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Homeless family of six living in tent beg for council house

Homeless family of six living in tent beg for council house

30 September 2013

A traveller family living in a tent are begging to be rehoused - but are refusing to move if it means being parted from four dogs and three budgies.

Last chance to have say on new parish councils

Last chance to have say on new parish councils

30 September 2013

Only 104 people in the whole borough have had their say about the possible creation of new parish and town councils.

Gravesend teen sensation has X Factor

Gravesend teen sensation has X Factor

30 September 2013

The first of this year’s X Factor semi-finalists have been revealed - including Gravesend teenager Tamera Foster.

Royal reception for apprentices

Royal reception for apprentices

30 September 2013

The gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was given to 72 apprentices from Dartford British Gas Academy.

Thousands dance weekend away at new festival

Thousands dance weekend away at new festival

30 September 2013

People of all ages were able to enjoy The Social and Family Social, in Maidstone's Mote Park

Tickled Pink on charity walk

Tickled Pink on charity walk

30 September 2013

Different generations joined together to take part in this year’s Tickled Pink charity walk along Gravesend’s promenade.

Woman freed from crash

Woman freed from crash

30 September 2013

A woman was freed from her car after a crash near the junction of Loose Road and Armstrong Road, Maidstone

Extradited Kent golf boss 'back in UK'

Extradited Kent golf boss 'back in UK'

29 September 2013

A retired businessman jailed for trying to sell weapon parts to Iran after being extradited to America has reportedly been transferred to a UK prison.

Families head to part two of weekend festival

Families head to part two of weekend festival

29 September 2013

Thousands are expected to attend The Family Social in Mote Park

Clare’s prize bid shows her mettle

Clare’s prize bid shows her mettle

29 September 2013

A Sheerness woman hopes to give her career a lift in a contest run by a famous bra manufacturer.

Family of eight move out of one-bed flat

Family of eight move out of one-bed flat

29 September 2013

A family criticised for being a drain on the welfare system have moved out of their one-bed flat and rehoused in a four-bed home.

Mum's plea after roadside tribute to tragic son targeted

Mum's plea after roadside tribute to tragic son targeted

29 September 2013

A grieving mother has spoken of her heartache after pictures and floral tributes left at the spot where her son died were removed.

Racing to fund study in Ghana

Racing to fund study in Ghana

29 September 2013

A Sheerness student is hosting a race night to help fund a fact-finding trip to Ghana.

Real-life Gregory's Girl takes on boys

Real-life Gregory's Girl takes on boys

29 September 2013

A football-mad 10-year-old has become the first girl to join a long-running boys' football team.

Twilight is the highlight

Twilight is the highlight

29 September 2013

Twilight Walk for EllenorLions Hopsice attracts hundreds of people dressed in pink tutus, pyjamas, bunny ears and feather boas.

Pupils urged to get jobs at theme park

Pupils urged to get jobs at theme park

28 September 2013

The boss in charge of the Paramount Park project told Ebbsfleet Academy pupils: “We’re looking forward to working with you.”

Agoraphobic facing eviction over 'bedroom tax' seeks Queen's help

Agoraphobic facing eviction over 'bedroom tax' seeks Queen's help

28 September 2013

An agoraphobic man facing eviction because he cannot pay his "bedroom tax" has written to the Queen to ask for help.

Air gun warning as cat is shot

Air gun warning as cat is shot

28 September 2013

A Minster mum has warned pet owners to beware after her cat was shot with an air gun.

Apply to be our charity of the year

Apply to be our charity of the year

28 September 2013

Applications to be KM Charity of the Year are open to good causes and registered charities making a real difference to the community of Kent.

Heartache as mum and daughter both diagnosed with rare incurable disease

Heartache as mum and daughter both diagnosed with rare incurable disease

28 September 2013

A young mum has spoken of her heartbreak after both her and her five-year-old daughter were diagnosed with the same rare, incurable disease.

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