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The story behind Kent's abandoned holiday camp

The story behind Kent's abandoned holiday camp

The eerie remains of a once-bustling holiday camp where revellers hold late-night parties would be the perfect setting for a horror film.

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Chaos on roads as wild weather hits Kent

Chaos on roads as wild weather hits Kent

There have been a number of crashes on Kent's roads this morning as heavy rain and strong winds hit the county.

CCTV released after arson attack on pub full of punters

CCTV released after arson attack on pub full of punters

Officers have released images of a man they want to talk to after a pub was set alight with fuel-soaked rags.

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Police helicopter joins search for person amid concerns for welfare

Police helicopter joins search for person amid concerns for welfare

A police helicopter has assisted in a search following concerns for the welfare of a person.

Road closed after car smashes into tree

Road closed after car smashes into tree

A person has been taken to hospital after a collision and police have now said the road is closed.

Eyesore site on market for £700,000

Eyesore site on market for £700,000

A former air cadet base which could be demolished to make way for a new student complex has been put on the market for £700,000.

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Trio rescued after getting stuck in mud

Trio rescued after getting stuck in mud

Emergency services were called to a seafront where three people needed rescuing after getting stuck in mud.

Delays after three cars collide

Delays after three cars collide

Police were called after three cars collided this morning, resulting in delays in the area.

Car driven at pedestrian during street brawl

Car driven at pedestrian during street brawl

Three men have been arrested and a man is in hospital after a fight involving a large group of people.

Rocks with 'offensive' notes wrapped around them thrown at care home

Rocks with 'offensive' notes wrapped around them thrown at care home

An investigation has been launched after rocks with notes wrapped around them containing offensive language were used to smash windows at a care home.

Final pictures as M&S store closes for good

Final pictures as M&S store closes for good

A town centre M&S has now permanently closed after 100 years - marking a huge blow to the high street.

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How to find your ancestors in the 1921 census

How to find your ancestors in the 1921 census

You can search through the newly released 1921 census online, but delving into your family history will come at a cost.

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Huge rise in hospital staff absences as half off due to Covid

Huge rise in hospital staff absences as half off due to Covid

New figures show Kent hospital trusts have seen a staggering rise in the number of staff being forced off work due to Covid in recent weeks.

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'Illogical to tell people where they can’t go without telling them where they can'

'Illogical to tell people where they can’t go without telling them where they can'

New legislation will crack down on unauthorised traveller sites, but critics say it threatens nomadic traditions and is "illogical and immoral".

Revealed: What the census tells us about Kent in 1921

Revealed: What the census tells us about Kent in 1921

The 1921 census has revealed some fascinating insights into life in Kent 100 years ago

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'Someone will get killed at this junction'

'Someone will get killed at this junction'

Residents are campaigning to get speed limits on a road lowered to save lives.

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Kent MPs pay tribute to colleague after shock death

Kent MPs pay tribute to colleague after shock death

MPs from across the political spectrum have paid tribute to Labour's Jack Dromey following his sudden death.

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Hike in council tax for policing proposed

Hike in council tax for policing proposed

Taxpayers could be asked to cough up an extra £10 a year in council tax to fund further investment in the county's police force.

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BMW with skirting board poking out of window stopped by police

BMW with skirting board poking out of window stopped by police

A driver who left skirting boards dangerously hanging out of a car window has been convicted for driving offences.

Breaking Bad-inspired killer jailed for life

Breaking Bad-inspired killer jailed for life

A man has been jailed for life for murdering a dad-of-five and dumping his body in an acid-filled wheelie bin.

Sold-out panto cancelled due to Covid cases

Sold-out panto cancelled due to Covid cases

Nine performances of a sold-out pantomime, performed by ex-Royal Marines, have been cancelled due to illness among the cast.

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Warning over rise in 'sextortion' cases in Kent

Warning over rise in 'sextortion' cases in Kent

Online users have been told by criminals explicit images of themselves will be shared with friends and family if they do not hand over cash.

Bad news in fight to save school from closing

Bad news in fight to save school from closing

An MP's battle to save a Kent secondary school from closure has "effectively ended" after taking legal advice.

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'We are very optimistic that those rules will change next week'

'We are very optimistic that those rules will change next week'

A ferry company says it is 'optimistic' the travel ban into France will be lifted soon, as other travel rules on testing change this weekend.

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Health Secretary and colleagues pay tribute to 'kind' Alice

Health Secretary and colleagues pay tribute to 'kind' Alice

The Health Secretary and colleagues of a paramedic who died after the ambulance she was in crashed into a cement lorry have paid tribute to her.

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Trains cancelled after body found on tracks

Trains cancelled after body found on tracks

Trains had to be stopped after a body was found on tracks near a station leaving passengers facing short-notice cancellations.

Thug beat man with piece of wood

Thug beat man with piece of wood

A man was taken to hospital after he was knocked to the ground and beaten by a thug armed with a piece of wood.

Cheetah raised in Kent becomes dad to wild cubs

Cheetah raised in Kent becomes dad to wild cubs

A cheetah born and raised in Kent has become a father to four wild cubs at a South African sanctuary.

PCs battled to save teen after horror crash

PCs battled to save teen after horror crash

Police officers tried desperately to save the life of a tragic teenager fatally injured after losing control of his car, an inquest has heard.

Sudden closure of top pub and restaurant

Sudden closure of top pub and restaurant

Landlords say they can no longer run a top pub, restaurant and live music venue and have closed it down blaming a new tenancy agreement and Covid.

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