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'Why didn't Kent Highways plan for cyclists?'

'Why didn't Kent Highways plan for cyclists?'

29 September 2020

A cyclist forced to take a four-mile detour alongside 60 mph lorries due to a tollbridge closure has slammed an authority for its lack of planning.

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'Cats saved my life'

'Cats saved my life'

29 September 2020

A young woman whose 'whole world crumbled' when her dad died says adopting two kittens helped mend her broken heart.

Coronavirus case at grammar school

Coronavirus case at grammar school

29 September 2020

A Year 9 group has been told to self isolate after a confirmed case of Covid-19 at a school.

'Hospital staff gave their all to save my life'

'Hospital staff gave their all to save my life'

29 September 2020

A grandfather has praised hospital staff who saved his life during his coronavirus ordeal.

Museum to reopen after seven months

Museum to reopen after seven months

29 September 2020

A museum is preparing to reopen after seven months with a new exhibition about pilgrimage.

Producer to the stars' song for tragic nurse's daughters

Producer to the stars' song for tragic nurse's daughters

29 September 2020

A producer who has worked with Usher and Mary J Blige has helped create a song to raise money for the family of a nurse who died from Covid-19.

Animal lovers wanted for fostering scheme

Animal lovers wanted for fostering scheme

28 September 2020

The UK's largest shelter is offering free food and vets bills to temporary owners of some of their furry friends.

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Lifeboat volunteer follows in father’s footsteps

Lifeboat volunteer follows in father’s footsteps

28 September 2020

A lifeboat volunteer who followed in his father's footsteps has been awarded for his 20 years of service.

Sixth form sent home after Covid-19 case

Sixth form sent home after Covid-19 case

28 September 2020

An entire form group at a school will be working from home following a positive coronavirus test.

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'Worrying' number of face masks collected in street clean

'Worrying' number of face masks collected in street clean

28 September 2020

A 'worrying' number of face masks were collected from the streets and verges of a town as community members collaborated for a clean up.

Virus affects Christmas appeal for homeless

Virus affects Christmas appeal for homeless

28 September 2020

A family who run a yearly festive appeal for the homeless have had to adapt the scheme in light of the pandemic.

Burst water main causes flood in street

Burst water main causes flood in street

27 September 2020

Crews are working to fix a leak, which is causing a road to flood as residents are offered bottled water while repairs take place.

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Car abandoned after tree hit

Car abandoned after tree hit

27 September 2020

A car has been written off and left at the roadside after an accident.

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Cars hit in wall collapse drama

Cars hit in wall collapse drama

27 September 2020

A wall caused damage to nearby cars when it dramatically collapsed.

Shocking video of van fire

Shocking video of van fire

27 September 2020

Footage captures firefighters tackling a parked van engulfed in flames.

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Homes hit by power cut

Homes hit by power cut

27 September 2020

Some homes are without power this morning after heavy weather overnight.

'I've sold £50m worth of books at my shop'

'I've sold £50m worth of books at my shop'

27 September 2020

Waterstones' longest-serving manager has told of visits from famous authors such as JK Rowling during his 35 years at a Kent store.

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Five-year fight to ban motorhomes parking on seafront

Five-year fight to ban motorhomes parking on seafront

26 September 2020

Residents are just one nod away from winning a five-year fight to stop motorhomes from parking overnight along a seafront road.

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Ambitious plans for old Primark site revealed

Ambitious plans for old Primark site revealed

25 September 2020

A community group has unveiled images of how a former Primark building might look as a national cultural centre.

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The 'lockdown snake' that brought a village together

The 'lockdown snake' that brought a village together

25 September 2020

An artwork made of hundreds of pebbles decorated by villagers during the lockdown has been turned into a permanent memorial to mark the pandemic.

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