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Greek restaurant falls victim to Covid-19 crisis

Greek restaurant falls victim to Covid-19 crisis

A Greek restaurant at a country pub has announced it will not be reopening its doors due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Arrest made after man stabbed

Arrest made after man stabbed

A woman is in custody after police were called to reports of an assault which left a man in hospital.

Reptile habitats lost in park fire

Reptile habitats lost in park fire

Firefighters were called to put out a blaze which had engulfed an area of grass which was home to snakes and lizards.

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Residents take on rail operators over train horn noise

Residents take on rail operators over train horn noise

Residents are pleading with Network Rail and Southeastern to lower the volume of new train horns which are blown every half-hour from 6am to midnight.

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Firefighters called to grass blaze

Firefighters called to grass blaze

Almost 2.5 acres of grass has been put out after it caught alight.

Sailors to kayak 145 miles for Kent children's charity

Sailors to kayak 145 miles for Kent children's charity

Sailors are swapping their state-of-the-art frigate for kayaks for a four-day endurance challenge to help seriously ill children.

Driver killed in motorway crash

Driver killed in motorway crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a 34-year-old man was killed in a crash during the early hours.

Hales clinches title by a single shot

Hales clinches title by a single shot

Leigh Hales made a triumphant return to the amateur ranks by claiming the Club Champion title at Sittingbourne & Milton Regis Golf Club.

Woman's shock after finding huge snake

Woman's shock after finding huge snake

A nurse has spoken of her fright after encountering a large snake while walking on a country lane

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First look at new special school

First look at new special school

Pictures reveal a first look at a new special school which will start to teach youngsters from September.

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Plane of missing RAF gunner to be recovered, 77 years on

Plane of missing RAF gunner to be recovered, 77 years on

The son of an RAF gunner whose plane vanished in the Second World War will finally be able to lay his father to rest.

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'It was a fun way to end a crazy year'

'It was a fun way to end a crazy year'

Fifty children helped to raise money for their school in a socially-distanced relay race.

Health bosses 'apologise unreservedly' over dementia unit closure

Health bosses 'apologise unreservedly' over dementia unit closure

Bosses who closed a Kent dementia unit without proper consultation have been forced to say sorry to stop the row being sent to the Health Secretary.

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From cars to interior design

From cars to interior design

A bodyshop specialist turned interior designer has spoken about creating bespoke colours for cars, motorbikes, homes and retail shops.

Kent speedway pays tribute to talented rider

Kent speedway pays tribute to talented rider

Speedway star's former club has paid tribute to the 'showman' who could not beat his 'demons' off the track.

'I couldn’t save him from the demons in his head'

'I couldn’t save him from the demons in his head'

The wife of a speedway star who was found dead at his home had paid tribute to him on the day of his inquest.

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Where to Eat Out to Help Out in Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Where to Eat Out to Help Out in Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Pubs, restaurants and other eateries are signing up for the Government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

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A trip down memory lane to Sittingbourne's past

A trip down memory lane to Sittingbourne's past

Ever wondered what Sittingbourne looked like in years past? Here's your chance to find out.

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Tesco sorry as 'spitting' attack video disappears

Tesco sorry as 'spitting' attack video disappears

A man who was spat at while driving a supermarket delivery van was furious dashcam footage could not be provided to police by his employer.

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Kent tourists tell of Spain travel shock

Kent tourists tell of Spain travel shock

Kent tourists on holiday in Spain have told of their shock at the news they will have to quarantine for 14 days on their return.

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