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Attempted murder arrest after soldier stabbed near Army base

23 July 2024
Attempted murder arrest after soldier stabbed near Army base

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a soldier was stabbed near an Army barracks.

Woman sexually assaulted by stranger

23 July 2024
Woman sexually assaulted by stranger

Police are investigating a city centre sex attack in which a man touched a woman under her clothing after attempting to chat with her.

Full list of Carpetright stores in Kent to close

23 July 2024
Full list of Carpetright stores in Kent to close

Carpetright bosses are set to shut more than 200 stores – including 10 in Kent - after the firm appointed administrators.

Thousands of cigarettes and illegal vapes seized in shop raids

22 July 2024
Thousands of cigarettes and illegal vapes seized in shop raids

More than 1,800 illegal vapes and 9,000 cigarettes were discovered in eight city centre shops.

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Dog rescued from drain after getting lost in sewer system

22 July 2024
Dog rescued from drain after getting lost in sewer system

A mischievous cocker spaniel had to be rescued by specialist crews after running into a stormwater sewer and getting lost in the system.

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Man hit by car flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries

22 July 2024
Man hit by car flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries

A man has been flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car.

‘This will only increase the divide’: Princess Royal’s boarding school head slams Labour’s VAT proposals

19 July 2024
‘This will only increase the divide’: Princess Royal’s boarding school head slams Labour’s VAT proposals

The head of Princess Anne’s former Kent school is among leaders condemning Labour’s bid to end tax breaks for private education.

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‘Covid's still killing people, so we're still shielding - but it’s extremely lonely’

19 July 2024
‘Covid's still killing people, so we're still shielding - but it’s extremely lonely’

A family still shielding from Covid-19 say their lives are “extremely lonely” – as today marks three years since ‘Freedom Day’.

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School evacuated after wartime bomb found

18 July 2024
School evacuated after wartime bomb found

A large emergency response descended on a school and children were evacuated when an unexploded wartime bomb was discovered.

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Head of Kent’s ‘best secondary school’ reveals why he is quitting

18 July 2024
Head of Kent’s ‘best secondary school’ reveals why he is quitting

The head of a grammar ranked by a school directory website as Kent’s top secondary has revealed why he is stepping down after almost eight years.

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Heavy police presence descends on busy street

16 July 2024
Heavy police presence descends on busy street

A strong police presence has been reported in a busy street.

Beach pervert had sunglasses with built-in camera

16 July 2024
Beach pervert had sunglasses with built-in camera

A sex offender who wore sunglasses with a built-in camera and a neck chain capable of recording was arrested after acting suspiciously at a beach.

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22 teens taken to hospital during gig where tragic 17-year-old ‘overdosed’

15 July 2024
22 teens taken to hospital during gig where tragic 17-year-old ‘overdosed’

Twenty-two teenagers were taken to hospital with drug overdose symptoms during a music event at which a girl reportedly overdosed and later died.

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Two stunning Kent beaches ‘among best in UK’

15 July 2024
Two stunning Kent beaches ‘among best in UK’

Two picturesque Kent beaches have been named two of the best in the country.

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Veteran MP clings on to seat in close race

04 July 2024
Veteran MP clings on to seat in close race

Veteran Sir Roger Gale has narrowly held on to his seat in one of the toughest tests in his political career.

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Kent model to star on hit Netflix show

04 July 2024
Kent model to star on hit Netflix show

A 21-year-old from Kent with “brains and brawn on his side” is set to star in a hit Netflix series.

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Fears ‘cat killer’ prowling Kent after schoolchildren find decapitated pet

03 July 2024
Fears ‘cat killer’ prowling Kent after schoolchildren find decapitated pet

There are fears a “cat killer” is prowling Kent after schoolchildren found a pet decapitated in an elderly resident’s garden.

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Three Kent KFC branches permanently closed

27 June 2024
Three Kent KFC branches permanently closed

Three branches of KFC in the county have closed for good after the franchise holder went into administration.

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Shoppers evacuated from Tesco superstore amid emergency alarms

26 June 2024
Shoppers evacuated from Tesco superstore amid emergency alarms

Scores of customers were evacuated from a Tesco superstore as emergency alarms rang out.

Major changes to parking charges at one of Kent’s biggest country parks

25 June 2024
Major changes to parking charges at one of Kent’s biggest country parks

A recreation ground popular with families has introduced a new parking system, prompting a divided reaction from visitors.

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