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May Day welcomed in Kent’s ‘Lost Village’

May Day welcomed in Kent’s ‘Lost Village’

01 May 2024

The start of summer is being celebrated as part of the pagan ritual of Beltane taking place in a lost Kent village.

Lorry stuck under railway bridge

Lorry stuck under railway bridge

30 April 2024

A lorry became wedged under a railway bridge for more than an hour after getting stuck.

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‘What a star’: Britain’s Got Talent singer welcomed back at work

‘What a star’: Britain’s Got Talent singer welcomed back at work

30 April 2024

A singer who captured hearts on the hit ITV show with his “surprise” audition returned to work to a warm welcome.

Vintage-style splash as outdoor swimming pool marks 60th anniversary

Vintage-style splash as outdoor swimming pool marks 60th anniversary

28 April 2024

A lido is set to mark its 60th anniversary with a nostalgia-infused celebration.

‘They think I’ve nipped to the loo’: Youth worker stuns family with ‘surprise’ TV audition

‘They think I’ve nipped to the loo’: Youth worker stuns family with ‘surprise’ TV audition

28 April 2024

A youth worker from Kent surprised his family with an “emotional” audition on the primetime ITV show Britain’s Got Talent.

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‘Please save our town's last live music venue'

‘Please save our town's last live music venue'

26 April 2024

A town’s only dedicated music venue has launched a campaign to buy the building amid fears it could land in the hands of developers.

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We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’

We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’

25 April 2024

Our reporter had to sign a waiver warning of “possible loss of life” before taking on a ferociously hot chicken wings challenge at a new Kent venue.

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Launch date for Shaun the Sheep art trail revealed

Launch date for Shaun the Sheep art trail revealed

24 April 2024

A free art trail featuring dozens of colourful sculptures of a favourite children’s character is on its way.

Toxic caterpillars spotted in village

Toxic caterpillars spotted in village

23 April 2024

Dog walkers have been warned after nests were found belonging to a breed of caterpillar which can cause irritation to animals and humans.

Life on the line: The bus journey in Kent that adds ten years to your life

Life on the line: The bus journey in Kent that adds ten years to your life

23 April 2024

New data has shone a spotlight on rising health inequality with residents at the start of a bus line living 10 years less than those at the end.

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Queen Victoria's snooker table on market for £150,000

Queen Victoria's snooker table on market for £150,000

22 April 2024

An antique billiards table which once stood proudly in Buckingham Palace is up for sale.

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Rare Victorian signal box revamped after facing demolition

Rare Victorian signal box revamped after facing demolition

21 April 2024

A signal box that dates back to 1888 has been restored following calls from villagers to preserve it.

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From car parts to cod and chips - now that’s a career gear change

From car parts to cod and chips - now that’s a career gear change

20 April 2024

A dad-of-three who’s spent almost four decades in the car parts industry has swapped selling tyres for serving hungry customers fish and chips.

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‘If they won’t collect our bins, we won’t pay council tax’

‘If they won’t collect our bins, we won’t pay council tax’

20 April 2024

An elderly couple’s bins which went uncollected for a month were picked up hours after KentOnline revealed the duo vowed to stop paying council tax.

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Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

19 April 2024

A landlord has banned vaping in his pub because he doesn’t want customers to be put off their Sunday lunches.

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First-of-its-kind dog wash machine opens at country park

First-of-its-kind dog wash machine opens at country park

18 April 2024

A dog washing machine for mucky pups has been installed at a country park which is said to be the first of its kind in the county.

Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price

Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price

18 April 2024

An award-winning 200-year-old pub is set to go under the hammer at a dramatically slashed price.

Rare ‘Last of Us’ zombie fungi found in Kent wood

Rare ‘Last of Us’ zombie fungi found in Kent wood

18 April 2024

Rare fungi which inspired the renowned video game and TV series The Last of Us has been found in a Kent woodland.

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‘Heartbreak’ as living museum to close

‘Heartbreak’ as living museum to close

15 April 2024

A town centre museum has confirmed it will be closing after it has struggled to pay the rent.

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Stacey Soloman ‘held hostage’ on caravan park

Stacey Soloman ‘held hostage’ on caravan park

15 April 2024

A celebrity couple claim to have been “held hostage” by their kids following a visit to a holiday destination.

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