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‘It’s disgusting and we’ve had enough – we are the forgotten village’

‘It’s disgusting and we’ve had enough – we are the forgotten village’

Fed-up villagers living in a “forgotten” corner of Kent have told how its “appalling” roads regularly flood and are riddled with potholes.

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KentOnline readers vote for their favourite tearooms, coffee shops and cafes

KentOnline readers vote for their favourite tearooms, coffee shops and cafes

You have been nominating cracking cafes and terrific tearooms for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards. Here’s your top 10 picks.

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‘Narcissist’ left ex terrified he would ‘never leave her alone’

‘Narcissist’ left ex terrified he would ‘never leave her alone’

A jilted man plagued his ex-girlfriend with messages hinting he wanted to take his own life and left her feeling “terrified”.

‘School name change has created venom’

‘School name change has created venom’

A petition objecting to a decision to change the name of a 19th-century village school is gathering momentum.

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The abandoned 'ghost roads' only used by dog walkers

The abandoned 'ghost roads' only used by dog walkers

We visited two roads linking new-build estates that have been closed to traffic for so long that moss has started growing on the tarmac.

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Toddler given just two years to live ‘defying the odds’

Toddler given just two years to live ‘defying the odds’

A toddler born with a rare liver disease given just two years to live by doctors is celebrating her second birthday after a life-saving operation.

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Villagers’ joy as plans to build home in pub car park rejected

Villagers’ joy as plans to build home in pub car park rejected

Homeowners and local councillors who objected proposals to build a four-bedroom house in a pub car park have welcomed the news it will not go ahead.

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‘I was told my baby would be better off without me’

‘I was told my baby would be better off without me’

A mum who was told her baby would be “better off” without her in the 1970s, is calling for the government to apologise for forced adoptions.

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Couple's bid for glamping pods retreat in field behind home

Couple's bid for glamping pods retreat in field behind home

A couple hope installing glamping pods in a field behind their home will attract new visitors to their "beautiful village".

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‘Developers don’t always win’

‘Developers don’t always win’

An entire housing estate of people who teamed up to stop a developer from building more homes have won their three-year battle.

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‘Scandalous’ flats plans for bowling green approved

‘Scandalous’ flats plans for bowling green approved

Plans to build a four-storey, 62-bedroom retirement home on the site of a former bowling have been approved.

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‘The council has missed a trick - this park needs protection!'

‘The council has missed a trick - this park needs protection!'

Plans to designate a popular country park as a nature reserve have been ruled out, leaving campaigners "desperately disappointed".

Five migrants die attempting to cross Channel

Five migrants die attempting to cross Channel

It is thought five people have died while attempting to cross the Channel, according to French media.

Can two iconic Kent attractions co-exist after music-giant takeover?

Can two iconic Kent attractions co-exist after music-giant takeover?

One of the world’s biggest live music firms is now owner of Dreamland – but could that hit the wrong note for an iconic theatre just half-a-mile away?

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Plans for modern ‘sunken cafe’ in cathedral’s shadow

Plans for modern ‘sunken cafe’ in cathedral’s shadow

Proposals for a sunken cafe and bar near an ancient medieval castle has prompted concerns among conservationists.

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‘Pub is soul of the village - but we’re sorry about the noise’

‘Pub is soul of the village - but we’re sorry about the noise’

A pub described as “the soul of the village” has been granted extended hours to sell alcohol and play music - despite neighbours’ noise complaints.

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Raising the bar: The top 10 Kent pubs as voted by you

Raising the bar: The top 10 Kent pubs as voted by you

Our readers have been voting for their favourite pubs and bars across Kent and Medway - and we’ve whittled it down to the top 10.

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Why Kent's priciest two-bed terrace will cost you almost £1m

Why Kent's priciest two-bed terrace will cost you almost £1m

The most expensive two-bed terrace on the market in the county has an eye-watering price tag of £900,000 – but agents say its value is justified.

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Only Fools and Horses star reveals huge McDonald’s parking fine

Only Fools and Horses star reveals huge McDonald’s parking fine

A Kent actor who was in Only Fools and Horses has told of his five-year battle with McDonald’s which has resulted in a parking fine of almost £3,000.

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Pub dating back almost 200 years confirms closing date

Pub dating back almost 200 years confirms closing date

A pub with just shy of 200 years of history could be set for its final hurrah – as the owner confirms plans to bring the shutters down for good.

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Plans for fully affordable housing estate unveiled

Plans for fully affordable housing estate unveiled

Plans for a large property development comprised of 100% affordable rented housing in a village have been unveiled.

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Council told to paint CCTV cameras ‘the colour of bricks'

Council told to paint CCTV cameras ‘the colour of bricks'

A Kent council has been criticised over the installation of CCTV cameras on a historic building.

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Staying on track: Town’s miniature railway saved from demolition

Staying on track: Town’s miniature railway saved from demolition

A council leader has pledged to keep his town’s miniature railway safe but has committed to pulling down its leisure centre.

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Plans unveiled for riverside project with homes, cafe and bar

Plans unveiled for riverside project with homes, cafe and bar

Proposals have been laid out to create a new housing development on land which was once a council’s headquarters.

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Man needed stitches after town centre attack

Man needed stitches after town centre attack

Officers investigating an unprovoked attack have released a CCTV image of a man they believe can assist them.

Mourners gather for funeral of seven-year-old William Brown

Mourners gather for funeral of seven-year-old William Brown

Hundreds of people attended the funeral of seven-year-old William Brown who has been laid to rest under a chestnut tree where he felt "peaceful".

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Boss of popular cafe selling up and leaving Kent after ‘finding true love'

Boss of popular cafe selling up and leaving Kent after ‘finding true love'

A cafe owner in Kent has decided to sell up and move away from the county after finding ‘true love’.

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‘East vs west Kent is a divide unlikely to ever heal’

‘East vs west Kent is a divide unlikely to ever heal’

The divide between east and west Kent is alive and well – but which side do you hold closest to your heart, asks our columnist.

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‘It’s not just sitting in a pretty dress and waving’

‘It’s not just sitting in a pretty dress and waving’

A former beauty queen who reintroduced pageants in her town insists they provide a safe space for girls away from boys and social media.

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Kent’s top 10 restaurants as voted for by you

Kent’s top 10 restaurants as voted for by you

We’re revealing the top 10 restaurants our readers nominated for the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards.

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