Home   News

All Kent news

Rebel MPs oppose new housing planning reforms

Rebel MPs oppose new housing planning reforms

Several Kent MPs are in a fresh battle over controversial planning reforms they say are a gift to housing developers.

11

I celebrated freedom with midnight 'body attack'

I celebrated freedom with midnight 'body attack'

Our "out-of-shape" reporter was left gasping for air after taking on Kent's first indoor exercise session since restrictions were relaxed.

2

Toy shop extends its Quiet Hour

Toy shop extends its Quiet Hour

A toy store is extending its Quiet Hour initiative to create a calmer shopping experience for customers, including those with autism.

1

'Name new law after Julia', says MP

'Name new law after Julia', says MP

An MP says a new bill to help victims of domestic violence should be named after PCSO Julia James, who worked to help vulnerable women.

2

'Everyone wants pubs back, but parents need this'

'Everyone wants pubs back, but parents need this'

A soft play centre which fought tooth and nail for its survival during the pandemic is delighted to be filled with screaming children once again.

New era for Dart Charge as £270m deal struck

New era for Dart Charge as £270m deal struck

Contracts have been exchanged in a multi-million pound deal to run the Dartford Crossing for the next 10 years.

30

Is Indian Covid strain taking hold in Kent?

Is Indian Covid strain taking hold in Kent?

Up to 20 cases of the Indian Covid variant have been detected in Kent in a week - with one district recording the highest number in the south east.

Kent fundraisers' life-saving help for India

Kent fundraisers' life-saving help for India

Vital equipment will be flown to Covid-ravaged India this week after an appeal target was smashed following a massive response.

Officer called to axe attack and threatened with gun

Officer called to axe attack and threatened with gun

A court has heard how a crazed thug threatened to shoot a police officer in the head with a Colt 45 handgun.

5

Trial date set for man accused of shooting murder

Trial date set for man accused of shooting murder

A man accused of murdering a 43-year-old Northfleet man by shooting him has appeared in court.

Man released on bail after biker dies in crash

Man released on bail after biker dies in crash

A man has been released on bail after the death of a young biker who died in a crash between a car and a motorcycle.

Justin Welby condemns anti-semitism

Justin Welby condemns anti-semitism

The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged people to 'pray for the holy land and reject violence'.

Crooked son stole dad's £380k savings

Crooked son stole dad's £380k savings

A tree surgeon had to come out of retirement after his own son defrauded the family firm.

12

'It's like starting the business all over again'

'It's like starting the business all over again'

England has entered the third step in the roadmap out of lockdown and people are making the most of the new found freedoms.

2

Ex-Kent cricketer Iggy's inspiring challenge

Ex-Kent cricketer Iggy's inspiring challenge

A former Kent cricketer has completed a 5k charity challenge with the support of his family, despite facing severe disability.

At-risk kart circuit set to reopen

At-risk kart circuit set to reopen

A Kent karting circuit where Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button learnt their craft is set to reopen next month following uncertainty around its future.

6

Mystery surrounds gang of life-size scarecrows

Mystery surrounds gang of life-size scarecrows

A skilfully-designed set of life-sized scarecrows have popped up in gardens, leaving onlookers puzzled.

7

More than 300 suspected asylum seekers stopped at sea

More than 300 suspected asylum seekers stopped at sea

Hundreds of suspected asylum seekers have been intercepted by British and French authorities over two days.

Seven arrests after raid on cannabis farm at house

Seven arrests after raid on cannabis farm at house

Police discovered more than 200 cannabis plants being grown at a house after people were seen loading them into cars, leading to seven arrests.

Tinted windows among driving offences recorded

Tinted windows among driving offences recorded

Unlawful motorists were the target of a joint initiative between Kent and Essex Police - with some surprising offences detected.

16

Thirty-somethings rush to get jabs

Thirty-somethings rush to get jabs

A surge in vaccination bookings for those in their 30s has been declared as the over 50s' second jab date is brought forward.

17

Fears for historic village if homes built on pub car park

Fears for historic village if homes built on pub car park

The “most historic and picturesque part” of a village will be spoiled if a brewery builds two houses in a pub car park, residents fear.

19

You really could shop till you drop under new scheme

You really could shop till you drop under new scheme

The days of lugging around heavy bags of shopping in the high street could soon be over, say bosses behind innovative new proposals.

18

Man, 20s, injured in street fight

Man, 20s, injured in street fight

A city centre brawl has left a man with facial injuries.

11

'Olisa was a good friend of many'

'Olisa was a good friend of many'

Pledges have poured in for a university student following his death.

1

'If we find who did this, we may be able to find Ash's head'

'If we find who did this, we may be able to find Ash's head'

Fourteen years after his death stunned the county, the siblings of a man found beheaded have made a fresh appeal to trace his killer.

11

Schoolgirl could be the next powerlifting champion

Schoolgirl could be the next powerlifting champion

A teenager who can deadlift more than double her body weight is hoping to become a powerlifting world champion.

1

Where to stay and what to do on your luxury staycation

Where to stay and what to do on your luxury staycation

With hotels reopening next week - and international travel still looking tricky - we suggest six choices for a luxury break a little closer to home.

7

Asylum seekers: seven rescues in six days

Asylum seekers: seven rescues in six days

The French have taken in 79 people suspected of trying to cross the Channel by small boats within a week.

Van overturns on motorway

Van overturns on motorway

A man has suffered serious injuries after a three-vehicle collision.

12
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More