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Cathedral claims new choir policy will 'boost inclusion'

Cathedral claims new choir policy will 'boost inclusion'

Cathedral bosses claim a new policy no longer requiring its choristers to study at a boarding school will boost "inclusion" - but parents disagree.

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Mums fear 'only matter of time before child killed' outside school

Mums fear 'only matter of time before child killed' outside school

A group of mums believes it's only a matter of time before a child is killed outside a school by a reckless driver.

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Mimi misses out on BRIT win – but still makes headlines

Mimi misses out on BRIT win – but still makes headlines

Kent pop star Mimi Webb missed out on an award at the BRITs last night – but made headlines for wearing jewellery said to be worth £1.3m.

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Tumble dryer catches alight overnight and starts house fire

Tumble dryer catches alight overnight and starts house fire

Two fire engines attended a house fire this morning which was caused by a tumble dryer.

Danger route set for transformation after repeated crashes near pub

Danger route set for transformation after repeated crashes near pub

A raft of measures have been unveiled to improve road safety at an accident blackspot.

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Residents in a lather as pranksters turn fountain into giant bubble bath

Residents in a lather as pranksters turn fountain into giant bubble bath

A prank which has left a public fountain swamped by suds has divided opinion among residents.

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The top 10 Kent stores shoplifters steal from most

The top 10 Kent stores shoplifters steal from most

Exclusive: Two stores just 400 yards apart are targeted by shoplifters more than any others in the county, KentOnline can reveal.

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Walker: Call-ups a feather in our cap

Walker: Call-ups a feather in our cap

Head coach Matt Walker is delighted to see Kent’s players earning national recognition.

Transformation of huge high street Debenhams can finally start

Transformation of huge high street Debenhams can finally start

The redevelopment of a former Debenhams site is expected to be given the green light with the lifting of the final barrier to work getting underway.

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New Kent batting coach named

New Kent batting coach named

Kent have appointed a new batting coach to replace Ryan ten Doeschate.

‘Don't build homes on our village woodland!'

‘Don't build homes on our village woodland!'

Residents fear their village's "last-remaining wildlife refuge" could be transformed into an estate after the plot was put on the market.

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Historic high street now ‘resembles second-class Las Vegas'

Historic high street now ‘resembles second-class Las Vegas'

A crackdown is being launched against garish shopfronts which are "getting worse by the day" along one historic high street.

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Mimi Webb to host BRITs Warm Up Party on kmfm

Mimi Webb to host BRITs Warm Up Party on kmfm

Pop star and Kent resident Mimi Webb is taking over kmfm this weekend ahead of the BRIT Awards.

Ukpai's flying start to the year

Ukpai's flying start to the year

Teenager Qi’-Chi Ukpai will aim to build on a good start to the year at a national indoor championships.

Nursery gets worst score after 'radicalisation training' concerns

Nursery gets worst score after 'radicalisation training' concerns

Nursery staff have been told by Ofsted they need to better understand the signs of extremist views and radicalisation.

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Heartbreak for restaurant boss as family members die in earthquake

Heartbreak for restaurant boss as family members die in earthquake

A Kent restaurateur is set to join the rescue effort in Turkey after two devastating earthquakes claimed the lives of several loved ones.

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Man wrenched open van door and stole keys in robbery

Man wrenched open van door and stole keys in robbery

A robber wrenched open the door of a white van before threatening his terrified victim and running off with three sets of car keys.

'Everyone is shocked - he was a nice guy at school'

'Everyone is shocked - he was a nice guy at school'

Former classmates of a man found dead at his home have been left in shock after it was revealed police suspect he murdered his wife and child.

Stadium revamp plan green-lit despite fears of 'obliterated' history

Stadium revamp plan green-lit despite fears of 'obliterated' history

Kent County Cricket Club’s bid to revamp its stadium has been given the green light - despite fears the scheme will “obliterate” the site's history.

Heavy delays as water leak closes road

Heavy delays as water leak closes road

A road has been closed causing lengthy tailbacks for drivers as engineers work to repair a water leak.

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