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In pictures: 30 years at lost leisure centre

In pictures: 30 years at lost leisure centre

09 May 2022

As people are being asked to have their say on the future of Splashes Leisure Centre, we take a look back at its past.

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Two men released by police after reported machete fight

Two men released by police after reported machete fight

09 May 2022

A man has been released pending further investigation, and another without charge, after a fight involving an alleged machete attack.

The man who helped launch Bowie and created Metal Mickey

The man who helped launch Bowie and created Metal Mickey

09 May 2022

We reveal the amazing story of the man who threatened to cut off David Bowie's long hair and created an 80s TV icon.

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Kent frontline workers in emotional Britain's Got Talent show

Kent frontline workers in emotional Britain's Got Talent show

08 May 2022

A nurse and a support worker from Kent were among the Frontline Singers, as their TV debut reduced audience members to tears.

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Village shaken in exploding Audi drama

Village shaken in exploding Audi drama

08 May 2022

A plumber has described how he raced to save his livelihood when a burning stolen car rolled into his van.

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'I have been trapped in my home for four months'

'I have been trapped in my home for four months'

08 May 2022

A disabled man says he has been trapped in his own home for four months after his car was damaged.

'People treat my Ghostbusters car like a celebrity'

'People treat my Ghostbusters car like a celebrity'

08 May 2022

A 20-year mission to restore an iconic car has finally come to an end – much to the delight of members of the public keen to be pictured with it.

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Man arrested after arson attack on pub

Man arrested after arson attack on pub

07 May 2022

A man has been arrested on suspicion of committing arson with intent to endanger life, after an attack on a pub.

Video emerges of machete attack suspect's arrest

Video emerges of machete attack suspect's arrest

07 May 2022

Footage shows the arrest of a machete attack suspect, who is punched by a police officer during a struggle as he appears to resist arrest.

Harry Potter star feeds lemurs at Kent zoo

Harry Potter star feeds lemurs at Kent zoo

06 May 2022

Michael Gambon returned to a pub's zoo and was lucky enough to feed some of it's animals.

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Baby's grave could get security cameras

Baby's grave could get security cameras

06 May 2022

A company boss has offered to pay for and install security equipment at the grave of a baby girl after it was repeatedly targeted by vandals.

Suspected arson attack at pub

Suspected arson attack at pub

06 May 2022

The Tiger Moth pub has been forced to close after a suspected arson attack last night.

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Much-loved moggie 'beaten to death with rock'

Much-loved moggie 'beaten to death with rock'

06 May 2022

A devastated pet owner says her cat was 'murdered' after his lifeless body was found in a quarry.

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Teen's month-long wait for lifesaving op at Guy's hospital

Teen's month-long wait for lifesaving op at Guy's hospital

06 May 2022

A teen who suffered a collapsed lung has been stuck in hospital for a month waiting to be transferred to a specialist in London for a lifesaving op.

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Child hit by car near roundabout

Child hit by car near roundabout

05 May 2022

A 10-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car near a busy roundabout.

Long-delayed car park plan set for private discussion

Long-delayed car park plan set for private discussion

05 May 2022

A long-delayed scheme to build on a prominent town centre car park is set to be discussed in private.

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Experts called to assess risk of wall collapsing

Experts called to assess risk of wall collapsing

05 May 2022

Building experts were brought in after stones began falling from an ancient wall leaning over a narrow road.

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Man suffers head injury following serious assault

Man suffers head injury following serious assault

05 May 2022

A man was taken to hospital after being hit on the head in an unprovoked attack.

Council refuses to take in more children

Council refuses to take in more children

05 May 2022

A council has refused to take in any more unaccompanied asylum seeking children and says it will pursue legal action against the government.

'Cramped, smelly, no privacy and no showers - but I loved it'

'Cramped, smelly, no privacy and no showers - but I loved it'

05 May 2022

A former submariner recalls the sights, sounds and smells of living on board a Cold War submarine.

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