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Young protestors take to cricket ground

Young protestors take to cricket ground

Young environmental activists set up on a cricket ground to make their voices heard.

Lambs on the run cause M20 problems

Lambs on the run cause M20 problems

Motorists are facing delays after two sheep on the lamb escaped from a farm today.

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'Late for work' driver in 122mph police chase

'Late for work' driver in 122mph police chase

A speeding driver was pulled over after hurtling past an unmarked police car.

'We were back in Nashville, 1970'

'We were back in Nashville, 1970'

As the Americana and country music Black Deer Festival got underway, acts including Kris Kristofferson took to the stage. Here's our review:

Two people stuck in mud in river

Two people stuck in mud in river

Fire crews launched a rescue mission after a boat became stranded in mudflats.

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Children at nursery 'throw toys and say unkind things'

Children at nursery 'throw toys and say unkind things'

A nursery has been told it “requires improvement” after a report said children are "disobedient, throw toys and say inappropriate and unkind things".

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KentOnline marks 20 years of bringing you the news

KentOnline marks 20 years of bringing you the news

Take a look back at the biggest stories over the last two decades as KentOnline celebrates 20 years of covering the news.

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Town's first coffee roastery

Town's first coffee roastery

The owner's of a Bloss Coffee roastery are full of beans after opening a new branch.

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Train delays as vehicle hits bridge

Train delays as vehicle hits bridge

Rail services were delayed while experts inspected the damage caused by a vehicle hitting a bridge.

Tower block safety issues slammed by judge

Tower block safety issues slammed by judge

A series of failings at a tower block, including fire safety issues, lasting more than four years have been exposed.

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Brothels netted trio nearly £550,000

Brothels netted trio nearly £550,000

The people behind a series prostitution offences in the county have been sentenced.

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Motorbike passenger in hospital after crash shuts A2

Motorbike passenger in hospital after crash shuts A2

A motorcyclist is in hospital after a crash with a car which closed the A2.

'We shot out of bed and heard a bang'

'We shot out of bed and heard a bang'

A fish and shop was burgled while the owner's family were sleeping upstairs.

CCTV released after sex attack

CCTV released after sex attack

Images have been released after a woman was sexually assaulted.

M20 reopens after crash

M20 reopens after crash

A crash between a car and a motorbike closed part of a motorway for an hour.

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Dad died days after lifesaving surgery

Dad died days after lifesaving surgery

A father-of-two died just days after undergoing surgery which doctors hoped would save his life.

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Comedy proves charity begins at home

Comedy proves charity begins at home

Find out the hilarious consequences of the secrets hidden by a shop's staff in a new farce.

Drugs and stolen digger uncovered

Drugs and stolen digger uncovered

A man in his 70s was arrested after a police raid found plant machinery missing for three years.

Woman jailed for sex attacks on eight girls

Woman jailed for sex attacks on eight girls

A woman - who has recently begun identifying as a man - has been locked up after sexually assaulting eight girls in a city centre.

Eating disorder unit in Kent 'unlikely'

Eating disorder unit in Kent 'unlikely'

A lack of funding could mean an eating disorder unit will not be built in a town.

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Image released after man left with broken jaw

Image released after man left with broken jaw

Police have released a CCTV picture of a man they want to speak to following an unprovoked attack outside a nightclub.

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Rylan delivers at Maccies drive-thru

Rylan delivers at Maccies drive-thru

McDonald's has released a video of TV star Rylan Clark-Neal's trainee shift at one of its restaurants.

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Further arrests after man stabbed in neck

Further arrests after man stabbed in neck

Three more teenagers have been arrested after a man in his 20s was stabbed in the neck and shoulder.

Council boss 'should resign immediately' over housing firm scandal

Council boss 'should resign immediately' over housing firm scandal

A cross-party group is set to call on a council chief executive to resign due to his “lack of action” over a scandal-hit housing firm.

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Fund boss Woodford meets KCC over frozen £263m

Fund boss Woodford meets KCC over frozen £263m

A beleaguered fund manager held talks with Kent County Council today to discuss how the authority can withdraw £263m it put into one of his schemes.

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Pair appear in court after toddler 'shot with BB gun'

Pair appear in court after toddler 'shot with BB gun'

A man and woman accused of child cruelty have appeared in court after a toddler was 'shot with a BB gun'.

Endgame as sci-fi show bows out

Endgame as sci-fi show bows out

The wacky world of science fiction came to part of Kent for the last time at the weekend as organisers decided to call it a day after seven years.

Teacher admits string of child sex offences

Teacher admits string of child sex offences

A grammar school teacher has pleaded guilty to a string of child sex offences.

Death-defying asylum seeker journeys highlighted

Death-defying asylum seeker journeys highlighted

An exhibition of artwork by refugees highlighting their journeys to Kent is on display.

Is your dog joining you at work today?

Is your dog joining you at work today?

People across the county are sharing photos of their furry companions for Bring Your Dog to Work Day.

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