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Appeal for missing 14-year-old last seen a week ago

Appeal for missing 14-year-old last seen a week ago

A 14-year-old boy reported missing from Essex and thought to be in Kent has been safely found.

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‘Extreme disgust’ after play park ‘set alight’

‘Extreme disgust’ after play park ‘set alight’

A parish council has expressed its outrage after a “much loved” play area was damaged in a suspected act of vandalism.

Dad sentenced to 13 years for killing child rapist

Dad sentenced to 13 years for killing child rapist

A dad who beat a child rapist to death has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.

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‘It’s not just us - developers need to deliver too’: Council blasts ‘bizarre’ new housing targets

‘It’s not just us - developers need to deliver too’: Council blasts ‘bizarre’ new housing targets

A council which failed to meet its housing targets has been forced to create an action plan to get back on track - but now faces even higher targets.

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‘Being finalist for hospital award shows my role is needed’

‘Being finalist for hospital award shows my role is needed’

A mental health liaison for children has become the fifth finalist to be shortlisted for a prestigious award.

Carer caught on camera in ‘disgusting’ spitting row

Carer caught on camera in ‘disgusting’ spitting row

A carer is being investigated after she was caught on camera apparently spitting on her patient’s doorstep following a row over a damaged wall.

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Hake buzzing for new faces at Chatham - including a couple of Charlies

Hake buzzing for new faces at Chatham - including a couple of Charlies

Chatham Town manager Kevin Hake can’t wait to get to work with some of his new arrivals.

Manager picks out some of the teams who could challenge the Gills next season

Manager picks out some of the teams who could challenge the Gills next season

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner is predicting League 2 to be wide open next season.

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Turkish restaurant opens first branch in Kent

Turkish restaurant opens first branch in Kent

A new Turkish eatery, which has undergone a £500,000 revamp, says it has enjoyed a promising start after opening its first branch in the county.

Road to reopen early after three month closure

Road to reopen early after three month closure

A main road which was closed to build an entrance to a new school is set to open a week earlier than planned.

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Child rapist handed 22 year sentence

Child rapist handed 22 year sentence

A 40-year-old paedophile has been locked up after subjecting a young victim to six years of torment.

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Crack cocaine dealers jailed after ‘large knife and phone’ discovered in raid

Crack cocaine dealers jailed after ‘large knife and phone’ discovered in raid

Two county-line drug dealers have been sent to prison following a lengthy police investigation.

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Couple’s joy as cat microchip idea becomes law

Couple’s joy as cat microchip idea becomes law

A Kent-based animal charity which came up with the idea behind new cat microchipping laws say it will make a huge difference to pet owners.

Pub landlords warn ‘monkey’ thief: ‘Bring him back or we’ll release the CCTV’

Pub landlords warn ‘monkey’ thief: ‘Bring him back or we’ll release the CCTV’

Publicans have threatened to expose a thief caught on CCTV stealing a sentimental monkey ornament from their boozer.

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Barclays branch smashed as ‘wave of pro-Palestine protests’ continue

Barclays branch smashed as ‘wave of pro-Palestine protests’ continue

A high street bank has had its windows smashed and walls daubed in red graffiti as part of a series of nationwide protests.

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The Priestfield developments that Gillingham bosses hope will create the wow factor

The Priestfield developments that Gillingham bosses hope will create the wow factor

Gillingham’s players can expect to see a few changes at Priestfield when they return next month.

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‘It’s absolutely horrendous’: Neighbours speak of shock after woman dies in bungalow blaze

‘It’s absolutely horrendous’: Neighbours speak of shock after woman dies in bungalow blaze

Floral tributes have been laid outside the property where a pensioner and a cat were killed following a fire linked to smoking materials.

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Election hustings series to be live-streamed on KentOnline

Election hustings series to be live-streamed on KentOnline

A series of general election hustings are set to be live-streamed on KentOnline, with candidates across the county vying to win over voters.

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Labour council accused of ‘treachery’ over controversial docks decision

Labour council accused of ‘treachery’ over controversial docks decision

A ruling party has been accused of reneging on promises made before being elected after plans to redevelop working docks were given the green light.

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Woman and cat killed in house fire

Woman and cat killed in house fire

A woman and a cat have died following a house fire thought to have been caused by smoking materials.

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