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'I've smelt the gas for ages - it's a disaster waiting to happen'

'I've smelt the gas for ages - it's a disaster waiting to happen'

A resident fears a gas leak which has still not been fixed weeks after the area was fenced off is a "disaster is waiting to happen".

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Nurse told disabled care home resident: 'You don't deserve to be alive'

Nurse told disabled care home resident: 'You don't deserve to be alive'

A bullying healthcare nurse has been struck off after subjecting a vulnerable care home resident to abuse making him feel 'two inches high'.

Shocking conditions at ‘unsafe’ care home

Shocking conditions at ‘unsafe’ care home

Care home bedrooms had holes in the walls, an unclean commode next to a resident’s clothes and false teeth kept in dirty water, inspectors have found.

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Lydd on the up

Lydd on the up

Lydd survived a late scare to move up to second place in Southern Counties East Division 1.

Warning after tumble dryer sparks bungalow fire

Warning after tumble dryer sparks bungalow fire

A warning has been issued after a tumble dryer sparked a blaze at a bungalow, in which a rabbit died.

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Boost for Kent's nuclear energy future

Boost for Kent's nuclear energy future

Calls for the government to retain some kind of nuclear energy production in Kent have been given a boost by the Chancellor.

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From Ed Sheeran to Micky Flanagan, the 'hidden gem' pub loved by celebs

From Ed Sheeran to Micky Flanagan, the 'hidden gem' pub loved by celebs

With its remote location and "no selfies" rule, this pub has welcomed many famous faces in recent years.

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How Burdon fired up Lydd

How Burdon fired up Lydd

Luke Burdon scored both goals in Lydd's win over Rochester - but that wasn't his only significant contribution.

Residents locked in bedrooms without consent at inadequate care home

Residents locked in bedrooms without consent at inadequate care home

Inspectors have released a damning report into a care home after a whistleblower raised significant concerns.

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Parking nightmare fears as Greggs to open in high street

Parking nightmare fears as Greggs to open in high street

A town's first Greggs is set to open this week - but the mayor fears it will cause parking chaos in the high street.

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Arrest after 'woman flashed from car' on seafront

Arrest after 'woman flashed from car' on seafront

A man is being questioned after reportedly exposing himself to a woman while she was walking her dogs along a sea wall.

'Holiday homes would be better than this eyesore!'

'Holiday homes would be better than this eyesore!'

A bid to knock down a derelict community hall and build Airbnbs in its place have been welcomed by fed-up neighbours.

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Theft from car triggers manhunt

Theft from car triggers manhunt

A CCTV image of a man police would like to speak to has been released after a bank card was stolen from a car

First defeat in six for Lydd

First defeat in six for Lydd

Lydd Town manager Mickey Doyle says his side weren’t at the races in their 1-0 loss at Bridon Ropes on Saturday.

‘Do not swim' warning at Kent beach for whole year

‘Do not swim' warning at Kent beach for whole year

A beach has been hit with a year-long "do not swim" warning after the discovery of unsafe levels of bacteria in the water.

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The perfect hat-trick

The perfect hat-trick

Boss Mickey Doyle hailed the perfect hat-trick as Luke Burdon’s treble saw Lydd to victory at FC Elmstead.

Pub which 'needed a bit of love' gets £350k refurb

Pub which 'needed a bit of love' gets £350k refurb

A pub and carvery will soon re-open after an eight week refurbishment and £350,000 investment.

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Doyle's efficiency rating

Doyle's efficiency rating

Mickey Doyle praised Lydd’s efficiency following their 2-0 win at Bermondsey.

Can Greggs survive in the town that snubbed Subway?

Can Greggs survive in the town that snubbed Subway?

Bakery giant Greggs may struggle when it opens its first site in a part of Kent where "people like their local shops", traders have warned.

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Man dies after 'medical incident' in van

Man dies after 'medical incident' in van

Police and ambulance crews were called to help a man in his 50s who had suffered a "medical incident" in a van, but he could not be saved.

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