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Site of fire-ravaged pub listed for sale

Site of fire-ravaged pub listed for sale

The site of a 137-year-old village pub that burnt down after being hit by lightning has been listed for sale with housing tipped to take its place.

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Huge fires spread across fields

Huge fires spread across fields

Firefighters have battled more large field fires today, with seven engines needed at one blaze.

Policeman sacked after throwing bin at ex-partner's car

Policeman sacked after throwing bin at ex-partner's car

A policeman convicted of criminal damage after he threw a bin at his ex-partner's car has now been dismissed.

Police called to 'pub fight'

Police called to 'pub fight'

A pub was cordoned off and two men taken to hospital after an early evening brawl.

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Firefighters battle 'apocalyptic' field blaze

Firefighters battle 'apocalyptic' field blaze

Pictures show thick plumes of smoke billowing out over a country field after a large fire broke out and rapidly spread through the site.

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Rail services disrupted due to trespasser

Rail services disrupted due to trespasser

A trespasser on the tracks is causing delays to rail services passing through a busy railway station.

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Hairdressers closes after 30 years

Hairdressers closes after 30 years

A popular hair salon has closed its doors after more than three decades.

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England's Lionesses inspiring more girls to start football

England's Lionesses inspiring more girls to start football

A club which promotes equality in sport is bracing itself for a surge in interest in girls' football following England's Lionesses' Euro success.

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Man, 21, missing for a month found

Man, 21, missing for a month found

Police were appealing for help to find a missing man who was last seen on June 12.

Leisure centre faced with closure running large losses

Leisure centre faced with closure running large losses

A leisure centre projected to run losses into the tens of thousands says it will close permanently unless a 'last minute solution' can be found.

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'This will impact our borough for generations to come'

'This will impact our borough for generations to come'

A council has reiterated its opposition to proposals for a multi-billion tunnel link between Kent and Essex amid outstanding environmental concerns.

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Teen attacked inside nightclub

Teen attacked inside nightclub

CCTV has been released of men officers would like to speak to following a reported assault.

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School Paralympics sees children trying wheelchairs and blind sports

School Paralympics sees children trying wheelchairs and blind sports

A primary school Paralympics saw children taking part in different sports in an attempt to break down stereotypes.

Football club's success at Diversity Football Festival

Football club's success at Diversity Football Festival

A non-league football club challenged the top spot at a football festival celebrating Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic talent.

Golf club closes over Lower Thames Crossing uncertainty

Golf club closes over Lower Thames Crossing uncertainty

A golf club will be closing after the land was sold due to uncertainty surrounding the Lower Thames Crossing.

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Kutrieb: I told Sefa to live his dream in Turkey

Kutrieb: I told Sefa to live his dream in Turkey

Manager Dennis Kutrieb has revealed popular defender Sefa Kahraman left Ebbsfleet this summer to pursue his personal dream.

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Rugby league boss enjoyed the Kent experience

Rugby league boss enjoyed the Kent experience

London Broncos’ interim head coach thanked Ebbsfleet United Football Club for their hospitality after staging back-to-back games at their stadium.

Grammar's expansion on hold amid fire safety fears

Grammar's expansion on hold amid fire safety fears

A grammar school's ongoing £7.6 million expansion has been paused amid fire safety fears.

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Time runs out to save leisure centre

Time runs out to save leisure centre

Campaigners trying to raise £30k to save a leisure centre have not secured the cash in time.

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Dog rescued from blaze

Dog rescued from blaze

Firefighters have advised people to keep their kitchen hobs clear of any objects following a house fire.

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