Dog rescued after becoming stranded on groyne at Westgate-on-Sea

A dog and its owner have been reunited after the animal became trapped on a seaside groyne.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/lifeboat-heroes-rescue-stranded-dog-99945/

Fire on cruiser alight on River Medway at Tonbridge

Firefighters were called to tackle a cruiser alight on a river.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/boat-destroyed-in-blaze-99944/

Live: Breaking news from Kent today

Catch up with the latest news, travel and weather from across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-breaking-news-from-kent-99413/

5 Ways to Protect Your Home While On Vacation

If anything can go wrong it will happen while you’re on vacation, right? – which is perhaps the reason 80% of burglaries take place when their owners are away.

Coming home from a Mediterranean cruise, honeymoon or safari can be gloomy. But nothing spoils a good vacation more than coming home to find you’ve been the victim of a crime.  All those hours of careful planning, scrimping and saving for your dream vacation will be quickly undone if you have to start filling in a claim to your home insurance.

To better prepare yourself for the vacation of a lifetime, we spoke to the experts at Select Garage Doors, the UK’s leading manufacturer of home security accessories and garage doors, who gave us the following checklist to ensure your property is left in safe hands:

1) Garage Door Safety

Garage doors are perhaps the weakest point for thieves looking for easy access to your home and belongings. Not only are they a weakness, but provide shelter once inside. To a passer-by an open garage with a works van parked in the driveway is not screaming break in.

For this reason, you should never leave your garage unprotected when planning a vacation away from home. You might as well roll out the red carpet for them and put the kettle on while you’re at it! Having a system in place will stop those pesky thieves in their tracks as they look up to see their face plastered across a security camera.

If however after saving up funds for your dream vacation, you are a little strapped for cash and less inclined to purchase a security camera for your house, don’t worry. You can still protect your home with the addition of some stand alone accessories such as Euro-Locks and Bars, Hinges and Handles to minimise the chance of a break in.

2) The lights are on but no one’s home

Don’t switch your lights on for the entire time you’re on vacation in an attempt to make it look like someone is in the house. Aside from an extortionate electricity bill greeting you when you return, you’ll find a house blazing with light on a night is a little odd.

Instead, purchase a light switch timer with the option to automatically turn your lights on and off according to a preset schedule. Criminals keeping an eye on your house will see the bright lights going on and off and will assume there is someone inside.

3) Lock that door/window

It might seem like an obvious one but time and time again people will forget to close the upstairs window or not bother to turn the deadbolt in the kitchen. Well now it’s time to clean up your act and check, everything! If you lock up all possible access points it will make life much harder for a burglar when looking to enter your house.

4) You got a friend in me

A quick and painfree way of securing your home while away on vacation is to ask a close friend or neighbour to keep an eye on the place in your absence. Give them a spare key so they can pop in and collect all mail, water the plants and feed the cat etc. You may also want to give permission for someone to park their car on your drive. These may seem like minor actions but they will make a big difference in the long run.

5) No vacation posts

Keep the #summer2016 posts on hold until you return. This includes social media, blogging and online forums where anyone could be reading about your fun in the sun… away from home. That’s not to say you need to suspect everyone you happen to meet, but you should be mindful of that information falling into the wrong hands. Wait until you return to brag about your travels. Instead leave your family and friends in suspense for a little while longer – it’s your vacation after all, enjoy it while you have the chance.
Guest Post by Emily Cocker. Feature image courtesy of Shutterstock.

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Margaret O'Neill, from Chartham, skydives for charity aged 90

A fearless nonagenarian hurled herself out of a plane at 12,000ft for charity - and even described the white-knuckle experience as "relaxing".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/video-fearless-gran-90-jumps-99788/

Teenage boy who threatened to shoot teachers and sparked bomb scare in Rochester, will not face charges

A teenage boy who made online threats about shooting his teachers and sparked a full-scale bomb scare has been released without charge.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/teen-who-threatened-to-shoot-99792/

Council rejects Shepherdswell mum Hazel Ransley-Warnes' plans for specially-adapted house for disabled son

A mother fears she may have to put her profoundly disabled son into care after her plans to build a "last resort" specially-adapted home were refused.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/anger-as-last-resort-house-99830/

Flaviu the missing lynx formerly from Port Lympne Reserve in Kent found after escaping from Dartmoor Zoo in Devon

A lynx that used to live in Kent and had gone missing from a zoo in Devon has been recaptured and taken home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/missing-lynx-escaped-from-zoo-99925/

Car crashes into chalet in Marine Parade, Sheerness

Police have cordoned off a section of road after a Ford Ka crashed through a fence and into a chalet.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/car-smashes-into-chalet-99924/

Minister and Kent MP Tracey Crouch says the 2012 Olympics still inspiring people to take up sport

Four years on, what has been the legacy of the London Olympics?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/london-games-still-benefiting-kent-99922/

Keepers' delight at first birth of Rothschild giraffe at Port Lympne Reserve for eight years

Keepers are over the moon at the birth of a baby giraffe at a Kent wildlife park - the first one born there for eight years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/baby-giraffes-big-role-for-99917/

Greenhithe's war dead to be honoured with memorial

More than 100 people who died in the First and Second World Wars will finally be honoured with a memorial.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/plans-submitted-to-honour-greenhithes-99721/

Kevin Overy, from Murston, banned from Iceland in Sittingbourne

An outspoken grandfather claims he has been frozen out of an Iceland branch after telling staff to open more tills.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/banned-from-iceland-for-speaking-99742/

Former BHS worker Chris Page, from Broadstairs, recalls day she stood up to Sir Philip Green at Hempstead Valley store

A former BHS staff member has recalled the moment she once stood up to then-boss Sir Philip Green after he allegedly told her: "I own you".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/the-day-i-stood-up-99774/

Cathy Kinnon, from Rochester, angry at parking fine after Argos staff kept her waiting

A grieving daughter has spoken of her anger after being slapped with a fine for parking in a short-term bay after store staff kept her waiting.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/daughters-final-gift-for-dad-99780/

Firefighters called to road crash on A28 between Tenterden and Rolvenden

Firefighters are dealing with a road crash on a major route through the county this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/fire-crews-called-to-road-99920/

Anger at thieves who stole cash for Dover teenager Kelly Turner's USA cancer treatment fund from Hythe newsagents

A shop owner raising money to fund a teenager's cancer treatment in the USA says he was left angry after thieves stole a collection box.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/thieves-steal-charity-box-for-99909/

Dover traffic delays expected again on French 'Black Saturday'

Drivers heading to France are warned to expect more traffic chaos this weekend, with 'Black Saturday' congestion in France adding to traffic woes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/more-delays-expected-at-dover-99675/

George and June Heath, from Sheppey, got married on same day as England's 1966 World Cup victory

A couple who wed on the day of England's World Cup victory 50 years ago today have shared their memories of guests sneaking off to a rental TV shop.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/we-almost-lost-all-our-99744/

Courageous referee Joanne Park helped police as pub brawl raged in Garlinge pub

A football ref who turned commentator after witnessing a pub brawl has received a High Sheriff Award.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/courageous-ref-helped-police-as-99821/

Sturry woman Alison Raines, once called 'over-the-hill slapper' by judge, guilty of knife charge

A woman once described by a judge as an "over-the-hill slapper" after a drunken robbery has now been found guilty of carrying knives.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/over-the-hill-slapper-back-in-court-99833/

kmfm Thousand Pound Friday winner Pam Denham scoops £1,000 prize

One lucky kmfm listener had a shock when she popped into her local supermarket... and came out £1,000 richer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/listener-goes-shopping-for-cash-99894/

M25: Two lanes shut on M25 after motorbike and car in crash

Traffic is building up on the M25 after a crash between a car and a motorbike shut lanes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/queues-on-m25-after-rush-hour-99893/

A Class Driving school car involved in head-on crash on Will Adams Way, Gillingham

One person has been injured in a crash involving a driving school car and a black Mini.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/driving-school-car-involved-in-99892/

Man bailed on suspicion of dangerous driving after St Helens Road Sheerness crash

A man's been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a "hit and run" crash which left a man with serious injuries.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/man-arrested-after-dangerous-crash-99891/

Teen arrested on suspicion of Gillingham park attempted murder

A boy has been arrested on suspicion of trying to murder another teenager in a park 'stabbing'.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/gillingham-park-attempted-murder-99889/

National Express coach driver Pauline Camplin pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after fatal crash on A2

A National Express coach driver has admitted killing a couple after veering over white lines into oncoming traffic.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/coach-driver-pleads-guilty-over-99876/

