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Killer cop and morgue monster spark ‘sick to stomach’ friendship behind bars

A pair of Kent killers who committed depraved sex crimes have reportedly bonded over their memories of a seaside town while in a high-security prison.

‘Thousands left the UK, but this is why we stayed…’

Polish people living in Kent have explained why they remained in Britain after Brexit despite 200,000 of their fellow citizens deciding to leave.

Why £30k has been spent in Kent on driving lessons for asylum seeking children

Almost £30,000 has been spent on providing driving lessons for asylum seeking children living in Kent in the past three years.

Teens charged after spate of ‘late night car thefts’

Two 17-year-old boys have been charged after vehicles were reported stolen from locations across Kent by two people dressed in dark tracksuits.

'It'll be broken down or set on fire': The small number of stolen cars reunited with owners revealed

More than 7,000 vehicles have been stolen in the county in the last three years, but how many are recovered or returned to their owners?

Kent ice cream boss ‘right’ to stop selling slushy drinks amid fears for children

An ice cream van fleet owner says his decision to stop selling ‘slushy’ drinks has been the right as doctors warn of the health risks to children.

'Don't blame county council for roadworks chaos - it’s really not our fault'

Kent’s highways chief has shared his frustration at the lack of power the council has over the roadworks causing major traffic problems.

Council aims for maximum increase

Residents learn how much their council tax bill will rise in April.

Visit Kent’s top attractions for the price of a lottery ticket

Museums, castles and gardens are offering free entry for one week – all you need to do is show a lottery ticket or scratchcard on the door.

Study reveals shocking cost of rogue traders targeting county’s elderly

Victims of doorstep crime are losing an average of nearly £16,000 and could be dead within two years, a new report has revealed.

Nine arrests as fifth cannabis farm shut in a week

Several arrests have been made as part of a sting operation disrupting and shutting down large-scale cannabis cultivations across the county.

Ambulance trust no longer in special measures

The county’s ambulance service has been taken out of special measures after a period of “sustained improvement”, it says.

Tory leader says county elections will be ‘most difficult ever’

Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch admitted today that her party faces a tough challenge when the county goes to the polls in May.

‘I thought I had just slept weird – it turned out I had an incurable disease’

KentOnline reporter James Pallant tells how an unexpected diagnosis just weeks before his 30th birthday has rocked his world.

More than 2,000 people back petition to save farmers market and stop ‘unfair parking charges’

More than 2,400 people have signed a petition calling for a lifting of parking restriction that threaten their monthly farmers market.

How to apply for free attraction tickets as part of the Kent Big Weekend

The annual event will dish out thousands of free tickets to some of Kent’s biggest attractions. Here’s how to enter the ballot.

Tributes to young man buried on his 21st birthday after being crushed by car

A car enthusiast was laid to rest on what would have been his 21st birthday after he died in a tragic accident.

Number of Kent pupils offered place at their first choice of school rises

The number of children offered a place at their first choice of secondary school has risen this year, Kent County Council says.

Three-month crossroads closure set to wreak havoc

The three-month closure of one of the busiest crossroads in Kent is set to cause chaos in villages and rural communities, it has been warned.

‘I’d rather go to prison than pay £140 Euro Car Parks fine’

A KentOnline investigation reveals how a parking firm has made thousands from fines that country park users say were issued by faulty ticket machines.

'The area has just been flattened - it's an unforgivable travesty'

Care home developers have been accused of “jumping the gun” and cutting down around 30 trees on top of an ancient monument to the anger of neighbours.