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‘Exceptional’ police dog retires after five years

A police dog who has helped officers arrest several dangerous criminals across Kent during his career has retired.

New barbershop owner enjoys ‘challenge’ of cutting men’s hair

After almost seven decades, a barber’s shop has relaunched with a female owner.

Disruption caused by roadworks in Kent on select committee agenda

The county’s largest local authority has been invited to provide further evidence to the government about the growing disruption caused by roadworks.

‘We don’t know how dangerous it is’: Fears over number of school-aged vapers

There are concerns about the side effects on vaping as the number of teenagers addicted to the habit are revealed.

‘Once a town’s history goes you cannot get it back’

With three in five small museums fearing closure this year amid rising costs and falling visitor numbers, are we at risk of losing our heritage?

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.

'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.

Music, food, boats and fireworks: Town gets ready for huge festival

Plans are under way for a town’s river festival with entries invited for the raft race.

Spring flower display to brighten up castle grounds

The Dazzling Daffodil display will see 90,000 yellow flowers transform the gardens of a historic attraction.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.