Home   News

All Kent news

Jewellers raided in ‘violent break-in'

Jewellers raided in ‘violent break-in'

A jewellers was targetted during the early hours of the morning in a “violent break-in” which has left owners counting the cost.

4

‘Blaming everyone else is classic Boris strategy’

‘Blaming everyone else is classic Boris strategy’

After Boris Johnson’s shock resignation as an MP, our political editor Paul Francis ponders what next for the former PM.

128

Mansion with helipad and pools up for rent for £108k a MONTH

Mansion with helipad and pools up for rent for £108k a MONTH

A luxury mansion is available to rent – fully furnished and includes all bills – but the price is a little steep.

8

‘£100 fine for walking my dog - but where were the signs?’

‘£100 fine for walking my dog - but where were the signs?’

A couple were hit with a £100 fine for walking their dogs in a park – after the signs warning them not to do so were stolen.

66

‘His death has left a huge hole in so many people's lives’

‘His death has left a huge hole in so many people's lives’

Tributes have been paid to a young man found dead at home following a long battle with mental health and alcohol.

4

‘Independents won't like it but this is what our town needs’

‘Independents won't like it but this is what our town needs’

A trendy bar chain is a step closer to serving up food and drink from inside an old town centre store – as bosses hope to open this summer.

4

‘We grew up with Woolworths – we thought it’d last forever’

‘We grew up with Woolworths – we thought it’d last forever’

Our columnist looks back at when Woolworths ruled the high street and asks would it survive if revived today?

18

Why you're still having to do 50mph on the M20

Why you're still having to do 50mph on the M20

Frustrated motorists are still being limited to 50mph on a long stretch of the M20 – despite Operation Brock being removed.

46

Missing boy, 10, found safe and well

Missing boy, 10, found safe and well

]A 10-year-old boy reported missing yesterday afternoon has been found safe and well.

Free bus travel across the county

Free bus travel across the county

Buses will be free across Kent for an entire weekend in a bid to encourage people back to public transport.

6

‘The rabbits desperately need saving – it’s heartbreaking to see’

‘The rabbits desperately need saving – it’s heartbreaking to see’

An animal rescue centre is appealing for £3,700 to cover a vet bill for neglected rabbits.

Teachers at Britain’s oldest school to strike for first time ever

Teachers at Britain’s oldest school to strike for first time ever

Teachers at a Kent school founded more than 1,400 years ago are set to walk out for the first time in its history.

14

‘Greedy’ money-launderer helped con elderly man and recovering cancer patient

‘Greedy’ money-launderer helped con elderly man and recovering cancer patient

A 49-year-old man targeted ‘vulnerable’ victims during the first Covid-19 lockdown and helped launder £350k from them.

5

‘Agonising’ hogweed burn forces mum back from holiday early

‘Agonising’ hogweed burn forces mum back from holiday early

A mum was left in agonising pain after being burnt by hogweed while on holiday in Spain.

25

Banksy artwork unveiled at new home after outrage over council carting it away

Banksy artwork unveiled at new home after outrage over council carting it away

A Banksy artwork that appeared overnight on the side of a house has been relocated to a popular fairground.

The new Kent bombshell in Love Island villa

The new Kent bombshell in Love Island villa

A 22-year-old from Kent is the latest bombshell to enter the Love Island villa.

12

Hot weather warning as county expected to get hotter than Marbella

Hot weather warning as county expected to get hotter than Marbella

The UK Health Security Agency is urging people to check in on vulnerable and elderly friends or relatives as temperatures start to rise this weekend.

Cause of flat explosion still unknown

Cause of flat explosion still unknown

The cause of a flat explosion, which injured three people and left a family with nothing, is still unknown four months later.

4

New designs revealed for plans to expand controversial 400-home estate

New designs revealed for plans to expand controversial 400-home estate

Proposals for the expansion of a 400-home development put on hold more than a year ago have returned after new designs were unveiled.

The Kent beach where you shouldn’t go swimming this weekend

The Kent beach where you shouldn’t go swimming this weekend

People are being urged not to swim in the sea at one Kent beach, however tempting taking a dip might be during this weekend’s heatwave.

45

Town's first Taco Bell could open next to fourth KFC at huge new development

Town's first Taco Bell could open next to fourth KFC at huge new development

Fast-food giant Taco Bell has put forward plans to open its first restaurant in a town, next to a new KFC drive-thru.

‘Worst thing about disability not the restrictions – but the ignorance and abuse’

‘Worst thing about disability not the restrictions – but the ignorance and abuse’

Columnist Melissa Todd uncovers the lack of understanding – and even rage-filled abuse – faced by people living with hidden disabilities.

11

Two week bin strike called off as talks commence

Two week bin strike called off as talks commence

Strike action by refuse workers has been called off amid fears bin collections could be heavily disrupted.

3

Image of man released after sex attack on train

Image of man released after sex attack on train

Detectives have released an image of a man following a sex attack on a train.

Historic church devastated by fire restored after multi-million-pound rebuild

Historic church devastated by fire restored after multi-million-pound rebuild

An old chapel, which was destroyed by a blaze more than 20 years ago, has been rebuilt as a new business hub for young people.

New council chief to pocket salary of up to £236,000

New council chief to pocket salary of up to £236,000

The next chief executive of cash-strapped Kent County Council will take home a salary of up to £236,000.

53

Thunderstorm weather warning issued for Kent

Thunderstorm weather warning issued for Kent

The Met Office has confirmed that parts of the county are to expect heavy rain and hail this weekend.

Heartbreaking tributes to young couple killed in crash

Heartbreaking tributes to young couple killed in crash

Touching tributes have been paid to a young couple tragically killed in a car crash this week.

9

Town’s first-ever Greggs officially opens

Town’s first-ever Greggs officially opens

A town has finally got its first-ever Greggs – with the branch dishing out free jam doughnuts to mark the official opening today.

12

Man jailed for raping 12-year-old girl in park

Man jailed for raping 12-year-old girl in park

A man has been sent to prison for three years after raping a 12-year-old girl in a park when he was 18.

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