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Children save bird of prey which couldn’t fly

Children save bird of prey which couldn’t fly

A bird of prey is lucky to be alive after being rescued by a group of children.

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This one’s for the fans!

This one’s for the fans!

Ebbsfleet midfielder Josh Wright wants to repay supporters for their backing this season with a memorable final-day display.

Back where we belong!

Back where we belong!

Boss Dennis Kutrieb says Ebbsfleet’s weekend title party is all about savouring return of club’s Non-League top-flight status.

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Californian cannabis found in children's toy packages

Californian cannabis found in children's toy packages

Two men have been charged after police seized vacuum-sealed packages of Cannabis hidden in a parcel and imported from the United States.

Two in hospital after crash near pub

Two in hospital after crash near pub

A road is partially blocked in both directions due to an accident involving two vehicles, with one man suffering “potentially life-changing injuries”.

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Tapas owner blames council for business closure

Tapas owner blames council for business closure

The owner of a tapas bar forced to close one of its branches has accused the council of ‘neglect’ – but the local authority says it’s not to blame.

Police seize 150 marijuana plants after home search

Police seize 150 marijuana plants after home search

A man has been charged after a large suspected cannabis cultivation was uncovered by police searching under a warrant.

Only Fools and Horses star reveals cancer has returned

Only Fools and Horses star reveals cancer has returned

Actor Patrick Murray has updated his fans on his recent health battles, confirming his lung cancer has returned.

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Anger as son denied grammar school place despite passing test with ‘flying colours’

Anger as son denied grammar school place despite passing test with ‘flying colours’

More than 60 children in one part of Kent have missed out on a place in a grammar school despite passing the 11-plus.

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Labour’s Rachel Reeves brands Abbott’s racism remarks ‘grotesque’ during town visit

Labour’s Rachel Reeves brands Abbott’s racism remarks ‘grotesque’ during town visit

Labour’s shadow chancellor has addressed the future of long-standing MP Diane Abbott following a visit to Kent to talk to high street businesses.

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Record numbers take to streets for St George’s Day parades

Record numbers take to streets for St George’s Day parades

Town centres were filled with hundreds of children walking, singing and dancing to celebrate England’s patron saint.

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Cammish up and running with Donington double

Cammish up and running with Donington double

Wrotham-based Motorbase Performance are off the mark in this year’s British Touring Car Championship.

Former pub demolished to make way for care home

Former pub demolished to make way for care home

A regular at a former public house has reminisced about the popular boozer as it is demolished.

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Kutrieb: We needed to kill them off

Kutrieb: We needed to kill them off

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb admitted his side paid the price for missed chances at Welling on Saturday.

VIPs go sailing by!

VIPs go sailing by!

Some special guests joined Gravesend Sailing Club for their annual sail-past.

Report: Wings safe after beating champions Ebbsfleet

Report: Wings safe after beating champions Ebbsfleet

Stefan Payne scored a hat-trick as Welling stayed up after beating champions Ebbsfleet on Saturday.

‘Loving’ grandad had cardiac arrest before fatal crash

‘Loving’ grandad had cardiac arrest before fatal crash

A “loving and kind” great-grandad “more than likely” became unconscious at the wheel after suffering a cardiac, an inquest has heard.

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Popular indie tapas chain shuts another branch

Popular indie tapas chain shuts another branch

A popular tapas restaurant chain in Kent has been hit with a closure notice at another of its branches.

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Muslims gear up for the end of Ramadan

Muslims gear up for the end of Ramadan

Muslims across Kent are coming together to pray, exchange gifts and share meals following the end of Ramadan.

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‘We need help to turn double decker into school wellbeing hub’

‘We need help to turn double decker into school wellbeing hub’

A head teacher is pleading for help to transform an old Arriva double decker bus into a well-being centre for its pupils.

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