‘We’re all worried sick’: Family appeal for help to find ‘vulnerable’ gran
The family of a vulnerable pensioner with mental health issues who has been reported missing are desperately appealing for help to get her home.
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Trial date set for football fan who fell from stand during FA Cup match
A football fan alleged to have fallen onto home supporters during a club’s historic FA Cup victory has been charged with multiple counts of assault.
Historic pier salvaged by volunteers shut again for ‘important safety works’
An iconic town pier reopened to the public just nine months ago after previously plunging into the water has been closed again for safety reasons.
Care home in special measures after ‘banning residents from buying sweets and fizzy drinks’
A care home for adults with autism and mental health issues has been placed in special measures after an inspection revealed a series of shortfalls.
‘Unique’ theme park celebrates 25th anniversary
A Kent attraction known for its ‘innovative and exhilarating’ experiences is marking a quarter of a century since opening.
‘It started as a joke!’: Kent chocolate company makes 300kg Easter egg
A Kent firm has created a 7ft tall Easter egg which weighs the same as five humans, a polar baby and three baby elephants.
Concerns for welfare of missing teen, 14
Police are searching for a missing 14-year-old boy who was last seen outside a railway station.
Developer seeks permission to expand number of countryside homes
A housing development in a rural part of Kent could expand as a new planning application seeks permission for up to 75 homes.
Three schools among first wave getting ‘free nurseries for working parents’
Funding has been secured to open new “school-based nurseries” across several towns in a bid to tackle so-called childcare “deserts”.
Green light for further 353 homes at emerging riverside development
The latest phase of a £419million housing regeneration scheme has been given the go-ahead.
‘Inspirational’ terminally ill dad wins prestigious award after raising £80k for charity
A terminally ill dad-of-two who has set himself the challenge of walking 25 million steps for charity has won a prestigious award.
‘Despicable’ robber pushed 92-year-old woman to the ground during handbag heist
A robber who injured and knocked an elderly pensioner to the ground after robbing her has been jailed.
‘Public perception of HMOs is negative - but what we’re doing isn’t slum housing’
For many, the thought of a HMO next door rings alarm bells but two entrepreneurs are on a mission to change public perception of shared homes.
‘I feel like I’m having to beg for support’ – Dad-of-two unable to get financial help after cancer surgery
A builder who has been left unable to work following major surgery to remove a tumour says he hasn’t been able to secure any financial help.
Missing girl found safe following police appeal
Police who appealed for information to help find a missing 11-year-old girl say she has been found safe.
‘It’s a minefield of muck’: Why are dog owners hanging bags of poo off trees everywhere?
Instead of being binned dog mess is increasingly being bagged and dumped or hung from tree branches in a move many have branded as “selfish”.
Drunken boyfriend grabbed partner round the throat after party disagreement
A drunken man who acted “aggressively” toward his partner at a party, later grabbed her around the throat after she left the event without him.