect town centre

New order to protect town centre

27 January 2017

Street drinkers, drug takers, and brawlers are being targeted as part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Dartford.

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