A council’s takeover of a prominent medieval building in a flood-prone area has reignited fears it could prove a drain on the public purse.

Almost a third of the flats in a swanky Kent retirement living complex remain unsold - two years after they first went on the market.

A woman who became aggressive with police after being kicked out of a pub for being drunk and disorderly has appeared in court.

The UK Tory leader told journalists on Friday that defections were a ‘good thing’ because those leaving ‘don’t believe in conservatism’.

Iran launched missile and drone strikes on Israel overnight after a series of Israeli attacks on the heart of Tehran’s nuclear programme.

The Railway Children, inspired by Edith Nesbit’s childhood in Kent, is celebrating 120 years since it was first published.

Mr Findlay used his conference speech to set his party the target of winning more constituencies in next May’s Holyrood election.