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Charity appeal for funds as number of clients soars

Charity appeal for funds as number of clients soars

21 September 2013

A charity administrator has made a heart-felt appeal for help after revealing it is in desperate need of funds.

Do you know where they are now?

Do you know where they are now?

21 September 2013

George Russell married Victoria at St James' church on September 5 and is keen to reunite his guests nearly 50 years later.

School farm to close after 30 years

School farm to close after 30 years

21 September 2013

The only school farm in west Kent is to close due to budget cuts after three decades – but the head teacher is determined to keep rural studies going.

Screening pledge comes with solar panels plan

Screening pledge comes with solar panels plan

21 September 2013

An award-winning company is hoping to build a solar park on a 55-acre site in Minster.

Alien seeking friendship... and other ads to make you smile

Alien seeking friendship... and other ads to make you smile

20 September 2013

A mischievous villager has been raising smiles by posting tongue-in-cheek adverts in a newsagent window... on behalf of aliens and a retired mugger.

Kent beach featured on book of 'vile and disgusting towns'

Kent beach featured on book of 'vile and disgusting towns'

20 September 2013

A book called Sh*tsville UK has Viking Bay on its front cover ... but no mention of the Broadstairs beauty spot inside.

Mum gives birth in a Toyota Prius

Mum gives birth in a Toyota Prius

20 September 2013

A baby has an unusual place of birth - after her mum delivered her in the footwell of a Toyota Prius before she could get to hospital.

Unexploded bomb discovered in field

Unexploded bomb discovered in field

20 September 2013

Workers clearing shrubland made an explosive find when they stumbled across an unexploded bomb thought to be from the Second World War.

Kent-born actress stars as Diana

Kent-born actress stars as Diana

20 September 2013

A Kent-born actress playing Princess Diana in a new film out today has insisted producers were "respectful" to her memory.

Petition against hostel was based on false rumours

Petition against hostel was based on false rumours

20 September 2013

A solicitor acting for the Sisters of Mercy said concerns about their plan to turn an old pub into a homeless hostel are “misplaced”.

Apple-hungry buyers cause store to run out of iPhones

Apple-hungry buyers cause store to run out of iPhones

20 September 2013

Hundreds queued up to be among the first to get their hands on a new iPhone today... but many were turned away as the store sold out.

Uniform trouble continues....

Uniform trouble continues....

20 September 2013

Hundreds of parents have taken to social media to express their anger about the new uniform policy at a school in Ashford

Art deco house restoration on schedule

Art deco house restoration on schedule

20 September 2013

Work is progressing well on the restoration of a unique Sheppey house.

Cold War bunker is now Grade II listed

Cold War bunker is now Grade II listed

20 September 2013

A Cold War bunker in Gravesend has been listed today by Heritage Minister Ed Vaizey on the advice of English Heritage.

Embalming bodies...aged just 11

Embalming bodies...aged just 11

20 September 2013

A funeral director who embalmed his first body at 11 believes working it isn't just a job, but a way of life.

No charges against man held over Mark McCammon Facebook taunt

No charges against man held over Mark McCammon Facebook taunt

20 September 2013

A man arrested after a racist and threatening message was sent to an ex-Gills striker faces no further action.

Children face term shake-up

Children face term shake-up

19 September 2013

Four town schools have announced plans to reduce the summer break and increase the October one.

Legion gig for charity single launch in aid of service veterans.

Legion gig for charity single launch in aid of service veterans.

19 September 2013

Veteran servicemen are the inspiration for the single The Common Soldier to be launched at a charity gig at Margate Royal British Legion on Saturday.

Disabled tot in hospital dash after lifeline is cut

Disabled tot in hospital dash after lifeline is cut

19 September 2013

A Minster tot was taken to hospital after the tube used to feed her became dislodged.

Tragic cyclist's heart saves a life

Tragic cyclist's heart saves a life

19 September 2013

The family of a cyclist killed in an accident with a van have revealed their decision to donate his organs - and his heart has already saved a life.

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