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Teenager jailed after stabbing passenger in the neck

Teenager jailed after stabbing passenger in the neck

A judge has lifted reporting restrictions banning a teenager's identity after he stabbed a passenger in the neck for refusing to give him a cigarette.

Some-fin to tell your mates - the £1m fish that DIDN'T get away

Some-fin to tell your mates - the £1m fish that DIDN'T get away

A group of university friends hauled a £1m fish from the ocean during a kayaking trip in Cornwall.

Kent teachers are feeling festive

Kent teachers are feeling festive

Teachers from across Kent have been captivated by a new seasonal learning experience introduced to them.

Packaging company sealed the deal

Packaging company sealed the deal

A packaging manufacturer has high hopes for its future after receiving a £5m investment aimed at helping the company grow.

Talented schoolboy wins national writing award

Talented schoolboy wins national writing award

A ten-year-old schoolboy has won a national award for his writing skills, and now is planning his first book.

On-street parking charges could be scrapped

On-street parking charges could be scrapped

The proposal for on-street parking charges is causing controversy among local residents and shop owners.

Youngsters recruited to title the tanker..

Youngsters recruited to title the tanker..

A local oil company is recruiting the help of youngsters to help them come up with a new and fun name for their latest tanker.

Brave rower prepares for next challenge

Brave rower prepares for next challenge

A rower who was rescued from the pacific ocean after his boat started to sink is already preparing for his next big event.

Residents clean up their act

Residents clean up their act

A street-clean campaign has been carried out in an attempt to reduce the amount of waste left on roads in Kent.

Work finally begins on derelict cinema

Work finally begins on derelict cinema

There has been the first signs of work starting on a cinema site that has stood derelict for 13 years.

Drug dealer behind bars

Drug dealer behind bars

A drug dealer has been arrested and jailed after police officers found him attempting to sell heroin in Kent.

Art gift for mum with Alzheimer's

Art gift for mum with Alzheimer's

An art fair has received a donation of two original art pieces to sell in aid of Alzheimer's Society.

One man hospitalised after three vehicle crash

One man hospitalised after three vehicle crash

One man has been taken to hospital after being involved in a three vehicle accident.

New baby tongue-tie clinic open in Kent

New baby tongue-tie clinic open in Kent

A hospital has opened the doors of a new baby tongue-tie clinic reducing the time parents will have to wait for their child to be referred by a GP.

Burglar jailed after DNA found on cigarette butt

Burglar jailed after DNA found on cigarette butt

A burglar has been jailed following a break-in after his DNA found at the scene.

Search launched for war hero descendants

Search launched for war hero descendants

A search has started for the descendants of war heroes that have their names inscribed on a village war memorial.

Ex-council boss faces jail over sex abuse

Ex-council boss faces jail over sex abuse

An ex-scoutmaster and former council chairman who abused two teenage boys faces jail.

Arrest after man 'flashes at two school children'

Arrest after man 'flashes at two school children'

A 25-year-old has been arrested by police investigating two reports of a man exposing himself to children.

Dry spell for historic spring worsens

Dry spell for historic spring worsens

A historic water spring in Tunbridge Wells that has dried up has now had its services suspended by the Council.

Woman's crisis of faith after death of her husband

Woman's crisis of faith after death of her husband

After the sudden death of her husband, a newly turned public speaker shares experiences following her crisis of faith.

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