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Thousands raised for food appeal for homeless

11 January 2024
Thousands raised for food appeal for homeless

A homeless charity has thanked the ‘remarkable’ effort of the community following donations to its annual food drive.

Retail park furniture store set to close

10 January 2024
Retail park furniture store set to close

A furniture company which has several branches around Kent is shutting one of its retail park stores.

Car crashing into home was ‘like a bomb going off’

10 January 2024
Car crashing into home was ‘like a bomb going off’

A traumatised mum has described the terrifying moment a car smashed through the front of her home.

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Department store to close for major refit

08 January 2024
Department store to close for major refit

A luxury department chain will be shutting for six months to make way for big brand changes.

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Scout group pays tribute to leader with ‘heart of gold’

07 January 2024
Scout group pays tribute to leader with ‘heart of gold’

A Scout leader, who has been part of the group for over 40 years, will be "truly missed” following his death.

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Sinkhole delays road reopening for two more weeks

05 January 2024
Sinkhole delays road reopening for two more weeks

The reopening of a residential road which is shut due to a sinkhole has been delayed for another fortnight.

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Man charged after meat and alcohol stolen from high street shops

05 January 2024
Man charged after meat and alcohol stolen from high street shops

A man has been charged after Marks and Spencer, Next, Co-op and Tesco were targeted across West Kent.

Woman arrested after car crashes into house

05 January 2024
Woman arrested after car crashes into house

Police have arrested a woman after a car failed to stop for officers and crashed into a home.

Man in hospital after ‘pub garden assault’

04 January 2024
Man in hospital after ‘pub garden assault’

A man in his 30s remains in hospital in a serious condition following reports of a serious assault in a pub garden.

Relief for lecturer after ‘torturous’ water leak finally fixed

04 January 2024
Relief for lecturer after ‘torturous’ water leak finally fixed

A lecturer left sleep-deprived by a leak in her kitchen has breathed a sigh of relief after it was finally fixed following a six-week-long battle.

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Shopper ‘racially abused’ in Primark

03 January 2024
Shopper ‘racially abused’ in Primark

Police are investigating a report of a racist attack in a high street shop.

Three-way traffic lights cause ‘chaos’ along hospital route

03 January 2024
Three-way traffic lights cause ‘chaos’ along hospital route

Roadworks near a hospital, which are set to last more than two weeks, are causing delays for drivers.

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Pubs raise £32k in honour of ‘passionate’ assistant manager

03 January 2024
Pubs raise £32k in honour of ‘passionate’ assistant manager

Staff have raised funds in tribute to their former colleague who was the “heart and soul” of a pub.

Suspect in court after high street robbery

02 January 2024
Suspect in court after high street robbery

A suspected robber has appeared in court after a man was stopped and forced to hand over his money.

Mum pays tribute to ‘very special’ daughter

01 January 2024
Mum pays tribute to ‘very special’ daughter

A grieving mum has paid tribute to her “special” daughter who died following brain surgery.

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‘I was too embarrassed to admit I needed help’

30 December 2023
‘I was too embarrassed to admit I needed help’

A 49-year-old who recently became homeless says he was “too embarrassed” to ask for help after his mental health rapidly declined.

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‘I have incurable cancer, but I'm cracking on with my life’

29 December 2023
‘I have incurable cancer, but I'm cracking on with my life’

A 58-year-old diagnosed with a rare cancer says doctors don’t know how long she has left, but she won’t let that stop her from living her life.

Rock and pop legend to join Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

28 December 2023
Rock and pop legend to join Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

A televised New Year’s Eve show, which was filmed in Kent, has revealed its star-studded lineup.

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How Kent’s cats spend Christmas at Battersea

25 December 2023
How Kent’s cats spend Christmas at Battersea

From crackers to festive treats, volunteers at a charity are going the extra mile for a special group of cats still looking for a home this Christmas.

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‘Water has been coming through my ceiling for six weeks’

23 December 2023
‘Water has been coming through my ceiling for six weeks’

A college lecturer is unable to cook or visit family over Christmas because of a leak in her ceiling.

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