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Calls for 20mph zones splits opinion

Calls for 20mph zones splits opinion

A campaign calling for Kent County Council to introduce a district wide 20mph zone is causing division between residents and drivers' groups.

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Airport noise 'will stop children learning'

Airport noise 'will stop children learning'

Noise concerns dominate as public tell planning inspectors their thoughts about proposals to reopen Manston Airport as cargo hub would harm pupils.

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'I helped theft because it wasn’t a good day, m'lud'

'I helped theft because it wasn’t a good day, m'lud'

A grandfather accused of conspiring to steal £250,000 worth of tobacco claims he accidentally helped a suspect because “it wasn’t a good day.”

Reality star sets up petition to ITV after Mike Thalassitis' death

Reality star sets up petition to ITV after Mike Thalassitis' death

Love Island contestant Johnny Mitchell has demanded ITV provides better mental health support after the death of Mike Thalassitis.

Sexual assault report sparks police investigation

Sexual assault report sparks police investigation

Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault on a woman in the early hours.

Firefighters battling roof blaze

Firefighters battling roof blaze

Six fire engines rushed to the scene of a blaze in a domestic property which firefighters are working to bring under control.

Suspended councillor apologises for 'historic Islamophobia'

Suspended councillor apologises for 'historic Islamophobia'

A Kent councillor suspended from the Conservative Party over historic Facebook posts has issued an apology for his actions.

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Harvester confirms closure

Harvester confirms closure

A popular pub restaurant chain has announced it is closing one of its Kent branches in just a fortnight.

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Love Island's Mike Thalassitis found dead

Love Island's Mike Thalassitis found dead

Former Kent footballer Mike Thalassitis, dubbed 'Muggy Mike' on Love Island has died at the age of 26.

Councillor suspended over 'Islamophobic' Facebook posts

Councillor suspended over 'Islamophobic' Facebook posts

A county councillor faces an inquiry into social media posts about Muslims in the UK.

Young man suffers head injuries in seafront attack

Young man suffers head injuries in seafront attack

A 20-year-old has been taken to hospital after he was attacked near a car park in the early hours.

New Monopoly edition to hit shelves

New Monopoly edition to hit shelves

A Kent town which is the latest place to get its own Monopoly is about to hit the shelves.

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Reckless arsonist locked up

Reckless arsonist locked up

A drunk arsonist poured petrol over himself intending to turn himself into a human torch in a revenge attack.

'Failing' school bouncing back

'Failing' school bouncing back

Inspectors say there have been significant changes to turn around an academy rated inadequate.

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Jay's familiar faces

Jay's familiar faces

The collection of Maidstone old boys at Hartsdown Park helped Jay Saunders settle straight in as Margate manager.

Bomb squad called after device found

Bomb squad called after device found

Explosives experts from the MOD have been called out after an unexploded wartime device was spotted.

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Raiders take fruit machine in restaurant raid

Raiders take fruit machine in restaurant raid

Police are looking for a man with a gaunt face and prominent nose after a popular pub was burgled.

Man charged over Tesco 'arson'

Man charged over Tesco 'arson'

A man will appear before a judge next month accused of endangering life following a fire at at Tesco Express store.

Hunt launched for sex attacker

Hunt launched for sex attacker

Police are hunting for a wide-eyed suspected sex attacker and appealing for the public's help to track him down.

Jay eyes Daniel return

Jay eyes Daniel return

Jay Saunders is hoping to bring Kadell Daniel back to Margate following a successful loan spell.

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