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Couple fear lorry will crash into their house

Couple fear lorry will crash into their house

A couple who spent thousands on their dream home have moved out of the bedroom fearing a lorry will crash into the side of it.

Questions remain over young woman's sudden death

Questions remain over young woman's sudden death

The heartbroken family of a young woman found dead after overdosing on alcohol and medication will never know if she intended to take her own life.

Nic to wing-walk in memory of sister who died aged 36

Nic to wing-walk in memory of sister who died aged 36

A woman will walk on a plane's wings close to the 10th anniversary of her sister's unexpected death.

End of an era as shop closes after 38 years

End of an era as shop closes after 38 years

“Aggressive marketing” from multinationals and supermarkets has forced the closure of one of the town's longest running businesses after 38 years.

Hospital 'under threat' if plans for neighbouring town go ahead

Hospital 'under threat' if plans for neighbouring town go ahead

A campaigner has voiced concerns that the Cottage Hospital could be at risk if plans for a new health centre in a neighbouring town are approved.

Turner demands strong finish

Turner demands strong finish

Ray Turner says it is imperative his players don’t let their standards slip even though their Ryman League Division 1 South play-off bid is over.

Medals and passports stolen during burglary

Medals and passports stolen during burglary

A number of military medals, jewellery and passports were swiped when a house was raided by thieves.

Fire crews called to girl with finger stuck in table

Fire crews called to girl with finger stuck in table

Firefighters had to cut part of a garden table from a seven-year-old's finger after it became wedged in a metal hole.

Man dies after being hit by car transporter

Man dies after being hit by car transporter

Police have confirmed a pedestrian has died after being hit by a car transporter as he stood near his car at the side of the road.

Kent junction one of UK's worst accident blackspots

Kent junction one of UK's worst accident blackspots

Officials say urgent improvements are needed at one of the county's busiest roundabouts to its safety record from getting worse.

GPs to fight 400% increase in charges

GPs to fight 400% increase in charges

Doctors are locked in a major row with the NHS over building charges that threaten a vital improvement project for patients.

Council accused of ignoring results of own survey

Council accused of ignoring results of own survey

Councillors have turned their backs on the results of a public poll and will press ahead with double yellow lines around a historic town hall.

Town will battle on

Town will battle on

Ray Turner says Faversham have not yet conceded defeat in their promotion push, though the odds are stacked against them

Taxi firms to join forces and rival Uber

Taxi firms to join forces and rival Uber

Two cab companies will merge and use technology which they say will give taxi giant Uber a run for its money.

Oil spill following crash

Oil spill following crash

Long delays are building for motorists following an accident

Crash between lorry and car

Crash between lorry and car

A woman had to be freed from her vehicle following a serious collision at a busy roundabout.

"No benches so I had to use furniture shop sofa"

"No benches so I had to use furniture shop sofa"

A pensioner who recently had a double knee replacement resorted to asking a furniture shop owner for a seat because she couldn't find a public bench.

Police search for man after bookmakers burglary

Police search for man after bookmakers burglary

Officers are hoping to identify this man after someone entered a town centre bookies and stole cash from behind the counter.

Teen charged with GBH and carrying knife

Teen charged with GBH and carrying knife

An 18-year-old is to appear in court accused of assaulting a man in a town centre.

Let's take it to the wire

Let's take it to the wire

Faversham hope to still be in the Ryman League Division 1 South play-off hunt on the final day of the season.

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