Home   News

All Kent news

Boy in critical condition after being hit by car

Boy in critical condition after being hit by car

A teenage boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car.

Burglar jailed after being snared by DNA evidence

Burglar jailed after being snared by DNA evidence

A thief who was caught after leaving his blood at the scene of a break-in has been sent to prison for almost three years.

Delays clear after A2 crash

Delays clear after A2 crash

Delays have now cleared after an earlier crash left a man trapped in his car and caused miles of delays on the A2.

Fraud arrests after 'bogus roof repairs'

Fraud arrests after 'bogus roof repairs'

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of fraud after officers were called to a property in a Kent town.

'I thought it was a rocket'

'I thought it was a rocket'

A plane, believed to be a Eurofighter Typhoon, was spotted flying vertically over a Kent village.

Man dies after being hit by van in high street

Man dies after being hit by van in high street

A man has died after being knocked down by a van in a high street.

Police hunt for number plates after cigarette 'theft'

Police hunt for number plates after cigarette 'theft'

Officers are appealing for help to find two discarded number plates following the alleged theft of a large quantity of cigarettes.

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Why we have not named Chunky's torturers...and why you shouldn't either

Why we have not named Chunky's torturers...and why you shouldn't either

Readers have accused us of being cowards for not naming and shaming dog's attackers but the decision is out of our hands.

Around two dozen migrants seized

Around two dozen migrants seized

Several migrants - believed to be more than 20 - have been picked up from around motorways in Kent.

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Motorway carriageway reopens after crash

Motorway carriageway reopens after crash

The main carriageway of a motorway is has reopened after a crash.

Jail for boss after woman loses part of finger in explosion

Jail for boss after woman loses part of finger in explosion

A woman lost part of her finger when a stun grenade exploded in her hand at a War and Peace event.

Wasp infestation school shut again after pupil stung

Wasp infestation school shut again after pupil stung

A primary school has been forced to close for the third day this week after a boy was stung following another wasp infestation.

Young father's death remains a mystery

Young father's death remains a mystery

The death of a young father who was found lying in the middle of a busy road remains a mystery.

New £1bn plans for former airport

New £1bn plans for former airport

The owners of the former Manston airport say their proposals to build 2,500 homes and create 16,000 jobs are vital for the local economy.

Pair hunted after man seriously hurt in unprovoked attack

Pair hunted after man seriously hurt in unprovoked attack

Police are searching for two attackers after a man was left with serious head and facial injuries when he was badly beaten in an unprovoked assault.

Bid launched to name station after US rap star

Bid launched to name station after US rap star

A campaign is calling for rail firm Southeastern to name one of its train stations after American rapper Kanye West.

Bus drivers set for a walk-out

Bus drivers set for a walk-out

Bus drivers are set for a walk-out after overwhelmingly voting in favour of industrial action.

Coach firm was driving uninsured

Coach firm was driving uninsured

Kent coach operator Manns Travel Ltd was ferrying children to and from school in uninsured vehicles for more than three months.

'It was like an explosion'

'It was like an explosion'

A woman's told of the moment she saw the front of her house cave in as a car crashed into her lounge.

VIDEO: Store evacuated after smoke seen pouring out

VIDEO: Store evacuated after smoke seen pouring out

Shoppers and staff have been evacuated from a town centre store as smoke is seen billowing out and filling inside.

Troubled hospitals trust appoints new boss

Troubled hospitals trust appoints new boss

A Kent health trust has recruited a familiar face to help pull it out of special measures.

Trains disrupted due to broken footbridge

Trains disrupted due to broken footbridge

Trains between London and Sevenoaks will not be stopping at Knockholt until at least 5pm due to a broken step on the footbridge.

'Ban children from restaurants'

'Ban children from restaurants'

Loudmouth Kent TV personality Janet Street-Porter has been criticised by restaurant bosses for saying dogs are better-behaved than dining toddlers.

Man tried to rape distressed woman as she called for help

Man tried to rape distressed woman as she called for help

A would-be rapist has been locked up for attacking a distressed woman in a phone box as she called police for help after taking an overdose.

Message from Victorian decorator found under wallpaper

Message from Victorian decorator found under wallpaper

A mum was shocked to discover a message from a Victorian decorator behind her wallpaper.

Villagers 'betrayed' by church over hall sale

Villagers 'betrayed' by church over hall sale

Methodists agreed to sell a village hall to the community for £70k and watched them raise the cash... before putting it on the open market for £120k.

School 'devastated' after vandals urinate on books

School 'devastated' after vandals urinate on books

A school community has been left appalled after vandals broke in, drew graffiti and urinated over the youngest children’s books and outdoor toys.

Mum's harrowing flashbacks before tragic death

Mum's harrowing flashbacks before tragic death

The ordeal of being a witness in a trial was a factor which drove a tragic mum to take her own life.

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