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Grave error is too close for comfort

Grave error is too close for comfort

A daughter has been left devastated after a new grave was dug too close to her father's, leaving it damaged and unstable.

Beach lantern release in tribute to van crash victim

Beach lantern release in tribute to van crash victim

Lanterns will be released from a beach in memory of a talented chef tragically killed when his bicycle was struck by a van.

A clay-covered helping hand

A clay-covered helping hand

A TV talent judge is set to raise pots of money for a church appeal by making mugs.

Police to patrol harbour after vandalism

Police to patrol harbour after vandalism

Reports of vandals damaging boats and jumping in the water have sparked more police patrols.

Where is ET?

Where is ET?

A street artist has struck again in a Kent town - this time painting an iconic scene from film favourite ET.

Woman arrested after man, 60, stabbed

Woman arrested after man, 60, stabbed

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a 60-year-old man was stabbed.

Prices hit £500,000 – for a terrace

Prices hit £500,000 – for a terrace

Terrace properties in the heart of one town are fetching staggering sums – with some reaching upwards of half a million pounds.

Fitness fan fears for his sight but keeps fighting

 Fitness fan fears for his sight but keeps fighting

A 35-year-old is determined to tick off a bucket list before he loses his sight to a rare eye condition.

Murderer denied appeal bid

Murderer denied appeal bid

A man who joined two teenagers in kicking a dad to death "like a pack of hyenas" 10 years ago has been refused permission to appeal his conviction.

Baby oysters begin six year growth cycle

Baby oysters begin six year growth cycle

A seaside fishery will import two million oyster seeds from France this year.

Kent's 'Banksy' gives Queen urban makeover

Kent's 'Banksy' gives Queen urban makeover

Graffiti artist Catman has struck once again – this time with an image of Her Majesty on a hoverboard.

Appeal after crews called to countryside blaze

Appeal after crews called to countryside blaze

Firefighters were called to a blaze which had spread over 30 square metres this morning.

Controversial court battle costs taxpayer more than £200,000

Controversial court battle costs taxpayer more than £200,000

A High Court battle over the sale of seafront land has cost the taxpayer thousands of pounds.

Woman 'sent naked picture of ex to his employee'

Woman 'sent naked picture of ex to his employee'

The ex-wife of a Kent businessman is accused of sending a naked picture of him to one of his staff members and throwing dog mess at him.

Sea rescue after boat hits object

Sea rescue after boat hits object

Lifeboat crews saved a team of wind farm workers after their vessel started taking on water.

Bank robbery CCTV released by police

Bank robbery CCTV released by police

An image of a man captured by security cameras just moments before a bank robbery took place has been circulated by detectives.

Controversial oyster racks to go on iconic stretch of beach?

Controversial oyster racks to go on iconic stretch of beach?

Rumours that racks will be put on a famous section of shingle have been answered.

Electronics shop to close after more than 35 years

Electronics shop to close after more than 35 years

A town centre electronics shop is set to make way for a Norwegian interior design firm.

‘I desperately needed a last cuddle’

‘I desperately needed a last cuddle’

A mum who lost a baby wants to buy special cots to allow grieving parents to take their child home for a short time before they are laid to rest.

Hooded man fled with cash after bank robbery

Hooded man fled with cash after bank robbery

A bank robber told staff he had a weapon before handing over a note demanding money at a busy high street branch.

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