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Covid deaths in Kent soared in December

06 January 2021
Covid deaths in Kent soared in December

Data shows deaths related to Covid-19 rose by 52% in the county in December, as case rates continue to rise and reach 100,000 since start of pandemic.

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House wrecked by fire will be re-built

06 January 2021
House wrecked by fire will be re-built

Pictures show the state of a row of houses one year after a huge fire tore through them, with re-build work due to start soon.

'Use our pubs as vaccination hubs'

05 January 2021
'Use our pubs as vaccination hubs'

The boss of Britain's oldest brewer is offering his pubs to the government to be used as venues for the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

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Vaccinations and new restrictions 'best chance' to control virus

05 January 2021
Vaccinations and new restrictions 'best chance' to control virus

A Kent MP has welcomed news that the rollout of vaccinations and mass testing will launch in a town in the coming days.

What changes in Kent under the new national lockdown?

04 January 2021
What changes in Kent under the new national lockdown?

Following the Prime Minister's announcement, we take a look at what changes are taking place in Kent under the new national lockdown rules.

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The area in Kent with the highest death rate in the UK

04 January 2021
The area in Kent with the highest death rate in the UK

Updated figures reveal which area in Kent is now recording the highest Covid death rate in the UK.

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Woman's identity stolen to buy phones and taxi rides

04 January 2021
Woman's identity stolen to buy phones and taxi rides

An investigation has been launched to help find a woman in connection with a case of stolen identity.

Former mayor and city councillor passes away

03 January 2021
Former mayor and city councillor passes away

Tributes have been paid to a long-running city councillor, former mayor and university lecturer who has passed away.

The Kent schools defying government advice and staying shut

03 January 2021
The Kent schools defying government advice and staying shut

Some headteachers have made the decision to close their schools except to key worker children, despite government advice that they should re-open.

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Two people hurt in crash

03 January 2021
Two people hurt in crash

Police and ambulance crews were called following a two vehicle collision this afternoon, which saw a road temporarily close.

Fears water leak will turn road into ice rink

02 January 2021
Fears water leak will turn road into ice rink

Concerns have been raised over a water leak which has left huge puddles in a road.

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Teen BMX rider in 'serious' collision with car

02 January 2021
Teen BMX rider in 'serious' collision with car

An investigation has been launched following a serious collision involving a Volvo and a teenager riding a BMX bike.

Missing boy not seen for week is found

02 January 2021
Missing boy not seen for week is found

A search to find a missing 13-year-old who had not been seen in a week has been called off after he was found safe and well.

Which scenes from Netflix's No.1 show were filmed in Kent?

02 January 2021
Which scenes from Netflix's No.1 show were filmed in Kent?

We take a look at which parts of a new period drama, now streaming on Netflix, were filmed in the county.

Takeaway cocktail bar opens

24 December 2020
Takeaway cocktail bar opens

A new cocktail bar and coffee house has opened, despite Kent remaining under the toughest Covid-19 restrictions.

New faster lifeboat will help save lives at sea

23 December 2020
New faster lifeboat will help save lives at sea

A new faster and more durable lifeboat has arrived in Kent to help crews continue to save lives at sea.

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'Mayhem' as lorry drivers attempt to get Covid test

23 December 2020
'Mayhem' as lorry drivers attempt to get Covid test

Stranded lorry drivers are queuing at a walk-in test site in an attempt to get a Covid-19 test before they can leave the country.

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'We are unable to operate'

23 December 2020
'We are unable to operate'

Roads in Kent are at a complete standstill this morning following three days of chaos at the ports.

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Man escapes new car just before it burst into flames

23 December 2020
Man escapes new car just before it burst into flames

A car was destroyed by fire, only one hour after its new owner had purchased it from an online seller.

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The area in Kent with the highest death rate

22 December 2020
The area in Kent with the highest death rate

Government figures have revealed which area in Kent has the highest death rate from Covid-19.

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