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'My football heart is split in two'

'My football heart is split in two'

Ahead of their Euro 2020 final against England, Italians from around Kent have spoken of how they are feeling about the showdown.

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Dad’s 90mph chase with kids in car

Dad’s 90mph chase with kids in car

A father-of-two took police on a car chase at speeds up to 90 mph - with his young children in the back of his vehicle.

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Mencap members' Three Lions singalong

Mencap members' Three Lions singalong

Members of a East Kent Mencap resource centre have backed England's footballers with their version of Three Lions.

White Cliffs lit up for England squad

White Cliffs lit up for England squad

A rousing message of support has been projected onto the White Cliffs of Dover ahead of England's Euros against Italy tomorrow night.

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Six arrested after fight

Six arrested after fight

A man was taken to hospital and six people were arrested after police were called to a disturbance.

Wife of Wayne Couzens speaks out after he admits murder

Wife of Wayne Couzens speaks out after he admits murder

The wife of the former Met officer who admitted murder yesterday, says she is still struggling to come to terms with her husband's horrendous crimes.

Crews tackle kitchen fire

Crews tackle kitchen fire

A safety warning has been issued after smoke was seen rising from a property after a fire broke out in the kitchen.

Suspected crack cocaine and heroin dealers in court

Suspected crack cocaine and heroin dealers in court

Two people have appeared in court after being charged with drug offences as part of a crackdown on suspected county line dealers.

Air ambulance lands on beach

Air ambulance lands on beach

Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were deployed to the coast this morning to help assist with a medical incident.

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Aldi reveals bid for new supermarket

Aldi reveals bid for new supermarket

Budget supermarket chain Aldi has unveiled plans to open its second branch in a Kent town - creating 50 new jobs.

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Opposition over developer's bid for 88 homes

Opposition over developer's bid for 88 homes

Plans to build 88 new homes as part of the second phase of a housing development in have sparked a number of objections.

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Body found in large-scale river search

Body found in large-scale river search

A body has been found in the River Medway after emergency services were called to the water yesterday.

Late-night helicopter training to cause 'disturbance' for two weeks

Late-night helicopter training to cause 'disturbance' for two weeks

Residents could be awoken by the thrumming noise of a helicopter at 2.30am as Coastguard crews carry out training exercises.

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Tesco and Co-op to shut early on Sunday

Tesco and Co-op to shut early on Sunday

Dozens of supermarkets in Kent will be shutting early tomorrow evening ahead of England's clash with Italy in the Euro final.

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Dentist plans for Kent nightclub

Dentist plans for Kent nightclub

Part of a Kent nightclub and former holiday camp could bite the dust if a dentist gets his teeth into it. Did you ever visit Warners and Layzells?

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'I'm begging doctors for a hysterectomy'

'I'm begging doctors for a hysterectomy'

A 30-year-old woman has told of her battle with a condition which leaves her in excruciating pain for all but one week a month.

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Is Norman Kent's oldest sportsman?

Is Norman Kent's oldest sportsman?

Norman Tilley may have been born just five years after the First World War, but he's still bowling them over on the greens of Kent.

Lookalikes enjoy England's glory

Lookalikes enjoy England's glory

For two football lookalikes from Kent, Euro 2020 has meant the chance to be in the spotlight and might even kick-start a new career.

'Owner was no hoarder but was respected schoolmaster'

'Owner was no hoarder but was respected schoolmaster'

Details have emerged about the last occupant of a derelict Georgian home which was destroyed by a suspicious fire.

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Spirit of 1966: Forgotten tales of England's World Cup win

Spirit of 1966: Forgotten tales of England's World Cup win

From flogging typewriters from Wembley's press box to trouble outside a TV shop - we uncover forgotten tales of the summer of 1966.

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'This is not going to be a Wetherspoon'

'This is not going to be a Wetherspoon'

Plans to host shows at a former cinema-turned antiques shop have been given the green light despite fears of anti-social behaviour.

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Kent schoolgirl who went viral speaks out

Kent schoolgirl who went viral speaks out

A Kent schoolgirl who was brought to tears when an England star handed over his shirt has spoken about the emotional moment.

Flying ants could swamp England's Euro final

Flying ants could swamp England's Euro final

As the nation gets into a football frenzy, a swarm of flying ants could be getting top Wembley seats.

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Police search for man in river

Police search for man in river

Search teams are scouring the River Medway after a man was seen in the water.

Oyster farm resumes harvesting amid probe into widespread sickness

Oyster farm resumes harvesting amid probe into widespread sickness

Harvesting has been allowed to restart at an oyster farm shut down by officials probing reports of people falling ill after eating the shellfish.

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Flying the flag for the England team over Kent

Flying the flag for the England team over Kent

English Heritage is flying a specially created flag above Dover Castle, containing more than 32,000 England surnames, ahead of the Euro 2020 final.

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£90 million fine for Southern Water after sewage dump

£90 million fine for Southern Water after sewage dump

Southern Water has been fined £90 million after dumping 21 billion litres of raw sewage in the sea.

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Lessons from a true leader and 'tougher' immigration plans

Lessons from a true leader and 'tougher' immigration plans

Our political editor Paul Francis takes a look at all the big news from national and local politics this week.

Water use warning amid staycation fears

Water use warning amid staycation fears

South East Water has been warning its Kent customers about supplies, despite a wet start to the summer so far.

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'All of us are sickened, angered and devastated'

'All of us are sickened, angered and devastated'

The Metropolitan Police have issued a statement after Wayne Couzens pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Everard.

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