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Row over mum who breastfed in pool

Row over mum who breastfed in pool

31 October 2013

A row has broken out after a woman was told to stop breastfeeding her eight-month-old daughter in a public swimming pool.

Footsteps leave mark as dancing duo celebrate 25 years

Footsteps leave mark as dancing duo celebrate 25 years

31 October 2013

Looking back over 25 years of teaching dance in Deal, Chris and Jean Balfour of Footsteps Dance School have so many memories.

Farming World will reopen next year

Farming World will reopen next year

31 October 2013

Much-loved family attraction Farming World will reopen at Easter with new animals, the landowner has vowed after fears it would close for good.

Green Party claims Met police have been spying on a councillor

Green Party claims Met police have been spying on a councillor

31 October 2013

The Green Party claims the police have been spying on a councillor involved in anti-live export campaigns.

Lecturers in walkout over pay

Lecturers in walkout over pay

31 October 2013

University staff across the county are staging a walkout today in coordinated strike action over pay.

Train journey times could be slashed under plans to build new station

Train journey times could be slashed under plans to build new station

31 October 2013

Plans go on show today for a development which could lead to a new rail station and hundreds of homes.

24 hour potty people

24 hour potty people

31 October 2013

A public toilet in Gravesend will be open 24 hours a day in a trial to see if people can pee responsibly, Gravesham council has said.

All change for recycling and waste collection

All change for recycling and waste collection

31 October 2013

Changes to the recycling and waste collection service for Thanet residents will go live on Monday.

Man run over and beaten up

Man run over and beaten up

31 October 2013

Heath Street in Dartford was sealed off by police last night when a man was run over and then beaten up.

Paths champion Gordon steps down

Paths champion Gordon steps down

31 October 2013

Twenty-five years of campaigning to keep footpaths open and maintained has come to an end for Gordon Sencicle, of Alfred Square, Deal.

Stunning shot of the big storm

Stunning shot of the big storm

31 October 2013

One Thanet Extra reader braved the elements during the big storm last week to grab this stunning shots.

Cash is on offer to spark artistic interest in Swale

Cash is on offer to spark artistic interest in Swale

30 October 2013

Cash grants are being offered to encourage involvement in the arts.

Free afternoon parking in Sheerness for Christmas shoppers

Free afternoon parking in Sheerness for Christmas shoppers

30 October 2013

Shoppers will be able to park for free at certain times in a Swale council bid to boost Christmas trade.

Lights, camera, bread suit... action!

Lights, camera, bread suit... action!

30 October 2013

Why did this man walk among seagulls on a seafront while covered in bread? Click here to find out...

Storm picture special in tomorrow's Kentish Express

Storm picture special in tomorrow's Kentish Express

30 October 2013

Residents awoke on Monday to witness the fallout from Storm St Jude, including flooding, felled trees, damage to property and power cuts.

Olympic finalist supports Lily

Olympic finalist supports Lily

30 October 2013

Olympic swimmer Chris Cook is backing Cliftonville primary pupil Lily Jewell to go the distance in her fundraising swim for Cancer Research

Tears of legal highs campaign mum as flags honour son’s life

Tears of legal highs campaign mum as flags honour son’s life

30 October 2013

The grieving mother of a young man who died after reportedly taking legal highs has thanked people for their support at his funeral.

Bonfire of the vanities?

Bonfire of the vanities?

30 October 2013

A TV 'expert' and high-profile businesswoman has been chosen as the figure of hate to be 'burned at the stake' on Edenbridge's bonfire this weekend.

Passenger told to take the high road as Scottish banknote gets rebuffed

Passenger told to take the high road as Scottish banknote gets rebuffed

30 October 2013

A taxi driver had a stand off with a bus driver who refused to accept his Scottish £5 note for a fare.

Hundreds still without power two days after Kent's storm

Hundreds still without power two days after Kent's storm

30 October 2013

As many as 1,500 homes in Kent have spent their second night without power after a devastating storm - and some won't be reconnected until Friday.

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