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Man accused of murdering toddler said: ‘What have I done?’

Man accused of murdering toddler said: ‘What have I done?’

20 October 2023

A jury heard a man accused of murdering a toddler said “What have I done?” after being told of his death – while the boy’s mum broke down in tears.

Christmas tree collection service faces chop over climate concerns

Christmas tree collection service faces chop over climate concerns

20 October 2023

A council is reviewing whether to axe its free Christmas tree collection for more than 26,000 homes – the last remaining district with such a service.

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‘KentOnline report was trigger for more women to come forward’

‘KentOnline report was trigger for more women to come forward’

19 October 2023

An article by KentOnline about a “serial sexual predator” prompted two alleged victims to go to the police.

Fears grow of battery fire ‘catastrophe’ at UK’s biggest solar farm

Fears grow of battery fire ‘catastrophe’ at UK’s biggest solar farm

19 October 2023

A renowned scientist has warned a fire or explosion at a huge solar farm being built in Kent is a “statistical certainty”.

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‘Murdered’ Alfie was covered ‘head to toe’ in injuries

‘Murdered’ Alfie was covered ‘head to toe’ in injuries

18 October 2023

A doctor has told the jury at the Alfie Phillips murder trial the toddler was covered in injuries from ‘head to foot’ including bite marks.

Kent towns in line for banking hubs

Kent towns in line for banking hubs

18 October 2023

Three Kent towns suffering a bank shortage could be set to see banking hubs set up in their high streets.

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Worldwide bidders go head-to-head for Star Wars actor’s collection

Worldwide bidders go head-to-head for Star Wars actor’s collection

17 October 2023

A global audience vied for some rare memorabilia in the collection of a Star Wars actor who lived in the county for much of his career.

‘This is grim work in a dangerous environment’

‘This is grim work in a dangerous environment’

15 October 2023

Clothes, car number plates and bottles of urine have been cleared from the verge of one of Kent’s busiest roads.

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State-of-the-art padel tennis pavilion coming to Kent

State-of-the-art padel tennis pavilion coming to Kent

15 October 2023

A centre in Kent will be the latest to celebrate the rise of a fast-growing racquet sport sweeping the country with new state-of-the-art facilities.

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‘Sorry, live music fans – pub’s departure from gigs makes perfect sense’

‘Sorry, live music fans – pub’s departure from gigs makes perfect sense’

15 October 2023

When a pub beloved for its live music was transformed into a gastropub with rooms, there was uproar. We went along to sample the new offering...

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Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month

Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month

12 October 2023

A crisis facing a Kent bus firm has left parents fearing their children will be left stranded and other passengers concerned for their independence.

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Jury told of desperate efforts to save life of ‘murdered’ Alfie

Jury told of desperate efforts to save life of ‘murdered’ Alfie

11 October 2023

The mother of a man accused of murdering a toddler in a caravan has told a court how she desperately tried to save the young boy’s life.

Celebrity chef's top spots to eat in Kent town 'full of East Londoners'

Celebrity chef's top spots to eat in Kent town 'full of East Londoners'

11 October 2023

A celebrity chef has shared his favourite places to eat in one Kent town.

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Become besties with your local bookshop

Become besties with your local bookshop

11 October 2023

Bookshop Day is back and stores across Kent are celebrating with author talks, book signings and storytime sessions.

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Relative doubted mum’s explanation for injury to toddler’s face, murder trial told

Relative doubted mum’s explanation for injury to toddler’s face, murder trial told

07 October 2023

The step-grandfather of a toddler allegedly murdered said he had doubts about the cause of an injury to the boy’s face, a court has heard.

Got the post-summer blues? Book an October getaway in Kent

Got the post-summer blues? Book an October getaway in Kent

07 October 2023

We’ve picked some of the best hotels, holiday homes and bed-and-breakfasts to book for an autumnal mini-break.

Poundland, Iceland and Starbucks: What replaced Woolworths?

Poundland, Iceland and Starbucks: What replaced Woolworths?

07 October 2023

As a coffee chain looks to open in a former Woolworths, we take a look at what replaced the high street giant after it vanished from our high streets.

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Dermot O’Leary tucks into crab sandwiches in Kent town

Dermot O’Leary tucks into crab sandwiches in Kent town

06 October 2023

One of the country’s best-known TV presenters enjoyed some of the local food on offer at a harbour.

Plea to increase councillors by 25% turned down

Plea to increase councillors by 25% turned down

06 October 2023

The ambitions of a council to increase its rank of politicians has been turned down which would have seen another 10 members added.

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Boss of historic Kent firm hid tracker under ex-girlfriend’s car in stalking campaign

Boss of historic Kent firm hid tracker under ex-girlfriend’s car in stalking campaign

06 October 2023

A high-profile businessman attached a GPS tracker to his ex-girlfriend’s car during a four-month stalking campaign

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