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Road reopens in both directions

Road reopens in both directions

A busy road has reopened after a crash forced it to shut both ways.

Two-car crash sparks delays on major road

Two-car crash sparks delays on major road

A busy dual-carriageway was shut this morning after a Range Rover and another car ended up in a roadside verge.

Date set for vote for Creek plan

Date set for vote for Creek plan

After years of meetings, protests and even a lawsuit in the High Court, a referendum about the future of the Creek will finally take place.

Silver casted insects are soapbox for artist

Silver casted insects are soapbox for artist

A unique artist who transforms once buzzing insects into silver has based his latest exhibition in a secret underground location.

Nick 'vlogs' journey from councillor to athlete

Nick 'vlogs' journey from councillor to athlete

A town councillor and café owner will be posting videos very single day for the next year ahead of the London Marathon 2018.

Sir Bob Geldof donates signed guitar for charity auction

Sir Bob Geldof donates signed guitar for charity auction

The Live Aid star's prized instrument is one of many items to go under the hammer to raise cash for refugees at an event near his Kent home.

Girl, four, reported missing

Girl, four, reported missing

Police were called out to reports of a missing four-year-old girl as a distressed woman was seen calling out for her.

Plans for new train line between two Kent towns

Plans for new train line between two Kent towns

As Network Rail publishes its 30-year plan, it is revealed that one of their long term proposals includes a link between Ashford and Faversham.

Help make double amputee's dream come true

Help make double amputee's dream come true

A disabled athlete chosen to represent Team GB across the globe is appealing for donations after the government cut every penny of their funding.

Man, 20, charged with robbery

Man, 20, charged with robbery

A young man will appear at crown court accused of robbery, possession of a knife and affray.

'Enough is enough'

'Enough is enough'

Lorries have written off cars, bent lampposts and damaged signs after following their sat navs into the narrow streets of a quiet estate.

Daughter fundraising in dad's memory

Daughter fundraising in dad's memory

A grieving daughter will channel the loss of her father into her toughest physical challenge yet.

Doctor says it would be "lunatic" to close hospital services

Doctor says it would be "lunatic" to close hospital services

A retired doctor who treated patients for decades has attacked health bosses who are rumoured to be shutting hospital services.

Restaurant to open in historic quay after five-year fight

Restaurant to open in historic quay after five-year fight

Controversial plans for a restaurant, gallery and museum in a historic creekside building have been given the go-ahead after a five-year battle.

Turner rues away form

Turner rues away form

Ray Turner says Faversham’s away form has been a key factor in their stuttering Ryman League Division 1 South play-off bid this season.

Bones discovery sparks forensic probe

Bones discovery sparks forensic probe

Three police vans and forensics officers were called after workmen fixing a leak made a grisly discovery of what turned out to be animal bones.

Fire-hit beauty salon back in business by the summer

Fire-hit beauty salon back in business by the summer

A salon which was gutted by a huge blaze a year ago is finally set to be rebuilt.

Food hall asks for extended licence

Food hall asks for extended licence

This foodie emporium is hoping to expand - with everything from 'tastings to supper clubs, pop-up shops and exhibitions' on the cards.

Zumba teacher to dance for Dame Vera Lynn

Zumba teacher to dance for Dame Vera Lynn

A choreographer and fitness instructor has been chosen to perform at the London Palladium for the singer and actress known as the Forces' Sweetheart.

Tree dubbed town's greatest is vandalised

Tree dubbed town's greatest is vandalised

A man returned home from a holiday to find his beloved tree had its branches hacked off by vandals.

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