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We tried the giant inflatable obstacle course at Jumpin Fun

We tried the giant inflatable obstacle course at Jumpin Fun

Reporter, Chris Hunter went to have a look at a new fun venture in Kent and 'accidentally' ended up trying out its giant inflatable obstacle course.

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New 145-mile cycling route to launch in Kent

New 145-mile cycling route to launch in Kent

Cycling enthusiasts will now be able to embark on a brand new long distance tour to see the county's natural beauty

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Film company gifts lights to seaside town

Film company gifts lights to seaside town

A Hollywood film is set to leave behind beautiful string lights along the seafront when it leaves Margate.

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New German Donor Kebab store in town centre

New German Donor Kebab store in town centre

The opening of a new restaurant has brought 40 jobs to a town.

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Man in 70s dies following crash

Man in 70s dies following crash

A pensioner has died following a crash with a van.

Firefighters found 'murder' victim with head wound

Firefighters found 'murder' victim with head wound

The victim of a suspected murder died from a head injury, an inquest has heard.

Man hit by train suffers 'life-changing injuries'

Man hit by train suffers 'life-changing injuries'

A man struck by a train at a railway station is in a serious condition in a London hospital.

Year 3 pupils hardest hit by pandemic learning loss

Year 3 pupils hardest hit by pandemic learning loss

Young children are showing few signs their learning is recoving after the pandemic, says one of the biggest reports into the impact of Covid 19.

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Soft play centre to finally launch after flood delays

Soft play centre to finally launch after flood delays

A long-awaited children's soft play centre in Kent is set to open its doors to families next month.

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Ellie Goulding and Inbetweeners star to compete in Great Celebrity Bake Off

Ellie Goulding and Inbetweeners star to compete in Great Celebrity Bake Off

The celebrities will take part in the Bake Off series later this Spring to raise money for Stand Up to Cancer

Shopping centre evacuated after bomb threat

Shopping centre evacuated after bomb threat

A police cordon has beeen set up at a shopping centre following a bomb threat.

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Headteachers unite to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland

Headteachers unite to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland

Schools across the county have come together to raise money and supplies to send to refugees in Poland.

Man airlifted to hospital after harbour-side fall

Man airlifted to hospital after harbour-side fall

The air ambulance had to be scrambled to a seaside hotel after a man was seriously hurt in a fall outside.

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Three jailed after pensioner's property ransacked

Three jailed after pensioner's property ransacked

A disabled pensioner managed to crawl to a chair and call 999 after being held down in a burglary plot by three men.

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Two HSBC branches in Kent to shut

Two HSBC branches in Kent to shut

HSBC has announced it will shut two of its Kent branches this year.

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The Kent towns first to fine drivers using cameras

The Kent towns first to fine drivers using cameras

Drivers committing 'moving traffic offences' could soon be caught by council ANPR cameras and here's where they might be used first.

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Thousands raised for footballer after horror injury

Thousands raised for footballer after horror injury

A non-league footballer unable to work as a painter and decorator after a double fracture to his leg has seen donations pour in to a fundraiser.

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44 pregnant sheep stolen from field

44 pregnant sheep stolen from field

Dozens of pregnant sheep have been taken from a field by thieves.

Reason behind JC Rooks' demise revealed

Reason behind JC Rooks' demise revealed

The reasons behind the sad demise of Kent butchery chain JC Rook and Sons have been revealed by administrators.

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Jobless figures rise for first time in a year

Jobless figures rise for first time in a year

The number of people claiming benefits rose in February for the first time in a year - but optimism for the jobs market remains strong.

Police vehicles damaged by bonnet jump yob

Police vehicles damaged by bonnet jump yob

Dents were left in the bonnets of police vehicles after they were jumped on while parked at a railway station.

Police dog tracks suspect for half a mile

Police dog tracks suspect for half a mile

A suspected drink driver has been arrested after a police dog helped officers locate him in a park in the early hours.

'Customers through doors the only way to stay alive'

'Customers through doors the only way to stay alive'

The sudden closure of JC Rook and Sons sparked sadness across Kent, but are more independent butchers facing the chop?

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Flats bid for long-empty pub

Flats bid for long-empty pub

A former town centre pub that has sat empty for the last nine years is set to be transformed into a block of flats.

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Want to wake up to a seaside view? This home could be the answer

Want to wake up to a seaside view? This home could be the answer

This charming five-bedroom home looks straight out onto truly stunning views of the north Kent coast.

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Widow's plea after £100 fine for taking dog to husband's grave

Widow's plea after £100 fine for taking dog to husband's grave

A grieving widow fined for bringing her border collie to her husband's graveside has called for a council ban on dogs at the site to be scrapped.

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Clip 'n Climb reveals opening date for new venue

Clip 'n Climb reveals opening date for new venue

An indoor climbing attraction is set to finally open at a shopping centre.

Power cut hits town homes and businesses

Power cut hits town homes and businesses

Homes and businesses were left without power for several hours following reports of a damaged electrical cable.

Film star goes from London gangs to quiet life on Kent coast

Film star goes from London gangs to quiet life on Kent coast

A film star once known as “the UK’s number one gun-toting gangster” has spoken of the culture shock after upping sticks from London to the Kent coast.

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Thief wrecked £150k bronze dancing women statue

Thief wrecked £150k bronze dancing women statue

A thief who stole a £150k bronze statue of three dancing women wearing hare masks has been locked up.

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