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Swale prepares for Euro 2020 final

Swale prepares for Euro 2020 final

England fans in Sittingbourne and Sheppey have been showing their support for Gareth Southgate's men ahead of their final match against Italy.

Dentist plans for Kent nightclub

Dentist plans for Kent nightclub

Part of a Kent nightclub and former holiday camp could bite the dust if a dentist gets his teeth into it. Did you ever visit Warners and Layzells?

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Lorry sheds load at busy roundabout

Lorry sheds load at busy roundabout

Police have coned-off a lane at a busy roundabout after a lorry shed part of its load and planks of wood crashed onto the road.

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Iconic clock tower leaving town for a while

Iconic clock tower leaving town for a while

A Kent town will be without its iconic clock tower this summer as it travels more than 185 miles to be repaired.

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Swale prepares for Euro 2020 semi-final

Swale prepares for Euro 2020 semi-final

England fans have been showing their support for Gareth Southgate's men as they prepare for their crunch semi-final match.

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How to learn to swim with a piece of rope

How to learn to swim with a piece of rope

A swimming teacher is using a length of rope to get her pupils used to the water. Here's how...

‘Keep key route open for the holiday season’

‘Keep key route open for the holiday season’

An MP is urging road bosses to postpone the closure of a busy route until the height of the holiday season is over.

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We track down the UK's biggest scorpion colony

We track down the UK's biggest scorpion colony

A huge colony of 15,000 tiny scorpions has set up home in the crumbling walls of an old dockyard in Kent.

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Meet therapy donkeys Pedro and Poncho

Meet therapy donkeys Pedro and Poncho

Interaction with donkeys is said to have a number of health benefits – that's why one part of Kent became home to Pedro and Poncho.

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The long road to Sheppey's second crossing

The long road to Sheppey's second crossing

Motorists had been waiting years for the opening of Sheppey's second crossing, which finally happened in 2006.

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Extra jail time for prisoner over serious assault

Extra jail time for prisoner over serious assault

A convict who used an improvised weapon to seriously injure an inmate will now spend even more time behind bars.

Family coach firm takes over from Arriva

Family coach firm takes over from Arriva

A family-run coach company has won the contract to take over a community's bus network from transport giants Arriva.

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The £500 million company made on Sheppey

The £500 million company made on Sheppey

A cosmetics brand based in Kent is set to join the London stock market in a move that could value it at as much as £500million.

Mum was surrogate for her infertile cousin

Mum was surrogate for her infertile cousin

A Kent mum who was a surrogate for her cousin, who is like a sister to her, has won a competition of kindness.

Island florist wins national competition

Island florist wins national competition

A Kent florist has beaten more than 1,000 others across the country to win a national award for her shop.

Mum refuses to shave off son's 'inappropriate' Ronaldo cut

Mum refuses to shave off son's 'inappropriate' Ronaldo cut

A defiant parent is saying she won't change her son's haircut, after his school objected to the footie-inspired trim.

Flood warning issued for parts of Kent

Flood warning issued for parts of Kent

Residents on the Isle of Sheppey have been warned to stay alert as the Environment Agency issues flood warnings.

Kent school where mobiles are already banned

Kent school where mobiles are already banned

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson wants mobiles banned from classrooms but one head says her secondary has already been phone-free for four years.

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Fire crew called to beach fire

Fire crew called to beach fire

A fire on one of Kent's beach fronts caused panic among visitors after a bin was destroyed.

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Funeral of 'best mayor'

Funeral of 'best mayor'

Flags flew at half mast for the councillor dubbed the 'best mayor' by one of her colleagues.

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