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TV's Ross Kemp joins Labour's campaign trail

TV's Ross Kemp joins Labour's campaign trail

Ex-EastEnders star and TV hard man Ross Kemp joined a Labour candidate in the race to become the next South Thanet MP.

May Day festivities at Hever

May Day festivities at Hever

A historic castle in Kent will be hosting a whole weekend of events to celebrate May Day.

McKimm keen on getting Elder

McKimm keen on getting Elder

Nathan Elder scored to help Tonbridge retain their Ryman League, Premier Division status after a dramatic 3-3 draw at Billericay last Saturday.

Woman to pay back thousands in compensation

Woman to pay back thousands in compensation

A woman who befriended a neighbour with a serious neurological condition before stealing from her has been ordered to pay her over £2,000.

'Question Time' event give elderly residents a voice

'Question Time' event give elderly residents a voice

Elderly residents at a Tonbridge retirement home got to witness candidates going head-to-head in a 'Question Time' style event.

Plans to turn popular pub into flats

Plans to turn popular pub into flats

A boozer will pull its last pint over the bank holiday weekend before it makes way for a block of apartments.

Fraudsters posing as police

Fraudsters posing as police

Residents are being warned about fraudsters posing as police officers in a bid to obtain bank details.

Abbeyfield Kent digs in

Abbeyfield Kent digs in

Building work has begun on a £18m care home in Kent which will provide rooms for over 100 residents.

Weald of Kent Craft and Design Show returns to Penshurst Place

Weald of Kent Craft and Design Show returns to Penshurst Place

Returning to the grounds of Penshurst Place & Gardens, the Weald of Kent Craft & Design Show takes place from May 2-4.

Communities receive flood safety boost

Communities receive flood safety boost

Over 100 new flood wardens have been appointed in towns across the county in a bid to support communities at risk of flooding.

Man critically injured after van crashes and overturns

Man critically injured after van crashes and overturns

Police are trying to piece together how a van crashed and flipped onto its roof, leaving a man with serious injuries.

School applies for more accommodation

School applies for more accommodation

A Kent school has applied to turn a basement in one of its buildings into boarding space for students.

Angels are not safe yet

Angels are not safe yet

Tonbridge’s bid to avoid relegation from the Ryman League Premier Division is gathering momentum.

Man cut free from car after crash

Man cut free from car after crash

A main road has been shut in both directions and a man cut free after a two-car crash.

Canoe club excels in 125 mile race

Canoe club excels in 125 mile race

A canoe club in Kent has taken part in a gruelling race covering 125 miles.

Charing winners back in action at Penshurst

Charing winners back in action at Penshurst

The Old Surrey Burstow & West Kent Hunt stage their second Point-to-Point meeting of the season at Penshurst on Saturday.

General election candidates in Tonbridge and Malling

General election candidates in Tonbridge and Malling

Five people are looking to replace retiring MP Sir John Stanley in Tonbridge and Malling.

Homeless charity fears for future

Homeless charity fears for future

A homeless charity in Kent is appealing for help after being told its warehouse will be turned into a drive-thru McDonald's.

Woman dragged from car seconds before it burst into flames

Woman dragged from car seconds before it burst into flames

A man who rushed to the aid of a woman trapped in her car, and pulled her to safety seconds before it became engulfed in flames, has been honoured.

Tonbridge teen charged over graffiti spree

Tonbridge teen charged over graffiti spree

A 16-year-old has been charged with 12 counts of criminal damage after a spate of vandalism.

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