There was a time that allotment plots were rarer than rubies, but the winds have changed for green fingered hopefuls

There was a time that allotment plots were rarer than rubies, but the winds have changed for green fingered hopefuls.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/dig-in-and-share-the-99882/

Ex-student Michael Sarpong jailed for his part in armed raid in Strood

An armed gang terrorised a couple after breaking into their home and stealing cash and a phone.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/tell-me-where-the-safe-99824/

Man in hospital after suspected stabbing in Ashford

A man in his 30s was taken to hospital last night after a suspected stabbing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/man-in-hospital-after-suspected-99860/

Roy Blackman 'murder': Four men released without charge

Only one man will stand trial accused of murdering a pensioner in a violent burglary after four men were released without charge.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/remaining-suspects-in-murder-investigation-99862/

Mum claims woman tried to walk off with her son at Pentagon shopping centre in Chatham

A young mum has warned other parents to stay vigilant after a woman reportedly grabbed her young son in a shopping centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/mum-claims-woman-tried-to-99819/

Hero Malcolm Dalton saves life of five-year-old neighbour Daniel Satchell-Hicks

A hero who lost his young son in an accident vowed "I'm not going to lose you as well" as he saved the life of his five-year-old neighbour.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/hero-neighbour-saves-five-year-old-boys-99845/

The Friday News Quiz from Monday, July 25

What is being stockpiled in Dover? And why did two workmen get into a row with a council street warden?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/the-friday-news-quiz-99827/

Medway Council office overrun with squirrels

Rogue squirrels are stealing workers' lunches, setting off alarms and generally making a nuisance of themselves at this council headquarters.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/council-office-overrun-with-squirrels-99803/

Why Is Pinewood Better Than Sheet?

If you’re considering buying or even constructing your own wooden building, be it a dog kennel, kid’s playhouse or garden shed, you may well be wondering which type of material is the best to use. 

You will no doubt want to have a wooden construction that can withstand the elements and will be a lasting feature in your garden. While you may be tempted by sheet wood because of its cost and ease to cut, any good wood supplier will tell you that using solid woods like pinewood will be a far better choice, and here’s why.

Pinewood vs. Sheet

To start with it’s important to recognise the differences between sheet and pinewood, as you can then gain a better understanding of why pinewood is the superior material to use for wooden constructions that will be used outdoors. 

With solid woods like pine, it is taken from one solid wood piece that is then kiln dried to remove the moisture and strengthen the composite of the wood. These solid pieces of wood can then be cut into various sizes and thicknesses, depending on the nature of the construction. However, it’s important to know that as a solid wood they are harder to cut than sheet, so it’s essential to use the correct tools to avoid damaging the wood and to make sure you get an accurate cut. 

Sheets on the other hand are a manufactured material that are made up of multiple layers of thin solid wood, which can be softwood and/or hardwood. These plies of wood are then glued together, and compressed to create one solid sheet of plywood. To increase the strength of the sheet wood, each layer of ply is rotated by 90° as it’s laid, so the wood grains run in different directions. Plywood is relatively easy to cut with the right tools and also comes in a variety of thicknesses and dimension.

The Merits Of Pinewood

Of course, what we’re really interested in is why pinewood is better for wooden constructions such as workshops, tool sheds or summer houses, and the first thing to note is its durability. Pinewoodhas been used for centuries to build houses and the reason for this is because it is incredibly long lasting and robust.

Thus if you’re building even a small structure from wood, you want to make sure the material you use is going to have a long life, given the right treatment and protection of course.Choosing pinewood over sheet will ensure this. As a solid piece of wood that’s been seasoned it will be far better equipped to withstand the elements, whereas sheets are prone to ply separation on the edges in damp or wet conditions. 

Secondly, another aspect to consider is the strength of pinewood versus sheet. While both have good strength qualities, sheets are definitely weaker. When put under heavy strain or weight, such as shelving or holding up a roof, the individual plies making up the sheet can weaken and bow. However, as a solid piece of wood, the pinewood is much stronger; able to take the weight of something like a roof construction with very little chance of bowing. 

To conclude why pinewood is the best choice, you only have to look at the beauty of natural wood. With pinewood you can see the grain of the wood that can be enhanced with varnish. However, sheets require veneers with wood effects or paint to give them an attractive finish. 

Put simply, it’s easy to see why pinewood is better than sheet for something like a wooden garden shed or workshop. Hopefully after reading this you can see the benefits too, but if not don’t despair because at York Timberyou’ll see it all clearly from our high quality range of products.

from Home My Heaven: Home Improvement Blog UK http://www.homemyheaven.co.uk/2016/07/why-is-pinewood-better-than-sheet.html

Dymchurch migrants smugglers Robert Stilwell and Mark Stribling due to be sentenced

A pair of people smugglers who tried to land 18 Albanian migrants on a Kent beach are due to be sentenced in court this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/smugglers-set-to-be-sentenced-99846/

Pensioner has driving licence taken away after failing police eyesight test on M2 in Gillingham

An elderly man has had driving licence taken away for failing a police roadside eye test after being pulled over on a motorway for "erratic" driving.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/pensioner-has-licence-revoked-99842/

Serious fire spreads through both floors of two-storey house in London Road, Greenhithe

Both floors of a two-storey house suffered significant damage after a blaze broke out in the early hours of this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/serious-fire-spreads-through-house-99835/

Kent and Canterbury Hospital skin cancer surgeon comes up with Altruist affordable suncream

A Kent skin cancer surgeon was inspired to develop a new, affordable sunscreen while surfing in South Africa.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/cancer-surgeon-comes-up-with-99794/

Live: Breaking news from Kent

Catch up with the latest news, travel and weather from across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-breaking-news-from-kent-99826/

Divers find ID card belonging to Mariola Cudworth, known as Mika, a year after she was killed by husband Jon Cudworth

Divers have discovered the identity card belonging to Mariola Cudworth, known as Mika, who was killed and dumped in a field by her husband.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/divers-find-mums-id-card-99731/

Cat sanctuary Rolvenden Cat Rescue overrun with abandoned kittens

A cat sanctuary has been overwhelmed with abandoned kittens – some suffering from dehydration after being left without water in soaring temperatures.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/cat-sanctuary-overrun-with-abandoned-99733/

Thug Terry Grice who vowed to give up life of crime is jailed again after abducting man at knifepoint

A violent thug posted on Facebook from his prison cell that his life of crime was over... but one month after release he abducted a man at knifepoint.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/thug-who-vowed-to-give-99734/

Jack, 12, and Luke, nine, shave heads in tribute to brave mum Leanne Hall

The sons of a devoted mum who lost her battle with cancer last week shaved their heads in her memory two days after her death.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/heartbroken-sons-shave-heads-in-99736/

Thousands of water bottles kept at Dover to avoid repeat of traffic delays

Thousands of water bottles are being kept at Dover as the authorities are braced for a second weekend of travel woes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/huge-stash-of-water-dover-99790/

Concern for missing Chatham man Thiagio Viero

Police are searching for a 30-year-old man who has gone missing without taking his phone or cash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/concern-for-missing-man-99825/

Thousands treated in corridors at Medway Hospital

Each year more than 12,000 patients are being treated in corridors at Medway Hospital according to the latest board papers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/thousands-patients-treated-in-corridors-99823/

Spectacled bears move into new home at Port Lympne Reserve near Hythe

The first bears to move into a Kent wildlife park are making their first appearance and keepers are hoping for the pitter patter of paws soon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/bears-find-their-necessities-in-99815/

Shoreham: Police hunting flasher release details of second incident near Sevenoaks

A naked man who flashed at a woman and then followed her along a secluded path is thought to have struck again.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/second-flashing-incident-99820/

Tunbridge Wells: Police helicopter over Knights Way

One man has been arrested and officers are searching the area nearby for another suspect.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/police-helicopter-hunts-man-over-attemptedtheft-99812/

Major delays on M25 after crash at Dartford Tunnel

Delays are stretching back several miles on the M25 following an earlier crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/major-delays-on-m25-after-99811/

Police tape off Lester Road, Luton, Chatham in search for man believed to have been stabbed

A residential road was taped off by police searching for a man who is believed to have been stabbed and bleeding heavily.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/police-investigate-stabbing-99808/

Southern Rail workers stage five-day walkout in dispute over roles

Train workers are escalating their dispute with Southern bosses - with a five-day walkout next month.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/southern-staff-set-to-stage-99807/

Yobs throw stones at parked foreign lorries at Ellingham Way industrial estate in Ashford

Stone-throwing morons have damaged foreign lorries parked on an industrial estate, prompting anger from the company's managing director.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/yobs-chuck-stones-at-foreign-lorries-99795/

Ross Eaglestone who attacked his ex-partner and her new boyfriend today sentenced to an extra two and a half years in jail

A man who attacked his ex-partner and stabbed her new boyfriend with scissors was today sentenced to an extra two and a half years in jail.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/thug-given-longer-behind-bars-99796/

Suspected sex attacker arrested after a women is assaulted in St Margaret's Street in Canterbury

Police want to hear from women who may have been approached by a man acting inappropriately in the city centre

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/arrest-follows-late-night-sex-99791/

Seafront officer Ian Arnell hits out at flytippers who dumped waste off Minster Leas

An area off a popular tourist spot had to be cleared of rubbish including fridges, freezers and rubble.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/seafront-boss-slams-flytippers-99793/

Jane Beety and Jane Frondigoun are taking on a 100 mile cycle for charity.

