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Relief as running water finally restored after pipes burst

Relief as running water finally restored after pipes burst

Families left without running water for more than 24 hours after several pipes burst are delighted to find taps are running once again.

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People left without water for 24 hours

People left without water for 24 hours

An emergency water delivery has been sent to residents after two burst pipes left them without a supply for more than 24 hours.

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Sea rescue as speedboat duo flout lockdown rules

Sea rescue as speedboat duo flout lockdown rules

Police were called after lifeboat crews were forced into action to rescue two people on board a stranded speedboat.

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Paedophile jailed for 'calculated abuse' of vulnerable child

Paedophile jailed for 'calculated abuse' of vulnerable child

A paedophile has been jailed for the repeated and calculated abuse of a young and vulnerable child over a period of three years.

The European Tour golfer now making hand sanitiser for the NHS

The European Tour golfer now making hand sanitiser for the NHS

Golf professional Steven Tiley has swapped the fairways for the factory since coronavirus stopped play.

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Big money revamp of former seafront arcade delayed again

Big money revamp of former seafront arcade delayed again

Construction of a local authority-funded seafront regeneration project will begin 18 months behind schedule, it has been revealed.

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Huge search after bones found on beach

Huge search after bones found on beach

Police officers discovered bones in a huge search on a beach.

Lockdown babies welcomed at wildlife park

Lockdown babies welcomed at wildlife park

A wildlife park has shared videos of a baby reindeer and group of lambs born in lockdown.

Shock as wolves 'howl for NHS workers'

Shock as wolves 'howl for NHS workers'

A pack of wolves got very vocal on Thursday night when they began to howl while Kent clapped for the NHS.

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Rule-breaking jet skiers ordered off water

Rule-breaking jet skiers ordered off water

Two red-faced jet skiers were forced to bring their machines ashore after they were reported to police for flouting lockdown rules.

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Great-gran with terminal cancer claps for NHS

Great-gran with terminal cancer claps for NHS

A great-grandmother with terminal cancer who returned from hospital a few days ago came outside to clap for carers last night.

'I'm feeling better at last... but fear I could catch it again'

'I'm feeling better at last... but fear I could catch it again'

A pregnant mum who battled a severe case of Covid-19 fears she could catch the deadly virus again.

Mum distraught as son stuck on ship for five weeks

Mum distraught as son stuck on ship for five weeks

The family of a performer stranded on a cruise liner for five weeks fears it could be months before he can return home.

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Family's heartbreak over coronavirus death of loving dad

Family's heartbreak over coronavirus death of loving dad

A devoted dad-of-two described as an “inspiration” by loved ones has died after contracting coronavirus.

Gastropub plans for housing estate at risk

Gastropub plans for housing estate at risk

Quinn Estates' plan to build a £4m gastropub at a former golf course could be in jeopardy as the industry continues to be squeezed by coronavirus.

Grandad's surprise as street sings him Happy Birthday

Grandad's surprise as street sings him Happy Birthday

Kind-hearted neighbours stood outside their homes to sing a surprise rendition of Happy Birthday to a grandad in lockdown.

Multi-million-pound vision for derelict arcades

Multi-million-pound vision for derelict arcades

Striking proposals to transform the site of a former seafront amusements into a five-storey development of flats and a shop have been unveiled.

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30 staff move into care home for lockdown

30 staff move into care home for lockdown

Many carers have left their partners and children at home as they put their lives on hold by living at work during lockdown.

Wildlife park videos residents in lockdown

Wildlife park videos residents in lockdown

A Kent animal park is filming lockdown diaries with its inhabitants showing how work is continuing during the coronavirus pandemic.

Hospital's £190,000 expansion plans revealed

Hospital's £190,000 expansion plans revealed

An ambitious scheme to expand an infirmary will be completed next month as health bosses hope to lessen the strain on A&E departments.

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