Home   News

All Kent news

‘When you’re on your own, you become invisible’

‘When you’re on your own, you become invisible’

A charity is responding to loneliness in elderly people by bringing them together through 12 week programmes.

4

Air ambulance called to motorbike crash

Air ambulance called to motorbike crash

A biker has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car.

1

Cyclist who mysteriously collapsed thanks medical staff

Cyclist who mysteriously collapsed thanks medical staff

A cyclist who fell off his bike on a busy road has returned to thank the medical staff who have helped him recover from the crash.

Almost 70 years added to criminals' sentences

Almost 70 years added to criminals' sentences

Kent offenders are among those serving more jail time under the unduly lenient sentence scheme.

3

Look out for the lunar eclipse tonight

Look out for the lunar eclipse tonight

A partial lunar eclipse could be visible from Kent tonight, making the moon appear red.

6

Grenfell victim honoured at his former school

Grenfell victim honoured at his former school

A former Kent schoolboy who died in the Grenfell tragedy has been remembered at his old school.

'He wanted to be everyone's friend'

'He wanted to be everyone's friend'

Tributes have been paid to a grandfather whose body was found near a town centre supermarket.

8

Man in hospital after being attacked

Man in hospital after being attacked

Police want to talk to two men after another was repeatedly kicked and punched in the face.

Unemployment rate goes up...again

Unemployment rate goes up...again

The number of people in Kent claiming jobless benefits has increased, according to new figures.

7

Suspected migrants: three possible incidents

Suspected migrants: three possible incidents

The Home Office say they have been involved in three small boat cases.

Security stepped up after tower block fires

Security stepped up after tower block fires

Around the clock security is being introduced at a council-owned block of flats after a spate of fires in less than a week.

Prisoner died after taking Spice-like substance

Prisoner died after taking Spice-like substance

A wheelchair-bound prisoner who was found unresponsive in his cell died after taking a fatal level of a painkiller and psychoactive substance.

Chaos as traffic lights stop working

Chaos as traffic lights stop working

Temporary traffic lights installed on a busy road after a water main burst twice in 24 hours have stopped working.

5

Two measles cases confirmed

Two measles cases confirmed

Parents have been told to vaccinate their children after an outbreak of measles.

17

Fishing hook caught in seagull's beak

Fishing hook caught in seagull's beak

A heartbreaking image has highlighted how wildlife can be harmed by fishing equipment.

22

Kate Bush tribute reaches new heights

Kate Bush tribute reaches new heights

Hundreds of Kate Bush fans joined forces for the second annual 'Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever' in Kent.

4

Proposals for 1,000 new homes in apple orchard

Proposals for 1,000 new homes in apple orchard

Plans for more than 1,000 homes and a new primary school have been put forward for residents to consider.

19

Mum hopes to prevent another tragic suicide

Mum hopes to prevent another tragic suicide

A mother has been sharing posts on social media to raise awareness of mental health following her son's death.

6

Gang member jailed over banker cocaine plot

Gang member jailed over banker cocaine plot

A Kent man was among a 12-strong gang jailed for dealing cocaine to bankers in the City of London.

21

Drones could be banned from parks

Drones could be banned from parks

A council is looking at banning drones from parks and open spaces.

46

'Mindless vandalism' at tennis club

'Mindless vandalism' at tennis club

A tennis club found shattered glass spread across its courts after vandals smashed the floodlights.

Jewellery stolen in home raid

Jewellery stolen in home raid

Detectives have launched an investigation after a selection of jewellery was stolen from a home in the middle of the day.

‘Being fat-shamed by doctor made me so ill my teeth fell out’

‘Being fat-shamed by doctor made me so ill my teeth fell out’

A woman who considers herself the victim of ‘fat-shaming' says she still bursts into tears about the incident.

Kent parks awarded the Green Flag

Kent parks awarded the Green Flag

Winners of the Green Flag Awards have been announced, with 36 Kent parks making the cut.

10

Memorial service for former Gillingham manager

Memorial service for former Gillingham manager

Hundreds of people are expected to gather to celebrate the life of Justin Edinburgh who died last month.

1

Mum's battle to get son specialist education

Mum's battle to get son specialist education

A mother says she has been forced to remove her autistic son from school after a council decision.

23

Narrow rat run in 'dire need' of improvement

Narrow rat run in 'dire need' of improvement

A narrow rat-run used by thousands of motorists every day is causing 'animosity and very aggressive behaviour'.

36

Five car crash causes motorway delays

Five car crash causes motorway delays

Traffic was stopped on the M2 coastbound carriageway after a five car pile-up

6

Body found under supermarket car park

Body found under supermarket car park

A man has been found dead just feet from shoppers in a town centre.

22

Cops use 'knife arch' to beat crime

Cops use 'knife arch' to beat crime

Police have used a special weapon detector in their battle against knife crime.

13
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More