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‘Savings for Kent passengers’ as high-speed line charges for operators to drop

‘Savings for Kent passengers’ as high-speed line charges for operators to drop

06 January 2025

Passengers in Kent will benefit from train companies being charged lower fees to operate between London St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel.

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Trains cancelled and roads flooded as wet and windy weather lashes Kent

Trains cancelled and roads flooded as wet and windy weather lashes Kent

06 January 2025

Drivers and rail passengers face delays due to adverse weather which is causing obstructions and flooding across the county.

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Razor blades, axe and knives among offensive weapons found in Kent schools

Razor blades, axe and knives among offensive weapons found in Kent schools

06 January 2025

Close to 200 offensive weapons have been found in Kent’s schools, colleges or universities since 2022 with some terrifying items in police reports.

Kent braced for flooding as weather warning for heavy rain extended

Kent braced for flooding as weather warning for heavy rain extended

05 January 2025

A weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for Kent, with flooding closing several roads.

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Kent's first snow flurry this winter shuts major route

Kent's first snow flurry this winter shuts major route

05 January 2025

Snow hit parts of Kent overnight forcing a major route to shut.

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The driving test centres in Kent where most people pass and fail

The driving test centres in Kent where most people pass and fail

05 January 2025

We found out why some of the county’s eight driving test centres have better pass rates than others.

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‘Snow and sleet’ expected as cold snap continues

‘Snow and sleet’ expected as cold snap continues

04 January 2025

Snow, sleet and rain is expected to fall in Kent as an amber alert for cold weather remains in place.

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Amber cold alert issued for Kent as temperatures to plunge to -4°C

Amber cold alert issued for Kent as temperatures to plunge to -4°C

02 January 2025

An amber “cold health alert” has been issued for the county, with warnings of an increase in deaths among the elderly and extra demand on hospitals.

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What to look forward to in Kent in 2025

What to look forward to in Kent in 2025

01 January 2025

Music festivals, art exhibitions, charity races and national holidays – it’s all here in our 2025 Kent events calendar.

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Primark and a taste of France - our town centre wishlist for 2025

Primark and a taste of France - our town centre wishlist for 2025

01 January 2025

As we welcome in the new year, our reporters had a think about what they’d like to see in their home towns in 2025.

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‘Calling the ambulance service doesn’t mean you’ll get seen quicker in A&E - use it appropriately’

‘Calling the ambulance service doesn’t mean you’ll get seen quicker in A&E - use it appropriately’

31 December 2024

We meet the people keeping the 999 and 111 control room going throughout the holiday period.

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‘It’s insane!’: Passengers ‘stunned’ by Kent bus fare shake-up

‘It’s insane!’: Passengers ‘stunned’ by Kent bus fare shake-up

31 December 2024

A huge shake-up of bus fares across Kent has left passengers “stunned” as some face forking out hundreds of pounds more a year to travel.

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Most-read stories on KentOnline in 2024

Most-read stories on KentOnline in 2024

31 December 2024

2024 was a manic year with elections, terrible weather and an inexplicably expensive banana… here’s what our readers read most.

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The Kent people recognised in this year’s New Year Honours list

The Kent people recognised in this year’s New Year Honours list

30 December 2024

The annual New Year Honours list marking the achievements of extraordinary people across the country includes 26 people from Kent.

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The lost Kent clubs and pubs where we’d love to have one last night out

The lost Kent clubs and pubs where we’d love to have one last night out

30 December 2024

We take a look at some of Kent’s most iconic pubs and nightclubs which are sadly no longer with us.

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Weather warning as Kent braced for 75mph winds

Weather warning as Kent braced for 75mph winds

29 December 2024

The Met Office has warned disruption is likely on New Year’s Day due to huge gusts predicted to hit the county.

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The best Kent restaurants and cafes we've visited this year

The best Kent restaurants and cafes we've visited this year

29 December 2024

From a massive meat platter to five-star Japanese food and top-notch tapas - these are the best venues in Kent that we’ve tried in 2024.

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The Kent stores we lost this year - and the new ones coming in 2025

The Kent stores we lost this year - and the new ones coming in 2025

29 December 2024

Hundreds of retailers have celebrated a bumper year of trade despite adverse conditions – but others have succumbed to outside pressures.

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On the run: Kent’s charity races to sign up for next year

On the run: Kent’s charity races to sign up for next year

28 December 2024

Make a start on your January health kick by signing up for one of Kent’s charity runs in 2025.

The famous faces spotted in Kent this year

The famous faces spotted in Kent this year

28 December 2024

From music’s biggest names to TV stars, here are the celebrities who visited Kent in 2024.

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