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Arrival of tall ship delayed due to sea conditions

Arrival of tall ship delayed due to sea conditions

07 July 2023

A 1980s tall ship, which has sailed the North Sea, Baltic and Canary Islands, will now arrive in Kent a day later than planned.

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Southern Water releases sewage at beaches across Kent

Southern Water releases sewage at beaches across Kent

05 July 2023

A water company has unleashed sewage from overflow tanks across Kent, which has impacted six beaches in one district.

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Thugs kicked man in stomach before threatening to kidnap child

Thugs kicked man in stomach before threatening to kidnap child

05 July 2023

A pair of violent criminals, who threatened to steal their victim’s child before kicking and punching him, have been jailed.

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Kent zoo launches summer garden tours

Kent zoo launches summer garden tours

05 July 2023

The county’s largest wildlife park is opening its historic gardens to the public with a series of expert-led tours.

Stars of new Paramount drama being filmed in Kent revealed

Stars of new Paramount drama being filmed in Kent revealed

29 June 2023

The cast of a new TV crime drama being filmed in Kent have been revealed, and includes stars from Doctor Who and Poldark.

Council to spend £100k on restructure, despite fear it is ‘step in wrong direction’

Council to spend £100k on restructure, despite fear it is ‘step in wrong direction’

28 June 2023

A council has voted to spend £100,000 on a restructure, despite fears over the “ongoing burden” it could bring.

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New Paramount TV show being filmed in village

New Paramount TV show being filmed in village

26 June 2023

Film crews have descended on a village in Kent to record for a Paramount drama series.

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Brewery to launch new taproom eight months after closure

Brewery to launch new taproom eight months after closure

25 June 2023

The team behind a popular brewery are launching a new taproom – just eight months after closing their original bar.

Schools reopen five days after being closed by government

Schools reopen five days after being closed by government

21 June 2023

Four schools have now returned to face-face-teaching after closing last week following government safety concerns.

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Strike action called off for bin workers after 21% pay rise agreed

Strike action called off for bin workers after 21% pay rise agreed

19 June 2023

Bin workers who collect rubbish in Dover, Hythe and Folkestone have agreed to a pay rise of up to 21% for some, with strike action now dropped.

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Axed seaside development given three more years as council mulls future

Axed seaside development given three more years as council mulls future

16 June 2023

Plans for a heavily debated housing development have been given three years of breathing space, after a new council leader pledged to shut them down

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Pedestrian hit by car outside supermarket

Pedestrian hit by car outside supermarket

15 June 2023

Emergency services were called to a busy town centre route after a pedestrian was hit by a car outside a supermarket

Animal park mourns ‘quirky and sweet’ gorilla

Animal park mourns ‘quirky and sweet’ gorilla

15 June 2023

Rangers at an animal park have shared a tribute to a “curious and naughty” gorilla who was “larger than life.”

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Show Dad some love with our fantastic Father’s Day ideas

Show Dad some love with our fantastic Father’s Day ideas

12 June 2023

From football legends to vintage vehicles, Kent has plenty of great days out this Father’s Day. Here’s our top picks.

Four saved after inflatable dinghy blows out to sea

Four saved after inflatable dinghy blows out to sea

07 June 2023

A group were rescued after their inflatable boat was blown out to sea, with an RNLI team jumping into action

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Men arrested after police chase following ‘assault’

Men arrested after police chase following ‘assault’

06 June 2023

A police chase resulted in two men being arrested after a reported assault.

Rubbish could ‘pile up in streets' as bin workers vote to strike in two Kent districts

Rubbish could ‘pile up in streets' as bin workers vote to strike in two Kent districts

04 June 2023

Parts of Kent could see rubbish “left to pile up in the streets” after bin workers voted overwhelmingly for strike action over pay.

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Plans for 132 village homes will create ‘blot on the landscape’

Plans for 132 village homes will create ‘blot on the landscape’

02 June 2023

More than 100 letters of objection have been submitted against a proposal to build 132 new homes in a village.

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World’s largest cargo ship sails past Kent coast

World’s largest cargo ship sails past Kent coast

02 June 2023

The world's largest cargo ship is currently sailing past the Kent coast after its maiden call to the UK.

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Top 13 places to get fish and chips as voted by KentOnline readers

Top 13 places to get fish and chips as voted by KentOnline readers

02 June 2023

To celebrate National Fish and Chip Day, we sent a reporter to try out Kent’s top chippie as voted for by you.

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