At this point in 2024, there had been 20 sightings of Asian hornets, while at this stage of 2023, there had been just four. Of the most recent confirmed sightings, the vast majority have been in Kent, ...

They said for residents without access to online alternatives, "dependable postal delivery remains a crucial part of their lives". And Royal Mail's most recent 'quality of service' report revealed the ...

As the county braces for what is set to be another roasting weekend, with highs of 30C forecast for Kent, many of us will be planning day trips to make the most of the balmy weather. If your weekend ...

A murderer has been sentenced to life in prison after strangling a man following a chance encounter in Tunbridge Wells. Stephen Castle killed Wayne Woodgate shortly after seeing him in the town centre ...

A chicken shop has opened its doors to the public in Dover, with staff briefed to help tackle child exploitation in the area. Chicken Cottage has now replaced KFC on the Market Square following the ...

Pest experts are warning of a major increase in flying ant activity, triggered by the perfect mix of alternating wet and warm weather, and say this year’s Flying Ant Day—the annual nuptial flight when ...

Police officers have launched an appeal to help locate a 76-year-old woman reported missing from Rusthall, near Tunbridge Wells. Patricia Smith was last seen at around 6.30am on Wednesday, June 25 in ...

There's been a lot of confusion about what the party will and won't be responsible for in Kent from now on ...

Kent's council tax-payers could see their bills rise in order to fund local projects in the north of England, according to reports. They say Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will set out plans for ...

A historic replica of Christopher Columbus' ship Nao Santa María is set to visit Gravesend for the first time. The ship was built by the Nao Victoria Foundation in 2018 to commemorate the 525th ...

A family saved £36k by learning to do jobs rather than paying others - including cutting hair, fixing their own dishwasher and re-decorating their kitchen - using DIY online tutorials. Natalie Smith, ...