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Pecs appeal... without breaking a sweat

Pecs appeal... without breaking a sweat

11 October 2013

Two entrepreneurs have come up with a way of getting a flat stomach, broader shoulders and bulging biceps - without ever visiting a gym.

Where you get your Thanet Extra

Where you get your Thanet Extra

11 October 2013

More than 40,000 copies of the Thanet Extra are now being delivered free every week, but don't worry if you don't receive one.

Your great new paper - first with the news every week

Your great new paper - first with the news every week

11 October 2013

Our great-value new paper, the Folkestone and Hythe Express is proving a big hit with readers.

Flood warning amid heavy downpours

Flood warning amid heavy downpours

11 October 2013

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain and possible flooding in Kent as downpours left part of a motorway closed.

Shop sells knife to boy aged eight

Shop sells knife to boy aged eight

11 October 2013

Police have visited a shop after staff sold a bottle opener with a knife attached to an eight-year-old boy.

Growing fears for safety of missing elderly man

Growing fears for safety of missing elderly man

11 October 2013

Fears are mounting for vulnerable elderly man David Mirams who went out for a walk on Thursday and did not return

Under starter's orders for 10k race

Under starter's orders for 10k race

11 October 2013

Roads round Ashford town centre will close for part of the morning on Sunday during the 27th annual Givaudan 10k race.

Filthy beach cleared of litter by prisoners

 Filthy beach cleared of litter by prisoners

11 October 2013

A stretch of beach which was branded a disgrace has been cleaned up by a team of prisoners who are giving something back to the community.

Pupils help to drive home school parking message

Pupils help to drive home school parking message

11 October 2013

Youngsters held a placard protest over dangerous parking outside their school.

Homeless helped by harvest collection

Homeless helped by harvest collection

11 October 2013

Charity organisers have been left delighted with a response to an appeal at the town's Forum shopping centre.

Lower Thames Crossing meeting announced

Lower Thames Crossing meeting announced

11 October 2013

A public meeting, hosted by a lobby group and Gravesham MP Adam Holloway, will be held next week to discuss the latest on the Lower Thames Crossing.

Why Medine's hair-raising experience is inspirational

Why Medine's hair-raising experience is inspirational

10 October 2013

Losing her own beautiful hair to help others has left young Medine Bilgen light-headed and inspired on a mission to help others.

Police lost property auction helps cancer charity expand

Police lost property auction helps cancer charity expand

10 October 2013

A drop-in cancer centre in Tunbridge Wells has benefited from the sale of unclaimed lost property handed into the police.

Woman finds 'bug' in birthday brunch

Woman finds 'bug' in birthday brunch

10 October 2013

A woman has been given £50 as an apology after finding an "insect" in her food while enjoying a birthday brunch at a department store.

Hard times for Dickens World investors

Hard times for Dickens World investors

10 October 2013

Years of huge losses led to investors losing £32m after the original firm which ran Dickens World went bust, it's been revealed.

Teen minutes from death... after taking legal high

Teen minutes from death... after taking legal high

10 October 2013

A 17-year-old boy suffered a heart attack and was foaming at the mouth after taking a drug that is legal to buy in shops.

Wake up and smell the coffee!

Wake up and smell the coffee!

10 October 2013

Costa Coffee wants to open a cafe at the Warren Retail Park.

'At risk' site is up to 250,000 years old

'At risk' site is up to 250,000 years old

10 October 2013

A site which was home to Neanderthal man and dates back to Palaeolithic times has been put on a national 'at risk' register.

Consultation closes on housing scheme

Consultation closes on housing scheme

10 October 2013

A public consultation on a controversial housing scheme for Sheppey closed on Friday as campaigners stepped up their opposition to the development.

Top award for commitment to life saving

Top award for commitment to life saving

10 October 2013

A grandad has been recognised for his hard work and dedication to life saving and swimming.

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