Two women - both called Jane - are taking on a 100 mile cycle for charity.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/no-jane-no-gain-99789/

Sevenoaks: Travellers set up camp off London Road

A large group of travellers have set up camp in parkland.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/travellers-descend-on-town-99775/

Sheppey and Sittingbourne MP Gordon Henderson taken to East Grinstead Hospital

A parliamentarian is receiving treatment in a specialist hospital after being injured earlier this week.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/mp-in-hospital-after-accident-99784/

Sititngbourne town centre regeneration plans latest

As planning applications go in for a town's £57 million regeneration, it has been revealed a nearby site is set to undergo a massive facelift as well.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/major-moves-in-town-centre-99779/

Terror experts visit Rochester cathedral after murder of priest in France

Counter-terrorism experts have visited Rochester Cathedral following the murder of a priest in France, as security is stepped up in churches.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/heightened-cathedral-security-after-france-99781/

4 Easy Ways to Spruce up your Interior this Spring

Get your spring preparations underway and really relish spending time in your home again. Check out these 4 top tips.

1. Out with the Clutter

Start off by ridding your home of unnecessary clutter, debris, and unwanted or outdated items. Go through your home room by room and find out what you can recycle, repurpose, give away, sell or throw out. It really helps the spring cleaning process to do this first so that you have enough room to get cleaning and redecorating with the minimum of obstacles and debris in your way.

2. Get The Paintbrush Out

The parts of your home that fade into the background in everyday life are the ones that will need your attention more than ever. Settled dust and residue on your skirting boards, picture rails, doors and windows needs some time and attention. Clean these gently with paint-friendly surface cleaner before you get the brushes out. Adding a new coat of paint on joinery features will help your home look its best – it really is all in the detail. Try out light and bright colour palettes bringing in neutrals and accent colours. Check out the specialist range of paints available from Mighton for all these purposes.

3. Get Creative with your Living Room Décor

Bring in fresh new styles with a new rug or coffee table, put away those winter comforts for now, and focus on getting the best out of your living space for the spring and summer. Whether you’re entertaining or relaxing alone, make your home fresh and cosy with interesting ornaments and statement lighting. Bring in accent colours with home accessories like candles, throws and picture frames. When you’re on a budget, even just rearranging your room can breathe a new lease of life into your home.

4. Bring the Outdoors Inside

Bring in some fresh cut flowers or some potted houseplants for your living room, kitchen or bedroom, and the place will be lit up immediately, air quality will be slowly improved and so will your mood. It’s proven that keeping and tending to plants in our homes has a beneficial impact on our health, as well as looking really on trend. Houseplants like yucca plants, Swiss cheese plants, succulents and cacti are very trendy in interior design at the moment and are easy to look after.

With these tips, your home will look sparkling for spring. A good clear-out works wonders, and makes way for new little touches of décor that will help you love spending time in your home.

from Home My Heaven: Home Improvement Blog UK http://www.homemyheaven.co.uk/2016/07/4-easy-ways-to-spruce-up-your-interior.html

Staff investigated for fraud at Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

Council bosses have launched an investigation into fraud allegations against up to 16 members of staff at a Kent theatre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/theatre-staff-in-fraud-probe-99729/

Maidstone: Footage of men confronting litter warden in Detling

Footage showing workmen confronting a litter warden has been viewed more than 200,000 times online.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/video-of-litter-dispute-goes-99749/

Ashford United FC’s Ryan Palmer to appear on Don’t Tell the Bride

Two childhood sweethearts - including a Kent footballer - will appear on Don't Tell the Bride tonight, tying the knot at North Kent College.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/footballer-to-appear-on-dont-99724/

Edward Berry, 24 drowns taking jetski ride in Thailand

A 24-year-old man drowned after a jetski accident while on holiday in Thailand, an inquest has heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/holidaymaker-died-in-thai-jetski-99730/

Sheppey set for new Asda and Burger King outlets

A supermarket giant and international fast food company are expected to create more than 100 jobs with their new Kent outlets.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/high-street-names-set-to-99758/

Teenager suffers head injuries after reports he was robbed and assaulted in Ordnance Road, Gravesend

Five people have been arrested after a teenager was reportedly robbed and assaulted.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/gravesend-man-robbed-and-assaulted-99738/

Lloyds Bank branches in Kent at risk as banking group announces 200 closures and 3,000 job losses

Lloyds Banking Group has put many of its branches in the county at risk after announcing plans to close 200 locations and cut 3,000 jobs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/lloyds-kent-branches-under-threat-99754/

Thameslink Programme may cause commuter chaos on Southeastern routes with disruptions across Kent and London

The Thameslink programme begins its next phases of work over the August Bank Holiday - see how your journey may be disrupted.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/thameslink-programme-may-cause-commuter-99691/

Live: Breaking news from Kent

Catch up with the latest news, travel and weather from across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-breaking-news-from-kent-99737/

SpeakUpCIC mental health charity calls for inquiry into death of Delyth Andrew's, murdered by Scott, Joshua and Adam Knight in Ramsgate

Delyth Andrews was murdered by three brothers after their family moved in and took over her council home - but why was action not taken earlier?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/charity-calls-for-inquiry-into-99696/

Grandmother Diane Webb hurt in head-on crash at spot where sister died on Brielle Way, Sheppey

A grandmother and her daughter were injured in a head-on crash at the same spot where their relative was killed ten years earlier.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/grandmother-hurt-in-head-on-crash-99704/

Ashford couple’s distress as baby is registered to wrong mum at William Harvey Hospital

This is what happened when blundering hospital staff registered a family's new-born baby to the wrong mum.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/its-scary-really-this-is-99708/

Tonbridge: Suspected migrants discovered in lorry in Vale Rise

Two people were discovered when a lorry stopped on a town industrial estate this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/suspected-migrants-found-in-lorry-99717/

Mum found drunk in paddling pool with toddler jailed

A mother who was found drunk in a paddling pool next to her two-year-old child has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/mum-found-drunk-in-paddling-99711/

Teenager 'stabbed' in Mill Road park in Gillingham believed to suffer life-threatening injuries

A teenager is believed to have been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after allegedly being stabbed in a park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/teen-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-in-99707/

Broadstairs: RNLI Lifeguard saves boy, nine, swept out to sea on inflatable toy at Joss Bay

A nine-year-old boy has been saved by the RNLI after being swept out to sea on an inflatable dolphin.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/lifeguard-rescues-boy-nine-dragged-out-to-sea-99700/

Southborough: Air ambulance lands on Southborough Common

Emergency services including police and the air ambulance descended this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/air-ambulance-lands-in-park-99702/

Toy car fights for parking space in Chartham

One driver clearly had an advantage when it came to parking on Kent's roads.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/maybe-hes-from-brum-99695/

Ashford Borough Council spends £3,000 on Sir Litternot and Moreline the Wizhog costumes

Council chiefs splashed out on nearly £3,000 to make two cartoon costumes for litter and road safety campaigns.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/council-spends-3000-on-mascot-99681/

Snodland pervert Brian Wood jailed for child sex offences

A man has been sent to prison after being found guilty of molesting a child.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/snodland-pervert-jailed-abusing-child-99688/

Bail refused for Ramsgate man Michael Bowditch, accused of killing teenager Becky Morgan

A judge has ruled a man accused of murdering a teenage girl who drowned in the sea must remain in prison while he awaits trial.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/bail-refused-for-man-accused-99683/

IPCC figures reveal number of deaths during or following Kent Police custody in 2015 and 2016

