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M&S use Kent cucumber for Valentine's Day gift

M&S use Kent cucumber for Valentine's Day gift

Marks & Spencer are using some of the county's best produce for customers to use on February 14.

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Coronavirus fake news sends Island into meltdown

Coronavirus fake news sends Island into meltdown

A social media post reporting a "confirmed case" of coronavirus in a hospital waiting room sent an island into melt down — but it was a false alarm.

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Armed robbery at travel agents

Armed robbery at travel agents

Armed police have been spotted at a high street shop after they were called to reports of two men threatening staff with a weapon.

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'New hospital would have prevented baby deaths'

'New hospital would have prevented baby deaths'

An MP claims the baby death scandal in east Kent could have been avoided if a new hospital was up and running.

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Air ambulance called after pedestrian hit by car

Air ambulance called after pedestrian hit by car

Police, paramedics and the air ambulance were called to a road outside a school after a person was hit by a car.

Stalker bugged ex's home

Stalker bugged ex's home

A stalker launched a month-long campaign against his ex, posing as a police officer and bugging her home.

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Custody sergeant left detainee at risk of choking

Custody sergeant left detainee at risk of choking

A misconduct panel has found a custody sergeant left a detainee at risk of choking after a fight broke out in a cell on New Year's Eve.

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Why 'millions' of shell fish have washed up in Kent

Why 'millions' of shell fish have washed up in Kent

A beach is today covered with "millions" of washed up shell fish — here's why.

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Predatory paedophile moved to target teens

Predatory paedophile moved to target teens

A sex offender who was banned for 10 years from getting close to young girls, wormed his way into the lives of two unsuspecting teenagers.

Owner of cockroach-infested restaurant 'extremely sorry'

 Owner of cockroach-infested restaurant 'extremely sorry'

The owner of an Indian restaurant which has closed because of a bug invasion is hopeful the eatery will re-open soon.

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Filming for ITV drama in Morrisons car park

Filming for ITV drama in Morrisons car park

Camera crews spotted at a Kent supermarket earlier this week were filming for the fourth series of a popular TV show.

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Cyclist needs specialist care after unprovoked attack

Cyclist needs specialist care after unprovoked attack

A young woman suffered nasty injuries after she was punched and knocked off her bike while on her way home from work.

Possible trampoline park closure could see more than 60 jobs lost

Possible trampoline park closure could see more than 60 jobs lost

The founder of a family attraction is appealing to find a new spot.

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Princess Anne in Kent

Princess Anne in Kent

HRH The Princess Royal visits a town to open a dementia-friendly sheltered housing scheme.

Vote to decide how much council tax you pay

Vote to decide how much council tax you pay

Councillors are set to vote on whether householders will have to pay on average an extra £46 a year.

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2,000 expected at twins' funeral

2,000 expected at twins' funeral

Two thousand people are expected to attend the funeral of two brothers found dead together in Kent woodland.

Small animals die after getting trapped in dumped litter

Small animals die after getting trapped in dumped litter

A stark warning has been issued to litter bugs following the discovery of dead animals trapped in dumped waste. CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES.

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Human remains unearthed on building site

Human remains unearthed on building site

Experts are examining two skeletons discovered on the site of a new housing estate.

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Schools and homes without water

Schools and homes without water

A burst main has affected the water supply for a number of properties, and has also caused flooding in some areas.

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Cat shot with air rifle dies

Cat shot with air rifle dies

A cat which was shot in the chest with an air rifle has died, despite efforts by vets to save him.

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'Eyesore' pub sold at auction

'Eyesore' pub sold at auction

An historic rundown pub, which has been empty for decades, has gone under the hammer and here we take sneaky peek inside.

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Kent's 'forgotten' disasters

Kent's 'forgotten' disasters

We take a look back at some of the defining tragedies to hit the county over the years.

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Tears of club slasher who 'let Gurkha dad down'

Tears of club slasher who 'let Gurkha dad down'

A Gurkha's son wept in the dock after "letting his distinguished father down" by carrying out a drink and drug fuelled knife attack.

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This is what glamping at The Open will look like

This is what glamping at The Open will look like

New camping plans for The Open 2020 have been shared at an information session - and it's free for anyone under 25.

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Road reopened after crash

Road reopened after crash

Police closed a road in both directions for more than three hours following a crash involving two cars.

Case of deadly dog disease confirmed

Case of deadly dog disease confirmed

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE - Owners are urged to check their pets for skin lesions after an instance of a deadly dog disease was diagnosed in Kent.

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'Relentless' fraudster conned pensioners out of life savings

'Relentless' fraudster conned pensioners out of life savings

A conman who tricked pensioners into transferring £630,000 into a fake account has been jailed.

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Search launched for missing church campaigner

Search launched for missing church campaigner

Police are asking for help to find an avid parishioner who has gone missing.

Part of M20 reopens after emergency repairs

Part of M20 reopens after emergency repairs

Drivers were sent on a diversion after part of the M20 was closed for emergency road repairs.

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Man arrested after nightclub sex attacks

Man arrested after nightclub sex attacks

A 24-year-old has been arrested by police after two women were sexually assaulted in a town centre nightspot.

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