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Council's 'significant' concern with multi billion-pound crossing

Council's 'significant' concern with multi billion-pound crossing

A council has expressed significant concerns over a project which will link Kent to another county.

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Passenger winched from cruise ship in dramatic rescue

Passenger winched from cruise ship in dramatic rescue

A person had to be airlifted from a cruise ship due to a medical emergency.

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Queues after three-vehicle crash near busy roundabout

Queues after three-vehicle crash near busy roundabout

A major route has been partially blocked after an accident involving three vehicles.

Miles of queues after multi-vehicle crash on A2

Miles of queues after multi-vehicle crash on A2

There were long delays on the coastbound A2 after an accident involving a number of vehicles.

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Inflatable pub business counts Love Island star as return customer

Inflatable pub business counts Love Island star as return customer

An inflatable pub company set up during lockdown has expanded across the country and now names reality TV stars among its regular list of punters.

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'I was never sporty but now I represent England'

'I was never sporty but now I represent England'

A teenager who says he grew up not being sporty has been picked for Team England Volleyball just two years after first trying his hand at the sport.

Army officer taps Olympian cousin for island swim challenge

Army officer taps Olympian cousin for island swim challenge

Jessica French is hoping to tap into the skills of her Olympic champion cousin Kate, before swimming 62 miles around the Isle of Wight.

Eagles trio's loyalty rewarded

Eagles trio's loyalty rewarded

Tyler Rees and two team-mates have been with Northfleet Eagles through thick and thin - now they'll take on the best after a much-deserved promotion.

'People are risking their lives to mourn their loved ones'

'People are risking their lives to mourn their loved ones'

A woman is campaigning for better bus stops and public access outside a crematorium so people can come to mourn safely.

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Fleet duo agree new deals

Fleet duo agree new deals

Ebbsfleet have retained the services of Ben Chapman and Jack Paxman this season.

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Young racer making a big impression

Young racer making a big impression

Kristian Stefanov hits speeds of up to 70mph in his go-kart - and he’s only 11.

Truck driver fined thousands for obstructing fly-tipping probe

Truck driver fined thousands for obstructing fly-tipping probe

A man has been slapped with a fine of more than £20,000 for failing to engage with a large-scale fly-tipping investigation.

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Tributes to a pillar of the Muslim community

Tributes to a pillar of the Muslim community

Around 1,000 people attended the funeral of a man who set up the Kent Muslim Welfare Association and pioneered the Mosques Association of Kent.

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In pictures: A primary school's 50 years of existence

In pictures: A primary school's 50 years of existence

As a primary school marks its 50th anniversary, we recall how a leaky roof delayed its opening and take a look at what's changed over the years.

'They want to criminalise the Traveller way of life'

'They want to criminalise the Traveller way of life'

An Irish Traveller is set to join a protest at Glastonbury Festival over a controversial new law targetting illicit traveller camps countrywide.

Three arrests as man fights for life after pub car park attack

Three arrests as man fights for life after pub car park attack

Police have made three arrests after a man was left in a critical condition with a serious head injury.

Teen's legacy to fund 400 counselling sessions

Teen's legacy to fund 400 counselling sessions

Thousands of pounds have been raised to fund counselling sessions for troubled teens struggling with their mental health in memory of a schoolboy.

Shop staff 'robbed at knifepoint'

Shop staff 'robbed at knifepoint'

Officers are investigating a robbery at an off-licence where a man allegedly threatened staff with a knife.

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Tributes after biker dies in crash near M2

Tributes after biker dies in crash near M2

Flowers and tributes have been left for a biker who died in a crash.

Ebbsfleet post £1.3million loss during Covid-hit season

Ebbsfleet post £1.3million loss during Covid-hit season

Ebbsfleet United chief executive Damian Irvine is pleased the club’s financial figures are heading in the right direction.

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