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Red squirrel found dead after wildlife park fire

Red squirrel found dead after wildlife park fire

An animal park has launched a fundraising appeal following a fire which left a squirrel dead and destroyed vital resources.

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The race for silverware

The race for silverware

Manager Ben Smith believes Herne Bay are one of up to nine clubs potentially in contention for Isthmian South East title glory.

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School's bid to end road mayhem

School's bid to end road mayhem

School bosses have unveiled plans for a parking shake-up to put an end to traffic chaos on surrounding roads.

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Dumped hamster narrowly escapes being crushed in bin lorry

Dumped hamster narrowly escapes being crushed in bin lorry

A plucky hamster was seconds away from death before it was spotted scurrying around in the back of a dustbin lorry by eagle-eyed workers.

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Animal park fire caused by spark from log burner

Animal park fire caused by spark from log burner

The director general of a wildlife park hit by a huge fire has spoken of the impact of the blaze - as it is confirmed it started accidentally.

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Fire breaks out at wildlife park

Fire breaks out at wildlife park

A blaze took hold at a popular animal park that is home to more than 50 species of animals.

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Fit and healthy man died after game of football

Fit and healthy man died after game of football

A doting uncle who was a keen walker and weightlifter, died suddenly after playing a game of football with his nephews.

New Lidl store to open this month

New Lidl store to open this month

Bosses at Lidl have finally revealed the opening date of a town's newest supermarket.

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'Let me build Kent's greenest house... before you evict me'

'Let me build Kent's greenest house... before you evict me'

A conservationist facing eviction from his caravan wants to build the first carbon-neutral house of its kind in the UK in place of the motorhome.

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Kent landmarks in Game of Thrones star's new show

Kent landmarks in Game of Thrones star's new show

A Game of Thrones star's new six-episode series on Sky One was filmed in Kent.

900-home bid snubbed amid 'concrete slum' fears

900-home bid snubbed amid 'concrete slum' fears

A controversial bid to build 900 homes which has attracted opposition from hundreds of residents has been snubbed.

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Plans for 900-home development set for green light

Plans for 900-home development set for green light

Contentious plans to build 900 homes on farmland could finally get the nod from councillors next week after again being recommended for approval.

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Sofa and fridge among shocking fly-tipping in country lane

Sofa and fridge among shocking fly-tipping in country lane

A fly-tipper who dumped a sprawling mass of waste has been branded "scum" by furious residents.

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Bid to turn storage sheds into microbrewery tourist attraction

Bid to turn storage sheds into microbrewery tourist attraction

Fresh plans to open a microbrewery along a seafront stretch have been unveiled - five months after the first bid was branded "harmful".

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Woman hit by car

Woman hit by car

A woman in her 60s has been taken to hospital after she was hit by a car.

‘It could have been me and that’s why it’s so hard to watch’

‘It could have been me and that’s why it’s so hard to watch’

A footballer pictured with two future Chelsea stars in a snap that went viral admits it's tough watching his former teammates in the Premier League.

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Rowing scholarship for Will

Rowing scholarship for Will

William White, an aspiring young junior from Herne Bay Rowing Club, has been awarded a scholarship with St Edward’s School, Oxford.

Family devastated as radio DJ dies aged 36

Family devastated as radio DJ dies aged 36

A much-loved community radio DJ described as a “local legend” by loved ones has died suddenly.

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CCTV captures man having fight with sign

CCTV captures man having fight with sign

A wannabe boxer has been caught on camera punching and kicking a town centre business' sign before tearing it off a wall.

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Is this the greenest town in Kent?

Is this the greenest town in Kent?

Striking plans to build a new solar farm have sparked claims a Kent town has become one of the greenest in the country.

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