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Housing plans for pub destroyed in 'arson attack' rejected

Housing plans for pub destroyed in 'arson attack' rejected

A bid to tear down a fire-ravaged pub to make way for a new housing development has been dismissed on appeal.

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Petition calls for action after woman killed on A2

Petition calls for action after woman killed on A2

More than 400 people have signed a petition demanding safety is improved on a stretch of the A2 after a fatal accident.

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Fears grow for pensioner missing for three weeks

Fears grow for pensioner missing for three weeks

Concerns are growing for the welfare of a missing 73-year-old, as the search enters a fourth week.

Cyclist in hospital after being hit by car

Cyclist in hospital after being hit by car

A road was blocked for almost two-and-a-half hours after a cyclist was hit by a car.

'If football isn't coming home make sure violence doesn't either'

'If football isn't coming home make sure violence doesn't either'

A football-loving bishop has urged men not to bring violence home this World Cup as England kick off their campaign for glory.

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England fan covered in flags sings Vindaloo in streets

England fan covered in flags sings Vindaloo in streets

World Cup fever may not be as hot as it's been in recent years, but one Kent man is showing plenty of spirit ahead of the tournament.

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Men charged after Euros final violence

Men charged after Euros final violence

Eighteen suspects will appear in court after allegedly assaulting police officers and damaging cars after last year's Euro football final.

Woman suffers life-changing injuries in cow attack

Woman suffers life-changing injuries in cow attack

A rambler who was 'thrown around like a rag doll' by stampeding cows during a walking holiday is set to share her story on TV.

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Nursery shut over gas leak fears

Nursery shut over gas leak fears

Emergency roadworks have brought a town centre to a standstill and caused a day care centre to close temporarily.

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Opening date announced for new Home Bargains store

Opening date announced for new Home Bargains store

Budget chain Home Bargains has announced an opening date for a new store in a former Aldi building, which is set to create 70 jobs.

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'The world is so cruel, I can't believe you're gone'

'The world is so cruel, I can't believe you're gone'

Tributes have been left at the scene where a much-loved father-of-three was killed in a horror crash with a lorry.

'Birds come through the wall and my son's room streams with water'

'Birds come through the wall and my son's room streams with water'

A mum living in a council property with five children has shared a shocking video of a bird poking through the living room wall.

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Clarks store to permanently close

Clarks store to permanently close

A branch of a shoe shop has shut its doors just weeks after another closed.

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Man fighting for his life in hospital after town centre attack

Man fighting for his life in hospital after town centre attack

A large police cordon has been put up near a town centre.

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Death of asylum seeker 'wasn't due to infectious disease'

Death of asylum seeker 'wasn't due to infectious disease'

A man who died at Manston processing centre did not catch an infectious diseases there, the immigration minister has confirmed.

I gave up my car after 31 years - could I last a week?

I gave up my car after 31 years - could I last a week?

We're constantly being told to ditch our cars and use public transport instead - but is that really feasible for people living in Kent?

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'I might not be able to run 26 miles but I can take a punch'

'I might not be able to run 26 miles but I can take a punch'

A TikTok comedian is defying stereotypes over his weight and age to take part in a boxing match all for charity.

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Porsche driver caught drinking beer behind the wheel

Porsche driver caught drinking beer behind the wheel

A driver who was spotted by cops drinking in his car at a petrol station has been banned from the road.

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We spent nearly £100 at this ‘free’ Christmas attraction

We spent nearly £100 at this ‘free’ Christmas attraction

With fighting barmen, hefty prices and a drink that looked like curry sauce, is Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland really worth the trip?

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'If it's miniature, we have it'

'If it's miniature, we have it'

Meet the family who have set up an independent drinks company with a twist.

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Dog thrown from car makes remarkable recovery

Dog thrown from car makes remarkable recovery

A rescue pooch that was unable to walk after suffering shocking injuries is now running around on all four paws.

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Appeal to find owners of adorable stray puppies

Appeal to find owners of adorable stray puppies

An appeal has been made to trace the owners of two young stray dogs who were found wandering in a village.

Warning ahead of World Cup kick-off

Warning ahead of World Cup kick-off

Police have issued a warning ahead of the start of the 2022 World Cup.

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Calls for 'urgent action' after death of asylum seeker

Calls for 'urgent action' after death of asylum seeker

Support groups have called for urgent action to overhaul the immigration system after the death of a man staying at the Manston processing centre.

Dying man 'overwhelmed' as donations flood campaign

Dying man 'overwhelmed' as donations flood campaign

Thousands has been raised for a man dying of cancer who had the £3,000 he had saved for his own funeral stolen.

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Plans revealed for 70 more homes on 330-home estate

Plans revealed for 70 more homes on 330-home estate

Developers have revealed plans to bolster the number of homes at a new housing estate - bringing the total up to 400.

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Teen's motorbike torched days after he bought it

Teen's motorbike torched days after he bought it

An apprentice mechanic was devastated after his bike was stolen and set alight while he was out celebrating completing part of his course.

Church to screen England World Cup matches

Church to screen England World Cup matches

A church is offering free viewings of World Cup matches for fans praying divine intervention will bring football home.

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Lights, smiles and festive fun as town kicks off Christmas

Lights, smiles and festive fun as town kicks off Christmas

There was festive joy all around as kmfm and specsavers kicked off a town's Christmas lights switch-on.

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Concerns for man missing for several days

Concerns for man missing for several days

A search for a missing man is being launched by police after he was last seen several days ago with officers growing more worried for his safety.

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