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Banned from Iceland 'for speaking my mind'

Banned from Iceland 'for speaking my mind'

31 July 2016

An outspoken grandfather claims he has been frozen out of an Iceland branch after telling staff to open more tills.

Daughter’s final gift for dad turns into upsetting fiasco

Daughter’s final gift for dad turns into upsetting fiasco

31 July 2016

A grieving daughter has spoken of her anger after being slapped with a fine for parking in a short-term bay after store staff kept her waiting.

Fears plan to split road could restrict emergency access

Fears plan to split road could restrict emergency access

31 July 2016

A new access road for a Kent holiday park has caused a flurry of objections.

Plans submitted for memorial to honour war dead

Plans submitted for memorial to honour war dead

31 July 2016

More than 100 people who died in the First and Second World Wars will finally be honoured with a memorial.

The day I stood up to BHS billionaire

The day I stood up to BHS billionaire

31 July 2016

A former BHS staff member has recalled the moment she once stood up to then-boss Sir Philip Green after he allegedly told her: "I own you".

Vicky Pattison shows Bluewater her Real Me

Vicky Pattison shows Bluewater her Real Me

31 July 2016

TV star Vicky Pattison is sharing her tips on life, love and friendship, and meeting fans in Kent in the process.

All aboard for another beer

All aboard for another beer

31 July 2016

Better late than never was the motto as the Black Cat Brewery was presented with a certificate for being the best.

Woman is cut free from overturned car

Woman is cut free from overturned car

30 July 2016

Firefighters removed the roof of a car to release the trapped occupant following a crash in Brenchley this morning.

Take a tour of the lavender fields

Take a tour of the lavender fields

30 July 2016

The chairman of Sevenoaks District Council was among the first to tour the lavender fields of one of the largest fragrance producers.

Italian restaurant planned for old pub

Italian restaurant planned for old pub

30 July 2016

An upmarket Italian restaurant, complete with airy "orangery" space is proposed for West Malling High Street.

Heads turned by upside down rainbow

Heads turned by upside down rainbow

30 July 2016

Family bemused as unusual phenomenon appears over their house for the second time.

Thieves steal charity cash donated for cancer girl's treatment

Thieves steal charity cash donated for cancer girl's treatment

30 July 2016

A shop owner raising money to fund a teenager's cancer treatment in the USA says he was left angry after thieves stole a collection box.

Music festival with a dual purpose

Music festival with a dual purpose

30 July 2016

An afternoon of fun and music is in store at Lainey Farm's Littlefest event today.

Party planned for new Potter book launch

Party planned for new Potter book launch

30 July 2016

Anyone wanting to be the first to read the new Harry Potter novel - out at midnight - will have to order it in advance because of Sunday trading.

Uncle Wesley's whiskers will get charity chop

Uncle Wesley's whiskers will get charity chop

30 July 2016

Wesley Wren has spent two years growing his magnificent six-inch beard, but he plans to chop it off to raise money for a charity close to his heart.

Tell police, not just Facebook

Tell police, not just Facebook

30 July 2016

Some crimes are not being reported to police despite being posted and widely commented upon on social media sites.

Fewer large lorries are entering town

Fewer large lorries are entering town

30 July 2016

A Kent town’s recently adopted weight restriction is effectively reducing the number of lorries entering it, new figures suggest.

Aircraft and military vehicles line up for Combined Ops

Aircraft and military vehicles line up for Combined Ops

30 July 2016

The largest collection of classic aircraft and military vehicles yet will line up for the eighth annual Combined Ops show at Headcorn this summer.

Fly-tipping blocks road for month

Fly-tipping blocks road for month

30 July 2016

A council is under fire for taking weeks to remove hazardous waste dumped in a country lane.

‘Let’s buy it back’ call over long-delayed cinema work

‘Let’s buy it back’ call over long-delayed cinema work

30 July 2016

A motion to buy back a historic cinema in Kent had been deferred but not dismissed by the district council.

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