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‘Dementia games helped my dad - now they’re his legacy’

‘Dementia games helped my dad - now they’re his legacy’

A husband and wife team have received an award after inventing activities for people living with dementia.

‘Why I turned mobility scooter into a confetti-firing tank’

‘Why I turned mobility scooter into a confetti-firing tank’

An inventor has been out and about in his latest creation as he aims to raise even more funds for one of the county’s most vital services.

Heroin addict turns life around after Morrisons shoplifting charge

Heroin addict turns life around after Morrisons shoplifting charge

A drug user is now on the road to recovery after being caught stealing baby clothes and washing detergent led to her getting help.

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‘From sketching in my room to Glastonbury and touring with Guns N’ Roses’

‘From sketching in my room to Glastonbury and touring with Guns N’ Roses’

An artist has told how he went from sketching in his boyhood bedroom to producing visual effects for one of the world’s biggest rock bands.

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Two men arrested after ‘weapons spotted’

Two men arrested after ‘weapons spotted’

Armed officers were called to reports people had been seen with weapons.

Armed police descend on residential street

Armed police descend on residential street

A road was closed after armed police were called to reports of a person “with a weapon”.

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Prison could expand by more than 50% to meet demand

Prison could expand by more than 50% to meet demand

Official plans have been lodged to expand one of Kent’s prisons so it can house hundreds more inmates.

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Minster captain relishing run against title rivals and old club Lordswood

Minster captain relishing run against title rivals and old club Lordswood

Minster won a tough weekend encounter in the Kent Cricket League Premier Division and face a crucial series of games coming up.

Historic bridge to shut for more than a week

Historic bridge to shut for more than a week

A 64-year-old bridge will be shut for more than a week, starting from today.

New Lidl store ‘blocked again’ by rivals

New Lidl store ‘blocked again’ by rivals

A supermarket due to create 40 jobs has been put at risk after a “diabolical” legal challenge from a competitor.

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Teen,14, died after asthma attack

Teen,14, died after asthma attack

A teenager died after suffering brain damage following an asthma attack.

Man in court on knife and assault charges

Man in court on knife and assault charges

A man has been arrested after allegedly having a knife in a town centre, then assaulting two police officers.

Digger flips over on roundabout

Digger flips over on roundabout

Part of a roundabout was blocked after a digger flipped on its side.

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College saves axed hair and beauty course

College saves axed hair and beauty course

Hair and beauty students who’d been told they wouldn’t get a grade after their course was scrapped will be able to sit their exams after all.

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Hundreds of cyclists ‘Chase the Sun’ in 205 mile coast-to-coast ride

Hundreds of cyclists ‘Chase the Sun’ in 205 mile coast-to-coast ride

Nine hundred cyclists woke up at the crack of dawn to take part in a gruelling annual bike ride which starts at a Kent seafront.

Double signing for Ites

Double signing for Ites

Darren Blackburn’s faith has been rewarded after Sheppey announced two new signings.

‘I’ve barely been off the phone’

‘I’ve barely been off the phone’

Sheppey assistant manager Darren Blackburn is confident the right players will come their way following key departures.

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Our toughest match yet

Our toughest match yet

Captain Dave Masters believes league leaders Minster are facing their toughest game of the season.

Plans submitted for new adventure golf course at town leisure centre

Plans submitted for new adventure golf course at town leisure centre

An application to bring a new adventure golf facility and cafe to a town centre has been submitted.

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Man, 51, in court after ‘throwing things off roof’

Man, 51, in court after ‘throwing things off roof’

A man who was reportedly throwing items from the roof of a house has been charged.

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