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Tories expel councillor over Islamophobic tweets

Tories expel councillor over Islamophobic tweets

A councillor who shared Twitter posts described as Islamophobic has been expelled from the Conservative Party.

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No-deal Brexit threat to frontline services

No-deal Brexit threat to frontline services

Officials have warned Kent County Council could be at risk of breaching its lawful obligations as a result of Brexit.

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Burst main leaves homes without water

Burst main leaves homes without water

Bottled water is being handed out to residents who have been without water since the early hours of this morning due to a burst water main.

Seven men appear in court over cash machine thefts

Seven men appear in court over cash machine thefts

Seven men have appeared in court charged over a series of ATM thefts across the South East, including two in Kent.

Popular village pub to reopen after revamp

Popular village pub to reopen after revamp

A 200-year-old village pub aims to reopen next month after a major refurbishment.

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Private hospital to close

Private hospital to close

Patient appointments are being changed after a private hospital announced it will close.

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Taste of Kent winners revealed

Taste of Kent winners revealed

The county's tastiest food and drink products, best producers, growers, restaurants, pubs and shops have been celebrated at a glitzy event.

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Surgeries merger plan dropped

Surgeries merger plan dropped

A proposed merger of two surgeries for 'added resilience' has been scrapped, health bosses have revealed.

MP warns of 'culture of fear' at park homes site

MP warns of 'culture of fear' at park homes site

Vulnerable people are being mis-sold holiday homes as a permanent place to live, an MP has claimed.

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Shopper 'threatened to stab security guard with needle'

Shopper 'threatened to stab security guard with needle'

A 43-year-old woman has been charged with offences of theft and using threatening behaviour following an incident at a supermarket.

7 women you need to know about on International Women’s Day

7 women you need to know about on International Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women's Day, here are seven Kent-based women who are nothing less than inspirational.

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Biker appeal for motorcycle mad dad's send off

Biker appeal for motorcycle mad dad's send off

The family of a motorcycle fanatic who died last month are appealing for fellow enthusiasts to accompany him on one final ride.

Louis Tomlinson talks Two Of Us with kmfm

Louis Tomlinson talks Two Of Us with kmfm

One Direction and The X-Factor star Louis Tomlinson talked to kmfm's Garry and Laura this morning about his new single, Two Of Us.

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Parents reveal last words to son 'were lies that broke our hearts'

Parents reveal last words to son 'were lies that broke our hearts'

The family of a 21-year-old man whose sepsis death uncovered serious failings in hospital procedures have revealed their emotional hell.

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Shoppers unhappy at Tesco sell-off

Shoppers unhappy at Tesco sell-off

A supermarket has confirmed it is selling off a section of its car park prompting concern about the impact on the town.

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Jill is world champ for her knockers

Jill is world champ for her knockers

A grandmother from Kent has been named world champion for her knockers but it's not all as it seems.

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Free elephant art trail stampedes into town

Free elephant art trail stampedes into town

A public installation featuring 40 giant elephants will support a hospice.

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Crash on M20

Crash on M20

Traffic is building on the M20 after a crash on a slip road.

Councils make £102m by selling land

Councils make £102m by selling land

The sale of land and public assets like libraries and community centres has made councils across Kent at least £102m over the last four years.

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Lorry and two cars collide

Lorry and two cars collide

Police are at the scene of a crash involving two cars and a lorry,

Seven men charged over ATM thefts

Seven men charged over ATM thefts

Men have been charged in relation to ATM thefts, two incidents being in Kent.

Plans brewing for Costa drive-thru

Plans brewing for Costa drive-thru

Coffee giant Costa has submitted a bid to open a new drive-thru cafe.

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Drugs found in walls puts dealer in prison

Drugs found in walls puts dealer in prison

A seemingly respectable boss of a travel company hid cocaine in the wall of his office and had stashed drugs in his home and car.

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Fashion chain slumps into administration with five shops to close

Fashion chain slumps into administration with five shops to close

Troubled high street store has a number of outlets in Kent - the future of which is now uncertain.

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Plans for new Lidl store in town

Plans for new Lidl store in town

Lidl is planning on opening a new store in Kent as part of a multi-million pound investment.

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Cat flap burglar jailed

Cat flap burglar jailed

A burglar who was hindered by a cat flap but went on to break in to two homes has been jailed.

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Tony takes giant step towards new legs

Tony takes giant step towards new legs

Incredible footage shows a four-year-old boy making giant strides towards a new pair of prosthetic legs after he was rescued from horrific abuse.

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Parents panic at 'lockdown' alert

Parents panic at 'lockdown' alert

A primary school went into lockdown after a pupil said they saw someone outside.

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Man robbed at knifepoint by teens

Man robbed at knifepoint by teens

Three teenagers have been arrested after a man was allegedly robbed of his phone and wallet after being threatened with a knife.

Air ambulance called to M2 crash

Air ambulance called to M2 crash

Ambulance crews and the police were called after a three vehicle collision.

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