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Why was the moon circled by a ring of light?

Why was the moon circled by a ring of light?

Residents were left baffled after spotting a "ring of light" in the sky around the lunar mass and experts have now revealed how it occurred.

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MP blasts Gary Lineker's 'foul' comment on new asylum policy

MP blasts Gary Lineker's 'foul' comment on new asylum policy

A Kent MP has accused TV presenter Gary Lineker of making 'foul and disgraceful' comments comparing the UK's asylum policy to Nazi Germany.

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Man in 60s arrested after police chase

Man in 60s arrested after police chase

A man in his 60s has been arrested after police chased a motorcyclist through a town when the rider failed to stop.

Couple forced to live in front room for two years as 'sinkhole' causes chaos

Couple forced to live in front room for two years as 'sinkhole' causes chaos

An elderly couple have been forced to sleep in their living room for two years - after a burst water main destroyed the foundations of their home.

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Coyle: It's crunch time

Coyle: It's crunch time

Jamie Coyle has urged Ramsgate to stop giving away silly goals - or risk damaging their promotion chances.

New Home Bargains store to open this week

New Home Bargains store to open this week

Big-name budget chain Home Bargains has announced its latest Kent store will open this weekend.

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Man 'attacked and robbed' after hood pulled over head

Man 'attacked and robbed' after hood pulled over head

A man was reportedly attacked and robbed after his coat hood was pulled over his head.

International coffee shop chain reveals drive-thru opening date

International coffee shop chain reveals drive-thru opening date

An international coffee shop chain has revealed the opening date for its second Kent branch.

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Thug spat in girlfriend's face and dragged her from car

Thug spat in girlfriend's face and dragged her from car

An abusive boyfriend manipulated his partner by threatening to "terrorise" her and repeatedly saying he would kill himself.

Biker flown to hospital after crash

Biker flown to hospital after crash

A motorcyclist has been airlifted to a London hospital after a crash.

West's eighth-placed finish on European debut

West's eighth-placed finish on European debut

Runner James West was left disappointed with his performance as he came eighth at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Turkey.

Father and son injured with single punch in Labradoodle row

Father and son injured with single punch in Labradoodle row

A haulage firm boss knocked a man unconscious and injured his son with a single punch during a row over a dog.

Green light for glamping cabin despite 'parking nightmare' fears

Green light for glamping cabin despite 'parking nightmare' fears

Neighbours say plans to build a glamping cabin in their narrow residential street is a "recipe for disaster" which will cause a "parking nightmare".

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Crews tackle flames in two homes

Crews tackle flames in two homes

Fire crews were called to two homes after blazes broke out in a kitchen and bedroom.

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Abandoned school site earmarked for homes on the market

Abandoned school site earmarked for homes on the market

An abandoned school site earmarked for homes has been put up for sale.

Mum told to fold down pushchair to make way for dog in pram

Mum told to fold down pushchair to make way for dog in pram

A mum was left shocked after being asked to fold her daughter's pushchair down on a bus - to allow space for a dog in a pram.

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New bistro with fire-breathing acts and pop-up events

New bistro with fire-breathing acts and pop-up events

A bistro, bar and café all under one roof is set to open in a village, hosting fire-eating entertainment and cook-your-own steak nights.

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Chef repeatedly stabbed delivery driver with metal rod

Chef repeatedly stabbed delivery driver with metal rod

A cook who stabbed a rival in the neck and buttocks with a sharpened metal bar after a late-night gathering turned sour has been jailed.

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GP surgery plunged into special measures after concerning inspection

GP surgery plunged into special measures after concerning inspection

A GP surgery has been plunged into special measures as little more than a fifth of patients said they could easily contact staff on the phone.

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Kent cucumbers for sale in supermarket 6,000 miles away for £2.90 EACH

Kent cucumbers for sale in supermarket 6,000 miles away for £2.90 EACH

Cucumbers grown in Kent have travelled to branches of Marks and Spencer more than 6,000 miles away - where they are sold for £2.90 each.

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