The number of people who have died in the past year while in Kent Police custody - or shortly after having contact with officers - has been revealed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/revealed-deaths-of-people-in-99673/

Hospital consultant at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust paid £200,000 in overtime

A trust has defended paying a hospital consultant more than £200,000 in overtime pay in just one year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/kent-hospital-paid-200k-in-99680/

Men taken to Queenborough Harbour after falling from jetski

Three men were pulled to safety after the jetski they were using ran out of fuel.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/jetskiers-rescued-after-capsizing-99661/

Cardy Construction 'hasn’t been paying subcontractors on time for years' say businesses as it files for administration

A construction firm which has filed for administration has not paid several subcontractors for work carried out for several months, say businesses.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/cardy-subcontractors-payment-months-99669/

MPs are told that a lorry park is the only viable option to deal with gridlock caused by Operation Stack

The government is digging its heels in over Operation Stack lorry park

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/huge-lorry-park-for-op-99678/

Mass job losses as Turners Fine Foods in Goudhurst enters administration

Almost 375 jobs in the county will be lost after a luxury wholefoods company tumbled into administration.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/job-losses-as-turners-fine-99667/

Dover con artist tricked kind-hearted clergyman into handing him almost £2500

A fraudster pretended to be a penniless wine merchant to con a kind-hearted clergyman into giving him thousands of pounds.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/clergyman-tricked-into-giving-con-99616/

Elizabeth Whiteman died in flat fire caused by cigarettte in Mockett Court, Frederick Street, Sittingbourne

An elderly woman died after accidentally setting herself on fire while lighting a cigarette, an inquest has heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/woman-set-herself-on-fire-99655/

Gary Lloyd, from Broomfield, charged with GBH after alleged assault in Herne

A suspect has been charged after a man was seriously hurt in an alleged assault.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/man-charged-after-serious-assault-99665/

Woman freed by firefighters after crash in Barton Road, Dover

A woman was rescued by firefighters after a two-vehicle crash in Dover.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/woman-freed-from-vehicle-after-99664/

Flasher exposes himself to woman on footpath near Castle Farm Road, Shoreham, Sevenoaks

Police have launched an appeal after a woman was approached by a man who exposed himself to her on a secluded rural footpath.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/police-hunt-footpath-flasher-99653/

Woman rescued from sea at Folkestone

Emergency services including lifeboat crews and the coastguard helicopter helped to rescue a woman from the sea in the early hours of this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/woman-rescued-from-sea-99652/

Live: Breaking news from Kent

Catch up with the latest news, travel and weather from across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-breaking-news-from-kent-99641/

Dan Jackson diagnosed with a rare facial cancer the same day wife Sue discovered she was pregnant

A man diagnosed with a rare facial cancer on the same day his wife told him she was pregnant has described his battle with the disease.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/you-cannot-have-a-tumour-99622/

Bishop Jean Gilson-Levi of of the Restored Covenant Churches of God admits illegally owning shotgun

A Kent Bishop has admitted having no licence for a semi-automatic shotgun he uses for hunting.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/bishop-admits-illegally-owning-shotgun-99624/

Jason Bourne: Former Kent pupil Paul Greengrass directed latest instalment of spy thriller series opening in cinemas

Kent's home-grown Hollywood director Paul Greengrass is hoping for more box office success as the latest Bourne film is released today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/paul-greengrass-jason-bourne-99625/

Thanet District Council first in UK to refuse anti-racism motion debate

A Kent council is the first and so far only in the UK to refuse to debate a motion condemning hate crime, racism and xenophobia.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/thanet-council-refuses-racism-motion-99633/

Mote Park, Maidstone: Aurimas Dzervus, of Boxley Road, admits assault

A man has admitted punching and kicking his wife but denies carrying her to a 'dark spot' during an early morning attack in a town centre park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/husband-admits-attacking-wife-in-99646/

Armed robber William Pearce arrested after going on run from HMP Standford Hill on Isle of Sheppey

A dangerous armed robber who sparked a manhunt after disappearing from a Kent prison is back behind bars following more than two months on the run.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/armed-robber-back-in-jail-99643/

Police diving teams spotted searching Singleton Lake, in Ashford

Specialist police diving teams have been spotted searching a lake this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/police-divers-spotted-searching-lake-99638/

Three men arrested in connection over rape in Sheerness town centre

A group of men have been arrested after an alleged rape in an alley.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/men-arrested-in-connection-with-99632/

Tributes to Jason Toomey who was found dead in Newtown, Ashford

A 38-year-old man found dead in a flat has been described as "a likable bloke with a cheeky smile" as tributes start to flood in.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/man-named-after-body-found-99626/

Lorry driver arrested after £1.2 million in cocaine found in lorry at Dover Eastern Docks

A driver has been charged after 30 kilos of cocaine worth around £1.2 million was found in the bodywork of his lorry as he entered the country.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/cocaine-worth-12m-seized-from-99617/

Kent scout dies at jamboree event in Evo, Finland

A scout from Kent has tragically died during a jamboree event in Finland.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/boy-dies-at-scout-jamboree-99621/

Pizza thief: Marie Friend ordered to pay back Pizza Express after theft

A mother who stole a pizza was told by a judge it could have been the most expensive ever... as she was ordered to pay back in instalments.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/pizza-thief-ordered-to-pay-99614/

Dover protests: Police issue eight more photos of suspects

Police have issued CCTV images of eight more men suspected of involvement in violent protests.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/police-hunt-further-protest-suspects-99611/

Cardy Construction Limited files for administration as industry hit by Brexit vote

A contractor is poised to call in administrators making it one of the county's first casualties of the Brexit vote, putting about 220 jobs at risk.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/cardy-construction-files-for-administration-99603/

Salutation: Shocking state of kitchen at Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom's Salutation restaurant

Gruesome pictures reveal an oven black with grease, blocked sinks, and dripping lamb in a fridge - at Steph and Dom's luxurious B&B.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/disgusting-kitchen-at-gogglebox-salutation-99606/

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to sell Boris Johnson's unused water cannon after spending more than £25,000 to store them

Thousands of pounds has been spent maintaining three water cannon for the UK’s largest police force, despite them never being used.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/thousands-wasted-on-unused-water-99604/

BHS in Gravesend will finally close its doors this Saturday

Another Kent branch of BHS will close this Saturday as administrators continue to wind up the retailer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/bhs-will-close-this-weekend-99574/

A2 near Dover shut this morning to man on bridge

A key route was closed both ways this morning after police were called to a man on a bridge.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/main-road-shut-amid-concerns-99594/

Swaleside prison report reveals high levels of violence and easy availability of drugs at jail

Levels of violence at a Kent prison are high, and it is too easy for inmates to get drugs, a damning report out today reveals.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/violence-and-drugs-rife-at-99591/

Swimmer in distress rescued off Folkestone Sunny Sands

A swimmer in distress was airlifted from the sea and taken taken to hospital suffering from mild hypothermia.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/distressed-swimmer-airlifted-to-safety-99589/

Live: Breaking news from Kent

Catch up with the latest news, travel and weather from across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-breaking-news-from-kent-99586/

Pokemon Go good for anxiety sufferers says fan who disputes danger claim

Claims Pokemon Go could be dangerous for children have been disputed by a fan who argues the game is helping anxiety sufferers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/a-lot-of-people-who-99562/

Roads on new Tenterden development will remember town's fallen heroes after Taylor Wimpey reconsiders

Streets on a new housing development could be named after the town's fallen soldiers now a house builder has had a change of heart.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/new-streets-to-be-named-99563/

Care home manager Teressa Luker must repay £1 after stealing £57,000 from Ashgold House

A care home boss who is thought to have gambled and boozed away nearly £57,000 has been ordered to pay back just £1.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/care-home-boss-stole-57k-99566/

Unaccompanied migrant children let down by EU and left in squalid conditions: report

Alone and scared, migrant children are being treated with suspicion and held in squalid conditions, a report out today reveals.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/migrant-children-held-in-squalid-99580/

Police investigate after couple caught performing oral sex outside outside Halfords in Dover

A mum has condemned a couple she claims were performing oral sex in a car in broad daylight - in full view of children.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/police-investigate-after-couple-caught-99584/

Young man injured after fence catches fire in Suffolk Road, Gravesend

A young man has been hurt in a fence fire which spread to two sheds.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/young-man-injured-after-fence-99582/

Ross Bryant jailed after death crash of Martin Ginnelly in New Ash Green

A driver whose careless driving killed a much-loved grandfather has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/driver-jailed-after-killing-big-99579/

