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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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'Huge shock' at death of dad and ex-running coach aged 45

'Huge shock' at death of dad and ex-running coach aged 45

Friends and family of a dad and ex-running coach have spoken of their "profound shock" at the death of the "lively and happy-go-lucky" 45-year-old.

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Inside 'derelict and mouldy' theatre given new lease of life

Inside 'derelict and mouldy' theatre given new lease of life

A 1940s theatre which was "derelict and mouldy" is being given a new lease of life - as bosses prepare to finally welcome back punters.

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'Feral idiots targeting my business are stressing me to death!'

'Feral idiots targeting my business are stressing me to death!'

Laughing youths branded "feral" by fed-up locals have targeted a small business by setting fires and damaging its buildings.

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Mystery mobile home on clifftop set to be removed

Mystery mobile home on clifftop set to be removed

A mobile home that "suddenly appeared" on a clifftop is set to be removed following a lengthy legal fight.

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Cash-strapped mum praises school for ditching costumes on World Book Day

Cash-strapped mum praises school for ditching costumes on World Book Day

A school's decision to shun costumes for World Book Day has sparked debate over how the event should be celebrated in the cost-of-living crisis.

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Rams hitman finding his feet

Rams hitman finding his feet

Striker Rowan Liburd is too good to be playing in Isthmian South East, according to Ramsgate boss Jamie Coyle.

West's European bid built on legendary advice

West's European bid built on legendary advice

A runner who has worked with a former coach of Sebastian Coe is preparing to compete at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Turkey.

Four arrested after migrants smuggled from Belgium

Four arrested after migrants smuggled from Belgium

Four men suspected of helping to smuggle people from Belgium to Kent in a dinghy have been arrested.

Injured biker taken to hospital after crash with car

Injured biker taken to hospital after crash with car

A man was rushed to hospital following a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

Gate boss happy with his squad

Gate boss happy with his squad

Manager Reece Prestedge claims he’s happy with Margate’s Isthmian Premier squad now after a busy week.

Customers rally to save bookshop after viral plea

Customers rally to save bookshop after viral plea

Bookworms have rallied to save a struggling shop from closing down after a social media plea attracted international attention.

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Train hits traffic sign left on tracks

Train hits traffic sign left on tracks

There was disruption on Southeastern services after a train hit a road sign on the tracks.

Huge response after bookshop's 'save us' plea

Huge response after bookshop's 'save us' plea

A Kent bookshop has found itself at the centre of international attention after its owner posted a photo of the empty store and pleaded for customers.

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Bully slashed deaf neighbour with 'frightening' power saw

Bully slashed deaf neighbour with 'frightening' power saw

A man slashed his neighbour with a 'frightening' power saw and threatened to kill him after tormenting him for being deaf.

The Kent firm turning our seaweed into Selfridges creams

The Kent firm turning our seaweed into Selfridges creams

Seaweed picked from the Kent coast is being transformed into high-end serums inside a former casino - before ending up on shelves at Selfridges.

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