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'Food poverty could triple this Christmas'

'Food poverty could triple this Christmas'

A food charity is bracing for a surge in demand in the run up to the festive period, as families continue to struggle from the effects of Covid-19.

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M20 to close for Op Brock test

M20 to close for Op Brock test

Part of the M20 will close for four nights from tonight as part of Operation Brock preparations.

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School closes for rest of term

School closes for rest of term

A school will close entirely as almost a third of its staff are self-isolating.

Town centre 'reset' approved as theatre debate rumbles on

Town centre 'reset' approved as theatre debate rumbles on

A bold vision aimed at rejuvenating a town centre has been approved as calls for a theatre continue to spark debate.

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Council snaps up 300-space car park

Council snaps up 300-space car park

A two-storey town centre car park is now owned by a council after an investment company put the site up for sale.

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Impact of Brexit lorry park still secret

Impact of Brexit lorry park still secret

The Department for Transport is withholding information on the environmental impact of a huge Brexit lorry park.

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Common knowledge for Kennington in the FA Vase

Common knowledge for Kennington in the FA Vase

Dan Scorer is turning his attention to Kennington’s next FA Vase opponents after making history in his 200th match at the helm.

Kent 'Shard' plan deferred for second time

Kent 'Shard' plan deferred for second time

Concerns over developer contributions and designs have stalled progress on a 16-storey apartment block.

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More schools send home students

More schools send home students

Four schools in a Kent borough have now sent home students due to Covid-19 this week, following two more cases.

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Santa Claus is coming to town!

A charitable group is helping Santa tour a town, keeping up a tradition despite Covid.

College evacuated after 'toxic chemical leak'

College evacuated after 'toxic chemical leak'

Emergency services have evacuated a college after an 'unknown chemical smell' was reported.

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Three year groups isolating after six confirmed Covid-19 cases

Three year groups isolating after six confirmed Covid-19 cases

Three year groups have been sent home to isolate following six coronavirus cases at a secondary school.

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Delivery driver hit with metal bar as van stolen

Delivery driver hit with metal bar as van stolen

A delivery driver was attacked with a metal bar before having his work van stolen.

Man seriously injured after being hit by lorry

Man seriously injured after being hit by lorry

A road was closed for more than five hours after a man was hit by a lorry and taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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FA Vase Third Round draw

FA Vase Third Round draw

Home ties were the order of the day in the FA Vase Third Round for three Kent teams.

Team-of-the-week

Team-of-the-week

Find out who's in KentOnline's team-of-the-week and vote for your star man.

Garages set to be transformed into 4 affordable homes

Garages set to be transformed into 4 affordable homes

A block of 24 garages is set to be turned into four two-bedroomed affordable homes.

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Kent hospital to begin Covid-19 vaccinations

Kent hospital to begin Covid-19 vaccinations

A Kent hospital will be among the first in the UK to provide Covid-19 vaccines - as the NHS launches its biggest-ever vaccination programme this week.

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Report: Kennington beat Glebe in FA Vase second round

Report: Kennington beat Glebe in FA Vase second round

Two goals in the last eight minutes fired Kennington into the third round of the FA Vase on Saturday.

Ancient Kent chapel holds secret to gruesome tale

Ancient Kent chapel holds secret to gruesome tale

A secluded chapel deemed one of Kent's best-kept secrets is at the centre of a tale which saw a woman meet her death in the most horrific way.

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