Damian Collins to hold book signing at Port Lympne Animal Reserve
Damian Collins is discussing his new book at The Port Lympne Hotel at the end of the month.The book is called Charmed Life: The Phenomenal World of Philip Sassoon and tells the story of the enigmatic...
View ArticleMan in his 50s rescued from the sea near Dover during Channel...
A man in his 50s was rescued during Channel swim training after suffering a suspected heart attack .The RNLI Dover Lifeboat attended the scene at 12:30 this afternoon to reports of a swimmer struggling...
View ArticleKent Police warning to gamers over Pokémon Go app
Pokémon Go is taking Kent by storm as hundreds of residents stroll around in the hope of finding characters. But Ashford Police have warned players to 'be aware of their surroundings' and 'stay safe'...
View ArticleM20 at standstill after 'man threatens to jump from bridge'
The M20 is at a standstill this evening (July 17) following reports a man has threatened to jump from a bridge. UPDATE: Man detained and 'given to health professionals' following M20 incidentTraffic...
View ArticleA Ramsgate girl's guide to China
I'm Dani, 21, I live in Ramsgate and go to Kent uni. This summer I am travelling to China to teach (with no experience) and to travel (despite a tendency to get travel sick). You can read all about the...
View ArticleVolunteer praised for helping man in danger out at sea
Dover Sea Sports Centre has praised one of its volunteers for helping with a rescue mission this afternoon. A man in his 50s was rescued by Dover Lifeboats and coastguard after suffering a suspected...
View ArticleMan detained and 'given to health professionals' following M20...
The M20 has reopened following an incident in which a man reportedly threatened to jump from a bridge.Kent Police was called at 5.52pm on Sunday, July 17 to reports of concern for welfare of a man on a...
View ArticleCancer Research UK hopes Margate Race for Life will hit...
Palm Bay became a sea of pink on Sunday, July 17, as hundreds of women joined together at Cancer Research UK's Race for Life. Over 1200 mums, grans, daughters, sisters, aunts, workmates and friends...
View ArticleCharity cyclist: 'I travelled through 12 different countries...
A man who travelled through 12 different countries on a mammoth bike ride arrived in Ashford on Friday – and promptly had his bike stolen.Chris Neale journeyed thousands of miles riding from Calais to...
View ArticleVideo: Urban explorer takes look around abandoned Medway primary...
An urban explorer has posted footage showing the inside of an abandoned primary school in Medway. Rochester resident Cameron Montgomery, aged 22, visited the former site of St Matthew's Infant School...
View ArticleMissing Chloe Chambers from Gillingham could be in Sittingbourne...
Kent Police is appealing for information after a teenage girl from Gillingham went missing last week.Chloe Chambers, aged 13, was reported missing from Gillingham on Monday July 11after leaving her...
View ArticleYoung Thanet entrepreneurs open cool 80's and 90's retro shop in...
Two young entrepreneurs, Josh Steeples and Ben Monks, opened the Five Star Jafar, a unique 80's and 90's retro shop, on Saturday, July 16, on 72 High Street in Ramsgate.Josh and Ben, who reside in Deal...
View ArticleTrain services at London Bridge in disarray after sinkhole opens...
Train services have been thrown into disarray at London Bridge this evening. A sink hole has opened next to the railway line at Forest Hill causing problems for Thameslink and Southern passengers...
View ArticleTimetable finally revealed for ABC cinema site in Tunbridge Wells
The new owners of the ABC cinema site in Tunbridge Wells revealed the development could be built and open by 2020. Directors told the Courier this afternoon that a detailed planning application could...
View ArticleArson fears after Paddock Wood youth centre burns to the ground
The main site of a youth outdoor activities group has been burned down – with firemen saying the circumstances appear "suspicious".Nomad Outdoor Group had been using a small area of field near Wagon...
View ArticlePICTURES: People from Hawkinge, Lyminge and Folkestone enjoying...
Folkestone, Hawkinge and Lymine all held fantastic events this weekend enjoyed by hundreds of people. Our photographers snapped lots of pictures of the people of Shepway enjoying the sun and here are...
View ArticleThe real reason why there are so many EMPTY SHOPS in Dover Town...
Eternally vacant shops in Dover high street are "too big" to attract tenants, says estate agent boss Simon Crowley.Long-standing empty properties in Biggin Street and Canon Street require investors to...
View Article'Can you help find the man who saved my life in Tonbridge'?
A Tonbridge care worker is searching for her Good Samaritan who helped her after she passed out in the street.Olivia Kernick, 17, was on the way to her job at a care home on Mount Ephraim Road in...
View ArticleHeatwave health WARNING ahead of 'hottest day of the year'
Sun worshippers have been given a health warning today as the hottest day of the year is set to come to Kent. With temperatures soaring to reach 32 degrees tomorrow, which would make it the hottest day...
View ArticleBrick shatters Dover learner driver's window during lesson
A young learner driver was shocked when thoughtless yobs chucked half a brick over a wall near Kearsney Abbey – shattering his rear view window.The missile also crashed into the side of the white...
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