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Is this Kent's most bonkers Jubilee street?

Is this Kent's most bonkers Jubilee street?

A wine-guzzling Prime Minister and the Duchess of Cornwall in a wheelbarrow are among the wonderfully wacky Jubilee creations on one Kent street.

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UK's oldest school appoints first ever female head

UK's oldest school appoints first ever female head

A Kent school which was founded more than 1,400 years ago has appointed its first ever female head teacher.

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Arrest after woman sexually assaulted in city centre

Arrest after woman sexually assaulted in city centre

Police have made an arrest after a woman was sexually assaulted in a city centre.

Bank holiday rush causes delays

Bank holiday rush causes delays

Passengers heading to Dover and Folkestone can expect delays as holidaymakers head away for the Jubilee weekend.

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Wall destroyed in late night crash

Wall destroyed in late night crash

Rubble has been left strewn across a road and a car badly damaged following a crash.

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33,000 miss GP slots in Kent every month

33,000 miss GP slots in Kent every month

There are calls for patients who miss their GP appointments without cancelling to be fined after 33,000 Kent patients missed their slots in one month.

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Kent goes Jubilee loopy

Kent goes Jubilee loopy

A corgi riding a dinosaur, a Union flag elephant slide and enough bunting to sink a Royal yacht, Kent has gone Jubilee crazy.

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Living on the edge: Residents fear for homes two years after collapse

Living on the edge: Residents fear for homes two years after collapse

Homeowners living metres from a cliff which partially collapsed two years ago fear it could happen again.

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'Portions so big and tasty we took some home'

'Portions so big and tasty we took some home'

We tried a Turkish restaurant which has become so popular it is hoping to expand to meet demand.

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Swanky cocktail lounge comes to town

Swanky cocktail lounge comes to town

A cocktail expert will mix top tipples at a new town centre lounge bar when it opens today.

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The history behind fire-ravaged former pub

The history behind fire-ravaged former pub

A week on from a devastating fire, we take a look at the history of the former pub – a listed building – which burnt down.

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Where to see the Queen's Jubilee Flypast in Kent

Where to see the Queen's Jubilee Flypast in Kent

Parts of Kent will get to view fighter jets and military aircraft during the Queen's Jubilee Flypast.

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Kent people on Queen's Birthday Honours List revealed

Kent people on Queen's Birthday Honours List revealed

An MP who led a fan led review into football governance and the director of festivals across Kent have been recognised by the Queen.

Pub has massive Union Jack painted on its front

Pub has massive Union Jack painted on its front

A pub has shown its patriotism ahead of the Jubilee weekend by painting a massive Union Jack on the front of it.

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Life size mannequin of the Queen destroyed

Life size mannequin of the Queen destroyed

Villagers have been left devastated after a life size display of the Queen and her corgies has been destroyed less than a day after it was put up.

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Child attacked as knives taken to skate park

Child attacked as knives taken to skate park

Police have recovered a knife from a skatepark where a child was attacked by two other youngsters.

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Bayley left grounded after flight cancelled

Bayley left grounded after flight cancelled

Flight chaos has ended Kent Paralympian Will Bayley's Montenegro Para Table Tennis Championships bid before it began.

Paedophile jailed for historic sex abuse

Paedophile jailed for historic sex abuse

A paedophile who subjected a child to a long campaign of sexual abuse decades ago has been jailed.

'Whoever burnt it should be made to sit on top'

'Whoever burnt it should be made to sit on top'

Residents have spoken of their anger after vandals stole and burnt a crocheted Platinum Jubilee post box topper

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Missing man found 'safe and well'

Missing man found 'safe and well'

A missing man has been found after police launched an appeal to locate him.

Cement works site up for sale

Cement works site up for sale

A plot of land that was once part of a cement works is on the market for almost £900,000.

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New ice cream design fit for a Queen

New ice cream design fit for a Queen

An ice cream company has got into the Platinum Jubilee licked after scooping a winning royal cornet.

Pair 'tried to pass off £12k cash as family gifts'

Pair 'tried to pass off £12k cash as family gifts'

Two men have been arrested after reportedly trying to leave the country with £12,000 in cash.

AA warns of traffic delays with 19 million Jubilee journeys planned

AA warns of traffic delays with 19 million Jubilee journeys planned

Drivers are being warned to expect traffic problems near shops and supermarkets as the nation gets ready for the Platinum Jubilee weekend.

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Snap hospital wedding so terminally-ill dad can see ceremony

Snap hospital wedding so terminally-ill dad can see ceremony

Hospital staff helped organise a wedding in just four hours to ensure the bride’s terminally-ill father could watch her get married.

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Pensioner scammed out of £8k

Pensioner scammed out of £8k

Images have been released by officers of a man they would like to speak to after a pensioner was scammed.

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Supermarket opening times for the Platinum Jubilee

Supermarket opening times for the Platinum Jubilee

Some supermarkets are set to shorten or change their opening hours over the bank holiday weekend to make way for Jubilee celebrations.

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All the places kids eat free or for just £1 this week

All the places kids eat free or for just £1 this week

If you're looking to save some pennies and pounds over half term here's the restaurants and cafes with children's meal deals.

Bridge lit up for Jubilee

Bridge lit up for Jubilee

The Queen Elizabeth II bridge will be lit up in red, white and blue to mark the royal celebrations.

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Alarms save family from dramatic basement blaze

Alarms save family from dramatic basement blaze

A father and daughter have opened up about their narrow escape from a fire in their basement.

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