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‘Don’t let new seafront plaza become a glorified traffic island’

‘Don’t let new seafront plaza become a glorified traffic island’

A Spanish-style plaza on the Kent coast is set to be completed by the end of the month - shutting off a stretch of seafront to motorists.

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Bay show their strength

Bay show their strength

Steve Lovell is impressed with the way Herne Bay have dealt with injuries this season.

Barman, 26, left heartbreaking note for fiancée

Barman, 26, left heartbreaking note for fiancée

A young barman left a heart-wrenching note for his fiancée before his body was found on a beach, an inquest has heard.

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Divisive new pedestrian zone will close to traffic within weeks

Divisive new pedestrian zone will close to traffic within weeks

A divisive new Spanish-inspired seafront plaza will close to traffic for good before the end of the month.

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Boss’ patience pays dividends

Boss’ patience pays dividends

Herne Bay manager Steve Lovell played the waiting game on Saturday - and it paid off in style.

‘He was pulled from the tracks - so why did police give him a train ticket?’

‘He was pulled from the tracks - so why did police give him a train ticket?’

A dad pulled to safety from railway lines was given a train ticket by police upon release - and returned to the same spot to take his own life.

‘I will break your dog’s neck and beat you with the carcass'

‘I will break your dog’s neck and beat you with the carcass'

A one-eyed biker warned his former friend that he would kill his dog and then beat him over the head with the carcass.

No hype for Bay’s boss ahead of visit of leaders

No hype for Bay’s boss ahead of visit of leaders

Manager Steve Lovell thinks it’s too soon to read much into their top-of-the-table clash with leaders Three Bridges.

Farmland to become 160-home complex

Farmland to become 160-home complex

A bid to build 160 homes on 15 acres of farmland has been given the go-ahead despite neighbours’ concerns.

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Pensioner molested teenager while giving her massage

Pensioner molested teenager while giving her massage

A pensioner who groped a teenager while giving her a back massage claimed she had "misinterpreted" his actions.

Long-awaited works on step-free access at train station to commence

Long-awaited works on step-free access at train station to commence

Disabled passengers are set to benefit from new step-free railway station access following a multi-million-pound overhaul.

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Stunning photos show Northern Lights illuminating Kent skies

Stunning photos show Northern Lights illuminating Kent skies

Residents across Kent have shared their photos of the Northern Lights, which illuminated the skies over Kent in vibrant shades of green, red and pink.

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Predatory bus driver convicted of sexual abuse of two more young girls

Predatory bus driver convicted of sexual abuse of two more young girls

A paedophile school bus driver has been convicted of sexually abusing two further victims, who came forward after reading a KentOnline report.

Churchgoer sacked by Sainsbury’s after 20 years for refusing Sunday shifts

Churchgoer sacked by Sainsbury’s after 20 years for refusing Sunday shifts

A woman lost her job at Sainsbury’s because she refused new demands to work every Sunday morning.

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Woman behind shop where everything is free gives away 200 firework tickets

Woman behind shop where everything is free gives away 200 firework tickets

The woman behind a shop where nothing costs a penny says people have been bursting into tears when she gifts them free tickets to a fireworks display.

Bay moving in the right direction

Bay moving in the right direction

Manager Steve Lovell still sees room for improvement in high-flying Herne Bay’s squad.

‘We've been married 60 years - I feared my husband’s wedding ring was gone forever’

‘We've been married 60 years - I feared my husband’s wedding ring was gone forever’

A couple have spoken of their joy after a lost treasured wedding ring was tracked down to a hospital laundry basket.

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New crematorium built to cut journey times to open next month

New crematorium built to cut journey times to open next month

A new crematorium built to reduce journey times for mourners in Kent is set to open next month.

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KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

Customers 'absolutely gutted' as 'fantastic' shop to close

Customers 'absolutely gutted' as 'fantastic' shop to close

A popular independent shop will close amid mounting pressure from online retailers offering “heavy discounts”.

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