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'Our paths have probably crossed so many times'

'Our paths have probably crossed so many times'

A man who was abandoned as a baby outside a pub toilet has made a drastic discovery about his true identity thanks to the power of DNA.

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New Kent test centre pledged

New Kent test centre pledged

A question in the House of Commons has prompted a pledge from the Health Secretary.

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'Our lives have been turned upside down'

'Our lives have been turned upside down'

A mother-of-five whose home has fallen off the edge of a cliff says she is 'devastated' but wants to thank the community for their 'amazing' support.

Family pay tribute to 'loving and caring' father

Family pay tribute to 'loving and caring' father

The family of a radiographer who died from Covid-19 have set up a crowdfunding page to honour his retirement wishes.

'I hated everything about myself after racist attack at eight'

'I hated everything about myself after racist attack at eight'

A girl who was attacked by a car-load of racists when she was just eight has returned to the spot to hold held her own Black Lives Matter protest.

Cliff horror as house collapses over edge

Cliff horror as house collapses over edge

Shocking photos show family house that plunged off cliff edge after being left teetering.

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Radical changes at beach after 'unacceptable' weekend

Radical changes at beach after 'unacceptable' weekend

Changes are to be made at a popular seafront after 'inconsiderate' visitors created dangerous parking problems, fires and uncontrollable litter.

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Huge difference in numbers of schools opening across Kent

Huge difference in numbers of schools opening across Kent

Dozens of primary schools across the county welcomed back pupils in Years R, 1 and 6 yesterday – but figures reveal a post code lottery.

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Woman fined after seafront brawl

Woman fined after seafront brawl

A 19-year-old woman has been hit with a fine for being drunk and disorderly after police broke up a seaside rumpus.

Full list of McDonald's drive-thrus in Kent reopening today

Full list of McDonald's drive-thrus in Kent reopening today

Every McDonald's drive-thru in Kent has now reopened in a big boost for fast food lovers.

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Two injured after ambulance flips in pile-up

Two injured after ambulance flips in pile-up

An ambulance has flipped onto its roof after four vehicles crashed on the M20 which led to the London-bound carriageway being closed.

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Groom's death four months after wedding

Groom's death four months after wedding

A wife has paid tribute to her husband of four months after he died after contracting coronavirus.

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Brewery's can range leads to best month ever

Brewery's can range leads to best month ever

A critically-acclaimed brewery has launched its first range of canned beers – and has enjoyed its best ever month as a result.

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Air ambulance called after bin lorry overturns

Air ambulance called after bin lorry overturns

An air ambulance has been called after a vehicle, reported to be a bin lorry, overturned on a busy road.

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Can this still claim to be Kent's County Town?

Can this still claim to be Kent's County Town?

Kent's County Town has been rocked by three high-profile departures – so can it really still claim the title?

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Iconic Dunkirk barge battling to stay afloat

Iconic Dunkirk barge battling to stay afloat

A historic sailing barge which helped return soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk needs a new engine to keep it going for another 30 years.

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Kent's lost BHS stores and what they are now

Kent's lost BHS stores and what they are now

They have disappeared from our towns and cities but here is what became of the buildings occupied by BHS in Kent.

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Ready for hottest day of year so far?

Ready for hottest day of year so far?

Today is the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 25C and firefighters have issued a warning that we all take care.

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Can you go for a socially-distanced test drive?

Can you go for a socially-distanced test drive?

Car dealers and MOT companies put safety precautions in place as they reopen this week.

New pictures of missing man

New pictures of missing man

New images of a man missing since last week show what he might be wearing.

Wild animal park facing 'grave financial challenges' in lockdown

Wild animal park facing 'grave financial challenges' in lockdown

Bosses at a Kent wild animal park says it 'makes no sense' to be kept closed.

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Terrified families flee angry swarm of wasps

Terrified families flee angry swarm of wasps

Parents and children fled in terror after a huge swarm of angry wasps descended on a park.

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The £50m plans for new council HQ

The £50m plans for new council HQ

A borough council is planning to potentially build a new four-storey home, to be shared with KCC.

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Masked gang push over pensioner in break-in

Masked gang push over pensioner in break-in

Police are appealing for information after a house, with two elderly people inside, was targeted by burglars.

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'I'm a hypocrite and ashamed of my actions'

'I'm a hypocrite and ashamed of my actions'

An MP caught breaking lockdown rules by meeting her new partner after criticising others for not social distancing says she is "so, so sorry".

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Stranded pirate ship set to be partially removed

Stranded pirate ship set to be partially removed

A derelict pirate ship which ran aground nearly four years and made national headlines is to be partially removed.

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Carer stole £2.6k from bank card of dementia sufferer

Carer stole £2.6k from bank card of dementia sufferer

A carer has pleaded guilty to stealing more than £2,600 from the bank card of a dementia sufferer.

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Cyber attackers demand £800k ransom

Cyber attackers demand £800k ransom

A county council-owned company was the victim of a cyber attack in which a huge Bitcoin ransom was demanded.

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Man wielding samurai sword outside pub jailed

Man wielding samurai sword outside pub jailed

A man has been jailed after he wielded a samurai sword outside a high street pub following a confrontation with customers.

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Image of topless man released after car theft

Image of topless man released after car theft

Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to in connection to the theft.

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