Home   News

All Kent news

House fire started by electrical fault

House fire started by electrical fault

An electrical fault is thought to have started a fire in a house, prompting an emergency response.

Busy route blocked after man hit by car

Busy route blocked after man hit by car

Emergency services have blocked a busy route in both directions after a car hit a pedestrian.

Moment cocaine gang kingpin arrested in his pants

Moment cocaine gang kingpin arrested in his pants

Police bodycam footage shows the moment the leader of a cocaine gang was arrested while in his pants.

14

Warning after laser pens ‘recklessly’ shone at rescue helicopter

Warning after laser pens ‘recklessly’ shone at rescue helicopter

Police say a ‘major incident’ was luckily avoided after laser pens were shone at the coastguard helicopter.

Children’s charity eyes move into former GP surgery

Children’s charity eyes move into former GP surgery

A charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people wants to expand - into the building next door.

Survey uncovers ‘toxic environment’ and ‘boys’ club’ at ambulance trust

Survey uncovers ‘toxic environment’ and ‘boys’ club’ at ambulance trust

A damning survey has been told of bullying and discrimination towards female employees at the ambulance service which serves Kent.

5

Disabled children’s charity ‘devastated’ at losing £600K council funding

Disabled children’s charity ‘devastated’ at losing £600K council funding

A charity boss has told of her “devastation” at losing almost £600,000 of public funding to look after parents of disabled children.

1

Iconic ‘Elvis House’ to be transformed almost 50 years after Rock ‘n’ Roll story began

Iconic ‘Elvis House’ to be transformed almost 50 years after Rock ‘n’ Roll story began

A home known for displaying a poster of Elvis Presley for more than 40 years is to be given an environmental makeover and new lease of life.

Residents baffled as car left parked in middle of roundabout

Residents baffled as car left parked in middle of roundabout

Dodgy parking often drives people around the bend - but this car left in the middle of a mini roundabout sparked more mirth than anger.

3

Classroom phone ban improves pupil behaviour and cuts online bullying

Classroom phone ban improves pupil behaviour and cuts online bullying

A school that makes pupils lock their phones away at the start of the day has won an award for the policy’s positive impact on its children.

2

‘We’ve won a battle but not the war’: Family hubs decision stalled after revolt

‘We’ve won a battle but not the war’: Family hubs decision stalled after revolt

Campaigners opposed to the loss of children’s services at two family centres have won their latest battle to retain them after a backbench revolt.

‘Amazing’ former publican who was ‘great company’ dies

‘Amazing’ former publican who was ‘great company’ dies

A newspaper columnist, author, photographer and ex-landlord at two pubs has died at the age of 86.

3

Plans for energy storage site the size of nine football pitches lodged

Plans for energy storage site the size of nine football pitches lodged

Plans have been revealed for a battery storage site the size of almost nine football pitches on farmland near a Kent hamlet.

2

Man charged with attempted murder after A2 ‘road rage’ incident

Man charged with attempted murder after A2 ‘road rage’ incident

A man has been charged with attempted murder following a suspected road rage attack on the A2 last month.

Nightmare ring-road closure reopens after eight days of traffic chaos

Nightmare ring-road closure reopens after eight days of traffic chaos

Part of a ring-road which closed for more than a week has reopened after urgent repairs to a gas leak.

2

20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption in the county who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

Grieving widow stole £1.3k from law firm employer as ‘way out’ of debt

Grieving widow stole £1.3k from law firm employer as ‘way out’ of debt

A 61-year-old woman caught stealing thousands of pounds from the solicitors she was employed by initially pretended she’d been hacked.

8

'I thought I was helping a local business - I feel so angry'

'I thought I was helping a local business - I feel so angry'

A retired teacher who was swindled out of hundreds by a fraudster salesman says he came across as “very pleasant and friendly” before the lies began.

2

‘It’s a messy job ripping heads off - but wow they were tasty’

‘It’s a messy job ripping heads off - but wow they were tasty’

A seafood restaurant popular with Londoners has played a significant role in a town’s regeneration – we had to give it a try.

1

‘It’s frustrating to see empty properties that could provide people with secure homes’

‘It’s frustrating to see empty properties that could provide people with secure homes’

Some councils are doing better than others when it comes to bringing Kent’s 8,000-plus empty properties back into use.

9

NHS in bid to stall ‘monstrous’ mobile phone mast on health centre

NHS in bid to stall ‘monstrous’ mobile phone mast on health centre

A plan to install a towering mobile phone mast on top of a health centre can go ahead - but the NHS is attempting to slam the brakes on the scheme.

Revealed: Plans to end 50mph M20 contraflow misery

Revealed: Plans to end 50mph M20 contraflow misery

Exclusive: Ministers want to end Operation Brock misery for motorists on the M20 and are working on an ambitious new alternative.

12

School expansion leads to new fears over poor parking from parents

School expansion leads to new fears over poor parking from parents

A school has been granted permission to expand to add more than 100 extra places - despite parents being slated for poor parking.

23

‘UK needs its own Trump - at least he’s doing what he says he’s going to do’

‘UK needs its own Trump - at least he’s doing what he says he’s going to do’

Bus services, devolution, bureaucracy and Trump's tough stance on immigration are among topics tackled in this week's letters to the editor.

39

Town's water crisis worsened by 'hilly nature'

Town's water crisis worsened by 'hilly nature'

Disruption at a major water supplier, which has seen thousands of people with water problems, has worsened due to the “hilly” area, it’s been claimed.

Lloyds and Halifax announce 136 high street bank closures

Lloyds and Halifax announce 136 high street bank closures

A huge UK banking group has announced several closures of high street banks, including several in Kent.

8

Convicted drug dealer must repay £8m ‘splashed on expensive watches’

Convicted drug dealer must repay £8m ‘splashed on expensive watches’

An international cocaine and heroin dealer’s Rolex and Piquet watches will be sold as part of a court order demanding he repay his ill-gotten gains.

Busy route shut after car hits pedestrian

Busy route shut after car hits pedestrian

A busy route has been closed in both directions after a car hit a pedestrian.

Woman in hospital after motorbike and car crash at busy roundabout

Woman in hospital after motorbike and car crash at busy roundabout

A woman has been taken to hospital for her injuries following a collision involving a motorbike and car which prompted an emergency service response.

Schools remain closed to ‘avoid the challenges’ of town’s water crisis

Schools remain closed to ‘avoid the challenges’ of town’s water crisis

Several schools remain shut across a town following a power cut which sparked days of water issues.

4
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More