Home   News

All Kent news

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.

7

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.

2

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.

5

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.

2

'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.

4

Man stabbed in town centre

Man stabbed in town centre

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

4

'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.

3

'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.

Grave of Britain's first black officer possibly found

Grave of Britain's first black officer possibly found

New research may have found the burial site of the Kent-born soldier and footballer.

2

Heavy rain holds up Brexit lorry park construction

Heavy rain holds up Brexit lorry park construction

Contractors were forced to down tools when heavy rain hit a post-Brexit lorry park, delaying construction of the 1,700-space site.

38

Arrest after suspicious house fire

Arrest after suspicious house fire

A man has been arrested after a fire which saw a woman treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation.

Restaurant hit with fine for breaching Covid rules

Restaurant hit with fine for breaching Covid rules

A restaurant owner said it was difficult to get customers enjoying a last hurrah before lockdown to leave after police fined his business.

13

Four fined as flat party broken up

Four fined as flat party broken up

People who organised a party as the country entered the second lockdown have been fined hundred of pounds.

16

More library services to resume this week

More library services to resume this week

These are the locations where the public can get books and access to computers.

1

'Remember the good guys'

'Remember the good guys'

A salon owner said it was wrong that so much attention was being given to the one business that broke the rules.

29

Officers get court order to close home

Officers get court order to close home

Police bring two years of anti-social behaviour to an end after turfing out resident following drug dealing and nuisance behaviour with court order.

7

Attempted murder charge after man stabbed

Attempted murder charge after man stabbed

A suspect has appeared in court following a serious assault in which a man was stabbed.

Teacher self-isolating as class sent home

Teacher self-isolating as class sent home

Pupils have had lessons suspended for a week because their teacher has been told to self-isolate.

Firework sparks grass fire

Firework sparks grass fire

A lit firework sparked a grass fire leading to a warning to the public about safely setting them off.

5

Chimney fire sparks safety warning

Chimney fire sparks safety warning

A chimney fire has led firefighters to warn residents about ensuring their chimneys are kept clear following a fire at a home.

'I spent 30 years building it up, now it's all gone'

'I spent 30 years building it up, now it's all gone'

A business owner whose workshop went up after fire broke out in a neighbouring unit has been forced to shut down as he fights for compensation.

15

Kent pop star to dance the Cha Cha on Strictly

Kent pop star to dance the Cha Cha on Strictly

A YouTube star from Kent taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing will be performing a Cha Cha dance on the show tonight.

8

The 'old-style' Kent crooks who tried to raid the Dome

The 'old-style' Kent crooks who tried to raid the Dome

Twenty years on, a Kent detective reveals how a drunken crash into a county pub helped foil the world's biggest ever robbery....

8

UK's no.1 fitness YouTuber sets sights on best-seller

UK's no.1 fitness YouTuber sets sights on best-seller

The UK's no.1 fitness YouTuber - who has more hits than Joe Wicks - is releasing his first book next month.

11

Vandalised clock tower fixed at eleventh hour

Vandalised clock tower fixed at eleventh hour

A clock tower which is lit up for Remembrance Day and Diwali but was vandalised has been fixed at the eleventh hour.

4

'It's OK, we'll shut on Monday'

'It's OK, we'll shut on Monday'

A pop-up Christmas shop in Chatham has been accused of flouting lockdown rules - but the manager argues he's just trying to pay staff.

48

Driver escapes jail over minibus death crash

Driver escapes jail over minibus death crash

A mother-of-two has escaped jail despite admitting she crashed her car into an Age UK minibus which led to the death of a pensioner.

17

Police storm suburban home as part of Britain's biggest crime sting

Police storm suburban home as part of Britain's biggest crime sting

This is the moment police stormed a suburban home and arrested the occupant as investigations linked to Britain's biggest ever crime bust continue.

Armed police swarm village after allegation of 'man carrying weapon'

Armed police swarm village after allegation of 'man carrying weapon'

Armed officers with shields and wearing body armour swarmed a Kent village.

Teenager dies in hospital after being hit by car

Teenager dies in hospital after being hit by car

A head teacher has paid tribute to a teenage schoolgirl who died in hospital after being hit by a car.

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