Home   News

All Kent news

Explosions heard as huge lorry fire closes M2

Explosions heard as huge lorry fire closes M2

A huge lorry fire has closed part of the M2 as residents reported hearing loud explosions.

17

Pathologist says ‘no doubt’ man found dead in tent was attacked

Pathologist says ‘no doubt’ man found dead in tent was attacked

A disabled barrister beaten to death while sleeping rough in a car park may have been "pummelled" to the head with a gavel, a pathologist says.

Kaiser Chiefs and Jess Glynne to play at Kent venue

Kaiser Chiefs and Jess Glynne to play at Kent venue

Two huge names have been announced for an amusement park’s summer concert series.

Three injured in crash on busy route

Three injured in crash on busy route

Police and paramedics were called after a multi-vehicle collision which left three injured.

Terrifying clown to return despite getting threatened with a ‘slap in the face’

Terrifying clown to return despite getting threatened with a ‘slap in the face’

A man dressed as a killer clown has vowed to return to stalking the street this year despite receiving abuse from residents.

22

Driving ban for Love Island star

Driving ban for Love Island star

A Love Island star has been banned from the road after hitting a traffic island in his BMW while under the influence of cocaine.

20

Delays expected as major route shuts for emergency gas works

Delays expected as major route shuts for emergency gas works

A main route into Canterbury has shut, with a question mark hanging over when it will reopen.

‘We have no plans to expand Kent asylum seeker centre’

‘We have no plans to expand Kent asylum seeker centre’

The government has flatly denied reports that it is preparing to expand a Kent holding centre for asylum seekers.

Village’s only pub given special status to keep it out of developers’ hands

Village’s only pub given special status to keep it out of developers’ hands

A village’s only pub has been granted a special protection order in a bid to keep it out of the hands of housing developers.

1

‘Armed police frightened the life out of me - I'd done nothing wrong'

‘Armed police frightened the life out of me - I'd done nothing wrong'

A traumatised dad says he was left shaken and in tears after being pulled over by armed police following what he claims was a malicious 999 call.

69

Balaclava-clad bikers terrorising estate

Balaclava-clad bikers terrorising estate

Residents fear it is only a matter of time before someone is hurt by ‘dangerous’ bikers who tear down pavements near a primary school.

32

Dinosaur stripped of Halloween fancy dress in health and safety row

Dinosaur stripped of Halloween fancy dress in health and safety row

A town’s dinosaur statue, regularly decorated by locals, has twice been stripped of its outfit after one of its costumes sparked controversy.

24

Mum beaten and strangled by son thought she would die

Mum beaten and strangled by son thought she would die

A mother feared she would die as she was beaten and strangled by her son in her home.

10

Redrow forced to tear down 'alien' sales pod built without permission

Redrow forced to tear down 'alien' sales pod built without permission

A housebuilding giant is being forced to tear down an “alien” sales cabin erected without planning permission at a Kent beauty spot.

Dad unconscious in Greek hospital after motorbike crash

Dad unconscious in Greek hospital after motorbike crash

A family is appealing for help as a father-of-four remains unconscious abroad after a serious motorbike smash.

3

Tragedy as person hit by train dies

Tragedy as person hit by train dies

A person has died after being hit by a train.

3

Murder suspect found dead in cell

Murder suspect found dead in cell

A man accused of murdering a 35-year-old at a Kent chalet park has had his charges dropped after he died in prison.

Best of Kent business to be celebrated in awards event

Best of Kent business to be celebrated in awards event

Judging is under way after more than 100 companies entered the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2023.

Flood warning issued as heavy rainfall expected

Flood warning issued as heavy rainfall expected

Weather bosses are warning there could be flooding across the county as heavy rain is expected to hit this evening.

16

Liberty X to perform at Christmas light switch-on

Liberty X to perform at Christmas light switch-on

Noughties pop group Liberty X will be adding some glamour to a shopping centre’s festive spectacular.

1

Music bar bosses selling up after 25 years

Music bar bosses selling up after 25 years

The owners of a live music bar and restaurant have announced they are selling after a quarter of a century following a “difficult year”.

10

Four charged after huge police response in town centre

Four charged after huge police response in town centre

Four men have been charged with burglary following a huge emergency response in a town centre.

Reformed ‘Robin Hood’ robber lifts lid on ‘fractured’ prisons

Reformed ‘Robin Hood’ robber lifts lid on ‘fractured’ prisons

An ex-convict who carried out armed robberies while at university has given a true-life account of life behind bars at 14 UK prisons – including Kent.

3

Infection risk rife at asylum centre where tents held together by sodden blankets

Infection risk rife at asylum centre where tents held together by sodden blankets

Blankets and sodden clothes were stuffed into gaps between marquees at ‘insanitary and unacceptable’ conditions at asylum seeker centres.

Derelict pub to be turned into houses

Derelict pub to be turned into houses

A planning application to turn a pub which opened more than 200 years ago has been submitted to the council.

9

Town's top-rated venue more than doubles in size

Town's top-rated venue more than doubles in size

A town's top-rated venue has more than doubled in size after staff were forced to turn customers away at the door.

Tragedy as ‘loving and caring’ dad-of-six dies in sea

Tragedy as ‘loving and caring’ dad-of-six dies in sea

A dad-of-six has been described as a “loving, caring gentleman” following his tragic death in the sea.

1

Van driver in his 30s dies in crash with lorry

Van driver in his 30s dies in crash with lorry

A driver has died following a serious crash between a van and a lorry on an A-road.

Two teens seriously injured after a motorbike collides with horsebox

Two teens seriously injured after a motorbike collides with horsebox

A 17-year-old is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash along a back road involving a motorbike and a horsebox van.

Football fan arrested after homophobic comments heard at game

Football fan arrested after homophobic comments heard at game

A 29-year-old spectator has been arrested on suspicion of making homophobic comments at a League Two match.

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