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MP blames scientists for care home crisis

MP blames scientists for care home crisis

A Kent MP has been accused of having 'no idea about anything' after she endured yet another difficult TV interview.

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Glasses 'save officer from life-changing injuries'

Glasses 'save officer from life-changing injuries'

An officer who was allegedly attacked with bleach was saved from serious injury by her glasses, according to the Chief Constable.

'Did Madeleine suspect abduct my daughter?'

'Did Madeleine suspect abduct my daughter?'

A man whose daughter went missing in Germany has called for police to investigate links between Christian B and his own daughter's disappearance.

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All Race for Life events cancelled

All Race for Life events cancelled

Hundreds of races to raise funds for Cancer Research UK will not go ahead, with participants instead urged to create their own version at home.

Shark found on beach

Shark found on beach

A inquisitive dog got a surprise during its morning walk when it discovered a shark on the beach.

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Police back chief constable who 'took the knee'

Police back chief constable who 'took the knee'

Kent Police has backed its chief constable who came under fire for doing the gesture at a Black Lives Matter event.

'Feral gangs are taking over our beaches'

'Feral gangs are taking over our beaches'

Residents say their lives are being made a misery by hordes of people drinking, fighting and openly defecating on their beloved beaches.

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On the trail of a literary legend whose words live on

On the trail of a literary legend whose words live on

It is 150 years since author Charles Dickens died and to mark the anniversary we take a look at his local links and how he was inspired by Kent.

Roman landmark to feature in stamp collection

Roman landmark to feature in stamp collection

A Roman building in Kent is among eight from across the country to feature in a new collection of stamps.

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Welcome to life after lockdown

Welcome to life after lockdown

Booking in advance to go for a pint and red stickers if you've used the loo - just some of the steps Kent firms are taking to emerge from lockdown.

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Superstore gets make-over

Superstore gets make-over

A redeveloped supermarket at a shopping centre will include a branch of Argos within the store.

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Daughter's emotional plea for missing dad to come home

Daughter's emotional plea for missing dad to come home

Paul Perkins has been missing for more than a week - do you know where he might be?'

6 'staycation' locations for this summer

6 'staycation' locations for this summer

Travel abroad is becoming increasingly unlikely this summer, but here are some alternatives to popular tourist locations right on your doorstep.

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Head who delayed return welcomes first pupils back

Head who delayed return welcomes first pupils back

The head teacher who went against government advice by delaying the return of pupils allowed our reporter into school on the first day back.

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Serial burglar locked up

Serial burglar locked up

A prolific thief who broke into four homes, stealing numerous items and two cars, has been jailed.

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This is what Bluewater will look like when it reopens

This is what Bluewater will look like when it reopens

Bosses at Bluewater have revealed a full range of details to ensure shoppers stay safe when the centre reopens.

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NHS worker homeless after fire horror

NHS worker homeless after fire horror

A couple have been left homeless after their flat was severely damaged by water during a huge fire which engulfed the property above.

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Daily hospital report on coronavirus deaths

Daily hospital report on coronavirus deaths

Hospitals in Kent have reported one more Covid-19 death to NHS England in the last 24 hours.

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Two women injured after van bursts into flames

Two women injured after van bursts into flames

A road has been closed as firefighters and other emergency services deal with a van which burst into flames.

‘I’m a key worker and I have to get others to work'

‘I’m a key worker and I have to get others to work'

A bus driver who died with Covid-19 defied calls to stop working because he was 'proud' to be keeping the country going.

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Man rescued from river treated by paramedics

Man rescued from river treated by paramedics

A man who is believed to have fallen into a river was treated by paramedics after being rescued from the water.

Man's body found in river

Man's body found in river

A man in his 40s has tragically been confirmed dead after his body was pulled from a river.

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Double-amputee, 5, raises £390k for charity

Double-amputee, 5, raises £390k for charity

A schoolboy has received a special message from Captain Tom Moore's family after he set himself a 10km walking challenge on his crutches.

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Debenhams at shopping centre among first to reopen

Debenhams at shopping centre among first to reopen

One of the county's two Debenhams stores will reopen next week.

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Flasher exposes himself to dog walker

Flasher exposes himself to dog walker

A woman has told of the moment a "very scruffy man with rotten teeth" approached her with his genitals exposed while she walked her dogs.

Baby swan killed by dog in play park

Baby swan killed by dog in play park

Dog-walkers are being warned to keep their pets on the lead after a cygnet was killed.

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‘I took a gap year and became a film star’

‘I took a gap year and became a film star’

A movie actress with more than a million Instagram followers has told how she really misses life in Kent.

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Lights, Camera...Cancelled

Lights, Camera...Cancelled

A film being produced by Jude Law and a US sci-fi were among productions in Kent forced to stop because of lockdown.

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'We need tougher sentencing' for animal cruelty cases

'We need tougher sentencing' for animal cruelty cases

The RSPCA is backing Labour-led calls for tougher animal abuse sentences.

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What will my dentists look like during pandemic?

What will my dentists look like during pandemic?

Dental practices across the county are reopening but with strict guidelines in place to protect patients and staff.

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