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Young stars’ moment in spotlight

Young stars’ moment in spotlight

30 August 2013

More than 100 youngsters got their moment in the spotlight with their version of an 80s musical classic.

White Cliffs are tops for walking

White Cliffs are tops for walking

30 August 2013

The White Cliffs of Dover has been named one of the National Trust’s top 10 hiking routes as part of the charity’s Great British Walk 2013.

Christmas is coming! Festive lights switched on... in height of summer

Christmas is coming! Festive lights switched on... in height of summer

30 August 2013

It might only be August, but find out which Kent town has already turned on some of its Christmas lights.

Cream tea singalong

Cream tea singalong

30 August 2013

Strawberries and cream and some old time classics were the order of the day for members of Age UK.

‘Not enough criminals to keep court open full-time’

‘Not enough criminals to keep court open full-time’

30 August 2013

North Kent’s magistrates’ court will only open three days a week after a drop in crime... and a lack of criminals.

Theft of treasures sparks museum bid

Theft of treasures sparks museum bid

30 August 2013

Historians are crying out for a place to safely display Gravesham’s artefacts after priceless relics were stolen.

Crackdown on litter louts and dog mess

Crackdown on litter louts and dog mess

29 August 2013

Litter bugs and dog owners who do not pick up their pets’ mess could be slapped with a £75 fine from this week.

Memories of tragic son stolen as burglars take treasured last photos

Memories of tragic son stolen as burglars take treasured last photos

29 August 2013

Precious pictures of a boy who died aged 10 are among treasured possessions stolen in a raid on a family home.

Lockmeadow footbridge will close for two weeks

Lockmeadow footbridge will close for two weeks

29 August 2013

The footbridge next to the Lockmeadow Complex, in Barker Road, will close for two weeks on Monday, September 2.

'Lads' mags' protests at supermarket

'Lads' mags' protests at supermarket

29 August 2013

Protests against ‘lads’ mags’ have taken place outside a Tesco supermarket in Thanet.

Van protest in dispute over gates

Van protest in dispute over gates

29 August 2013

A potato shop owner has had a van specially sign-written in a bitter dispute over electric gates which he says threaten his business.

Landlady's cheeky challenge ends in profitable bottom line

Landlady's cheeky challenge ends in profitable bottom line

29 August 2013

A pub landlady who asked people to come up with ideas for a tattoo on her bottom is pleased with the result...

Power cut and play park under water as rain pours down

Power cut and play park under water as rain pours down

29 August 2013

Parts of Sheerness were left under water after a torrential downpour at the weekend.

'Illegal immigrants' found in back of lorry

'Illegal immigrants' found in back of lorry

29 August 2013

Police have found eight suspected illegal immigrants in a lorry at Maidstone today.

Train station nearly finished

Train station nearly finished

29 August 2013

Dartford train station's £7 million redevelopment is nearing completion with the next phase due to be finished by the end of the year.

Tonbridge and Malling children perform Oliver

Tonbridge and Malling children perform Oliver

28 August 2013

Budding young actors staged their own production of Oliver to celebrate the end of a four-day drama workshop.

Sandwich Festival a huge success

Sandwich Festival a huge success

28 August 2013

Sandwich Festival has been hailed as a great success, with plans already being made for next year’s event.

Galleon builder’s launch target

Galleon builder’s launch target

28 August 2013

An engineer who is building a replica galleon, using recycled materials, hopes it will set sail next year.

We are family! First meet after 40 years

We are family! First meet after 40 years

28 August 2013

Relatives have travelled from across the world to Kent for a mammoth get together... the family's first in more than 40 years!

A tipple of Bailey’s for Win at 101

A tipple of Bailey’s for Win at 101

28 August 2013

An Islander celebrated her 101st birthday with staff and friends at Age UK Sheppey.

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