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'People in this town don't need 2,500 extra houses'

'People in this town don't need 2,500 extra houses'

A charity is calling on a council to reject plans for a huge garden village near their town.

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Motorist caught applying makeup behind wheel

Motorist caught applying makeup behind wheel

Police in an unmarked HGV caught drivers reversing on motorways and even watching videos while driving during a five-day operation.

Man charged with attempted murder after woman taken to hospital

Man charged with attempted murder after woman taken to hospital

A 46-year-old has been charged after a woman was seriously hurt in the early hours of the morning.

Tot reunited with toy after heart-warming 550-mile journey

Tot reunited with toy after heart-warming 550-mile journey

An autistic three-year-old who couldn't sleep after losing her special teddy had the smile put back on her face thanks to a kind stranger.

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Thief admits stealing lead from school roof

Thief admits stealing lead from school roof

A man pleaded guilty to stealing lead from a primary school's roof, but denied causing criminal damage.

Rat-runners make residents’ lives a misery on diversion route

Rat-runners make residents’ lives a misery on diversion route

A never-ending stream of traffic is shaking homes and leaving villagers in fear during motorway roadworks.

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'Please use our other branch - 13 miles away'

'Please use our other branch - 13 miles away'

Barclays close town centre branch as customers turn to online banking.

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'The dogs surrounded and attacked me from all sides'

'The dogs surrounded and attacked me from all sides'

A wildlife volunteer has opened up about a terrifying dog attack.

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Frozen food giant sets eyes on expansion

Frozen food giant sets eyes on expansion

A popular frozen meal brand, which has its kitchens in Kent, turns over £100m and hopes to continue growing after an award.

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'Help me rescue stray dogs in Turkey'

'Help me rescue stray dogs in Turkey'

A dog-loving mum needs help to bring back a stray she adopted in Turkey who is pregnant.

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Driver arrested after car ploughs into window

Driver arrested after car ploughs into window

A drink driver was arrested after a crssh involving two cars forced one to slam into the window of a disused restaurant.

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Relief road promised in plans for 1,250 homes

Relief road promised in plans for 1,250 homes

Developers wanting to build a huge new estate say as part of it they will help complete a long-promised road to beat town congestion.

Duane's promotion aim

Duane's promotion aim

Sittingbourne’s Duane Ofori-Acheampong is eyeing promotion - this season.

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Plans for 2,500 home garden village revealed

Plans for 2,500 home garden village revealed

A masterplan has revealed how a 2,500-home garden village and business park creating 850 jobs would look, as the plans go live.

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Football-hosting vicar praying for hand of God

Football-hosting vicar praying for hand of God

A reverend opening up his church for World Cup screenings says he hopes football will come home this Christmas.

Meet one of Kent's youngest cabbies

Meet one of Kent's youngest cabbies

A 19-year-old has decided to hop on board his dad's business and become one of the youngest taxi drivers in the county.

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'And the winner is...the old man from Kent'

'And the winner is...the old man from Kent'

John Merner was on his way out of the gym when he was stopped in his tracks by a surprise announcement.

Matt breaks world record

Matt breaks world record

Strongman Matt Cole set a new farmer’s walk world record - while nursing a ruptured bicep.

Homes plan back on the table

Homes plan back on the table

A developer wants to build homes on a spot where a previous application was refused nearly two years ago.

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Sweet bakery opens second store in six months

Sweet bakery opens second store in six months

Business is booming for a mum who started selling cakes and bakes during the summer and is now opening another shop.

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