Punched, stamped, and robbed in Gillingham Park teenager suffers cuts and bruises

A teen was kicked, punched and stamped on when he and a friend were robbed at knifepoint by two bandana-wearing thugs in an early-hours park attack.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/teens-robbed-at-knifepoint-in-99530/

Kieron Jones from Rochester sent to young offenders' institute for attacking ex-girlfriend

A baby-faced father has been jailed for attacking his ex-girlfriend and her new partner - as she clung to her child.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/young-dad-sentenced-for-assaluting-99568/

Mundill Mahil marries at lavish ceremony five years after Gagandip Singh's murder

A woman jailed for her part in a brutal "honeytrap" murder plot has started a new life.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/new-life-for-honeytrap-murder-99573/

Arrests after fight in Tontine Street, Folkestone

Four people have been arrested after a brawl in which a teenage girl was reportedly attacked.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/arrests-after-early-hours-street-99572/

Body found in search for missing person after sea rescue at Camber Sands

Rescue teams searching for a missing swimmer have found a body.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/missing-person-search-after-sea-99521/

Camber Sands beach death victim named as 19-year-old Brazilian Gustavo Silva Da Cruz

A teenager who died after getting into difficulties in the sea yesterday afternoon has been named.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/beach-death-teen-identified-99565/

Kane Lee, from Tunbridge Wells, faces sentence for reversing van into police officer in Swanley

A teenager who crushed a police officer's legs by reversing a van into him during a high-speed chase is facing sentence.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/teen-faces-jail-for-reversing-99564/

Teachers at Grove Park Primary School stage MoneySuperMarket dance-off.

Two teachers at a Kent school showed their funny side, as they performed their own version of a hilarious well known advert.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/teachers-stage-epic-dance-off-99560/

Police helicopter circles Maidstone following search for man wanted in connection with attempted burglary in Peel Street

A police helicopter is helping in the search for a man wanted in connection with an attempted burglary.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/helicopter-aids-search-for-burglary-99554/

Helicopter 'crash' at Manston airport site in Ramsgate

Emergency services are at the scene of a reported helicopter crash at a former airport site, which has left several people injured.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/emergency-crews-at-scene-of-99555/

Stephen Port - accused of murdering Daniel Whitworth and three others - charged with eight more attacks

A man accused of drugging and murdering four men - including one from Kent - is now accused of attacking eight others.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/fresh-charges-for-man-accused-99550/

Whitstable: Fire at bungalow near to Tesco supermarket

Plumes of black smoke can be seen for miles as firefighters tackle a blaze at a bungalow.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/video-huge-fire-at-bungalow-99551/

Lorry driver Jaroslav Horvath to stand trial accused of causing Susan Mellor's death in M20 Detling crash

A lorry driver faces trial accused of causing the death of a woman who crashed into his HGV while it was parked on a motorway hard shoulder.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/trucker-faces-trial-for-death-99549/

Ambulance crew called outside WHSmith in Gillingham High Street after reports a man had been assaulted

A ambulance crew were called to a busy high street after reports a man had been assaulted.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/man-taken-to-hospital-after-99547/

P&O Ferries chief executive Helen Deegan blames French border understaffing for Dover's port traffic hell

A ferry boss says understaffing at French border controls was the primary cause for the weekend's port traffic havoc.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/french-understaffing-was-behind-port-99543/

Hannah Lorraine gives food to a singing group stuck in traffic at Dover

When a kind passer-by gave a singing group some food after they had been stuck in traffic for hours, they treated them to a song or two.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/singing-group-keeps-spirits-up-99540/

Motorists travelling through the Dartford tunnels were stuck for more than an hour last night after an abnormal load was moved

Motorists travelling through the Dartford tunnels were stuck for more than an hour last night after an abnormal load was moved.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/drivers-furious-over-crossing-hold-99536/

Maidstone: A229 Staplehurst Road blocked after crash

A main route has been closed following a four-car crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/main-road-closed-after-crash-99537/

Both air ambulance helicopters landed at Great Chart recreation ground in Ashford

Both Kent Air Ambulances landed on a recreation ground after reports of an "accidental injury".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/two-air-ambulances-land-for-99538/

Shoplifter Karl Hayward, from Gillingham, jailed after dog bites worker and police officer at Pembury Tesco

A drug addict's dog inflicted "nasty injuries" on a supermarket worker and police officer as he tried to flee after shoplifting bottles of booze.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/dog-attacks-shop-worker-and-99535/

Live: Breaking news from Kent

Catch up with the latest news, travel and weather from across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-breaking-news-from-kent-99466/

Ema Rush, from Canterbury, speaks of horror at finding missing cat was put down and kept in vet's freezer

The heartbroken owners of a missing cat have told of their horror at hearing it had been put down and was being kept in a vet's freezer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/familys-horror-as-missing-cat-99448/

Maidstone property mogul Fergus Wilson sues former tenant Carley Ingram over sexual assault allegations

A millionaire property magnate is suing a former tenant who claimed he made advances towards her while carrying out work at her home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/property-mogul-sues-mum-over-99461/

Birth of baby Ellie makes five generations of the same family in Maidstone

A family is celebrating after the fifth generation was welcomed into the world with the birth of baby Ellie.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/oh-baby-ellie-makes-it-99465/

Two men in custody after reports man was brandishing gun in Maidstone Road, Rochester

Two men have been arrested after reports of a gun being brandished in a Kent street.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/two-in-custody-after-firearm-99510/

Two men in custody after reports man was brandishing gun in Maidstone Road, Rochester

Two men are currently in custody after reports of someone brandishing a gun in Rochester last night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/two-in-custody-after-firearm-99510/

Man recalls moment spitfire plane was buried in back garden in Meopham

A man has recalled the moment his son discovered a Spitfire buried in his garden.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/chance-discovery-of-crashed-spitfire-99431/

Bravery award for accountant Wendy Webster stabbed 11 times in murder attempt by Leonidis Mouzakitis

A “great and extraordinary lady”, who fought off a would-be murderer has been honoured in the same court she gave evidence in his trial.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/bravery-award-for-woman-stabbed-99452/

Threatening letter tells Canterbury MP Julian Brazier's son he’ll ‘pay’ over Brexit

An MP's son has been sent a menacing note threatening to make him “pay” for the EU referendum result.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/threatening-letter-tells-mps-son-99454/

Hackers con bride Danielle Kemal out of £4,290 in email sting

Just days before her wedding, fraudsters tricked a bride-to-be into paying them more than £4,000, money intended for all the food and drink.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/hackers-con-bride-out-of-99455/

The dedication of a group of parents has brought a dilapidated Greenhithe playground back from the brink

The dedication of a group of parents has brought a dilapidated playground back from the brink.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/parents-campaign-brings-new-hope-99460/

Delays continue at Dover as Highways England, Kent Police and Kent County Council say they are doing all they can to help

Highways bosses have told drivers heading to Dover to continue to expect severe delays as tailbacks continue.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/delays-continue-at-dover-99501/

Motorists stranded at Dover given water with help from Kent Police and Tesco

A police helicopter and Tesco staff have been drafted in to help deliver supplies to motorists stranded for up to 12 hours at Dover.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/supplies-delivered-to-stranded-motorists-99497/

Police appeal for information after aggravated burglary at home in Popular Avenue, Gravesend

Officers are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in Gravesend in which a man was injured with a knife.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/men-injured-during-aggravated-burglary-99496/

Teeenager Morgan Driscoll, 14, could be in Chatham, Strood or Gravesend, police are appealing for information

A teenage girl who has been reported missing could be in the area as she has links to Chatham, Strood and Gravesend.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/missing-teenager-could-be-in-99495/

Dover and Deal MP Charlie Elphicke says delays at Port could have been avoided following Nice attack

The MP for Dover has said officials need to “get a grip” following the delays fiasco at the Port.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/port-delays-completely-unacceptable-99493/

Motorcyclist injured and taken to a London hospital after his bike crashed into lamppost in Bean

A motorcyclist who crashed his machine into a lamppost in Bean was taken to hospital in London for treatment.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/motorcyclist-taken-to-hospital-99490/

Understaffing at French border controls in run-up to Dover delays chaos, says port authority

There has been gross understaffing at French border controls in the run-up to the Dover port chaos.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/port-delays-chaos---understaffing-99486/

Lucky labrador-type dog rescued by firefighters in Medhurst Gardens, Gravesend and given oxygen

