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Head teacher vows to improve school at risk of ‘termination’

20 May 2024
Head teacher vows to improve school at risk of ‘termination’

The Department of Education has issued a termination warning notice to an underperforming primary school, putting its funding at risk.

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New Turkish restaurant vows to bring ‘taste of London to Kent’

19 May 2024
New Turkish restaurant vows to bring ‘taste of London to Kent’

A new Turkish eatery has undergone a £500,000 refurbishment as it bids to bring a slice of the capital’s dining experience to the county.

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Fears over housing plan for century-old pub once the ‘heart of the community’

18 May 2024
Fears over housing plan for century-old pub once the ‘heart of the community’

Almost 150 objections have been lodged against plans to covert a now-closed rural pub into a house.

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Fears ‘appalling’ plans for battery farm will ruin green belt for ‘future generations’

18 May 2024
Fears ‘appalling’ plans for battery farm will ruin green belt for ‘future generations’

Villagers are up in arms over controversial proposals to build a 10-acre energy storage plant which they claim will “destroy” the landscape.

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First look inside Bluewater’s £3m football dome backed by footballing legends

17 May 2024
First look inside Bluewater’s £3m football dome backed by footballing legends

Famous footballing faces have graced the turf of a brand new multi-million-pound football dome just days before it launches to the public.

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‘Explosions’ heard as dramatic footage shows yard blaze

17 May 2024
‘Explosions’ heard as dramatic footage shows yard blaze

Residents reported hearing “small explosions and bangs” as a fire involving at least six vehicles broke out in the early hours.

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Opening date revealed for new £24m sports complex

16 May 2024
Opening date revealed for new £24m sports complex

A sports centre is set to reopen after undergoing a multi-million-pound transformation.

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Fire crews tackle yard blaze involving multiple vehicles

16 May 2024
Fire crews tackle yard blaze involving multiple vehicles

Four fire engines were called to reports of at least six vehicles alight in the early hours.

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Air ambulance reaches £1m goal to secure future of service

16 May 2024
Air ambulance reaches £1m goal to secure future of service

The air ambulance service will be able to save more lives as it reaches its goal to buy its second helicopter.

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‘Unique’ outdoor pool officially recognised as ‘historically significant’

15 May 2024
‘Unique’ outdoor pool officially recognised as ‘historically significant’

A popular lido thought to be the last riverside pool of its kind in the country has been officially recognised ahead of its summer reopening.

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‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

15 May 2024
‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

To mark Dementia Action Week, KentOnline has visited a home care agency to see how it’s using virtual reality to help people living with dementia.

Cannabis plants seized in raid

13 May 2024
Cannabis plants seized in raid

An investigation is underway after a number of cannabis plants were seized from a high street shop.

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Traffic released on M25 following serious crash

10 May 2024
Traffic released on M25 following serious crash

Part of the M25 was closed following a serious crash between a car and a motorbike.

Opening date revealed for outdoor pool

10 May 2024
Opening date revealed for outdoor pool

Crews have been taking advantage of the hot weather to get an open air swimming pool ready for visitors.

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Motorcyclist dies following serious crash on A2

10 May 2024
Motorcyclist dies following serious crash on A2

A man has died and another has been taken to hospital following a serious crash on the A2.

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‘We’re still open’ - Pub landlord fears losing thousands during six-week road closure

10 May 2024
‘We’re still open’ - Pub landlord fears losing thousands during six-week road closure

The landlord of a village pub has reminded people it is still open as usual despite a nearby six-week road closure.

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Arrests after boy, 12, ‘threatened with knife’

09 May 2024
Arrests after boy, 12, ‘threatened with knife’

Detectives are appealing for information after a child was allegedly threatened with a knife and pushed against a car.

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Family pays tribute to ‘kind and happy’ fisherman

09 May 2024
Family pays tribute to ‘kind and happy’ fisherman

The family of a fisherman who lived in a town for his whole life has paid tribute to him following his death.

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CCTV images released in ‘woodland flasher’ investigation

07 May 2024
CCTV images released in ‘woodland flasher’ investigation

Police are appealing for help following reports of three alleged indecent exposure offences in wooded areas.

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Fears another Kent Beefeater at risk of closing

07 May 2024
Fears another Kent Beefeater at risk of closing

It is understood another well-known restaurant could be shutting down as part of countrywide closures.

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