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Island outbreaks see Kent's infection rate rise

Island outbreaks see Kent's infection rate rise

24 October 2020

A huge rise in Covid-19 cases in a single borough has seen Kent's infection rate continue to rise - despite falls in six areas.

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Jobs at risk as Gap stores in Kent could close

Jobs at risk as Gap stores in Kent could close

24 October 2020

The future of every Gap store in Kent is in doubt after the retailer announced it could close all of its UK shops.

BBC South East presenter leaving after 25 years

BBC South East presenter leaving after 25 years

24 October 2020

A stalwart of local BBC news coverage in Kent is leaving his role after 25 years with the broadcaster.

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Family says new home is riddled with damp

Family says new home is riddled with damp

24 October 2020

An ice cream man says his family can't stay in their new housing association home because it has rising damp and needs major repairs.

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HRVY to make Strictly live show debut

HRVY to make Strictly live show debut

24 October 2020

A pop star from Kent is set to get his first set of judges' scores as he takes to the floor for the Strictly Come Dancing live shows.

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The most expensive house in every town in Kent

The most expensive house in every town in Kent

24 October 2020

From swimming pools to cinema rooms, we look inside some of the most stunning homes on the market in Kent.

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Families upset as circus called off

Families upset as circus called off

23 October 2020

Dozens of disappointed families were turned away tonight after a circus was cancelled at the last night due to Covid-19 fears.

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Police review after mask row at shopping centre

Police review after mask row at shopping centre

23 October 2020

Police have launched a review after footage went viral of a man being escorted from Bluewater for him not wearing a face covering.

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Confirmed coronavirus case at secondary school

Confirmed coronavirus case at secondary school

23 October 2020

Pupils at a secondary school have been sent home after a confirmed case of Covid-19.

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Council to provide free meals for thousands of youngsters

Council to provide free meals for thousands of youngsters

23 October 2020

A council is set to provide free school meals for thousands of children in the county during half term.

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'Brexit lorry park will be ready for January'

'Brexit lorry park will be ready for January'

23 October 2020

Work on a huge post-Brexit lorry park is "progressing well" and bosses say the site will be ready for the end of the transition period.

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Sinkhole closes road

Sinkhole closes road

23 October 2020

A road has been closed for a week due to emergency sinkhole repair work.

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Man jailed after £3m cocaine found on grape lorry

Man jailed after £3m cocaine found on grape lorry

23 October 2020

A Kent man who conspired to smuggle millions worth of Class A drugs in a lorry from Rotterdam has been locked up.

Restaurant without hot water hit with one-star hygiene rating

Restaurant without hot water hit with one-star hygiene rating

23 October 2020

Staff at an Indian restaurant which had no running hot water and a dirty kitchen have been told it requires "major improvement".

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Health boss warns Covid could stop Christmas

Health boss warns Covid could stop Christmas

23 October 2020

Kent's health chief has warned people their actions in the next few weeks will determine what happens to family's at Christmas.

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'Courageous' man chased down burglar on bike

'Courageous' man chased down burglar on bike

23 October 2020

A man hopped on a bike and bravely chased down a 'nasty' burglar - after he awoke to find him stealing from his home.

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County's call handlers to 'bolster' Covid tracing system

County's call handlers to 'bolster' Covid tracing system

23 October 2020

A £6.3 million grant is to be used to set up a test and trace system in Kent to "bolster" a national scheme that's come in for widespread criticism.

Bond star's stalker can't travel more than 20 miles

Bond star's stalker can't travel more than 20 miles

23 October 2020

An obsessive stalker who left Bond star Naomie Harris "absolutely petrified" has been banned from travelling more than 20 miles from his own home.

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Bonfire night set for less of a bang due to Covid

Bonfire night set for less of a bang due to Covid

23 October 2020

With our biggest fireworks displays falling victim to Covid-19 - here's when they'll go ahead and the best pictures from over the years.

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Firm apologises to school over parking

Firm apologises to school over parking

23 October 2020

A housing association has said sorry after one of its vans blocked the view of traffic for children walking home from school.

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