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Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

An MP has urged women to go to their mammogram appointments following her breast cancer diagnosis and battle.

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Person airlifted to hospital after van overturns in crash

Person airlifted to hospital after van overturns in crash

Two patients taken to hospital, with one airlifted, after fire crews worked to release someone trapped, following a crash involving a car and a van.

Appeal to help solve mystery of lost portraits

Appeal to help solve mystery of lost portraits

An almshouse charity wants to track down two portraits of its founder and his wife that have been missing for more than 70 years.

Day of police action targets town’s problem areas

Day of police action targets town’s problem areas

Patrols visited anti-social behaviour hotspots after concerns were raised by residents but police say there’s been a fall in reports of problems.

‘I thought I would be living in a tent, but they have given me a second chance’

‘I thought I would be living in a tent, but they have given me a second chance’

An ex-convict says she has been given a “second chance” after a plant project helped get a roof over her head.

Patients fear losing home after funding cuts

Patients fear losing home after funding cuts

A supported living facility for patients with mental health issues is fighting to stay open after a council’s decision to pull its funding.

Historic country estate for sale at £4m

Historic country estate for sale at £4m

A country estate with its own swimming pool, tennis courts and 82 acres of land is for sale.

Dozens of historic firefighters’ helmets up for auction

Dozens of historic firefighters’ helmets up for auction

More than 100 rare and historic firefighters’ helmets collected over 40 years are up for sale.

Arrests after boy, 12, ‘threatened with knife’

Arrests after boy, 12, ‘threatened with knife’

Detectives are appealing for information after a child was allegedly threatened with a knife and pushed against a car.

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Tesco withdraws plan for homes next to station

Tesco withdraws plan for homes next to station

A supermarket has withdrawn plans for a housing development, more than 20 years after it first put forward plans for a store on the land.

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Police find stolen goods worth more than £500k during raid

Police find stolen goods worth more than £500k during raid

Seven people including a 17-year-old have been arrested after stolen vehicles, caravans and more were seized from one property.

Fish back in village pond after illegal discovery and £20k project

Fish back in village pond after illegal discovery and £20k project

Around 160 fish have been re-introduced to a much-loved village pond which was drained after an illegal species was found in the water.

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Trainline reopen following delays

Trainline reopen following delays

Trains are running on schedule again following late due to faults at two separate points along a line.

Stolen caravans, tools and quad bike found in police raid

Stolen caravans, tools and quad bike found in police raid

Seven people have been arrested after six stolen caravans, hundreds of tools and a quad bike were recovered during a police search.

Two catapults and over 60 ball bearings seized during search

Two catapults and over 60 ball bearings seized during search

Police stopped and identified the suspects within an hour after it was initially reported.

Wetlands to boost wildlife and protect against flooding

Wetlands to boost wildlife and protect against flooding

A new wetland area is to be created, despite fears from neighbours it could become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

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Dog-walking field approved five years after opening

Dog-walking field approved five years after opening

A prospective councillor has apologised for not seeking planning permission before using a field as a pet exercise enclosure.

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Queen Victoria's snooker table on market for £150,000

Queen Victoria's snooker table on market for £150,000

An antique billiards table which once stood proudly in Buckingham Palace is up for sale.

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Owners ‘utterly heartbroken’ over closure of award-winning microbrewery

Owners ‘utterly heartbroken’ over closure of award-winning microbrewery

Customers have shared their disappointment after a popular brewing business and tap room went into administration.

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Farm shop on the market for £1.5m after owners retire

Farm shop on the market for £1.5m after owners retire

A family which has run a “charming” farm shop for 12 years is on the hunt for someone with “enthusiam and energy” to take it over.

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