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EU elections bill to cost millions

EU elections bill to cost millions

Councils across Kent will have to pay the costs of staging European Parliament elections even if those elected might only serve for months.

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Teenager's tragic murder highlighted

Teenager's tragic murder highlighted

The story of a teenager murdered after telling her boyfriend she was pregnant will feature on TV tonight.

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Rare octopus sighting

Rare octopus sighting

An eight-legged sea creature has been seen on a Kent beach.

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Three migrants boats stopped

Three migrants boats stopped

Small vessels carrying 36 men, women and children have been intercepted off the Kent coast.

Tesco 'arson' suspect in court

Tesco 'arson' suspect in court

A man has been remanded in custody after being accused of endangering life following a fire.

Lost gardens set to be revealed after 100 years

Lost gardens set to be revealed after 100 years

A £2.3m project revealing a glen hidden for 100 years, and a new trail with George Clarke's Amazing Spaces craftsman William Hardie, will open soon.

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Animal park mourns tiger death

Animal park mourns tiger death

A fiery tigress has died after her "uncharacteristic behaviour" led to the discovery she had cancer.

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Anti-Brexit assault case dropped

Anti-Brexit assault case dropped

A man says he "smells a rat" after police dropped the case against thugs who beat him up for wearing an anti-Brexit T-Shirt.

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Former golf club set for 'major store'

Former golf club set for 'major store'

Negotiations have started with a "major" food store and gym chain about setting up on the same site.

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Calls for review of 'dodgy' junction

Calls for review of 'dodgy' junction

Concerned residents are calling for a review of a road crossing where three people have been hit by cars this year.

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Arrest warrant in brothel case in doubt

Arrest warrant in brothel case in doubt

A European arrest warrant for a young woman suspected of running a sex ring with her boyfriend is set to be withdrawn.

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Funds given to help sexual abuse victims

Funds given to help sexual abuse victims

Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner is helping to fund a programme for young victims of crime.

Girl's prized skates stolen

Girl's prized skates stolen

A girl's participation in a competition is in doubt after thieves stole her ice skates from the boot of a car.

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Kent's booming food industry

Kent's booming food industry

From wine to vegan fudge, Kent produces a tenth of the UK's food and drink industry.

Dead porpoise found on beach

Dead porpoise found on beach

The coastguard was called in after reports a porpoise had been washed up.

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Castle's link to Royal pearl

Castle's link to Royal pearl

There's a chance to see Tom Baker's sword in a new exhibition at Hever.

'Let us stand with the people of Sri Lanka'

'Let us stand with the people of Sri Lanka'

The Archbishop of Canterbury used his Easter sermon to pay tribute to victims of the church and hotel bombings.

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Suspected drugs bust in town centre

Suspected drugs bust in town centre

Police vans were spotted loading up evidence bags containing plants in a car park.

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We shall fight them on the beaches - unless we run out of water

We shall fight them on the beaches - unless we run out of water

Churchill's homes was closed to visitors temporarily today after the taps ran dry.

Sizzling Bank Holiday could break records

Sizzling Bank Holiday could break records

The Met Office says this could be the warmest Easter Bank Holiday on record.

Road closure causes long delays

Road closure causes long delays

Resurfacing works on a major route have led to queues this Easter Sunday.

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Fight breaks out in McDonald's

Fight breaks out in McDonald's

Footage has emerged of a security guard being attacked in a McDonald's restaurant.

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Cordon after man found collapsed

Cordon after man found collapsed

Police cordoned off part of a town centre after a man was found in a serious condition outside a pub.

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Biker arrested after fatal crash

Biker arrested after fatal crash

A motorcyclist is suspected of causing death by dangerous driving following a collision.

Former Kent Conservative MEP signs up to new party

Former Kent Conservative MEP signs up to new party

All change for former Tory MEP Richard Ashworth in party switch

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Barrier set to stay on M20 for months

Barrier set to stay on M20 for months

A steel barrier on the M20 is set to stay in place for months, sparking anger among motorists who have branded it "dangerous".

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Grandma prepares for flight of her life

Grandma prepares for flight of her life

A grandma who is 'terrified of heights' is preparing to walk on the wings of a plane in memory of her grandson who died.

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Family to open 24 hour gym

Family to open 24 hour gym

A firm which runs dessert restaurants are now turning their attention to fitness...by opening a gym.

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Fire crews cut person free from crash

Fire crews cut person free from crash

A person was cut free from a car and treated by medics after a crash.

Vegan protestors storm Sainsbury's meat counter

Vegan protestors storm Sainsbury's meat counter

Protestors have taken to Sainsbury's meat counter in a bid to "bring awareness of violence to bring lamb bodies to the table this Easter".

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