Home   News

All Kent news

Freemasons defend plans to redevelop 'extremely ugly' hall

Freemasons defend plans to redevelop 'extremely ugly' hall

Masons have hit back at critics of their plans to redevelop a hall and highlighted the 'vast amounts of money' they give to the community.

6

GBH charge after air ambulance called to town centre attack

GBH charge after air ambulance called to town centre attack

A man has been charged after a person was injured in a town centre attack.

Shots fired at house

Shots fired at house

An investigation has been launched after reports a "weapon" was heard being fired in a residential street.

CCTV issued in search for missing man

CCTV issued in search for missing man

Police say they are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing man and have issued a new image of him.

Smoke billowing from farm and garden centre

Smoke billowing from farm and garden centre

Fire crews are battling to get flames under control after two vans went up in smoke at a farm and garden centre.

Fire rips through home

Fire rips through home

Firefighters have been called to battle a blaze which has ripped through the roof of a remote property.

Cocaine worth £1m seized by police

Cocaine worth £1m seized by police

A group of four men will appear in court accused of being involved in a drugs network in Kent after £1m worth of cocaine was allegedly found in a car.

Less than 1% of Kent police officers are black

Less than 1% of Kent police officers are black

Black officers are significantly underrepresented in the police, government statistics have revealed.

Appeal to save two tiny bear cubs left by mum

Appeal to save two tiny bear cubs left by mum

A desperate appeal has been launched by a Kent discovery park to help rescue two tiny bear cubs abandoned by their mother and left to die.

2

Man stabbed in seafront mugging

Man stabbed in seafront mugging

A man is in a stable condition in hospital after he was stabbed during a seafront robbery.

4

Banned driver jailed after paralysing grandfather in crash

Banned driver jailed after paralysing grandfather in crash

A grandfather has had to relearn the names of his family after a crash left him with serious injuries.

22

Appeal to save Covid-hit care home from closing

Appeal to save Covid-hit care home from closing

An appeal has been launched to save a struggling care home, which featured on Panorama after losing half its residents to Covid-19.

1

'I escaped from military lockdown 4,000 miles from home'

'I escaped from military lockdown 4,000 miles from home'

A Kent man has recalled the moment his country was plunged into a communications blackout, prompting his escape from military lockdown.

1

Man threatened with 'meat cleaver'

Man threatened with 'meat cleaver'

A man has described how a thief tried to rob him of his bag, while armed with a large blade.

7

Heatwave alert as temperatures set to soar

Heatwave alert as temperatures set to soar

A heatwave health warning has been issued for the county as sweltering weather returns this week.

3

Chicken wing restaurant opens at Bluewater

Chicken wing restaurant opens at Bluewater

A chicken wing shop has opened its third store in the UK at Kent's biggest shopping centre.

7

Beatles memorabilia burglar behind bars

Beatles memorabilia burglar behind bars

A 'career criminal' who stole treasured Beatles memorabilia and designer handbags from people's homes has been jailed for more than four years.

6

Murder accused expected to claim self-defence

Murder accused expected to claim self-defence

A 36-year-old man has appeared at crown court accused of murder.

Girl, 6, revived at beach

Girl, 6, revived at beach

A six-year-old girl was resuscitated amid the busiest few days on record for lifeguards at two Kent beaches.

Bonfire night and pantos cancelled

Bonfire night and pantos cancelled

Three festive events have been postponed due to ongoing safety concerns around the spread of coronavirus.

1

CCTV image of missing pensioner released

CCTV image of missing pensioner released

Police have released an image of a 76-year-old, taken just before she went missing from a hospital.

Hospital to reopen after ceiling collapse

Hospital to reopen after ceiling collapse

A cottage hospital is reopening four months after a burst water pipe caused a ceiling collapse.

Archbishop of Canterbury defends MP after 'transphobe' row

Archbishop of Canterbury defends MP after 'transphobe' row

The Archbishop of Canterbury has hit back at those trolling an MP after she was accused of transphobia.

20

Marooned circus rolling again

Marooned circus rolling again

After months of being stuck in a field - plus a tragic accident involving the boss - Santus Circus is on the road again.

5

Parents facing The Nightmare Before Christmas

Parents facing The Nightmare Before Christmas

Pantos and firework displays are collapsing like dominoes amid the pandemic - we look at what events might actually still go ahead this year.

8

'People look disgusted as I inject my diabetic toddler'

'People look disgusted as I inject my diabetic toddler'

A mum has highlighted the ignorance of some people towards Type 1 diabetes as she looks to raise awareness of its prevalence in toddlers.

10

'Tell me why, my garden's like Monet'

'Tell me why, my garden's like Monet'

'I don't like Mondays' singer Sir Bob Geldof has submitted plans to install a picturesque Monet-inspired pond at his country home.

40

Calls for government to intervene at Covid-hit hospitals trust

Calls for government to intervene at Covid-hit hospitals trust

Hospital bosses have been accused of 'gross mismanagement' over the handling of Covid-19 - leading to calls for the government to intervene.

6

Plug pulled on famous effigy fireworks festival

Plug pulled on famous effigy fireworks festival

A parade and bonfire display, which sees effigies of famous faces go up in smoke, has been called off this year.

7

Drivers risking death at level crossing

Drivers risking death at level crossing

In just two months, 13 drivers have been spotted running flashing lights and swerving closing barriers as trains approach at a level crossing in Kent.

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