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‘I didn’t mean to run over nuisance biker,’ National Grid worker tells jury

‘I didn’t mean to run over nuisance biker,’ National Grid worker tells jury

23 February 2024

A man accused of deliberately mowing down a "nuisance biker" while in a truck, leaving him with numerous fractures, says he never intended any harm.

Debt-ridden dad stole ‘irreplaceable’ artefact to sell as scrap

Debt-ridden dad stole ‘irreplaceable’ artefact to sell as scrap

22 February 2024

Worshippers were left anguished after a “unique” church lectern gifted more than 100 years ago and worth thousands was stolen during a break-in.

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Alcohol taken from children in crackdown on teen yobs

Alcohol taken from children in crackdown on teen yobs

21 February 2024

Two children were arrested and alcohol was seized from others as police clamped down on anti-social behaviour.

Free attractions for great family days out

Free attractions for great family days out

19 February 2024

If you’re looking for ways to keep your family entertained that won’t break the bank, we’ve got 21 of Kent’s best free attractions.

‘I can see why it’s the fastest-growing sport in the country!’

‘I can see why it’s the fastest-growing sport in the country!’

18 February 2024

It’s been billed as a more social and accessible version of tennis but does Padel live up to the hype? KentOnline went courtside to find out.

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Woman stole from Aldi and M&S in ‘out of character’ spree

Woman stole from Aldi and M&S in ‘out of character’ spree

18 February 2024

A thief who stole alcohol from Aldi, Londis and an Esso garage has now given up drinking, a court heard

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Body found in countryside in search for missing pensioner

Body found in countryside in search for missing pensioner

16 February 2024

Police have discovered a body in the search for a pensioner – four days after he was reported missing.

Arson probe as lit firework posted through letterbox

Arson probe as lit firework posted through letterbox

15 February 2024

Police have launched an arson probe after a lit firework was posted through the letterbox of a home.

Country house to become 'one of Kent’s most prestigious wedding venues'

Country house to become 'one of Kent’s most prestigious wedding venues'

15 February 2024

The owners of a historic home say it will become "one of Kent's most prestigious wedding venues" when it hosts its first ceremonies later this year.

Fixing NHS finances ‘like trying to boil the ocean’

Fixing NHS finances ‘like trying to boil the ocean’

14 February 2024

The hospital trust boss in charge of managing its finances says he is expecting to go over budget by a further £50m initial projections.

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Man seriously injured after being ‘pushed down stairs’

Man seriously injured after being ‘pushed down stairs’

14 February 2024

A thug reportedly shoved a food delivery driver down a flight of concrete steps with such force he suffered multiple injuries.

Bluetongue control zone to be lifted in Kent

Bluetongue control zone to be lifted in Kent

13 February 2024

A control zone set up in Kent following an outbreak of bluetongue is set to be lifted in the coming days.

Fears solar farm could cause ‘serious harm’ to ancient Roman site

Fears solar farm could cause ‘serious harm’ to ancient Roman site

13 February 2024

Hundreds of people are battling plans for a solar farm amid fears it could cause “serious harm” to one of Britain’s most important Roman sites.

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Fire crews called to blaze in flat

Fire crews called to blaze in flat

10 February 2024

Crews in three fire engines were sent to a blaze in a town flat that saw a casualty treated for breathing in smoke.

Village with no pavements has plea for 20mph zone rejected

Village with no pavements has plea for 20mph zone rejected

10 February 2024

A plea for a 20mph zone in a village with no pavements has been rejected by Kent Council Council, which says it’s “inappropriate and not feasible”.

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Kent’s newest National Garden Scheme gardens

Kent’s newest National Garden Scheme gardens

10 February 2024

The voluntary scheme, which gives the public exclusive access to private gardens, has revealed 10 new locations for this year.

‘I’ve been a naughty boy – but now I’m trying to get drifters off Kent’s roads’

‘I’ve been a naughty boy – but now I’m trying to get drifters off Kent’s roads’

09 February 2024

A car power-sliding enthusiast whose antics on Kent’s roads have sparked outrage is now launching his own “drift” track.

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Restaurant where people queue out of the door launches second site

Restaurant where people queue out of the door launches second site

09 February 2024

The owner of a hugely popular restaurant where diners regularly queue out of the door is preparing to launch a second site in Kent.

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Four cars damaged by vandals

Four cars damaged by vandals

08 February 2024

At least four cars have been vandalised by a suspected group of young men.

Six-year-old’s delight at finding rare 100-million-year-old fossil

Six-year-old’s delight at finding rare 100-million-year-old fossil

06 February 2024

A six-year-old boy and his parents were over the moon to discover a 100-million-year-old fossil while searching for stones to skim at the beach.

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