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Kent's beaches are among dirtiest

Kent's beaches are among dirtiest

14 May 2013

More litter was collected on our county's beaches than almost anywhere else in the country, a survey out today has revealed.

Welcome to The Panorama!

Welcome to The Panorama!

13 May 2013

Hundreds of potential buyers visited the show flat at The Panorama over the weekend

Misery as rubbish builds in alleyway

Misery as rubbish builds in alleyway

13 May 2013

One man is calling for people to take more pride, and stop dumping rubbish in an alleyway in Northfleet.

Foodbank’s new home ‘will be more welcoming’

 Foodbank’s new home ‘will be more welcoming’

13 May 2013

Ashford Foodbank has been saved after finding new premises.

Charity trekker's epic journey

Charity trekker's epic journey

13 May 2013

A man raising money for the Salvation Army by trekking all over the country is due in town this week.

Canterbury Cathedral bosses deny it may be forced to close

Canterbury Cathedral bosses deny it may be forced to close

13 May 2013

Fundraising appeal leader claimed falling stonework from the entrance could mean it had to "close for business" - but concerns were "exaggerated".

Why do you love Maidstone?

Why do you love Maidstone?

13 May 2013

Tell us what you love most about Maidstone in time for Local Newspaper Week

Outdoor fun and Roman treasure promised in week of activity

Outdoor fun and Roman treasure promised in week of activity

12 May 2013

A week-long festival of fun - mostly free - is promised to families wanting to know more about everything from moths to the Romans and clay modelling.

Council cash brings flat back

Council cash brings flat back

12 May 2013

An old empty flat above a Post Office on Old Road West has been brought back into use thanks to a £25,000 cash injection.

Home among the headstones

Home among the headstones

12 May 2013

A cemetery is now home to a small group of rough sleepers and their tent community.

Folkestone Air Show cancelled

Folkestone Air Show cancelled

11 May 2013

Organisers of this year's Folkestone's Air Show announce that it will not go ahead next month

Play areas now open for business

Play areas now open for business

11 May 2013

Two new adventure play area areas have been built at Trosley and Shorne Woods Country Parks.

Ashes of right-to-die campaigner to be scattered today

Ashes of right-to-die campaigner to be scattered today

11 May 2013

The ashes of right-to-die campaigner Tony Nicklinson will be scattered today at a rugby ground in Cranbrook where he used to play.

Whats in the KM this week

Whats in the KM this week

10 May 2013

The Kent Messenger is out again and here are the stories and headlines making the news

Watersports enthusiasts take to the sea at Hythe

Watersports enthusiasts take to the sea at Hythe

10 May 2013

Kite and windsurfers made the most of strong winds and intermittent sunshine in Hythe Bay yesterday (Thursday).

Fallen tree blocks village road

Fallen tree blocks village road

10 May 2013

This is the scene after a tree fell into a village road overnight.

New Mayor for Dartford

New Mayor for Dartford

10 May 2013

Dartford's new Mayor has been appointed.

Hive of honey-making activity at hotel

Hive of honey-making activity at hotel

10 May 2013

The roof of a popular hotel in Ashford has been transformed, with a beekeeper installing hives to create honey

Bee-keeper Laura, 7, turns honey into money

Bee-keeper Laura, 7, turns honey into money

10 May 2013

Forget The Apprentice, seven-year-old Laura Marolia is well on the way to making her first million... with her own honey business.

Head under fire after dad learns of son's death on school website

Head under fire after dad learns of son's death on school website

10 May 2013

The parents of a boy killed in a car crash have called for a head master to resign after the boy's dad discovered he had died on the school web page.

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