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Trains disrupted due to technical issue

Trains disrupted due to technical issue

Trains in a part of Kent are being delayed and cancelled this morning - with some passengers advised to travel later - due to a points failure.

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'People cancelled their holidays and needed turkeys'

'People cancelled their holidays and needed turkeys'

People across Kent had to cancel their plans at the last minute last Christmas and turned to a turkey farmer for help with their festive feasts.

Historic England gives two Kent sites protected status

Historic England gives two Kent sites protected status

Two Kent sites, including a chalk cross scratched into a hillside and a pub dating back to the 18th century have gained protected status this year.

Stock damaged during five-man brawl at Tesco

Stock damaged during five-man brawl at Tesco

Supermarket goods and security equipment were damaged after violent exchanges between two groups of men.

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Man and woman hit by car

Man and woman hit by car

A car crashed into a telegraph pole before hitting a couple who were rushed to hospital.

People queuing for hours at booster walk-in clinic

People queuing for hours at booster walk-in clinic

Hundreds of people have been queuing for hours for a Covid booster jab after the Prime Minister's Omicron emergency warning.

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Kent councillor chosen as Sir David Amess' would-be successor

Kent councillor chosen as Sir David Amess' would-be successor

A Kent councillor and Tory candidate in the by-election to find Sir David Amess' successor has said she will “work tirelessly to carry on his legacy”.

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Pedestrian seriously injured after motorway fall

Pedestrian seriously injured after motorway fall

Emergency services closed a motorway last night after a pedestrian was seriously hurt in a fall.

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Samurai swords, imitation gun and nunchucks seized after arrest

Samurai swords, imitation gun and nunchucks seized after arrest

Police have arrested two people after samurai swords and an imitation gun were seized by officers.

And the winner is ... a local good cause

And the winner is ... a local good cause

It's not gambling, it's helping people support good causes, argues a councillor in favour of a town lottery.

Improvements at hospital which had to shut services

Improvements at hospital which had to shut services

A hospital has been given a positive rating a year after it closed mental health services for children and adolescents after a damning inspection.

2.5-mile queues after five-car pile-up

2.5-mile queues after five-car pile-up

Heavy traffic has continued to build since five cars were involved in a crash on a busy motorway.

Pub and homes evacuated after bomb scare

Pub and homes evacuated after bomb scare

The discovery of a suspected unexploded device saw residents from several streets evacuated.

'Luckiest' man in Kent completes hat-trick of competition wins

'Luckiest' man in Kent completes hat-trick of competition wins

An IT project manager - who first won through a competition in 2014 - is celebrating after two wins this year has seen him scoop even more big prizes.

Practice makes perfect for Matusevich

Practice makes perfect for Matusevich

Anton Matusevich won the UK Pro League title without dropping a set on Sunday.

Grammar 'hopeful' sports pitches on greenbelt will be approved

Grammar 'hopeful' sports pitches on greenbelt will be approved

Bosses at a Kent school say they are optimistic the Secretary of State will give their scheme for new outdoor facilities the green light.

Vegan market returns to town centre

Vegan market returns to town centre

A vegan market will showcase a wide variety of ethically-sourced and sustainable products.

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Squirrels tied up and hung from telegraph post

Squirrels tied up and hung from telegraph post

The RSPCA wants information to help track down the person who mutilated two squirrels and left them to die.

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Town's newest restaurant promises old world charm

Town's newest restaurant promises old world charm

A chef who already has one venue in the county is set to open a new restaurant in a 16th century building.

'Coming from a small town doesn't have to mean small dreams'

'Coming from a small town doesn't have to mean small dreams'

A TV producer from Kent who works on some of the world's most famous shows is hoping to inspire the next generation of filmmakers.

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