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Three arrests as boy, 17, flown to hospital after stabbing

17 August 2023
Three arrests as boy, 17, flown to hospital after stabbing

Three people have been arrested after a teenager was flown to hospital following a serious assault in a residential street.

Beach vigil held for Channel asylum seekers who drowned

16 August 2023
Beach vigil held for Channel asylum seekers who drowned

More than 200 people attended a vigil last night following the deaths of six asylum seekers in the English Channel.

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Man stabbed ‘seriously hurt’ as suspect charged with attempted murder

14 August 2023
Man stabbed ‘seriously hurt’ as suspect charged with attempted murder

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in the early hours of the morning.

Seafront car park cordoned off over fears for woman

14 August 2023
Seafront car park cordoned off over fears for woman

Emergency services were called to a seafront area and a car park was shut off after reports of concerns for a woman’s welfare.

Hero takeaway owner tackles fire after ‘arson attack’ at Co-op

14 August 2023
Hero takeaway owner tackles fire after ‘arson attack’ at Co-op

Shocking footage shows the moment the front of a Co-op store was almost engulfed in flames while shoppers were inside.

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Bin workers reject offer dubbed 'good day's pay for full day's work’

14 August 2023
Bin workers reject offer dubbed 'good day's pay for full day's work’

Striking bin workers have rejected a fresh salary offer which a council leader described as a “good day’s pay for a full day’s work”.

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The woman making history as first female head at Britain’s oldest school

13 August 2023
The woman making history as first female head at Britain’s oldest school

The first female head in the more than 1,400-year history of a Kent school is seeking to lead it into a new modern era.

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New ‘unnecessary’ cycle paths branded ‘death trap’

09 August 2023
New ‘unnecessary’ cycle paths branded ‘death trap’

New city centre routes for cyclists, said to pit bikers against pedestrians, have been blasted by residents and a campaign group.

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‘Please help us find missing Sam’

09 August 2023
‘Please help us find missing Sam’

Police have renewed an appeal with new images to help trace a man who went missing in Kent.

Cyclist found by roadside with serious injuries

08 August 2023
Cyclist found by roadside with serious injuries

A cyclist found seriously injured by the roadside has sparked an investigation into whether any other vehicles were involved.

McDonald’s unveils opening date for latest drive-thru

08 August 2023
McDonald’s unveils opening date for latest drive-thru

A fast food giant has revealed plans to create more than 100 jobs in Kent.

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Landlady in DFL hotspot vows: ‘I’ll only rent to local families’

08 August 2023
Landlady in DFL hotspot vows: ‘I’ll only rent to local families’

A landlady in a Kent town heavily populated by Airbnbs and second homes has been praised for vowing to rent to local families only.

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Kent MP summits Mount Kilimanjaro for cancer charity

06 August 2023
Kent MP summits Mount Kilimanjaro for cancer charity

A Kent MP has reached the summit of Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, as part of a fundraiser for a breast cancer charity.

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‘Kent should have its own scrappage scheme’

06 August 2023
‘Kent should have its own scrappage scheme’

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has suggested Kent creates its own scrappage scheme to help people with the Ulez expansion.

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Award-winning micropub to close

05 August 2023
Award-winning micropub to close

A popular micropub will be closing at the end of the month.

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Murderer who tried to flee from Kent in dinghy jailed for life

05 August 2023
Murderer who tried to flee from Kent in dinghy jailed for life

A man who tried to flee across the Channel in a dinghy after stabbing a 15-year-old boy to death has been jailed for life.

Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

05 August 2023
Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

A weather warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms has been issued for Kent, with up to 25mm of rain set to fall within an hour.

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Long delays as A2 remains closed after lorry fire

05 August 2023
Long delays as A2 remains closed after lorry fire

A busy dual carriageway remains closed after a lorry fire, to allow specialist recovery work to be carried out.

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Thieves smash up post office in raid

04 August 2023
Thieves smash up post office in raid

A post office based at a garage was forced to shut after alleged theives smashed in and swiped cigarettes from behind the counter.

Two sheep stolen from field and another found tied up

04 August 2023
Two sheep stolen from field and another found tied up

Police have launched an investigation after two sheep were stolen from a field and another found with its legs tied up.

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