‘I was petrified’: Mum’s terror as stranger tries to clamber through car window
A mum-of-one says she “hasn’t slept” after a man attempted to get into her car at a red light.
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Giant ‘52cm-long’ rat found in garden
Pest control experts have quashed fears that supersized rats are on the rise after a giant rodent was found in a Kent garden.
20 free days out in Kent this September
Heritage Open Days, a nationwide scheme giving visitors free access to thousands of historic attractions, is back this month.
Police called after crash near railway bridge
Traffic was held up and emergency services called following a crash near a railway bridge.
Police launch appeal to find missing woman, 45
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing woman, and are appealing to the public for help.
Barn to be converted into hotel rooms despite concerns over safety
Plans to convert a barn into hotel rooms on the site of a Grade II-listed manor have been approved despite concerns over pedestrian safety.
Police called in as protesters and counter-demonstrators descend on town
Hundreds of protesters and counter-demonstrators descended on a Kent market town over immigration.
Teen running German marathon to save ‘mouldy and falling apart’ cricket clubhouse
A school boy is running a marathon just days after his 18th birthday to help raise money for his cricket club that plans to refurbish its pavilion.
Help needed after doors and windows damaged during ‘violent attack’
An appeal has been launched after a home was targeted by a group of people – with doors damaged and a window smashed.
Arrest after motorist drove towards biker in ‘aggressive manner’
An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a driver is reported to have attempted to assault a motorcyclist with his car.
Vital lift for vulnerable to access seaside attraction suffers ‘irreparable’ damage
Repeated vandalism has forced the closure of a vital access lift for vulnerable and elderly residents to enjoy a Kent town’s biggest attraction.
‘I want music fans to enjoy my new vinyl shop and some live music too’
The owner of a record shop says he intends to offer music fans “everything they could ask for” from his new base - including live performances.
Anti-immigration march and counter-protest in market town
Anti-immigration demonstrators are facing a counter-protest as they take to the streets of a Kent market town.
The Sheps’ Saturday Social - the weekend’s hardest online pub quiz is back
Feeling smart? There are 13 questions to answer in our super tough general knowledge quiz. How many can you get right?
‘A warrior princess and a little miracle’: Celebrating Kent’s bravest children
A schoolgirl paralysed by a devastating accident and a young carer looking after two parents are among the Wards Children’s Award winners.
Hospital trust ‘deeply sorry’ after report finds bullying and racism
Bullying, toxic behaviour and racism have been raised by “ignored” hospital staff in a new report.
Shop’s ‘paperwork ploy’ exposed as licence bid scrapped
A convenience store stripped of its alcohol licence for selling a vape to a 13-year-old has withdrawn its bid for a new one.
‘My garage was broken into and filled up with fly-tipping’
A grandfather was shocked to find tonnes of waste, including a sofa, wellies and laminate flooring, had been illegally dumped inside his garage.
‘It was like I was robbed on my own doorstep - I feel so ashamed’
A householder is warning people to be on their guard against rogue traders after he was swindled out of £740.
‘This bar transported me to the Med, but I was brought back to Kent with a jolt’
Our reviewer found a harbourside cocktail spot that made her feel like she’d set up her Out of Office and spent an afternoon on the Continent.