Home   News

All Kent news

The stories behind Kent's huge chalk landmarks

The stories behind Kent's huge chalk landmarks

Looking out over the county, Kent's man-made chalk landmarks have caught the eye for generations, but not everyone knows the history behind them.

3

Emergency services shut road after fight

Emergency services shut road after fight

Police and ambulance services closed a road after a fight involving men armed with baseball bats or crowbars.

1

'Women must be given voice during Covid-19 crisis'

'Women must be given voice during Covid-19 crisis'

A Kent MP has called on the Prime Minister to ensure 'more female voices at the top of government' to bring about better representation for women.

31

Detectives renew appeal after man found dead

Detectives renew appeal after man found dead

Detectives investigating after a body was found at a house have again appealed for witnesses to come forward.

'Is it safe for mum to live in a care home?'

'Is it safe for mum to live in a care home?'

A care helpline is offering advice to those worried about where it's best for elderly relatives to be during the pandemic.

Teaching assistant and pupil test positive for coronavirus

Teaching assistant and pupil test positive for coronavirus

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at a special needs school which has been working with Public Health England to make the building safe

10

Castle car park wall damaged after collision

Castle car park wall damaged after collision

Parts of a wall next to a castle were knocked down after a vehicle is reported to have driven into it.

8

Speeding driver jailed after causing death of young father

Speeding driver jailed after causing death of young father

A driver speeding at 140mph on the M2 has been jailed for causing the death of a young father.

5

Thousands flock to beaches as temperatures soar

Thousands flock to beaches as temperatures soar

Beaches in Kent filled up with people making the most of lockdown being eased on the hottest day of the year so far.

123

'Kent could be frontline for virus if lorry drivers aren't tested'

'Kent could be frontline for virus if lorry drivers aren't tested'

A councillor has said not testing lorry drivers entering ports for Covid-19 could risk making Kent the "frontline" for the disease.

4

Lockdown party broken up by police

Lockdown party broken up by police

A party, which flouted lockdown rules by having extra visitors from other households, was broken up by police who gave them social distancing advice

Hospital closed as ceiling collapse forces patients out

Hospital closed as ceiling collapse forces patients out

Patients have been relocated to other units after extensive damage was caused by a burst water pipe.

Man jailed for coughing in police officer's face

Man jailed for coughing in police officer's face

An aggressive yob who suggested he might have coronavirus before coughing in a police officer's face has been put behind bars just two days later.

6

Mile-long queues for drive-thrus

Mile-long queues for drive-thrus

Customers turned up en-masse to brave lengthy queues at newly-reopened McDonald's drive-thru outlets.

35

Coffee and burger joint to open

Coffee and burger joint to open

The shop will be shared by two separate businesses as it welcomes customers back to order deliveries and takeaway.

1

Was loud bang a sonic boom?

Was loud bang a sonic boom?

A loud bang that sounded like an explosion was heard across the east Kent coast and the reason for it has still not been comfirmed

Highly controversial development debate tonight

Highly controversial development debate tonight

A 725-home development with 1,100 objections is to be discussed tonight at a planning meeting and is set for approval.

Designer breaks bed sheet world record

Designer breaks bed sheet world record

An inventor from Kent has beaten the world record for the time it takes to change bed sheets with his new re-designed version.

5

Date confirmed for new airport decision

Date confirmed for new airport decision

It was revealed yesterday a decision expected on a key airport was delayed, the government has now confirmed when it will finally learn its fate.

6

Speed camera van in crash with speedboat

Speed camera van in crash with speedboat

A police camera van was badly damaged when a trailer carrying a speedboat came loose on the A228.

Which McDonald's drive-thrus have reopened in Kent?

Which McDonald's drive-thrus have reopened in Kent?

Seven of the county's Mcdonald's branches have reopened their drive-thrus today.

5

Sinking boat rescued in River Medway

Sinking boat rescued in River Medway

Lifeboat crews have issued safety advice following a number of incidents, including a boat reported sinking in the Medway with six people on board.

What working will be like after lockdown

What working will be like after lockdown

Government advice posters have been published, hoping to keep workplaces safe when they reopen.

4

Castle welcomes first bird of prey

Castle welcomes first bird of prey

A visitor attraction is celebrating a big milestone in its new breeding programme.

13 recover after virus outbreak hits centre for learning disabilities

13 recover after virus outbreak hits centre for learning disabilities

Thirteen people with learning disabilities have made a full recovery after Covid-19 spread through a specialist care facility.

7

How 1,000 county soldiers were 'sacrificed'

How 1,000 county soldiers were 'sacrificed'

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of France which left huge numbers of Kent servicemen dead or captured.

3

'It's going to give so many more people the opportunity to live'

'It's going to give so many more people the opportunity to live'

As organ donation laws change, a paramedic has revealed how she can only do her dream job thanks to a life-saving liver transplant.

1

Kent set to feel the heat today

Kent set to feel the heat today

Mini heatwave could result in the warmest day of the year so far in Kent as temperatures set to soar.

1

'Stay away' plead traders as temperatures soar

'Stay away' plead traders as temperatures soar

Despite temperatures set to soar, this is why we're being told to stay away from the Kent seaside.

10

New device 'will stop you touching your face'

New device 'will stop you touching your face'

A wristband which alerts people wearing it when they touch their face has been launched by a firm from Kent in a bid to counter Covid-19.

9
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More