A dog was rescued by firefighters after a blaze spread from a back garden into a home in Gravesend.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/dog-rescued-from-burning-flat-99482/

US couple Raine and Gwydian Lott launch petition in bid to stop deportation

A US couple who have grown to love the UK - even the weather - are fighting to stop being deported.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/help-stop-us-being-deported-99451/

Tomb raiders target grave of King Richard III's son, Richard Plantagenet, buried at Eastwell Church

Historians fear tomb raiders have prised their way into the final resting place of King Richard III’s son.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/tomb-raiders-target-grave-of-99462/

Mum can't bear to walk past Canterbury city centre toilet block where son Stefan Pursell was found dead

Almost six years after the death of her son, a heartbroken mum says she cannot bear to walk past the spot where his body was found.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/i-cant-walk-past-that-99472/

Emergency services rescue man from River Medway

A man is thought to have been rescued from the River Medway this evening.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/emergency-services-rescue-man-from-99476/

Shocked Allan wins a grand on kmfm's £1,000 Friday

Kmfm has given one Kent listener the best start to their weekend with £1,000, cash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/shocked-allan-wins-a-grand-99475/

Eleazar Allert denies breaking into Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Gravesend

A 26-year-old man has denied involvement in a burglary in which a safe containing about £10,000 was stolen from a Sikh temple.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/man-denies-sikh-temple-break-in-99474/

Tonbridge: Man airlifted to hospital following car crash in Maidstone Road, Matfield

A man had to be cut out of his car and airlifted to hospital following a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/man-airlifted-to-hospital-after-99471/

Darent Valley Hospital staff who refused to resuscitate elderly Kathleen Parkinson have been cleared of any wrong-doing

Hospital staff who refused to resuscitate an elderly woman have been cleared of any wrong-doing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/treatment-could-not-have-saved-99458/

B*Witched all set to party at fun-filled Gravesend River Festival

The Gravesham River Festival is back and bigger than ever, and it is bringing with it… B*Witched.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/bwitched-all-set-to-party-99459/

Boy from Medway who sexually abused two young girls is detained

A teenager who sexually abused two young girls, starting when he was aged just 13, has been locked up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/boy-sexually-abused-two-young-99445/

Mum warns against dog-nappers as the family pug is pinched from their Ashford front garden in front of her children

A missing dog was reunited with its grateful owners just hours after being snatched and sold on.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/mum-warns-pet-owners-as-99421/

Two men arrested after girl, 15, was 'gang-raped' in Bromley park

Two men have been released on bail after a teenage girl was allegedly raped

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/two-arrests-after-girl-15-99441/

Stephen Perrin, from Chatham, jailed for domestic violence against partner

A thug who left his partner with fractures to her jaw and 13 stitches in her face after repeated attacks has been locked up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/jealous-bully-jailed-for-violent-99442/

Adam Hickmott, from Cranbrook, died falling down stairs day after planning wedding

A much-loved footballer described as "the perfect man" by his fiancée died after falling down a steep staircase the day after planning his wedding.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/perfect-husband-to-be-killed-in-fall-99438/

Traffic gridlock building outside the War and Peace Show in Folkestone

Motorists have been warned to avoid the roads near the War and Peace show due to gridlock

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/its-war-on-the-roads-99439/

Motorists in standstill traffic after a lorry broke down at the entrance to the Dartford tunnel

Motorists in standstill traffic after a car broke down at the entrance to the Dartford tunnel.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/tunnel-traffic-after-broken-down-99437/

Man seriously injured in two-vehicle crash at Tenterden Road, Rolvenden

A man has been taken to a London hospital following a serious crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/man-seriously-injured-in-crash-99428/

Dreamland company Sands Heritage to face creditors

The company that runs Dreamland faces a difficult creditors meeting - amid debts of £2.9m.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/dreamland-faces-creditors-meeting-99419/

Kisses for Kent: Visit Kent launches #KissesFromKent campaign

Kent visitors are being urged to get out in the sun this weekend... and give a kiss for Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/pucker-up-for-kent-99434/

Hot air balloon in 'near miss' over homes in South Ashford

Footage has captured the moment a hot air balloon skimmed the rooftops of people's homes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/hot-air-balloon-near-miss-99422/

A lorry bursts into flames on the M2 near Sittingbourne

An HGV was engulfed in flames on the hard shoulder of a motorway this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/lorry-goes-up-in-flames-99433/

Otford: Appeal after teenager robbed in Sevenoaks Road

Police are appealing for help tracing two men who assaulted and robbed a teenage boy after posing as police officers and performing a "drugs search".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/teenager-robbed-by-men-pretending-99432/

Broadstairs woman taken to hospital after neighbour saves the day and extinguishes kitchen fire

An elderly woman has been taken to hospital this morning after a hero neighbour extinguished a kitchen fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/elderly-woman-taken-to-hospital-after-house-fire-99426/

KentOnline Friday News Quiz - from July 18

Which sweet did a heroin dealer unsuccessfully use to conceal his stash? And what inspired Bob Geldof to rant at his fans?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/the-friday-news-quiz-99412/

Ram raid: NatWest in Staplehurst damaged after 'ram raid'

A bank has been cordoned off by police and its front knocked out after what's believed to have been a ram raid.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/parade-cordoned-off-after-ram-99416/

Fire at home in Harvesters Close, Rainham

A family fled a two-storey home after a fire ripped through the building this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/family-of-five-flee-house-99414/

Live: Breaking news from Kent

Catch up with the latest news, travel and weather from across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-breaking-news-from-kent-99413/

Pensioner Richard Sirot wins payout for fall in Deal, but kerb still not repaired two years on

Despite compensating a pensioner who broke his arm in a fall on a broken curb, the damage has not been repaired two years on.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/kerb-not-repaired-two-years-99382/

Rochester's Casino Rooms nightclub accounts for '40% of Medway's violent crime' say police

Police say 40% of the Towns' violent crime stems from just one night club.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/this-one-club-accounts-for-99392/

Pregnant mum forced to sit at William Harvey Hospital overcrowded by heat-related admissions

A hospital was so overcrowded due to heat-related admissions that pregnant mum was forced to sit on the waiting room floor.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/pregnant-mum-forced-to-sit-99397/

Latest Inpatient Survey reveals Dartford and Gravesham NHS trust is worse than others when it comes to communicating

A survey of more than 500 patients has revealed that Dartford and Gravesham NHS trust is worse than others when it comes to communicating.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/trust-failing-to-communicate-with-99403/

Bob Geldof rants at Boomtown Rats fans for wearing 'wall to wall Primark' at Brentwood Festival

Furious fans stormed away from a Boomtown Rats gig after Bob Geldof insulted their 'Primark' clothes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/geldof-rants-at-fans-wearing-99410/

Jury to visit scene of alleged murder of Roy Blackman when Mark Love stands trial in September

A jury will visit the scene of the alleged murder of Roy Blackman when a man goes on trial later this year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/jury-to-visit-scene-of-99407/

Gravesham traffic wardens are now to be fitted with body cameras to ‘reduce the risk of attacks’.

Traffic wardens are now to be fitted with body cameras to ‘reduce the risk of attacks’.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/wardens-under-attack-get-cameras-99394/

Marden: Lorry ploughs into powerlines and overturns in Maidstone Road

Almost 200 homes and businesses are without electricity after a lorry overturned and ploughed into a power line.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/lorry-overturns-and-ploughs-into-power-lines-99388/

Jetski crash: Two rescued after crash near Allhallows

Lifeboat crews rescued two men after they crashed out to sea on a jetski.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/two-jetskiers-rescued-after-crash-99391/

Smiler Snutch, from Folkestone, jailed for blackmail, theft and assault

A blackmailer who drove his victim to a cashpoint, ordered him to withdraw cash and hand it over, and beat him up has been locked up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/blackmailer-jailed-for-demanding-cash-99379/

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust placed into financial special measures

A Kent health trust has been placed into financial special measures - amid a forecast £23m deficit.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/hospital-trust-put-financial-special-measures-99376/

When an African parrot - missing for days - sauntered down Gravesend high street it sparked a mission to find her owners

When an African parrot - missing for days - sauntered down a cobbled high street it sparked a mission by the Messenger to find her owners.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/loose-parrot-causes-a-flap-99377/

Final volume published in history of Kent project

A unique project detailing the history of Kent - and taking 27 years to complete - has seen its final volume published.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/project-goes-into-the-history-99375/

Nick Clegg stars as Tom Hanks in Carly Rae Jepson parody music video for party political broadcast

