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Family struck by tragedy while on Egypt holiday

Family struck by tragedy while on Egypt holiday

A mother has died while on holiday in Egypt with her daughter.

'Spend a week fishing with us to see the struggle we face'

'Spend a week fishing with us to see the struggle we face'

Kent fishermen campaigning to leave Europe have asked Bob Geldof to spend a week at sea with them after his counter protest on the Thames.

Call for Isle of Sheppey to quit UK

Call for Isle of Sheppey to quit UK

A poster has emerged online calling for a part of Kent to leave Britain and go it alone.

MP conscious of safety issues after attack on Jo Cox

 MP conscious of safety issues after attack on Jo Cox

A Conservative MP has spoken about safety measures and security after the death of Jo Cox

Boy, 13, arrested for 'knife' possession

Boy, 13, arrested for 'knife' possession

A 13-year-old boy has been bailed on suspicion of having an offensive weapon - believed to be a knife.

Seeing hope from tragedy

Seeing hope from tragedy

Sarah Martin has survived a series of tragedies that would have destroyed lesser women. Now she just wants to help others. Read her amazing story.

Man denies shining laser pen at planes

Man denies shining laser pen at planes

A 45-year-old has appeared in court today accused of endangering four passing aircraft.

Champ living the dream

Champ living the dream

Island pool player Matt Champ is preparing to face the world’s best.

'Gunman' arrested after armed police storm street

'Gunman' arrested after armed police storm street

A suspected gunman has been arrested after armed officers and at least eight police cars descended on a residential street this afternoon.

Machine guns and ammunition stolen

Machine guns and ammunition stolen

Two Browning machine guns, ammunition and a military radio were among items stolen from outbuildings.

Stranded sailor meets men who saved him after boat fall

Stranded sailor meets men who saved him after boat fall

A father-of-four left clinging to a buoy for two hours in pitch black after falling out of his boat has met the men who saved his life.

Ex-Settlers singer Cindy Kent moves to Sheppey

Ex-Settlers singer Cindy Kent moves to Sheppey

The Rev Cindy Kent who had a Top 40 hit in 1971 with The Settlers with The Lightning Tree has moved to Sheppey, Kent

MBE for Cindy Kent from Sheppey

MBE for Cindy Kent from Sheppey

Cindy Kent from Sheppey who sang in The Settlers folk group has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for religious broadcasting

Stinger snared fleeing burglars

Stinger snared fleeing burglars

A court has heard how two thieves were arrested on the M2 after targeting three businesses in one day.

Woman dies in town centre

Woman dies in town centre

Emergency services were called to a town centre flat after the death of a woman in her 50s.

Worry over danger of badly maintained town

 Worry over danger of badly maintained town

Residents take matters into their own hands to help improve 'unloved' town centre.

Police called to crash

Police called to crash

Police were called to a crash on a busy road.

Desperate mum can’t sleep due to mysterious noise

 Desperate mum can’t sleep due to mysterious noise

A mum says that a low humming noise has been keeping her awake since October, and is making life at home unbearable.

'Ghost' homes debate rages on

'Ghost' homes debate rages on

Thirty-five “ghost” homes have stood empty for more than a year because of a planning wrangle.

Jones fits the bill for title test

Jones fits the bill for title test

Heavyweight boxer Dave Jones has been putting in the miles ahead of his title fight on Saturday night.

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