KM in the Community
The Kent Messenger Group actively supports a range of community and charitable causes. Find out more about charities and events with our new 'KM in the Community' mini site.
Kent Air Ambulance
Life can change in a heartbeat. And when it is a matter of life and death it is vital to have the experts around you. This week is Kent Air Ambulance Week, and Kentonline is reflecting on the countless lives saved by staff and volunteers at the registered charity.
Kent Air Ambulance crash
It was a tragedy that touched the hearts of thousands - not only in Kent, but around the world. Tomorrow marks the tenth anniversary of the Kent Air Ambulance tragedy, in which a pilot and two paramedics died. As a service is held to mark the tragic event, we look back at a day that changed the emergency service forever.
Climate Camp 08 - Kingsnorth
Welcome to our special report on the Camp for Climate Action, your essential one-stop guide to the Kingsnorth protest and beyond.
Kent Non-League Football
Keep up to date with all the latest news as it breaks from Kent's non-league football clubs.
Kent Show 2008
The county's largest outdoor event ran over three days from Friday, July 11, to Sunday, July 13.
Pride in Medway
IN every Medway street there’s an unsung hero, devoted carer, brave youngster or kind neighbour who deserves recognition. This is your chance to tell us about them, as the Medway Messenger launches the 2008 Pride in Medway Awards
Tiger video diary
This year, Port Lympne Wild Animal park welcomed two new editions to its menagerie - a pair of rare Siberian tiger cubs, Sinda and Bira. Kent Online will be following the tiny tiggers' progress from playful cubs to prowling adults with our exclusive tiger video diary, bringing you regular updates on how the feline family is doing in our special report...
Summer of Sound 2008
Kent is the only place to be this summer as a host of top notch festivals set up camp across the county, bringing some of the biggest names in music with them.
How cement built a town's reputation
2008 will be a historic year for Northfleet when it witnesses the end of 200 years of cement production.
Ebbsfleet United at Wembley
Ebbsfleet United capped an extraordinary season by beating Torquay at Wembley to win the FA Trophy for the first time in the club's history. Get all the build-up, matchday action and post-match reaction in words, pictures, sound and video.
Radio 1's Big Weekend
Radio 1's Big Weekend, the UK's biggest free ticketed music festival, will take place in Mote Park, Maidstone, on May 10 and 11, 2008.
Voluntary Work
Voluntary work can turn out to be so much more than just a good deed. It changes lives, gives people new direction - and can even helps some to find a career.
The Queen's Man of Kent
As Lord Lieutenant, an office dating back more than four centuries, Allan Willett is The Queen’s representative in Kent. But how does the role impact on the county in the 21st century?
Hospital superbug scandal
A shocking Healthcare Commission report published on October 11 revealed that at least 90 patients died from a deadly superbug at three Kent hospitals.
Holiday Messenger
Welcome to Messenger Holidays, the online site where you can get a sight of travel and holiday reports, written by KM Group journalists, tips on where to go and where to avoid, the latest deals, ideas for days out and have the chance for a chat with the travel editor.
Kent Young People's Respect Awards
HUNDREDS of youngsters across Kent strive to make their communities safer and better places for young people. Some belong to hard-working action groups. Others go it alone. Our special award scheme gives Kent the chance to show respect for their efforts.
Dave the Dolphin
There are increasing concerns for the welfare of a solitary dolphin who has been swimming off the Kent coast since April 2006. Kent Police have issued numerous warnings for people not to get too close to Dave the Dolphin but many are taking no notice.
Battle of Bearsted
Campaigners are fighting against plans to build a freight depot the size of 150 football pitches.
Save Canterbury Cathedral
A world-wide campaign is underway to raise £50 million to preserve Canterbury Cathedral as old age and the ravages of pollution take effect.
Stop Stack Campaign
OUR Stop Stack campaign aims to spare Kent the agony of wasted time and lost business every time there's bad weather at the Channel ports or industrial action in France . We are calling on the Government to act now to find an acceptable alternative to shutting down a key motorway.
Towards 2010 - masterplan for Kent
KENT County Council has set out how it wants to improve life for thousands of residents by 2010 with a key document describing its major aims and objectives.
Education, education, education
Education is always a big issue for people in Kent, whether it's concerning youngsters, university students or retraining in the workplace. In this section Kent Online spotlights a wide range of information. You will find the latest news stories, specialist education supplements, and guides to events, exhibitions and publications.
Awards
Each year we support a number of community award schemes. Find out more and how you can nominate someone.
The KM Group supports Kent 2012
London's 2012 Olympics triumph has given Kent a major boost in terms of business and tourism as well as sport. Keep up-to-date with the latest news as it happens.
Soundcheck
With the emergence of Kent-linked acts such as Keane and Joss Stone, there appears plenty of hope on the musical horizon. Scratch beneath the surface and you wil find there is plenty of talent out there within the county. Each month we go behind the scenes with original bands and offer chance to hear their sounds...
Today's News
- £1m in cash seized in swoop on cannabis suspects' homes
- Accused's fingerprints found on Vicky body bag - court told
- Boomtown Bob pulls out of Christmas lights
- SpeedFerries' craft leaves Boulogne
- Port boss's plea to workers
- Police find seven suspected illegal immigrants
- Child care court costs show 27-fold increase
- Talking point: Strict new laws set to slash speeding
- Inside the mind of a wife beater
- Creating the next generation of exciting chefs
Today's Sport
- Moore's stunning strike gives Fleet the points
- Bowden-Brown: Time for us to dig deep
- Bury v Gills - pre-match press conference audio
- Jackson left on the bench for Canada
- Kent cricket groundsmen honoured
- Early Christmas present for Whites fans
- Margate set for points deduction
- Rugby coach backs changes
- Bulls ladies to take on England
- Littlestone juniors among best in country
Everything for Christmas in one town
Win the chance to switch on the Maidstone Christmas lights or a free trip to Santa's Grotto in the Mall.
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What's New
- MidKent College - MidKent College is bound to have a programme to suit your needs and aspirations.
- Kent On Canvas - Enter our competition and win your own image on a canvas.
- Find it in Maidstone - Win the chance to switch on the Maidstone Christmas lights or a free trip to Santa's Grotto in the Mall.
- Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - Enter our competition and print off 2 for 1 voucher...
- Student Guide - The essential guide for student life 2008...
- Village Hotels - Christmas is a time for giving you more at Village Maidstone...
- Togogo - A website created especially for Kent's 13 to 19 year olds.
- New Headline Travel Supplement
- Wedding Day Magazine - Get your Free copy!
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