Former deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg came to Kent to make a 'fun' party-political broadcast last year, but it's been kept top secret.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/nick-clegg-stars-as-tom-99373/

Disgust as Leah Sewell, 7, left home alone after carnival event

Carnival organisers have apologised after a seven-year-old court princess was dropped off at home alone after an event.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/disgust-as-girl-7-left-99346/

Ramsgate Port sees anti-live animal export activists form blockade in Harbour Approach Road

More than 50 campaigners sat in the road and clashed with lorry drivers transporting live sheep to Calais.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/protesters-form-blockade-to-stop-live-exports-99369/

Maidstone: Fairmeadow partially closed after lorry and car crash

One lane of Fairmeadow has been closed after a lorry and a car crashed

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/lorry-and-car-crash-on-99370/

Killer Kenneth Mockford, from Offham, jailed for historic child sex abuse

A killer whose sexual abuse of young children "plumbed the depths of depravity" has been brought to justice more than 30 years on.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/killers-child-sex-abuse-plumbed-99371/

Rail line between Dover and Folkestone to reopen in autumn, rather than December, says Network Rail

The train line between Dover and Folkestone, which has been shut since December due to storm damage, is expected to reopen months ahead of schedule.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/dover-to-folkestone-rail-line-99367/

Air ambulance lands at Cookham Wood youth jail in Rochester

The air ambulance has landed at a youth jail following reports of an assault.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/air-ambulance-lands-at-youth-99360/

Daniel Coates, from Dartford, jailed for robberies

A company boss who posed as a police officer and hurled a brick through the window of a lorry's cab during a terrifying robbery has been locked up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/boss-hurled-brick-through-window-99363/

Councillor hits out at 'pointless' heatwave advice - to drink water, wear a hat and have a shower

A councillor's hit out at "pointless" advice from bureaucrats in the heatwave ... to drink water, wear a hat and open a window (if it's safe)!

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/cool-reception-for-hot-weather-99343/

Ashford postman and footballer Andy Hone, from Kingsnorth, killed himself over cheating wife

A postman and popular footballer took his own life after discovering his wife had been unfaithful, an inquest heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/footballers-suicide-over-cheating-wife-99350/

Otford: Firefighters called to barn fire in Telston Lane

Around 20 firefighters have spent the night dealing with a fire at a barn.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/fire-crews-tackle-barn-blaze-99344/

Dale Pearson due in court accused of burglaries at business premises in Dymchurch, Sittingbourne, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells

A man has been charged with a string of burglaries at businesses across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/man-due-in-court-accused-99348/

Officers investigating a reported burglary in Gravesend have released a computer-generated image of a man

Officers investigating a reported burglary in Gravesend have released a computer-generated image of a man.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/image-released-after-reported-burgalry-99345/

Kent: Traffic likely to build up on M2 and M20 as families head to Port of Dover and Eurotunnel services

Traffic is expected to build up on Kent's roads in the next few days as families head to the continent on summer holidays.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/summer-traffic-chaos-hit-kent-99311/

Live: Breaking news from Kent

Catch up with the latest news, travel and weather from across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-breaking-news-from-kent-99340/

Grandad William Bournes keen to thank rescuers who pulled his lifeless body from sea after cold knocked him unconcious

Grandad William Bournes wants to thank the men who saved his life after a dip in the sea nearly killed him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/i-wouldnt-be-here-today-99312/

Dover lifeguard Reuben Banfield sent to prison after luring 14-year-old girl to his home

A lifeguard lured a 14-year-old girl away from a swimming pool and back to his home where police found her wearing his pajama trousers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/lifeguard-abducted-14-year-old-girl-from-99313/

Bluewater joins Kent's Green Flag spaces

Bluewater shopping centre has joined a select number of parks and open spaces across Kent to be awarded a Green Flag.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/bluewater-joins-green-flag-spaces-99316/

Person cut from car after M20 crash at junction 3 for M26

A crash thought to involve a lorry and a car is causing long delays on the M20 this evening.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/person-cut-from-car-after-99338/

Daniel Kelly jailed for trying to smuggle goods into HMP Elmley and Swaleside prisons with drone

In the first case of its kind in the UK, a father who tried to smuggle prohibited items into prisons using a drone has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/jail-for-man-who-tried-99332/

Medway head teachers voice safety concerns over Pokémon Go

Headt eachers have voiced safety concerns over the popular Pokémon Go game.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/headteachers-raise-concerns-over-pokémon-99331/

HM Coastguard warning after children jump in River Medway at Whatman Park, Maidstone

Youngsters jumping from a bridge into the River Medway have sparked a safety warning from the coastguard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/warning-bridge-jump-whatman-park-maidstone-99322/

Harvester broken into in Herne Bay as police search for three balaclava-clad men

Three balaclava-clad men broke who into a pub overnight and fled empty-handed after activating the alarm.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/balaclava-clad-men-break-into-harvester-99326/

Discoboy Lee Marshall makes Pokémon Go video in Maidstone

A well-known Kent joker has made a video seemingly mocking players of the new mobile phone game, Pokémon Go.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/prankster-pokémon-go-discoboy-99318/

Inquest rules that the death of Dr Wilson Fok, Dartford GP killed on New Years Eve, was a tragic accident

A Coroner has ruled that the death of a GP was a tragic accident despite hearing that the van that killed him would have failed an MOT.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/inquest-of-family-gp-held-99319/

Fire at Elmley Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a nature reserve, which has sent huge plumes of smoke billowing into the sky.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/fire-at-elmley-nature-reserve-99314/

Police impose anti-social behaviour dispersal order at Singleton Lake in Ashford

Police have banned youths from congregating after reports of gangs fighting, carrying machetes, shouting racist abuse, and dealing drugs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/police-disperse-machete-wielding-yobs-99307/

Rochester and Strood MP Kelly Tolhurst raises child exploitation at Theresa May's first Prime Minister's Question Time

Theresa May has promised a further crackdown on child exploitation after a Kent MP raised concerns at her first Prime Minister's Question Time today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/child-exploitation-crackdown-pledge-by-99304/

Fisherman dies after boat sinks off the coast of Leysdown

A fisherman has described his desperate attempts to save the life of his shipmate after their boat overturned and sank a mile from the shore.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/fisherman-dies-after-boat-capsizes-99296/

Folkestone: Men arrested on suspicion of having class A drugs after property in Bouverie Road West was raided by police

An early morning drugs raid has seen two men arrested on suspicion of having class A drugs with the intent to supply.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/men-arrested-after-drugs-raid-99293/

Drug supplier Stephen Miseldine, formally of Moknwood Close, Rochester, locked up for six years

A drug kingpin has been jailed after police found £320,000 worth of cocaine hidden in the back of a van.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/drug-kingpin-jailed-after-cocaine-99292/

Peter Stubberfield is pilot who crashed microlight into tree in Edenbridge

A microlight pilot who had to be rescued from a tree after crashing has been named as he is transferred to a London hospital for further treatment.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/edenbridge-microlight-crash-pilot-named-99291/

Dover: Cross channel swimmer Steve Fish begins recovery at William Harvey Hospital after suffering cardiac arrest while training

The family of a man rescued after his heart stopped while training for a cross-channel swim have spoken of his ordeal as he recovers in hospital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/cross-channel-swimmer-wakes-up-99287/

Unemployment: Kent dole queues down as UK figure hits an 11-year low

The number of people out of work in the county has fallen again as the jobless figure is cut by more than 500.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/unemployment-rate-falls-again-in-99283/

The transport secretary has been urged to make an early decision on a new Lower Thames Crossing

The new transport secretary has been urged to make an early decision on a new Lower Thames Crossing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/we-need-a-quick-decision-99289/

Lorry driver William Magee charged in connection with death of cyclist Barbara Phipps on A2 in Teynham

A lorry driver has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop in connection with the death of a cyclist.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/lorry-driver-charged-in-connection-99265/

Tonbridge: Police arrest second burglary suspect in Hadlow Square

A man has been arrested after four businesses were targeted by thieves last week.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/second-arrest-in-burglary-suspect-99273/

Security checks cause delays at Dover

Stepped-up security is causing increased delays at a port today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/security-checks-add-to-delays-99269/

Live: Breaking news from Kent

Catch up with the latest news, travel and weather from across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-breaking-news-from-kent-99266/

Shoplifter Jason Cox threatened Tesco manager with needle at Whitfield store

A supermarket manager was threatened with a hypodermic needle after challenging a shoplifter.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/tesco-manager-threatened-with-needle-99234/

Live animal exports set to resume from Ramsgate Port say organisers of the Kent Action Against Live Exports

Live animal exports are due to return to a Kent port this evening, say protesters, on what is expected to be one of the hottest days of the year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/live-animal-exports-set-to-99243/

DIY Disasters - What To Do When It All Goes Wrong

More and more homeowners are keen to save themselves a fortune and tackle some DIY at home. It’s true that the cost of skilled labour doesn’t come cheap. But if you make a mistake, you may be costing yourself more money overall. Lots of us have dabbled in DIY at some point. Perhaps you’ve tackled the painting and decorating. Or maybe you’ve had a go at installing a new kitchen. Whether the project is big or small, things can go wrong. You may need to react quickly to get it put right.

