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Dishwasher blaze breaks out while those inside home sleep

Dishwasher blaze breaks out while those inside home sleep

18 May 2025

Three fire engines were sent to a property after a dishwasher caught fire in the early hours.

Traffic released on M2 after car caught fire

Traffic released on M2 after car caught fire

18 May 2025

All lanes have reopened on a motorway after a car caught fire.

‘Acts of vandalism won’t silence a message that could save a life’

‘Acts of vandalism won’t silence a message that could save a life’

18 May 2025

Volunteers have vowed to ensure a Samaritans help sign is seen after it was torn down near the riverside spot where a much-loved mum drowned.

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Historic school to host weddings and ‘fill void’ left by venue’s shock closure

Historic school to host weddings and ‘fill void’ left by venue’s shock closure

18 May 2025

A school inside a “grand” former manor house is set to host weddings and fill a void left by the shock closure of another venue nearby.

Inside the fortress transformed into one of Kent’s most extraordinary homes

Inside the fortress transformed into one of Kent’s most extraordinary homes

18 May 2025

We’ve spoken to the owner of one of the county’s most unique homes - which, when he bought it, had not been lived in since 1850.

Delayed port traffic to be held at race circuit

Delayed port traffic to be held at race circuit

17 May 2025

The government has struck a deal to use a Kent race circuit as a holding area for passenger traffic during major disruption at the border.

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‘A gut-wrenching bang’: Animal shelter boss tells of crash horror

‘A gut-wrenching bang’: Animal shelter boss tells of crash horror

17 May 2025

An animal sanctuary boss described her horror after finding a group of people in a crash outside her site.

Little Ships return to Kent 85 years after Dunkirk evacuations

Little Ships return to Kent 85 years after Dunkirk evacuations

17 May 2025

More than 70 Little Ships will set sail from Kent to Dunkirk for the 85th anniversary of the famous wartime rescue of Allied troops.

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Bid to convert ‘modern’ barn on farmland into wedding and events venue

Bid to convert ‘modern’ barn on farmland into wedding and events venue

17 May 2025

A “modern” barn on farmland could be transformed into a countryside wedding and events venue under new plans.

Car dealer ‘abused’ Covid loan scheme by taking out £90k

Car dealer ‘abused’ Covid loan scheme by taking out £90k

17 May 2025

The head of a car sales company has had to repay more than £35,000 after taking out two Covid Bounce Back loans.

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Man taken to hospital as M25 slip road blocked after accident

Man taken to hospital as M25 slip road blocked after accident

17 May 2025

A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital following an accident on a major road.

kmfm presenter laces up football boots for special charity match

kmfm presenter laces up football boots for special charity match

17 May 2025

Radio presenter Rob Wills will be joining a football team in a special match day event, all for an amazing cause.

‘Difficult decisions’ as school tells seven members of staff they will be laid off

‘Difficult decisions’ as school tells seven members of staff they will be laid off

17 May 2025

Seven members of staff will be let go from a Kent school amid “extremely challenging financial conditions”.

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‘People say Europe hates us but we proved them wrong and we can again’

‘People say Europe hates us but we proved them wrong and we can again’

17 May 2025

Former Eurovision star Nikki French reflects on her time at the contest 25 years on, her Kent roots and how one act has paved a path for UK success.

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‘She was one of the original DFLs’: Darts-loving grandma dies weeks after tragic diagnosis

‘She was one of the original DFLs’: Darts-loving grandma dies weeks after tragic diagnosis

17 May 2025

A much-loved grandma described as “one of the original DFLs” has died of cancer just weeks after first complaining of stomach pain.

Film crews spotted at shopping centre ahead of hit comedy’s return

Film crews spotted at shopping centre ahead of hit comedy’s return

16 May 2025

Camera crews have been in action at a shopping centre ahead of an award-winning comedy drama’s eagerly anticipated second season.

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Chelsea Flower Show landscaper to design ‘nature haven’ for hospice

Chelsea Flower Show landscaper to design ‘nature haven’ for hospice

16 May 2025

A landscaper is set to redesign a hospice charity’s garden to include a memorial wall for grieving families and therapeutic space.

Temporary road closure after car fire

Temporary road closure after car fire

16 May 2025

Traffic flow was stopped temporarily while emergency crews responded to a convertible Mercedes on fire.

KentOnline’s Blue Badge campaign raised in House of Commons

KentOnline’s Blue Badge campaign raised in House of Commons

16 May 2025

As more supporters come forward to back KentOnline’s battle for Blue Badge fairness, the campaign has been raised in parliament.

Three arrested after 25 luxury cars seized

Three arrested after 25 luxury cars seized

16 May 2025

Three men have been arrested and high-value vehicles seized after the discovery of an alleged money laundering network.

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