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‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

A single mum who battled mental health issues is among campaigners staging a protest walk against the possible closure of a family support hub.

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Flats plan for old Barclays

Flats plan for old Barclays

A former Barclays could be converted to provide two commercial units and four flats.

‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

A Polish man living in Kent has told how he launched a blood donation scheme to boost the reputation of fellow immigrants.

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‘We wanted to open a nice tearoom but people kept asking for steak pies’

‘We wanted to open a nice tearoom but people kept asking for steak pies’

A much-loved cafe which started life as a disused shower block has celebrated 30 years serving visitors to a popular seaside resort.

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Minster are one win from title glory

Minster are one win from title glory

Minster are one win away from claiming the Kent Cricket League title but face the defending champions next.

Pupils help create healthy living booklet for 10,000 school children

Pupils help create healthy living booklet for 10,000 school children

A booklet which gives children information on teeth brushing or what to do if they’re sad has been made with the help of pupils at a Kent school.

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Sheppey United “have got to be 100%” to pass FA Cup test

Sheppey United “have got to be 100%” to pass FA Cup test

Sheppey United’s impressive start to the season continued with a Bank Holiday double - but the challenge is raised a notch this Saturday.

The Facebook group that showed its power now wants independence for Island

The Facebook group that showed its power now wants independence for Island

A group of residents has started a petition calling for an Island to have an independent district council.

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Fire deemed suspicious after ‘children seen entering derelict house’

Fire deemed suspicious after ‘children seen entering derelict house’

An investigation has been launched following a house fire after children were allegedly seen heading into the property beforehand.

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Morrisons to overhaul petrol station and install EV charging points

Morrisons to overhaul petrol station and install EV charging points

Morrisons has plans to extend its garage forecourt shop and install new jetwash bays and EV charging points.

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‘Frightened’ seven-year-old rescued in paddleboard drama

‘Frightened’ seven-year-old rescued in paddleboard drama

A large rescue effort was launched to reach a teenager and a little girl whose paddleboard was drifting into the sea.

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‘Attempted sex assault’ on woman during disturbance

‘Attempted sex assault’ on woman during disturbance

Police are hunting for a man after a disturbance in a residential road.

Former Kent MP forced to republish spy thriller novel

Former Kent MP forced to republish spy thriller novel

A former longstanding politician has republished his spy novel after his book had to be withdrawn due to copyright laws.

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Arrest after 31-mile police chase

Arrest after 31-mile police chase

A man has been arrested after a 31-mile police chase following a disturbance at a pub.

Family rescued from cliffs after being caught out by tide

Family rescued from cliffs after being caught out by tide

A family of five had to be rescued by the RNLI and coastguard after they became cut off by the tide.

Youths pictured on leisure centre roof ‘in serious danger’

Youths pictured on leisure centre roof ‘in serious danger’

A group of children have been caught causing damage to a leisure centre roof after climbing onto it early one morning.

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CCTV appeal after mass brawl in high street

CCTV appeal after mass brawl in high street

Thirteen arrests have been made since violence erupted in a town centre but police still need help to identify 10 people they’d like to speak to.

Person in hospital after lorry overturns on A249

Person in hospital after lorry overturns on A249

A person has been taken to hospital after a lorry overturned on a busy roundabout.

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Teens drifting out to sea ‘could’ve ended in tragedy’

Teens drifting out to sea ‘could’ve ended in tragedy’

A boy and two girls were rescued after drifting for two miles on a rubber ring and a flat board which rescuers say could have ended in a tragedy.

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Prisoner who saw ‘no chance of being released’ took own life

Prisoner who saw ‘no chance of being released’ took own life

A prisoner serving an indeterminate sentence took his own life and left a note saying he hoped his death would contribute towards a change in the law.

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