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Man quizzed by police after 'starting fire on M2'

06 February 2019
Man quizzed by police after 'starting fire on M2'

A man is being questioned by police after allegedly starting a fire on the M2 and then abandoning the blaze.

Fire crews pumped as new station opens

05 February 2019
Fire crews pumped as new station opens

A brand new multi-million fire station has officially opened bringing firefighting facilities into the 21st century for some of Kent's crews.

'Look no further for quaint Britishness'

05 February 2019
'Look no further for quaint Britishness'

Business magazine Forbes has pointed its readers to a Kent town to experience the British charms of Downton Abbey - ahead of the film's release.

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Huge detours in place during road closures

05 February 2019
Huge detours in place during road closures

Two months of road works have started on a major route with overnight closures in place until the middle of March.

Council's 'persistent failures' forces government to step in

05 February 2019
Council's 'persistent failures' forces government to step in

The housing secretary has slammed a council for failing to provide housing in its area with the authority's plans more than eight years behind.

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Daring wartime raiders remembered

04 February 2019
Daring wartime raiders remembered

A disastrous raid which saw 13 pilots perish in the Channel in one of the Royal Navy's worst days in the Second World War will be remembered in Kent.

Primary school set for expansion

01 February 2019
Primary school set for expansion

A primary school is set to expand with a new pre-school nursery on site after the previous operators suddenly closed before Christmas.

Skype caller cuts over BBC Brexit interview

31 January 2019
Skype caller cuts over BBC Brexit interview

A YouTube vlogger from Kent has become a bigger internet sensation after she interrupted a live Brexit interview on the BBC.

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Kent's Denly makes England debut

31 January 2019
Kent's Denly makes England debut

Kent batsman Joe Denly made his Test debut for England and has already been out in the middle on the opening morning of the second Test.

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'No patient should die like this'

30 January 2019
'No patient should die like this'

A woman has died in a hospital corridor while waiting to see an A&E doctor after being rushed in by ambulance crews

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Club's new ground work 'to start in summer'

30 January 2019
Club's new ground work 'to start in summer'

A football club's home ground is set for redevelopment after the club bought land for a hotel, new stands and club facilities.

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Time almost up for port deal

30 January 2019
Time almost up for port deal

The clock is ticking down on agreeing a deal between a ferry operator and council to prevent funding from being slashed.

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Charity donations ripped open and dumped in alleys

29 January 2019
Charity donations ripped open and dumped in alleys

A council is fighting to clamp down on fly-tipping in the district and is calling on the public's help appealing for help to find a prolific dumper.

Help for LGBT youngsters to fight 'homophobic legacy'

29 January 2019
Help for LGBT youngsters to fight 'homophobic legacy'

A new support group for LGBT youngsters is launching in Kent this week to give people a change to make new friends and share their experiences.

Thief jumps out of window to evade police

28 January 2019
Thief jumps out of window to evade police

A jewellery thief left a trail of evidence behind him in a desperate bid to escape capture.

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Anti-social behaviour crackdown officers 'weren't ready'

28 January 2019
Anti-social behaviour crackdown officers 'weren't ready'

The setback is highlighted in a report looking at the effectiveness of Public Space Protection Orders in four areas with high anti-social behaviour.

App to help reduce suicide launched

25 January 2019
App to help reduce suicide launched

A new tool has been launched to help people in Kent struggling with suicidal thoughts in times of crisis.

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Man fined for spitting claims he coughed up bacon

25 January 2019
Man fined for spitting claims he coughed up bacon

An art gallery boss is refusing to pay an £80 fine for spitting - claiming he had coughed up a morsel of bacon.

GP shortage among worst in country

23 January 2019
GP shortage among worst in country

A doctor has warned the shortage of GPs in parts of Kent is dangerous as two areas are listed in the bottom four in the entire country.

'Dangerous' GP numbers among worst in England

22 January 2019
'Dangerous' GP numbers among worst in England

The number of patients per GP in Kent have been revealed but it's not good for two areas ranked among the lowest in England - with one the worst.

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