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Boy, 16, arrested after hunting knife seized

Boy, 16, arrested after hunting knife seized

A teenage boy will appear in court after drugs, cash and a hunting knife were seized by police in Kent.

Plans unveiled for solar farm the size of 125 Wembley pitches

Plans unveiled for solar farm the size of 125 Wembley pitches

A bid for a solar farm stretched across a massive 250-acre site in the Kent countryside has been revealed for the first time.

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Forensic officers and 30 firefighters called to flat blaze

Forensic officers and 30 firefighters called to flat blaze

Emergency services including 30 firefighters and forensic officers have been called to a flat fire above a sweet shop.

Minister pressed to step in over 'secret' lorry park report

Minister pressed to step in over 'secret' lorry park report

The Labour party has asked the government to intervene over an 'absurd' decision to block the release of a report on a lorry park.

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Seal still stuck in river as rescue team praises public

Seal still stuck in river as rescue team praises public

A team trying to rescue a trapped seal from a river in a Kent town has thanked the public for their help.

Man released after car flips onto roof

Man released after car flips onto roof

A man who was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and driving dangerously has been released from police custody.

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Charity to fill prime shopping centre unit

Charity to fill prime shopping centre unit

A charity has confirmed it will open a third shop in a town, with outfitting work under way in a shopping centre.

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Closure fears as plans refused for new surgery

Closure fears as plans refused for new surgery

Surgery bosses have warned they may have to close it for good after plans for a new centre were rejected.

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Couple ordered to strip seaside-themed house

Couple ordered to strip seaside-themed house

A couple will fight a council's decision ordering them to remove their "fun" seaside-themed cladding.

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Tracey Emin-backed skate park could nurture future Olympians

Tracey Emin-backed skate park could nurture future Olympians

With skateboarding making its Olympic debut in Tokyo 2021, two skate veterans are urging funding to be secured for a skate park on the Kent coast.

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Arrest after man seen with knife in town centre

Arrest after man seen with knife in town centre

A man is reported to have been arrested on suspicion of possessing a large knife in a town centre.

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Whitstable Oyster Festival to return

Whitstable Oyster Festival to return

One of the county's most popular seaside attractions is set to return for an 'extended period of merriment', it has been confirmed.

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A new contender for best pub garden in Kent?

A new contender for best pub garden in Kent?

We asked for your recommendations for the best spots for outdoor drinkers and diners – and here's some of the best picks.

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Road closed for hours after crash

Road closed for hours after crash

A road was closed for hours after a "serious accident".

Casualty saved from boat stuck in the mud

Casualty saved from boat stuck in the mud

A person had to be winched from their boat by search and rescue teams after their ship ran into trouble a short distance from the shore.

Lanes closed on M25 after crash

Lanes closed on M25 after crash

Traffic is queueing after a crash between a lorry and a car has closed two lanes on the motorway.

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Crash halts traffic on M20

Crash halts traffic on M20

A crash between a lorry and a car has stopped traffic on the M20.

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Country mourns as Prince Philip's funeral is held

Country mourns as Prince Philip's funeral is held

Prince Philip has been laid to rest today as the nation watches on.

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'His legacy will live on with amazing awards scheme'

'His legacy will live on with amazing awards scheme'

As Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh is laid to rest a Kent student who achieved Gold in the eponymous awards scheme reflects on his legacy.

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Is this the best pub garden in Kent?

Is this the best pub garden in Kent?

A seafront pub has invested heavily in a haven for outdoor drinkers - but is it the county's best?

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'Losing home and having to leave 250 exotic pets left me at rock bottom'

'Losing home and having to leave 250 exotic pets left me at rock bottom'

An exotics YouTuber had to leave his 250 animals behind after being made homeless for seven months - but now he can finally bring them home.

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'When the prisoner I stabbed survived my life changed'

'When the prisoner I stabbed survived my life changed'

A former addict and drug dealer who was jailed for stabbing another prisoner in the neck with a knife has told his incredible story of redemption.

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Bride with terminal cancer celebrates wedding day

Bride with terminal cancer celebrates wedding day

A mum-of-three with terminal cancer has today fulfilled her wish of getting married after thousands was raised to make her big day a reality.

Extra police on first weekend since pub gardens reopened

Extra police on first weekend since pub gardens reopened

A warning to people to still follow Covid guidelines has been issued ahead of the first weekend after some lockdown restrictions were lifted.

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Police appeal after lorry crashes into motorway barrier

Police appeal after lorry crashes into motorway barrier

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage after a crash on the M25 which closed the road for around 12 hours.

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Traffic held after M20 crash

Traffic held after M20 crash

There are long delays on the M26 and M20 after a crash.

Pups found dumped in woodland

Pups found dumped in woodland

Four puppies were found dumped in a cardboard box, possibly because they were too difficult to sell on.

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The Facebay 'half car' camper described as ‘the weirdest thing ever’

The Facebay 'half car' camper described as ‘the weirdest thing ever’

A unique opportunity to purchase a first generation Ford Galaxy conversion with a difference has been placed for sale online.

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How many people have been vaccinated where you live?

How many people have been vaccinated where you live?

While Covid-19 cases continue to drop, vaccinations increased by a fifth last week as second doses were strongly prioritised over first doses.

Sarah suspect's bail extended

Sarah suspect's bail extended

A woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender as part of the investigation into Sarah Everard's death has had her bail extended.

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