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BBC drama about Viagra trials to air this month

BBC drama about Viagra trials to air this month

A new TV programme about the discovery of Viagra, in which a Kent laboratory played a key role, is airing this month.

Former mayor 'apologises' publicly after bullying scandal

Former mayor 'apologises' publicly after bullying scandal

A former mayor forced to apologise publicly to a woman he was ruled to have bullied has made unfounded claims the allegations against him are lies.

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Plans unveiled for former bank left empty for six years

Plans unveiled for former bank left empty for six years

A former Grade II-listed town centre bank stood empty for six years could be overhauled into flats.

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A-road shut for three hours after two-vehicle crash

A-road shut for three hours after two-vehicle crash

An A-road was closed in both directions for three hours following a crash involving two cars.

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‘Heartbreak’ as peregrine falcon nests to be destroyed with felling of wind turbine

‘Heartbreak’ as peregrine falcon nests to be destroyed with felling of wind turbine

Wildlife activists have spoken of their “heartbreak” as a wind turbine home to nesting peregrine falcons and ravens is set to be torn down.

Bid for more caravans at gypsy and traveller site snubbed after neighbours' outcry

Bid for more caravans at gypsy and traveller site snubbed after neighbours' outcry

A plan to increase the size of a gypsy and traveller site failed to get approval, following fears of increased traffic and over-development.

Adorable video shows seal enjoying swim along river

Adorable video shows seal enjoying swim along river

A playful seal has been captured frolicking in a river, where it is seen diving in and out of the water.

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Pfizer plans to axe 500 jobs at Kent site

Pfizer plans to axe 500 jobs at Kent site

Hundreds of Pfizer staff in Kent have today been officially informed their jobs are at risk.

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Church converted into home up for sale

Church converted into home up for sale

A former church and and its accompanying hall are on the market after they were turned into homes, rather than used for car parking by a developer.

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Pro-Palestine protestors barricade weapons factory

Pro-Palestine protestors barricade weapons factory

A factory producing military technology protestors say is bound for Israel has been blockaded by a pro-Palestine group.

Kent's newest 24-hour McDonald’s opens today

Kent's newest 24-hour McDonald’s opens today

The balloons are out today for the launch of the county’s newest McDonald’s restaurant.

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Green light for 24-hour McDonald's despite night-time trouble fears

Green light for 24-hour McDonald's despite night-time trouble fears

McDonald’s has been given permission to serve food and drink into the small hours at a new restaurant.

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Shock as mum dog and four puppies dumped in field

Shock as mum dog and four puppies dumped in field

A Jack Russell terrier and her four adorable puppies have been rescued after being abandoned in an orchard.

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Horrific close shave as train goes through level crossing with barriers up

Horrific close shave as train goes through level crossing with barriers up

A car driver had to reverse off a level crossing when a train came through while the road barriers were up.

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‘My clever, brilliant boy seemed so happy – and that’s the frightening thing’

‘My clever, brilliant boy seemed so happy – and that’s the frightening thing’

The heartbroken mum of a teenager who took his own life has spoken of the tragedy in the hope it will save others from going through the same agony.

Town in a pickle as Ham Sandwich sign sparks 'trip hazard' complaint

Town in a pickle as Ham Sandwich sign sparks 'trip hazard' complaint

A handmade sign popular with tourists which had to be moved following complaints has been given a new home.

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'Woman who took her own life has given me mine back'

'Woman who took her own life has given me mine back'

A father-of-five’s health has been transformed after receiving an organ transplant from a woman who took her own life.

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Dramatic and traumatic: Inside the Kent League relegation battle

Dramatic and traumatic: Inside the Kent League relegation battle

There were a roller-coaster of emotions towards the bottom of the Kent League Premier Division on the final day of the season.

Biker in hospital after crash with lorry on A-road

Biker in hospital after crash with lorry on A-road

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash with a lorry on an A-road.

Historic mill's renovated cap lifted into place after five years

Historic mill's renovated cap lifted into place after five years

A historic windmill is one step closer to being restored to working order after its cap was hoisted into place following five years of renovations.

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