Home   News

All Kent news

Cockroach claim ruining takeaway trade

Cockroach claim ruining takeaway trade

Staff at an Indian takeaway say their business has been ruined by a Facebook post about a cockroach.

14

Flats plan could lead to country park

Flats plan could lead to country park

Developers have offered to create a 30-acre site for outdoor events including concerts if plans for 300 homes go ahead.

33

Shop owners could face graffiti fines

Shop owners could face graffiti fines

A 30% escalation in graffiti in part of Kent has led to a tough council stance.

34

Towns linked to 'African Princess'

Towns linked to 'African Princess'

TV researchers have uncovered an unlikely link between part of Kent and a West African dynasty.

Prepare to be scared this Halloween

Prepare to be scared this Halloween

Scare experiences and houses of horrors are set to open their eerie doors for grown-up fright nights this Halloween across Kent.

5

Anti-Brexit passport launched

Anti-Brexit passport launched

Campaigners in part of Kent are urging residents to celebrate the reasons they feel European.

Murder suspect 'kicked man in head like penalty'

Murder suspect 'kicked man in head like penalty'

A jury has been told that a man who died after an alleged assault was kicked in the head as he lay motionless on the ground.

Man in hospital after crash

Man in hospital after crash

Police and paramedics are at the scene of a crash thought to involve a car and a pedestrian.

2

Hospital to cut skin cancer treatments

Hospital to cut skin cancer treatments

A hospital will be withdrawing treatment for skin cancer patients from April next year, with health bosses blaming "serious challenges".

10

Men 'carried axe, baseball bats and fake gun'

Men 'carried axe, baseball bats and fake gun'

Four men have appeared in court charged with weapons offences, including having baseball bats and an axe in public.

Gang rob teen of bike and wallet

Gang rob teen of bike and wallet

A gang of three men allegedly robbed a teenager of his bike and wallet.

6

Masked men raid post office

Masked men raid post office

Police have appealed for witnesses following a post office robbery.

1

Unexploded grenade found at building site

Unexploded grenade found at building site

Army bomb disposal officers have conducted a controlled explosion after an unexploded grenade was found at a building site.

Raiders 'try to steal ATM with truck'

Raiders 'try to steal ATM with truck'

A group of men allegedly tried to drag a cash machine out of a shop using a pick-up truck.

2

Third fire at derelict wedding venue

Third fire at derelict wedding venue

A derelict wedding venue has gone up in flames for a third time in two years.

1

Man dies in hospital after fire

Man dies in hospital after fire

A man who was taken to hospital after a fire tore through his home and killed his two dogs has died.

1

PM urged to drop Chequers plan

PM urged to drop Chequers plan

The Prime Minister is being urged to scrap the Chequers deal by senior Conservative officials in Kent, who say Brexit pledges are not being met.

68

Farm machinery used to demolish burning building

Farm machinery used to demolish burning building

Fire chiefs are investigating the cause of a blaze which completely destroyed a derelict building.

Man dies after collapsing at gym

Man dies after collapsing at gym

Paramedics and staff tried to resuscitate a gym member who collapsed, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

1

Track death woman named locally

Track death woman named locally

A woman found dead on railway tracks has been named locally.

Give your views on 7,000-home plan

Give your views on 7,000-home plan

Council bosses have asked people in their district to give their views on a plan mapping out where thousands of homes could be built.

22

Inquest opens into double fatal crash

Inquest opens into double fatal crash

The inquests into the deaths of two young women killed in a car crash while being followed by police have opened.

Five Stoptober treats to help you kick the habit

Five Stoptober treats to help you kick the habit

It's no secret that smoking is an expensive habit, but what could you buy if you give up for Stoptober?

2

Robber held knife to woman's throat

Robber held knife to woman's throat

A man has been jailed after stealing a woman's purse while holding a knife to her throat, before using her bank card to buy tobacco.

4

'We will continue to fight on'

'We will continue to fight on'

A protest is to be held amid the ongoing battle against the proposed closure of a stroke unit.

3

Fine refund for smokers who quit

Fine refund for smokers who quit

Smokers in one part of Kent will be offered the chance to get a partial refund on their litter fine if they kick the habit, from today.

2

Pupils' behaviour 'improves' after mobile phone ban

Pupils' behaviour 'improves' after mobile phone ban

A head teacher has told how banning mobile phones has improved pupils' behaviour after curbing the amount of time children spend on social media.

15

Villagers invited to mourn 'murdered' mum and daughter

Villagers invited to mourn 'murdered' mum and daughter

Mourners are being invited to say a prayer and light a candle at a village church today after a double death tragedy.

8

Thousands affected by 'serious' blood testing problems

Thousands affected by 'serious' blood testing problems

Nearly 2,500 patients will have to give new blood samples after "serious" issues arose when two pathology units were merged.

5

Have you seen missing Benjamin?

Have you seen missing Benjamin?

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of an elderly man who went missing this weekend.

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