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Giant chicken delivering eggs to those in need

Giant chicken delivering eggs to those in need

Isolating residents needing eggs have had a giant delivery chicken come to their aid.

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Man charged after supermarket worker 'spat at'

Man charged after supermarket worker 'spat at'

Police have charged a man with common assault after he allegedly spat in the face of a staff member at a supermarket.

First day of British Summer Time brings snow!

First day of British Summer Time brings snow!

It may be the start of British Summer Time, but snow and hail are being reported across parts of the county.

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Food parcel delivery scheme begins

Food parcel delivery scheme begins

The biggest effort since World War Two to provide essential supplies to those in need has begun.

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Did you remember to put clocks forward?

Did you remember to put clocks forward?

You might not believe it if you look out the window, but today marks the start of British Summer Time.

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Bored of lockdown? What about these Kent-inspired books?

Bored of lockdown? What about these Kent-inspired books?

We take a look at some literary classics which were inspired by the county's landmarks.

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COVID-19: 'Pregnant women still need help.'

COVID-19: 'Pregnant women still need help.'

The Royal College of Midwives warns that the coronavirus crisis is having a squeeze on services for expectant mothers.

High street becomes Kent biggest supermarket

High street becomes Kent biggest supermarket

A high street packed with independent traders is tackling the coronavirus lockdown to help get supplies to the community.

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History lover captures moments in time

History lover captures moments in time

A photographer has turned away from the pretty landscapes to capture our daily history.

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'Please stay home to help save our children's lives'

'Please stay home to help save our children's lives'

Mums with seriously ill children have made a desperate appeal for people to stay at home to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: PM's letter to the nation

Coronavirus: PM's letter to the nation

All UK households are set to receive a letter from Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

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'Click and collect' thief takes family's shopping

'Click and collect' thief takes family's shopping

A thief drove off after stealing a family's shopping from a 'click and collect' queue at a supermarket.

Gas fears as crews battle farm fire

Gas fears as crews battle farm fire

Fire crews tackled a blaze at a series of farm buildings, amid fears gas cylinders were inside.

Man arrested for 'spitting in supermarket worker's face'

Man arrested for 'spitting in supermarket worker's face'

Dramatic pictures show police officers arresting a man with a spit-hood over his head at a high street supermarket.

Missing teenager found

Missing teenager found

Police say a 17-year-old reported missing has been safely located.

Another 50 coronavirus cases in Kent

Another 50 coronavirus cases in Kent

There has been another jump in the number of coronavirus cases in Kent, bringing the total to 280.

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Priest had to change in car park because of new crematorium funeral rules

Priest had to change in car park because of new crematorium funeral rules

Clergy no longer use crematorium changing rooms because of new coronavirus rules. Plus: grave count-up ordered and how to beat church closures.

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Company offers free wedding to an NHS hero

Company offers free wedding to an NHS hero

Chic Wedding and Events is asking people to nominate NHS heroes for the chance to win a free wedding.

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Man charged after attempted Co-op robbery and £702 Boots theft

Man charged after attempted Co-op robbery and £702 Boots theft

A 27-year-old has been slapped with a number of charges relating to offences across March after allegedly attempting to rob a supermarket.

Dead animals dumped near hospital entrance

Dead animals dumped near hospital entrance

A sick act has seen killed animals left in clear view in hedgerow near to a hospital entrance.

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'I can go home and see my babies'

'I can go home and see my babies'

A pregnant mum who was desperately fighting for her unborn baby's life is to return home after successfully battling coronavirus.

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Arrests after machete and cannabis seized

Arrests after machete and cannabis seized

Two men were arrested after reports of a man wielding a machete.

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Hospitals triple number of critical care beds

Hospitals triple number of critical care beds

Cancelling non-urgent theatres and moving services to private hospitals are just some of the measures put in place to help the NHS fight coronavirus.

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Chicken thefts soar amid coronavirus egg shortage

Chicken thefts soar amid coronavirus egg shortage

Hen owners are being urged to lock up their garden coops as chicken thefts escalate due to supermarket egg shortages.

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'Lift ban on areas to let dogs walk'

'Lift ban on areas to let dogs walk'

The RSPCA wants councils to relax dog no-go zones so people don't have to travel to exercise their pets during the pandemic.

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Woman in fear of virus after spitting attack

Woman in fear of virus after spitting attack

A mum-of-three was horrified when a woman spat in her face and yelled "I hope you get coronavirus".

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LIVE: UK death toll rises by 209 in last 24-hours

LIVE: UK death toll rises by 209 in last 24-hours

England saw the majority of cases and deaths, with 190 dead aged between 39 and 105, with all but four having underlying health conditions.

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Dog sanctuary looking for new home

Dog sanctuary looking for new home

A rescue centre for dogs is crowdfunding to help relocate after finding out its kennels will be knocked down and replaced with houses.

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'Everyone is scared because it’s dangerous'

'Everyone is scared because it’s dangerous'

As the coronavirus continues to spread across Kent, we speak to the county's rough sleepers to find out how it has impacted them.

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Kent's Blitz Spirit - keeping calm and carrying on

Kent's Blitz Spirit - keeping calm and carrying on

A look back at how the county coped during the Second World War when we were faced with an unprecedented crisis.

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