Home   News

All Kent news

Inquest date announced for fatal crash

Inquest date announced for fatal crash

A date has been announced for the inquest into a fatal crash last month - as the passenger is released from hospital.

Three arrested after 'hit and run' crash

Three arrested after 'hit and run' crash

A woman and two men are being quizzed by police after a man was left fighting for his life following a "horrific" crash.

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Man guilty of possessing Taser

Man guilty of possessing Taser

A man arrested during a murder investigation has admitted being in possession of a Taser gun and CS spray.

Student besieged by 'blood-soaked' rubber ducks

Student besieged by 'blood-soaked' rubber ducks

A Kent student at Cambridge has become victim to a bizarre stalking campaign... involving 'blood-soaked' and mutilated rubber ducks.

Police could have saved almost £800k on body cameras

Police could have saved almost £800k on body cameras

Kent's cash-strapped police force paid £550 per body-worn camera when near-identical models are available online for less than £100.

‘Inconsistent’ food hygiene check is tough to swallow

‘Inconsistent’ food hygiene check is tough to swallow

A village shop has hit out at a council after a court ordered the destruction of hundreds of pounds of produce following a failed hygiene check.

Missing teenage girl found

Missing teenage girl found

A missing 13-year-old girl reported missing has been found.

Head teacher in court accused of downloading indecent images

Head teacher in court accused of downloading indecent images

A head teacher accused of possessing indecent images has appeared in court.

Services re-open after Eurotunnel 'safety inspection'

Services re-open after Eurotunnel 'safety inspection'

Both passenger and freight Eurotunnel services are getting back to normal after an "unplanned safety inspection".

Weather warning as dense fog blankets Kent

Weather warning as dense fog blankets Kent

Kent faces challenging driving conditions again today, as a severe weather warning covers the county.

Our right to know what thousands of public bodies are doing is under threat

Our right to know what thousands of public bodies are doing is under threat

A government review of Freedom of Information laws could make it much harder to hold councils, the NHS, the government and schools to account.

Keep death crossing open, say protestors

Keep death crossing open, say protestors

A notorious rail crossing where a girl was killed should not be closed to the public, campaigners claim.

'Manipulative and predatory' pervert jailed for six years

'Manipulative and predatory' pervert jailed for six years

A 58-year-old has been jailed for six years for abusing a young girl.

Hundreds fight to save beachfront public space

Hundreds fight to save beachfront public space

Demonstrators gathered to protest against the council's sale of a seaside plot for holiday homes.

Rat Buff sprayed over

Rat Buff sprayed over

A Banksy-style painted rat which appeared in Folkestone this week has already been spray painted over.

Club pays respects to young Connor

Club pays respects to young Connor

Players, supporters and staff at Ashford United FC pay respect to youth player Connor McDonald who tragically died after falling into the sea.

Two men rescued from house blaze

Two men rescued from house blaze

Emergency crews gave oxygen to fire victims in the early hours.

Bank worker saves elderly woman from rogue traders

Bank worker saves elderly woman from rogue traders

A quick-thinking bank worker has been praised after scaring off rogue traders intent on a driveway scam.

Not bad for a fiver... valuable print found on market stall

Not bad for a fiver... valuable print found on market stall

An antiques dealer says he will raffle off a valuable piece of Japanese artwork he bought for £5 on a market stall.

Privacy fears as church tower set to open

Privacy fears as church tower set to open

Families fear loss of privacy amid plans to open up a church tower to the public.

Puppy’s incredible 200-mile journey

Puppy’s incredible 200-mile journey

Lady the lurcher has been reunited with her owner... 200 miles and four months since they last saw each other.

Gardeners upset over memorial plans

Gardeners upset over memorial plans

A group of volunteers are upset with plans for a £120,000 revamp of the town's war memorial, which will concrete over their community garden.

Pensioner seriously ill after holiday

Pensioner seriously ill after holiday

A man is suspected to have caught Legionnaires' Disease following a break at a popular English seaside town.

Police hunt hit and run driver

Police hunt hit and run driver

A motorist is said to have fled the scene of a crash involving two cars.

Watch: The week's news on KMTV

Watch: The week's news on KMTV

Watch the review of the week bulletin here.

Historian uncovers Ripper's link to Kent

Historian uncovers Ripper's link to Kent

Jack the Ripper’s identity remains a mystery but new research has uncovered a Kent link.

How hair could save a crumbling church

How hair could save a crumbling church

Parishioners have been asked to donate hair to help fix a crumbling church.

Mum suffers stroke after alleged care home failings

Mum suffers stroke after alleged care home failings

Two brothers are demanding answers from a care home after their elderly mother suffered a massive stroke.

Scenic site is dogging hotspot

Scenic site is dogging hotspot

Visitors to a Kent beauty spot fear it has become a magnet for doggers.

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