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Secrets unearthed at huge ancient burial ground in Kent

Secrets unearthed at huge ancient burial ground in Kent

12 July 2024

Archaeologists are finding out more about prehistoric life in Kent at one of the country’s largest burial grounds even older than Stonehenge.

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Landmark statue gets makeover as ‘yarn bombers stitch up’ towns

Landmark statue gets makeover as ‘yarn bombers stitch up’ towns

11 July 2024

A group of volunteers have crocheted, knitted and sewn a series of novelty knits to mark a charity trust’s anniversary celebrations.

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Toddler ‘goes fishing’ in flooded street

Toddler ‘goes fishing’ in flooded street

11 July 2024

A three-year-old boy has taken a novel approach to the persistent disruption caused by his grandparent’s street flooding.

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Politics student, 18, quits uni to run village pub

Politics student, 18, quits uni to run village pub

11 July 2024

Rather than whiling away his time swigging pints at the pub, this student has dropped out of uni to run a village inn.

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'My 7-year-old couldn’t talk - football has changed everything!’

'My 7-year-old couldn’t talk - football has changed everything!’

09 July 2024

The mother of a seven-year-old girl who is selectively mute has told how playing football sparked a “miracle” breakthrough.

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Family-run dog cafe and boutique opens

Family-run dog cafe and boutique opens

08 July 2024

A three-storey shop dedicated to our four-legged friends has launched in a town centre.

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Nursery left abandoned after abrupt closure to be sold at auction

Nursery left abandoned after abrupt closure to be sold at auction

07 July 2024

A nursery which closed suddenly and left dozens of families in the lurch is to be sold at auction later this month.

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Artist’s quirky home on market for £3million

Artist’s quirky home on market for £3million

06 July 2024

A former water reservoir converted into a quirky home for a top artist has gone on the market for more than £3million.

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Just a minute - we’ve got Gyles Brandreth!

Just a minute - we’ve got Gyles Brandreth!

05 July 2024

The author, broadcaster and former politician has been announced as the headline act at a town’s literary festival.

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‘This isn’t a strip club’: Private members’ club addresses ‘constant disruption’ fears

‘This isn’t a strip club’: Private members’ club addresses ‘constant disruption’ fears

05 July 2024

A private members’ club set to open in the coming weeks has denied it will be a “late night party house” after winning approval to expand its hours.

Kent model to star on hit Netflix show

Kent model to star on hit Netflix show

04 July 2024

A 21-year-old from Kent with “brains and brawn on his side” is set to star in a hit Netflix series.

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Why this Kent pub landlord is Wimbledon’s biggest fan

Why this Kent pub landlord is Wimbledon’s biggest fan

04 July 2024

A pub landlord in Kent is Wimbledon’s biggest fan after camping out for a ticket for the past 32 years.

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‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

04 July 2024

Our reviewer took her border terrier to try out a hotel’s new canine culinary experience — don’t worry, we review the food for “humans” too!

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Russo comes up Trumps

Russo comes up Trumps

03 July 2024

Lioness Alessia Russo has been ranked one of the best players in the world by Top Trumps.

Police swoop to catch runaway swans in Hot Fuzz style rescue

Police swoop to catch runaway swans in Hot Fuzz style rescue

03 July 2024

A family of swans almost got themselves into trouble after wandering onto a busy dual carriageway before being caught by police.

Baa-rilliant! Shaun the Sheep trail launches

Baa-rilliant! Shaun the Sheep trail launches

01 July 2024

More than 100 sculptures of an iconic character have appeared in a town centre as part of an interactive art trail.

Incredible pictures show rare ‘fire rainbow’ in sky over Kent

Incredible pictures show rare ‘fire rainbow’ in sky over Kent

01 July 2024

Incredible pictures show how a “spectacular” natural phenomenon occurred in the sky over a Kent town.

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'I was never a train buff - but worked on the railways for 58 years'

'I was never a train buff - but worked on the railways for 58 years'

30 June 2024

He was just 15 when he started sweeping platforms but now one of Kent’s longest-serving railwaymen has retired after a remarkable 58 years.

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‘Why I turned mobility scooter into a confetti-firing tank’

‘Why I turned mobility scooter into a confetti-firing tank’

29 June 2024

An inventor has been out and about in his latest creation as he aims to raise even more funds for one of the county’s most vital services.

‘From sketching in my room to Glastonbury and touring with Guns N’ Roses’

‘From sketching in my room to Glastonbury and touring with Guns N’ Roses’

29 June 2024

An artist has told how he went from sketching in his boyhood bedroom to producing visual effects for one of the world’s biggest rock bands.

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