Home   News

All Kent news

Warning after dogs shot dead on farmer's land

Warning after dogs shot dead on farmer's land

Police have issued a warning to pet owners after two dogs found roaming on a farmer's land were shot dead. Warning: graphic image.

The ten most puzzling pub names

The ten most puzzling pub names

Kent pubs boast some of the strangest sobriquets in the UK, here are ten of our favourites.

Man killed in A21 crash named

Man killed in A21 crash named

A man who was killed in a fatal collision on the A21 has been named as police continue to appeal for information about the incident.

Fairground boss fined after girl flung from ride

Fairground boss fined after girl flung from ride

A fairground ride operator has been fined after a nine-year-old girl was flung from the attraction when her safety bar failed.

Pub boss rejects calls over 'offensive' name

Pub boss rejects calls over 'offensive' name

A landlord has ruled out changing the name of his pub The Fighting Cocks after animal rights group Peta complained it was offensive to chickens.

Father Christmas World plans scrapped

Father Christmas World plans scrapped

Plans for a re-vamped Father Christmas World have been scrapped despite venue bosses saying an application for the venue was due to be submitted.

Van hits workers near shopping centre

Van hits workers near shopping centre

Two workers were taken to hospital after a van hit them in a charity store's service yard in a busy shopping centre.

Police probe rush-hour bus crash

Police probe rush-hour bus crash

A main road was shut off this morning after a bus collided with a car.

Lorry fire causes long delays

Lorry fire causes long delays

Fire crews extinguished flames which had engulfed a 40ft trailer parked on the hard shoulder of a busy stretch of motorway.

Ex-squaddie bit pal's ear off in fight

Ex-squaddie bit pal's ear off in fight

An ex-soldier who bit off part of his friend's ear and spat it out at his horrified girlfriend's feet during a row over a £100 debt has been jailed.

Drug addict headbutts girlfriend in front of youngsters

Drug addict headbutts girlfriend in front of youngsters

A drug-addicted thug has been jailed after headbutting his girlfriend in the street and in full view of others, including two young boys.

Kent retains blue flag crown for its beaches

Kent retains blue flag crown for its beaches

Kent still boasts the south east's most Blue Flags, the international mark denoting the world's best beaches.

Mothers' pleas spare death crash driver from jail

Mothers' pleas spare death crash driver from jail

A young man who killed his brother and cousin in a car crash has avoided jail after "heartfelt pleas" from the victims' mothers.

PC jailed for hitting protestor with shield

PC jailed for hitting protestor with shield

A police officer who smashed a student's tooth out with his riot shield has been jailed for eight months after being convicted of actual bodily harm.

Shed railway in line for national prize

Shed railway in line for national prize

The next stop could be stardom for a Kent man's shed-based model railway network.

Accident causes four-car pile up on A2

Accident causes four-car pile up on A2

An accident involving four cars caused two lanes to close on the A2 at Gravesend.

Prisoner stabbed inmate in neck with plastic knife

Prisoner stabbed inmate in neck with plastic knife

A man has been sentenced after plunging a plastic knife into the neck of a fellow inmate at a prison - which then needed to be surgically removed.

Thug re-paid woman who took him in by raping her

Thug re-paid woman who took him in by raping her

A thug invited to stay at a woman's house after being thrown out by his lover repaid her by raping her and strangling her until she passed out.

Two remain in custody after Hatton Garden heist

Two remain in custody after Hatton Garden heist

Two Kent men arrested following a multimillion pound jewellery heist at Hatton Garden in London remain in custody today.

Mark Reckless to take over as Ukip policy chief

Mark Reckless to take over as Ukip policy chief

Defeated Rochester and Strood Ukip MP Mark Reckless set to replace Suzanne Evans.

Three seasons in one day...

Three seasons in one day...

They say the UK can sometimes see four seasons in one day - today thunderstorms, hail and sunshine hit Kent in a matter of hours.

Murderer's sentence to be reviewed

Murderer's sentence to be reviewed

A man who savagely beat his drinking buddy to death outside a village church may have his sentence extended.

Woman dies after suffering burns in house fire

Woman dies after suffering burns in house fire

A woman who died after suffering severe burns when her house caught alight was trapped due to severe osteoporosis, an inquest heard.

Lorry driver apologises to family of death crash victim

Lorry driver apologises to family of death crash victim

A lorry driver convicted of killing of a well-known folk singer by driving dangerously has publicly apologised to his family for causing his death.

Catalogue of flaws in council's switch-off plan

Catalogue of flaws in council's switch-off plan

A damning report has criticised a council's streetlights switch-off consultation as flawed and lacking in transparency.

Boy, 13, arrested after arson attacks on cars

Boy, 13, arrested after arson attacks on cars

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson after five cars were torched in separate attacks.

Dog bitten on face by snake

Dog bitten on face by snake

A walk in a country park turned into an emergency dash to the vets when a labrador was bitten on the face by a snake.

Jail for gunman who terrorised pizza staff

Jail for gunman who terrorised pizza staff

Terrified staff fled as a gunman stormed into pizza takeaway.

Whoops! Most unusual rescues revealed

Whoops! Most unusual rescues revealed

From drains to handcuffs, a bike to a clothes airer, here are the 10 strangest places Kent residents, and animals, have got themselves stuck.

12-hour drum roll puts man in A&E

12-hour drum roll puts man in A&E

A musician had to be taken to hospital after attempting the world's longest drum roll.

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