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Head slams MP's 'unsettling and bullish' post about reopening schools

Head slams MP's 'unsettling and bullish' post about reopening schools

A head teacher has blasted a Kent MP's "very unsettling and somewhat bullish" post supporting the government's plans to reopen schools.

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Planning U-turn signals all-year opening for caravan parks

Planning U-turn signals all-year opening for caravan parks

Councillors want planning restrictions eased to let some holiday parks stay open all year to help with the housing shortage.

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Could this group be the new Spice Girls?

Could this group be the new Spice Girls?

The man behind hits for Take That and the Spice Girls is producing a new all-girl 'super group' in coronavirus lockdown featuring a Kent singer.

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Firefighters prepare to salute former colleague

Firefighters prepare to salute former colleague

A former firefighter who tackled a giant paper mill blaze and floods will get a special send-off when his hearse stops outside his old station.

Giant drilling rig becomes unexpected tourist attraction

Giant drilling rig becomes unexpected tourist attraction

A jack-up drilling rig used in the North Sea is now attracting visitors after it has been towed into a Kent port.

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Police bring in helicopter to hunt for criminals

Police bring in helicopter to hunt for criminals

Police are searching for the occupants of a white van which failed to stop during a late-night chase.

'Covid-19 has attacked those who are most vulnerable'

'Covid-19 has attacked those who are most vulnerable'

An academy boss has spoken about how keeping schools closed during the coronavirus pandemic would harm disadvantaged children.

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Lifeguards not on duty prompts water warning

Lifeguards not on duty prompts water warning

Safety advice is going out to anyone in Kent who is looking to visit the coast, following the government's easing of lockdown measures.

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No 3 Tin Cottage gets a visit from Dolly Molly-Polly

No 3 Tin Cottage gets a visit from Dolly Molly-Polly

Find out what happens when Dolly Molly-Polly turns up at No 3 Tin Cottage with a giant carpet bag in the latest from National Share A Story Month.

Coronavirus lockdown rules relaxed at the seaside

Coronavirus lockdown rules relaxed at the seaside

Kite surfers flocked to a Kent seaside resort after the government eased coronavirus lockdown restrictions on exercising in public.

Relaxed parking rules to stay during pandemic

Relaxed parking rules to stay during pandemic

A council says it will keep its parking rules relaxed to support residents and NHS workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

County lines drug dealer jailed

County lines drug dealer jailed

A man who targeted teenagers to help supply drugs in Kent has been jailed for more than four years.

Another Kent event has bitten the dust thanks to Coronavirus

Another Kent event has bitten the dust thanks to Coronavirus

The annual celebration to mark a Kent town's official return to Britain after 350 years of Dutch control has been sunk by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pub turns into drive-thru takeaway

Pub turns into drive-thru takeaway

A Kent pub boss is opening up a drive-thru fast food takeaway in his car park in a desperate bid to stay in business.

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Police chase ends with crash

Police chase ends with crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a pursuit ended in a crash.

'Their concern is for the economy not the children'

'Their concern is for the economy not the children'

An education boss has said the government's announcement has left her "head spinning" as questions around reopening schools are left unanswered.

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How Kent celebrated VE Day

How Kent celebrated VE Day

There might me a lockdown but Kent is showing the 'blitz spirit' by devising innovative ways to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day in style.

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Part two of KentOnline's new bedtime story

Part two of KentOnline's new bedtime story

In our second instalment, author Meryl Ledbrooke tells how the chicken Eggwina Cluckbucket arrived at Number 3 Tin Cottage.

Public urged to report nuisance bikers

Public urged to report nuisance bikers

Members of the public are being urged to report "irresponsible and unlawful" motorbike use to the police.

Kent resurfaces roads during coronavirus lockdown

Kent resurfaces roads during coronavirus lockdown

One advantage of the Covid-19 lockdown has been less traffic on our roads - so Kent Highways has been busy giving them a facelift.

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