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School bus Covid case sends pupils into isolation

School bus Covid case sends pupils into isolation

Pupils from five schools are being told to self-isolate if they travelled to school on a bus last week, after a student tested positive for Covid-19.

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Boy, 11, hunted after stabbing

Boy, 11, hunted after stabbing

Police are searching for four youngsters after a teen was stabbed – and one of the suspects is thought be as young as 11.

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Out-of-town Aldi looks set to get green light

Out-of-town Aldi looks set to get green light

Plans for a “new and improved” Aldi store in Kent, which promises to create 50 jobs, look set to be approved.

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Hairdressers taught to spot the signs of abuse

Hairdressers taught to spot the signs of abuse

Apprentice hairdressers have been given specialist training to help them identify clients suffering from domestic abuse.

The political week ahead

The political week ahead

Brexit, Covid and free school meals - here are the issues topping the political agenda this week.

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Woman suffers multiple injuries in attack

Woman suffers multiple injuries in attack

A man has been charged after a woman suffered multiple injuries in an attack.

'Do residents want to run risk of death by e-scooter?'

'Do residents want to run risk of death by e-scooter?'

With a trial of electric scooters now underway in Kent, once councillor has questioned the motivation behind the controversial scheme.

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Ten years of the 'largest Gurdwara outside of India'

Ten years of the 'largest Gurdwara outside of India'

In the run up to Diwali and to mark ten years since the opening of the Gravesend Gurdwara we look back at the history of Sikhs in Kent.

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What is going on with Brexit negotiations?

What is going on with Brexit negotiations?

As trade talks seem to be drawing to a close, KentOnline speaks to a politics expert to answer all your Brexit related questions.

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Year 11 pupil and staff member hit by coronavirus

Year 11 pupil and staff member hit by coronavirus

A school has contacted parents telling them to keep pupils at home after two confirmed cases of coronavirus.

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It 'looks like Slimer from Ghostbusters has broken in'

It 'looks like Slimer from Ghostbusters has broken in'

Crime scene left covered in mystery green slime as Kent's CSI officers show the lengths offenders will go to in order to cover up forensics.

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JLS star sprayed in face in raid

JLS star sprayed in face in raid

The farm in Kent where singer JB Gill lives with his family has been targeted by thieves.

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Huge search for man missing in water

Huge search for man missing in water

Numerous medics and police have been seen rushing to a remote part of the county after a man went missing in a waterway.

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Sixth formers told to self-isolate

Sixth formers told to self-isolate

A school has asked parents not to discuss its Covid case on social media.

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Person seriously injured in accident

Person seriously injured in accident

A serious accident involving a car and a motorbike closed a major road in both directions.

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Three arrested over suspected scam

Three arrested over suspected scam

Police have swooped on a vehicle after a series of bogus calls to pensioners.

Asylum seekers found on town's high street

Asylum seekers found on town's high street

People have been spotted alongside a police van on a town's high street.

Do you know these men?

Do you know these men?

A man in his 60s had his wallet stolen while shopping at Tesco.

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Kent remembers from home as services are broadcast online

Kent remembers from home as services are broadcast online

Strict controls at Remembrance services meant most people in the county paid tribute to the Fallen from home

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Man stabbed in Asda car park after row in store

Man stabbed in Asda car park after row in store

A man is still in hospital after being stabbed in a supermarket car park.

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Demonstrators vow to keep up the pressure

Demonstrators vow to keep up the pressure

Animal lovers have been picketing a farm where a bull was put down last week.

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Shed catches fire at rural property

Shed catches fire at rural property

Two fire engines worked to put out flames that had engulfed a shed in flames.

Ambitious £3 million hotel revamp gets go ahead

Ambitious £3 million hotel revamp gets go ahead

A £3 million hotel revamp is to go ahead after developers were granted planning permission.

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Celebrations for Rupert the Bear's centenary

Celebrations for Rupert the Bear's centenary

As children's character Rupert the Bear turns 100, we take a look at his creation in the county, his legacy and his birthday celebrations.

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Discover the stories behind Kent's war graves

Discover the stories behind Kent's war graves

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is urging people to discover the history behind our memorials and cemeteries here at home.

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NHS heroes to lead Remembrance silence

NHS heroes to lead Remembrance silence

Three NHS workers have shared their thoughts on Remembrance Sunday and will lead a silence on kmfm.

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'People assume it's one group shouting at another'

'People assume it's one group shouting at another'

As religious groups come together for Inter Faith Week, leaders across Kent speak about its power to bring people together.

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Man stabbed in town centre

Man stabbed in town centre

A man in his 20s has been taken to London hospital after being stabbed.

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'Awkward' but fun Cha Cha for HRVY

'Awkward' but fun Cha Cha for HRVY

YouTube star, singer and Strictly contestant takes to the dancefloor dressed as a gnome.

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'No sacred cows' in budget

'No sacred cows' in budget

As KCC's budget consultation continues, we speak to each party to hear what they want to see happen with the county's finances.

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