Home   Kent   News

All Kent news

‘I just screamed’: Moment brazen thieves steal family’s beloved French bulldog

‘I just screamed’: Moment brazen thieves steal family’s beloved French bulldog

A pregnant mother says she was pushed out of the way on her own doorstep by a hooded man who went into her home and stole one of their dogs.

12

Man jailed after throwing axe at pregnant woman’s stomach

Man jailed after throwing axe at pregnant woman’s stomach

A thug has been jailed after hurling an axe at a pregnant woman’s stomach.

‘We can’t heat the pools and don’t know when it will be fixed’

‘We can’t heat the pools and don’t know when it will be fixed’

Leisure centre bosses say they are unable to confirm when technical issues forcing the closure of a town’s swimming pools will be fixed.

9

Number of crimes solved by police ‘unacceptably low’

Number of crimes solved by police ‘unacceptably low’

Kent’s force has been told it must improve its responsiveness to emergency calls and solve more crimes by a watchdog.

22

‘I’m Jason Donovan’s biggest superfan’

‘I’m Jason Donovan’s biggest superfan’

A mum who’s loved Jason Donovan since she was seven and even has a ‘marriage proposal’ from her idol says her obsession is still going strong.

2

Child taken to hospital after being hit by car

Child taken to hospital after being hit by car

All traffic was brought to stop after a child was knocked down by a car near a pub.

1

Could a '20-minute village’ and a 28,000-seater stadium solve the housing crisis?

Could a '20-minute village’ and a 28,000-seater stadium solve the housing crisis?

A golf course on the outer fringes of the M25 has been earmarked for housing – and a rugby stadium – in a bid to solve the area’s housing shortage.

102

Kent-first as school to lock away pupils’ phones in pouches

Kent-first as school to lock away pupils’ phones in pouches

A school is set to become the first in the county to lock pupils’ mobile phones away in secure “Yondr pouches” during the day.

113

Sneak peek inside Grade-II listed custom house redevelopment

Sneak peek inside Grade-II listed custom house redevelopment

A Grade-II listed building which had an active role in the pursuit of smugglers is set to be converted into new flats and townhouses.

6

Tiler’s taunting texts to pal after attacking him with 6ft spirit level

Tiler’s taunting texts to pal after attacking him with 6ft spirit level

A thug sent his victim sinister texts in hospital saying "lucky I didn't finish you" after attacking him with a 6ft-long tool.

13

Opinion: BBC changes pose a real threat to local, independent journalism

Opinion: BBC changes pose a real threat to local, independent journalism

Senior figures from the UK regional news industry are today warning how the BBC poses a major threat to the future of local, independent journalism.

Flood alerts issued across Kent after heavy rainfall

Flood alerts issued across Kent after heavy rainfall

Several areas of the county are at risk of flooding due to rising river levels, the Environment Agency says.

7

Diners rank two Kent restaurants among UK’s best

Diners rank two Kent restaurants among UK’s best

Two Kent eateries have made it into a list of the top 100 restaurants in the country, based on reviews.

4

Council legal action over unaccompanied child asylum seekers due back in court

Council legal action over unaccompanied child asylum seekers due back in court

The controversial issue of how Kent deals with lone asylum-seeking children arriving in small boats is due back in the High Court.

Swimming pool shut ‘until further notice’

Swimming pool shut ‘until further notice’

A leisure centre has announced its swimming pool will be shut until further notice.

10

Kent MP tables new law to overturn ‘unfair’ ULEZ expansion

Kent MP tables new law to overturn ‘unfair’ ULEZ expansion

An MP is set to introduce a bill to parliament in the hope of overturning the controversial decision to expand the ULEZ zone to the border with Kent.

40

Staff not washing hands and 'very poor' cleaning standards at chocolate cafe

Staff not washing hands and 'very poor' cleaning standards at chocolate cafe

The standard of cleaning in the kitchen of a hugely popular cafe bar has been branded “very poor” by inspectors.

22

Teachers to pause strikes called over pupil violence

Teachers to pause strikes called over pupil violence

Teachers have called off industrial action after bosses promised to spend £500k on behaviour specialists and introduce five-day exclusions.

8

Release date and trailer for new TV drama shot in Kent revealed

Release date and trailer for new TV drama shot in Kent revealed

The trailer and release date of a new drama series which saw a street turned into a “crime scene” and several scenes shot in Kent have been revealed.

Work restarts on huge luxury flats set to cost up to £3m

Work restarts on huge luxury flats set to cost up to £3m

Work on the major redevelopment of a listed building which will include 91 luxury flats overlooking the sea has resumed after a month-long hiatus.

7

‘It’s the last live-music venue in town – let’s not be ruled by older generation’

‘It’s the last live-music venue in town – let’s not be ruled by older generation’

A bid by a live-music venue to stay open later has been backed by some residents – but others say drunk customers cause a “public nuisance”.

10

Rail passengers’ journeys ‘simpler’ with eTickets

Rail passengers’ journeys ‘simpler’ with eTickets

A network-wide introduction of eTickets will see faster and more convenient travel between some of the county’s railway stations.

22

Vision for artist’s haven could finally become reality 10 years on

Vision for artist’s haven could finally become reality 10 years on

A town centre plot earmarked to become an artists’ haven for a decade – complete with homes and studios - is set to be sold at auction.

3

Parents in tears after finding scam using picture of their dead son

Parents in tears after finding scam using picture of their dead son

The grieving parents of a baby who died say they are “livid” after finding out a suspected online scam is using an image of their son.

'She was a good mum – then she turned into a narcissistic child killer'

'She was a good mum – then she turned into a narcissistic child killer'

The heartbroken dad of a toddler murdered by his own mum and her boyfriend says the pair should spend the rest of their lives behind bars.

8

Two-car crash closes road in both directions

Two-car crash closes road in both directions

Police closed a road in both directions following a crash involving two cars.

‘A school’s reputation can be lost in a year – and take a decade to recover’

‘A school’s reputation can be lost in a year – and take a decade to recover’

With the Oasis Academy on Sheppey’s reputation in tatters, just how do stricken schools turn around their fortunes – and how long does it take?

2

Driver caught out by parking sign loophole

Driver caught out by parking sign loophole

A climbing enthusiast who was hit with a fine despite having parked in the same spot for almost two years says the ticket was issued unfairly.

59

Mum's heartbreak at sudden death of ‘caring and talented’ son, 23

Mum's heartbreak at sudden death of ‘caring and talented’ son, 23

A devastated mum who found her “kind and loving” son dead at home says she is certain he did not take his own life.

7

Thief caught at Libertines' hotel told police: 'Pete Doherty is my friend'

Thief caught at Libertines' hotel told police: 'Pete Doherty is my friend'

A burglar who tried to steal art off the walls of The Libertines’ hotel claimed lead singer Pete Doherty gave him permission to come and go.

4

‘We can’t stop hundreds of homeless being sent here'

‘We can’t stop hundreds of homeless being sent here'

Council chiefs say they are powerless to stop hundreds of homeless Londoners being relocated to Kent.

126
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More