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Police chief reveals crime is down but thefts, robbery and vehicle offences rise

Police chief reveals crime is down but thefts, robbery and vehicle offences rise

06 June 2024

Kent Police’s top cop has revealed a drop in crime but a rise thefts, robbery and vehicle offences.

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Award-winning online service hits one million users

Award-winning online service hits one million users

06 June 2024

One million people are now using a new digital platform to guide them to key local announcements.

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Fried and tested: Our favourite Kent fish and chip shops

Fried and tested: Our favourite Kent fish and chip shops

06 June 2024

In honour of National Fish and Chip Day, we’re looking back at some of our reporters’ favourite chippies.

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'There was a loud bang and the destroyer sank’ - Veterans remember D-Day 80 years on

'There was a loud bang and the destroyer sank’ - Veterans remember D-Day 80 years on

06 June 2024

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we speak to veterans about the part they played that morning - and look at Kent’s key role in duping the Nazis.

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Sending SEND pupils to private school costs taxpayers £84m

Sending SEND pupils to private school costs taxpayers £84m

05 June 2024

A leading education expert says figures show the cost of sending children with special needs to private schools has tripled.

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Mystery over £155,000 official’s departure after six months leave of absence

Mystery over £155,000 official’s departure after six months leave of absence

04 June 2024

Mystery surrounds the departure of £155,000 Kent County Council official, Zena Cooke who has been on leave for six months.

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The return of Farage to the political frontline and what it means for Kent

The return of Farage to the political frontline and what it means for Kent

04 June 2024

After one of recent political history’s most significant U-turns, Nigel Farage proves again that love him or loathe him, he is an astute politician

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Daddy cool: 10 top ideas for Father’s Day

Daddy cool: 10 top ideas for Father’s Day

04 June 2024

Enjoy retro games, classic car shows and beer festivals with these great days out over the Father’s Day weekend.

Tories face worst Kent results in modern history

Tories face worst Kent results in modern history

03 June 2024

The Tories could be left with just three seats in Kent following new polling which reveals the party is on course for a major election defeat.

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Where to watch Euro 2024 in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs, and bars

Where to watch Euro 2024 in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs, and bars

02 June 2024

As Gareth Southgate and the England team head off to Germany for the European Championship, here’s where in the county you can watch and cheer along.

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The wild animals you can spot in Kent

The wild animals you can spot in Kent

01 June 2024

The county has had its fair share of wild animal sightings over the years - here’s some you can spot if you’re lucky.

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Flying the rainbow flag: Kent’s summer Pride events

Flying the rainbow flag: Kent’s summer Pride events

01 June 2024

Find out where you can celebrate your local LGBTQ+ community with Kent’s fabulous summer of Pride.

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‘Why the return of National Service isn’t such a bad idea…’

‘Why the return of National Service isn’t such a bad idea…’

31 May 2024

On the Kent Politics Podcast this week we discuss the possible return of National Service and welcome new Medway Tory leader George Perfect.

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‘You wouldn’t get this in Europe’: The harsh reality of cycling on Kent’s roads

‘You wouldn’t get this in Europe’: The harsh reality of cycling on Kent’s roads

30 May 2024

From being hit by a swinging car door to getting dragged along by a car trailer, cyclists reveal the shocking reality of riding on Kent’s roads.

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Hilarious pictures of Kent’s naughtiest pets causing chaos

Hilarious pictures of Kent’s naughtiest pets causing chaos

29 May 2024

We asked readers to send in pictures of their naughty pets - and have received hundreds of photos of dogs, cats and even sheep getting up to no good.

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Tories under fire for pothole ‘blitz’ press push

Tories under fire for pothole ‘blitz’ press push

28 May 2024

County hall Conservatives are under fire for a press release publicising a “pothole blitz” during the general election campaign.

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Why Kent schoolchildren are being referred to terror watchdog

Why Kent schoolchildren are being referred to terror watchdog

28 May 2024

A rise in far-right ideology among schoolchildren - some as young as eight - has seen Kent’s anti-terror team become one of the busiest in the UK.

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Where in Kent you’re most likely to have a mobile phone stolen

Where in Kent you’re most likely to have a mobile phone stolen

26 May 2024

Analysis of new police data has revealed the places with the highest and lowest cases of phone swiping in the county.

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Support for tougher measures on sale of ‘addictive’ vapes to kids

Support for tougher measures on sale of ‘addictive’ vapes to kids

25 May 2024

Tougher measures to tackle underage vape product sales are wanted by the county, according to the findings of a new survey.

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Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election

Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election

24 May 2024

Kent Tory MPs are facing massive losses at the general election, according to pollsters.

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