Home   News

All Kent news

Man arrested after police chase ends in crash

Man arrested after police chase ends in crash

A man has been arrested after a police chase ended in a multi-car crash.

Armed response after men seen with gun

Armed response after men seen with gun

Armed police and a helicopter were called to reports of two men seen walking the streets with a weapon.

5

Shisha warnings as KCC seize smuggled goods

Shisha warnings as KCC seize smuggled goods

Warnings over the dangers of smoking shisha have been issued after more than 80kg of smuggled goods have been seized from premises.

4

Farage won't stand in election

Farage won't stand in election

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has ruled out standing in next month's general election.

66

Man reunited with lost £250k violin

Man reunited with lost £250k violin

A 51-year-old man who lost his valuable violin on a train was reunited with it when a stranger messaged him on Twitter.

12

Cliff top cycle route to get £500k facelift

Cliff top cycle route to get £500k facelift

More than £500,000 is to be spent on resurfacing a 4km bike route to encourage people to walk and cycle more.

13

From cleaning streets to cleaning our oceans

From cleaning streets to cleaning our oceans

A paramedic is one of 300 women across the world to be picked for an environmental expedition to stop plastic pollution.

6

Life of Grime for talented youngsters

Life of Grime for talented youngsters

A rap star is backing a bid to get youths off the streets and into recording studios – but there's a strict rule, positive vibes only.

20

Plan to expand travellers site sparks row

Plan to expand travellers site sparks row

A argument has broken out between a borough and parish council about the possible extension of a travellers' site.

'Police chase' ends in crash

'Police chase' ends in crash

A road was closed for several hours after several vehicles were damaged during a police chase.

Police called to 'hit-and-run'

Police called to 'hit-and-run'

Officers were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash where a driver is believed to have run off.

2

Fireworks display called off

Fireworks display called off

A council has confirmed an annual fireworks event has been cancelled due to bad weather.

8

Fallen trees disrupt rail services

Fallen trees disrupt rail services

A number of trains have been delayed or cancelled as a result of fallen trees across Kent.

1

Fireworks displays cancelled

Fireworks displays cancelled

Several of Kent's biggest fireworks displays have been called off at the last minute due to bad weather.

16

Man in hospital after car hits wall

Man in hospital after car hits wall

A man was taken to hospital after a collision which closed a road for three hours.

Fireworks display 'going ahead'

Fireworks display 'going ahead'

Organisers say Kent's biggest fireworks display is still going ahead despite fears winds could reach 60mph.

3

BMW driver caught with 27 wraps of cocaine

BMW driver caught with 27 wraps of cocaine

A man caught in possession of cocaine has been handed a three-year jail term.

16

Man charged after stabbing

Man charged after stabbing

A 34-year-old is facing five charges after a disturbance at a home.

Car fire on M2

Car fire on M2

Delays were reported due to a car fire on a motorway.

Britain's Got Talent stars lift lid on life after the show

Britain's Got Talent stars lift lid on life after the show

Street dancing duo Twist and Pulse have shared their experiences after being crowned winners of BGT The Champions.

Family thanks life-saving air crew

Family thanks life-saving air crew

The family of a boy left with devastating injuries after being knocked off his bike have met the crew who helped save his life.

Get ready to welcome The Queen

Get ready to welcome The Queen

As Her Majesty The Queen is due to arrive in the county within days we look back at some of her memorable visits to Kent.

4

Parkrun celebrates 15th birthday

Parkrun celebrates 15th birthday

What started as a small run in a park has turned into a worldwide phenomenon enjoyed by thousands of runners.

These are Kent's 'inadequate' care homes

These are Kent's 'inadequate' care homes

Staff issues, safety risks and more abound in the Kent care homes CQC rate as 'inadequate'.

3

Travel agent ripped off customers for £50k

Travel agent ripped off customers for £50k

A thieving travel agent ripped off £50k from customers and pocketed the cash he was meant to be buying flights with.

1

More cash for digital prescriptions

More cash for digital prescriptions

More people may be able to access their prescriptions digitally after the government announced a multi-million pound investment.

2

Church illegally using nightclub

Church illegally using nightclub

A church group have been meeting in an old nightclub without permission, but is applying to change it.

17

Mum caught with knife at mall

Mum caught with knife at mall

A Bulgarian woman fears for her future in the UK post-Brexit after being found with a plastic-covered blade at a shopping centre.

26

Car crashes into barrier at roundabout

Car crashes into barrier at roundabout

Police were called to a roundabout after a car ended up stuck on a safety barrier.

5

Pensioner accused of sex act on bus

Pensioner accused of sex act on bus

A 68-year-old man has not entered a plea, and asked to be kept behind bars, after being accused of performing a sex act on a bus.

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