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‘It's been a really difficult time - staff feared for their future’

‘It's been a really difficult time - staff feared for their future’

Owners of a hugely popular microbar are breathing a sigh of relief after councillors voted in favour of plans to keep their outdoor seating area.

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Call for kinder politics after candidate’s billboard defaced with graffiti

Call for kinder politics after candidate’s billboard defaced with graffiti

An MP has called for “kinder politics” after her general election campaign billboard was defaced with graffiti.

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Infant school hits back after being attacked on social media over Pride flag

Infant school hits back after being attacked on social media over Pride flag

A head teacher and parents have defended a school accused of "indoctrinating" its pupils by putting up a Pride flag.

Burglar leads police straight to his door

Burglar leads police straight to his door

A burglar was jailed for two years after stolen AirPods meant he could be tracked straight to his home address.

Man named and charged after restaurant ‘dine-and-dash’

Man named and charged after restaurant ‘dine-and-dash’

A man has been charged over a ‘dine-and-dash’ incident which left a restaurant £95 out of pocket.

Town set for first Pride event this weekend

Town set for first Pride event this weekend

A town’s first Pride event is set to be held this weekend, with scores of people set to take part in a parade.

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Person taken to hospital following incident at train station

Person taken to hospital following incident at train station

Emergency services were called to a train station after a person was in need of medical attention.

‘We are worried sick and just want Tom home’

‘We are worried sick and just want Tom home’

The family and friends of a man who has been missing for nine days have issued a heartbreaking appeal to find him.

Top chef’s culinary tour of east Kent with a £2,460 price tag

Top chef’s culinary tour of east Kent with a £2,460 price tag

One of the county’s top chefs normally hosts culinary tours of India or Morocco…now he’s turning to east Kent - if you can stomach the price.

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Village pub picks up another top prize

Village pub picks up another top prize

A pub named Kent’s best earlier this year has now scooped another award to put behind the bar.

Accountancy firm acquired by rival

Accountancy firm acquired by rival

A fast-growing accountancy firm has added to its portfolio following a merger with a Kent rival.

Growth sees firm move into bigger premises

Growth sees firm move into bigger premises

A fast-growing company with a £15m turnover is upgrading its Kent base.

Another general election hustings to be streamed on KentOnline tonight

Another general election hustings to be streamed on KentOnline tonight

Candidates are set to be quizzed during another general election husting, set to be live-streamed on KentOnline today.

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Bid to save public toilets costing council ‘up to £60 per use’

Bid to save public toilets costing council ‘up to £60 per use’

A poll to determine the future of a village’s public toilet block, which closed this year due to financial reasons, has been called.

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Death of distracted workman who fell down manhole was ‘tragic accident’

Death of distracted workman who fell down manhole was ‘tragic accident’

An inquest has concluded a much-loved dad-of-two died in a tragic accident - but his family say they believe his death could have been avoided.

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‘Healthcare advancements to be applauded - but we still need to get basics right’

‘Healthcare advancements to be applauded - but we still need to get basics right’

From surgery conducted from the other side of the world to restarting hearts remotely, Secret Thinker explores remarkable advancements in healthcare.

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'In the words of Monty Python, it is a deceased parrot’

'In the words of Monty Python, it is a deceased parrot’

Plans for a new bar and music venue have been thrown out amid fears neighbours would be “forced to listen to rock music late into the night”.

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Sophie's web: From Kent student to Queen's confidante

Sophie's web: From Kent student to Queen's confidante

The remarkable tale of how the Countess of Wessex went from college in Kent to being one of the Queen's favourite family members.

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Waterside regeneration at ‘hidden treasure’ bought for £5.6m

Waterside regeneration at ‘hidden treasure’ bought for £5.6m

A creek could see an overhaul with two regeneration projects looking to transform the waterside with new homes alongside a cafe, shop and workshops.

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We meet Russian family selling ‘one of Kent’s most secret estates’ for £6 million

We meet Russian family selling ‘one of Kent’s most secret estates’ for £6 million

We take an exclusive look inside a spectacular but spooky mansion in an abandoned village - and speak to the owners about why they’re selling up.

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Cow mowed down by police officer offered new home

Cow mowed down by police officer offered new home

Shocking footage of a calf being repeatedly run down by a police car could lead to the animal being given sanctuary in Kent.

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Travellers pitch up at playing fields

Travellers pitch up at playing fields

A group of up to 25 caravans have set up camp on playing fields popular with dog walkers and children in a residential area.

Huge disruption on Kent trains after separate incidents

Huge disruption on Kent trains after separate incidents

A person has been hit by a train, while another has been taken to hospital following separate emergencies on the line in Kent.

Man denies attempted murder after town centre ‘stabbing’

Man denies attempted murder after town centre ‘stabbing’

A 23-year-old accused of attempting to murder a man in a town centre will stand trial in November.

Solicitor banned from practising after having sex with female colleague on desk

Solicitor banned from practising after having sex with female colleague on desk

A solicitor who told female staff he preferred them to wear open-toe shoes and short skirts has been ordered to pay £85,000 following a tribunal.

Hospital Hero crowned at awards ceremony

Hospital Hero crowned at awards ceremony

A healthcare worker who uses a unique method to treat patients in need has won KentOnline’s Hospital Hero award.

Warning as more than 20 cars targeted in villages during one night

Warning as more than 20 cars targeted in villages during one night

Police have sounded the alarm after more than 20 cars parked in villages were reportedly targeted in one night.

‘England flags are out in force but would you put up a party political poster?’

‘England flags are out in force but would you put up a party political poster?’

With two weeks until the election where are people’s party posters asks our columnist - or has politics become too nasty and voters disillusioned?

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Emergency services called to M20 bridge amid concern for person

Emergency services called to M20 bridge amid concern for person

Police and paramedics were called to a bridge over the M20 following concerns for a person’s welfare.

Theatre reopening delayed

Theatre reopening delayed

Plans to reopen a theatre which was found to have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in the roof have been delayed.

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