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House hanging off cliff edge as erosion worsens

House hanging off cliff edge as erosion worsens

Shocking photos show how a cliff collapse has worsened overnight, leaving homes at serious risk.

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'Cliff collapse could have been prevented'

'Cliff collapse could have been prevented'

A resident whose home is just metres from a cliff edge which saw huge lumps of earth fall away last night says more could have been done to stop it.

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Drone footage reveals scale of major cliff collapse

Drone footage reveals scale of major cliff collapse

Dramatic drone images reveal a home has come within metres of toppling over a cliff edge following a major collapse last night.

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Drama as cliff collapse leaves 20 homes in danger

Drama as cliff collapse leaves 20 homes in danger

Families have been evacuated as a 'significant cliff collapse' leaves as many at 20 homes at risk.

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The Kent beaches that will have lifeguards this summer

The Kent beaches that will have lifeguards this summer

Just three beaches in Kent are set to have lifeguards in the coming weeks, the RNLI has confirmed.

'Bomb ship' to have its masts cut off

'Bomb ship' to have its masts cut off

The government has launched a search for a company to remove masts from a Second World War shipwreck which is still packed with explosives.

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Bonfire warning after multiple sheds catch fire

Bonfire warning after multiple sheds catch fire

People are being advised to avoid having bonfires after firefighters were called to several sheds alight in the early hours.

Jet ski and boat collide near bridge

Jet ski and boat collide near bridge

A person has been taken to hospital after a crash between a jet ski and a boat.

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How school buses will look when pupils go back

How school buses will look when pupils go back

A bus company has been forced to make sweeping changes to its fleet to ensure pupils remain safe when they go back to school.

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Food bank provides more than 26,700 meals in a month

Food bank provides more than 26,700 meals in a month

A Kent food bank says the coronavirus crisis has sparked a huge increase in people needing essential supplies.

How businesses are getting back to business

How businesses are getting back to business

As the coronavirus lockdown begins to ease, businesses have been tackling the challenges in different ways.

'Stark and shocking' classrooms await primary school pupils

'Stark and shocking' classrooms await primary school pupils

The boss of three primary schools has shown what will greet children when they return to class after the coronavirus lockdown.

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Strange new shape on the Kent skyline

Strange new shape on the Kent skyline

A resting oil rig from the North Sea is becoming a favourite subject with photographers.

Lifeboat crew called out five times in 24 hours

Lifeboat crew called out five times in 24 hours

The lifeboat service is warning people to check the weather before heading out to sea after a crew was called out five times in one day.

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Daughter runs half-marathon for her dad

Daughter runs half-marathon for her dad

A mum-of-two ran a half marathon for her father who is fighting cancer.

Flat fire believed to be caused by candle

Flat fire believed to be caused by candle

The fire service was called to reports of a blaze in an apartment, believed to have been accidentally caused by a candle.

Pet shop owner talks of fire horror

Pet shop owner talks of fire horror

Alec Smith has spoken of the horror of seeing his pet shop full of animals going up in flames.

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Award for Kent nature reserve

Award for Kent nature reserve

A family-run nature reserve has won a top award for its work studying lapwings.

Travellers break fence on community woodland

Travellers break fence on community woodland

Residents say a group of travellers have set up on a recreational ground where people have been going for their daily exercise.

You Tube challenge girl delivers hampers to hospital

You Tube challenge girl delivers hampers to hospital

Lilly Buck, 8, has raised money to buy gifts for NHS front line staff by undertaking 10 challenges on You Tube.

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