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Mother of two takes on the world in triathlon challenge

Mother of two takes on the world in triathlon challenge

06 October 2013

A mum of two ran, swam and cycled her way to a silver medal at an international competition.

Tot's cancer battle inspires dad's marathon challenge

Tot's cancer battle inspires dad's marathon challenge

06 October 2013

The London Marathon is more than six months away, but it’s already looming large for one Sheerness man.

Water big bill... as woman pays her neighbour's dues

Water big bill... as woman pays her neighbour's dues

06 October 2013

There's such a thing as neighbourly love... but for one woman that was put to the test when she found out she was paying next door's water bill.

Lucky 13 as mum passes test at last!

 Lucky 13 as mum passes test at last!

05 October 2013

Thirteen proved to be a lucky number for a pharmacist who passed her driving test on the 13th attempt.

Blessing finally tears up her L-plates

 Blessing finally tears up her L-plates

05 October 2013

The unlucky number 13 has proved to be a Blessing for one new driver... who passed at her 13th attempt.

Club cries foul over state of playing field

Club cries foul over state of playing field

05 October 2013

The chairman of New Road FC, has criticised Swale council for failing in its duty to keep the grass in good condition at the Sheerness ground.

'I'm lucky to be alive'

'I'm lucky to be alive'

05 October 2013

A heart patient says he is lucky to have survived an electric shock from the meter box at his flats.

New slimline wheelie bins are rolled out

New slimline wheelie bins are rolled out

05 October 2013

An early Christmas present for Dartford residents is on its way in the form of new slimline wheelie bins.

Praise as secondary schools raise standards

Praise as secondary schools raise standards

05 October 2013

Secondary schools in Gravesham have received praise from the county council after the average GCSE improvement reported was 11%.

Schools receive museum treasure chests

Schools receive museum treasure chests

05 October 2013

Hoards of artefacts telling the story of Sheppey’s past have been given to primary school children to help them learn about their home.

Town history remembered in every page

Town history remembered in every page

05 October 2013

A book about the history of a Sheppey town has been finished by members of a charity after a labour of love lasting more than three years.

Toddler prepares to go home for the first time

Toddler prepares to go home for the first time

05 October 2013

Maisie Harris may be almost three years old, but the toddler has never been home due to a rare condition.

TV presenter visits Ashford

TV presenter visits Ashford

05 October 2013

Presenter Gloria Hunniford, who lost her daughter Caron to cancer, visited a centre in South Ashford which helps people who are grieving

Rower prepares to spend Christmas on the Atlantic

Rower prepares to spend Christmas on the Atlantic

04 October 2013

Folkestone rower one of five man crew rowing across the Atlantic this December.

They've bean so kind!

They've bean so kind!

04 October 2013

A couple of friends helped raise £1,050 for Macmillan Cancer Support when they took part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

A devil of a cake for hot chef

A devil of a cake for hot chef

04 October 2013

There is angel cake, then there is Dev-il Biswal cake. All will be revealed on The Ambrette's stand at this weekend's Broadstairs Food Festival.

Revealed: How false widow spider scare spreading web across Kent

Revealed: How false widow spider scare spreading web across Kent

04 October 2013

The full extent of the false widow spider scare spreading across Kent has been revealed for the first time.

Missing pensioner Margaret Hayes found safe and well

Missing pensioner Margaret Hayes found safe and well

04 October 2013

A pensioner who went missing from her care home in Gillingham on Thursday has been found safe and well.

Foul stench leaves people trapped indoors

Foul stench leaves people trapped indoors

04 October 2013

Residents have been unable to leave their homes or breathe without grimacing after a putrid pong wafted across a huge swathe of north Kent.

Still grinning after cancer bare-it

 Still grinning after cancer bare-it

04 October 2013

A Maidstone hypnotherapist has taken a bald step in tribute to her late mother’s battle with cancer.

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