Home   News

All Kent news

The only Kent district with a Covid rate lower than England's

The only Kent district with a Covid rate lower than England's

Covid cases are falling across Kent - but just one county district has a lower infection rate than the national average.

55

Flats fears as shut-down care home on market for £1.5m

Flats fears as shut-down care home on market for £1.5m

A £1.5 million price tag has been slapped on a former care home - sparking speculation the shut-down site could be transformed into flats.

1

Bid for 30mph limit on busy A-road

Bid for 30mph limit on busy A-road

The speed limit along a stretch of a main road is set to be lowered to 30mph as a result of ongoing house-building in a Kent town.

13

Family's bid for first holiday abroad as dad fights cruel disease

Family's bid for first holiday abroad as dad fights cruel disease

A Kent family devastated by the rare and incurable Huntington's disease are hoping to raise enough money to go on their first holiday abroad.

Fears recycling change could see secret documents litter streets

Fears recycling change could see secret documents litter streets

A change to a recycling system in a part of Kent has been described as "deeply flawed", with fears confidential documents could litter the streets.

68

'Influx of DFLs is changing our towns'

'Influx of DFLs is changing our towns'

DFLs have flooded one part of Kent and gobbled up all the greasy spoons - but snobs and locals can learn to get on, writes Melissa Todd.

22

'Pathetic' fans fined after FA Cup clash

'Pathetic' fans fined after FA Cup clash

"Pathetic" football fans have been fined after clashing following their sides' FA Cup clash.

10

Town lit up in spectacular arts display

Town lit up in spectacular arts display

Crowds flocked to a town centre to see an arts event where buildings were illuminated in dazzling displays.

4

Serious oil spill prompts river slipway closure

Serious oil spill prompts river slipway closure

An investigation has been launched after a serious oil spill prompted a slipway closure along the River Medway amid fears for boats and wildlife.

Emergency response after person hit by train

Emergency response after person hit by train

Rail services were at a standstill after a person was hit by a train.

Bodybuilder killed pharmacist in 108mph crash

Bodybuilder killed pharmacist in 108mph crash

A bodybuilder who had taken a cocktail of steroids killed a pharmacist in 108mph M2 crash moments after sending a Snapchat message.

18

Four taken to hospital after car crashes into traffic lights

Four taken to hospital after car crashes into traffic lights

Four people have been taken to hospital for treatment after a car collided with a set of traffic lights at a busy road junction near a town centre.

2

Dispersal order to tackle youths running riot

Dispersal order to tackle youths running riot

A dispersal order will be in place this weekend to tackle groups of young people causing trouble in a Kent town.

4

Labour MP 'tempted' to join Tories amid 'harassment'

Labour MP 'tempted' to join Tories amid 'harassment'

Kent's only Labour MP says she has been tempted to defect to the Conservatives following alleged harassment from within her own party.

1

Adventure golf course planned for harbour

Adventure golf course planned for harbour

A seaside tourist destination could soon be home to a new 12-hole mini-golf course next door to popular bars and restaurants.

3

M2 crash driver dies in hospital

M2 crash driver dies in hospital

A BMW driver whose car overturned in a crash on the M2 has died of his injuries.

1

Man seriously injured in stabbing

Man seriously injured in stabbing

Two adults and a teenage girl have been arrested after a man was stabbed in a residential area in the early hours.

Mum 'distraught' after thug kicks car and spits on window

Mum 'distraught' after thug kicks car and spits on window

A mum was left distraught after a thug hurled obscenities at her before spitting on and kicking her car.

4

The drugs kingpin pumping supplies into coastal towns

The drugs kingpin pumping supplies into coastal towns

A drug dealer who orchestrated the supply of heroin and crack cocaine in two Kent coastal towns has been jailed.

16

McDonald's defends security after video of tussles with teens

McDonald's defends security after video of tussles with teens

A fast food chain is aware of a video of its security grappling with youths saying it has zero tolerance of anti social behaviour.

Popular playground closed over health and safety fears

Popular playground closed over health and safety fears

Youngsters are going to be without their local park for months after it failed to meet health and safety standards ahead of new equipment arriving.

1

Trio charged over suspected jewellery burglaries

Trio charged over suspected jewellery burglaries

Three men have appeared in court in connection with a series of suspected burglaries in which jewellery was allegedly taken across Kent and Essex.

Bus and multiple cars involved in crash

Bus and multiple cars involved in crash

Several vehicles including a double decker bus have been involved in an accident.

3

Spitfire pilot's emotional reunion with his first plane

Spitfire pilot's emotional reunion with his first plane

A former pilot has been reunited with the very same Spitfire he first flew in 50 years ago and treated to a special flight in the skies above Kent.

Spain changes travel rules as children's Covid pass goes digital

Spain changes travel rules as children's Covid pass goes digital

Children can now prove their vaccination status with a digital Covid pass while Spain is relaxing the entry rules for unvaccinated UK children.

County's namesake ship visits for weekend

County's namesake ship visits for weekend

HMS Kent has arrived at a seaside port for a visit to her namesake county this weekend

6

Potential charges over officer's 'inappropriate messages'

Potential charges over officer's 'inappropriate messages'

Charges could be brought against three officers for sending 'inappropriate messages' during the investigation into the murder of Sarah Everard.

4,000 sign petition over 'disgusting' parking charges

4,000 sign petition over 'disgusting' parking charges

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling on a 'money-grabbing' council to scrap its plan to introduce parking charges at a seafront spot.

15

Cycle park 'business as usual' after land sold

Cycle park 'business as usual' after land sold

Bosses at a cycle park say the future of the popular venue is safe and it is "business as usual" after the land it is built on was sold at auction.

Drug dealers' cash to go to victims

Drug dealers' cash to go to victims

Money seized from drug dealers will be given to charities helping victims of drug abuse and domestic violence in a court initiative.

3
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More