Lots of us have had some bother with dishwashers, washing machines, sinks, and baths. The drainage system can get blocked, or the tap fittings simply aren’t compatible. Even if you pay for installation when you buy your appliance, some stores won’t fit in the new plumbing if it isn’t already there and right for the machine. But if you get this wrong, you could be in for big trouble!

This pic is from Flickr

As soon as you spot something isn’t right with the plumbing, it’s best to call out an emergency plumber. Pick one with a rapid response. The more water that leaks over your home, the more damage it will cause. Water has a nasty habit of getting into every nook and cranny. In just a few weeks you may have mould growing in places you can’t even reach. Put a good size bucket in place to catch the leaks, and have a spare on hand for when you need to empty it. Use towels to shore up the spread of water on the floor.

Most of us know to double check the location of pipes and wiring before we bang nails into the walls. Even so, it’s quite common to get caught out. If you’ve hit a wire, don’t attempt to retrieve the nail. Instead, turn off the power at your main trip switch box if it hasn’t already tripped. This will avoid the risk of electrocution. Damaged wires could, in rare cases, become a fire hazard. It’s best to have them checked out by an electrician.

This pic is from Flickr

Hanging a new door can give you an enormous sense of pride. It’s such a cumbersome job! But when you come to realise that you’ve locked yourself out in the process, your pride can quickly turn to embarrassment. An emergency locksmith can normally get you out of a fix. This will save you having to damage any part of your house to regain access. Home security is very important, so it’s worth the extra cost to avoid any problems.

Bought the wrong size? Most DIY stores are very good about swapping products if you get your measurements wrong. But if you’ve cut a length of wood or metal wrong, there is little you can do other than starting over. Another trip to the DIY store may be in order! Many of us have tried to salvage little mistakes like this but then been unsatisfied with the quality of finish at the join. It’s up to you and perhaps your budget how you approach this one. Sometimes it’s just quicker and easier to start again.

from Home My Heaven: Home Improvement Blog UK http://www.homemyheaven.co.uk/2016/07/more-and-more-homeowners-are-keen-to.html

Is Maidstone hot enough to cook a full English breakfast on a car bonnet?

It's hotter than Ibiza so we fried a full English breakfast on a car bonnet.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/maidstone-hot-enough-to-cook-99260/

Widespread delays on Southeastern trains this evening due to signal failures

Several London stations are overcrowded this evening following widespread delays on Southeastern's network due to signal failures.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/we-are-being-treated-like-99264/

Venomous snake stuck in Dover washing machine

When Lisa Thatcher's washing machine packed up, the last thing she was expecting to find inside was a venomous snake.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/poisonous-snake-stuck-in-washing-99255/

Fight in Mill Street, near High Street, Maidstone

Footage has emerged of two young men fighting in a town centre - within days of two other brawls.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/third-fight-three-days-maidstone-99254/

Lorry crash closes M2 motorway between Gillingham and Chatham

A crash between two lorries has closed a section of the M2, as drivers are warned to avoid the area.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/lorry-crash-closes-motorway-99246/

People enjoy the sunshine in Gravesend and Dartford and temperatures soar

It's been a shirts off, legs out, ice creams in hand, red noses and sticky sun cream kind of start to the week.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/what-a-scorcher-again-99239/

London drug dealer jailed after police busted him when they raided his hotel room at the Hotel Burstin in Folkestone

A drug dealer from London has been jailed after being caught when police raided his hotel room and found £5,000 worth of cocaine.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/drug-dealer-busted-after-hotel-99240/

Maidstone: Sheerness man accused of stealing chihuahua from Tovil Tesco walks free

A chihuahua looked 'terrified' as it was taken from outside Tesco but the man accused of stealing it has walked free from court.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/accused-dognapper-walks-free-98873/

Cyclist taken to hospital after he fell into the Royal Military Canal in Hythe

A cyclist is being taken to hospital after he fell into a canal.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/cyclist-falls-into-canal-99232/

Police concerned for welfare of missing Swanscombe teenager Aziz Rahman

Police are concerned for the welfare of a 13-year-old boy reported missing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/teenage-boy-reported-missing-99230/

Tunbridge Wells: Matthew Ellen jailed after hiding heroin inside Kinder Egg in pants

A drug dealer hid his stash of heroin inside a Kinder-style egg in his pants.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/kinder-surprise-heroin-dealer-jailed-99227/

Woman found dead in Folkestone woodland named as Svetlana Averina from Dover

The body of a woman found in woodland is that of 32-year-old woman Svetlana Averina.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/woman-found-dead-in-woodland-99228/

Dover protests: Martin Edwards jailed for throwing hubcab like Frisbee

A National Front foot soldier who used a hubcap as a Frisbee during violent protests has been locked up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/far-right-thug-hurled-hubcab-like-99225/

Fire crews tackle fire in haystack at Swan Street, Wittersham

Fire crews tackled a blaze involving 170 bales of hay this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/crews-tackle-haystack-fire-99219/

Children 'filmed by three men' in Ashford Stour Centre changing rooms

Group of children allegedly 'filmed' by three men in a leisure centre changing room.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/children-filmed-by-men-in-99218/

Police chase in Folkestone and Dover ends with four people in custody on suspicion of theft of a vehicle

Four people are being held in custody this morning on suspicion of stealing a vehicle after a high-speed police chase in two towns.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/early-morning-police-chase-lands-99220/

Delays after ambulance crash on A2070 Bad Munstereifel Road in Ashford this morning

An ambulance is believed to have gone in the back of a car on a busy road this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/delays-after-ambulance-crash-99221/

Strood doctor Babatunde Oshinusi, of St Mary's Medical Centre has been cleared of any wrongdoing

A family doctor accused of being sexually motivated during consultations with some of his former patients, has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/doctor-cleared-of-sexually-motivated-99215/

Myha Grant charged with two counts of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life after incident at the Bracton Centre, Dartford

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after two members of staff were seriously injured at a mental health centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/man-charged-with-double-murder-99217/

Tonbridge: Police helicopter deployed as burglary suspect arrested in Higham Road

Police searching for two people wanted in connection to a series of break-ins have made an arrest.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/police-helicopter-hunts-burglary-suspects-99212/

Could Brexit cost Kent millions in EU grants?

Kent County Council warns of uncertainty over EU grants for jobs and business

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/brexit-could-jeopardise-eu-grants-99210/

A2 Cobham: Four cars and motorbike in crash causing delays and tailbacks

A major route is partly closed this morning after four cars and a motorbike were involved in a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/lanes-blocked-after-multi-vehicle-pile-up-99208/

Live: Breaking news from Kent

Catch up with the latest news, travel and weather from across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-breaking-news-from-kent-99206/

Inmates at Maidstone Prison use vulnerable fellow cons to test effects of drugs like Spice

Vulnerable inmates at a Kent prison may be used as guinea pigs to test the effects of legal highs, a report has warned.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/inmates-use-vulnerable-fellow-cons-99187/

K&G Maintenance Services fined after defective equipment led to worker's accident

A firm has been fined thousands of pounds after a man suffered life-changing injuries when he was crushed by falling metal frames.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/firm-fined-after-worker-paralysed-99192/

Vicious cycle for Eve Woods who faces deportation after 53 years

A Kent mum says a work ban means she cannot afford a permit to stay after being told she could be deported despite 53 years in Britain.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/how-can-i-find-the-99196/

Three injured in armed robbery at corner shop on Grove Road, Strood

Police are hunting an armed robber after three people were injured in a raid on a corner shop this evening.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/three-injured-in-armed-robbery-99205/

Kent: Hate crime convictions increase in 2015/16 in race, religion, sexual orientation and disability categories

The number of people convicted of hate crimes against people based on factors including race and disability has gone up by a quarter in the past year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/increase-in-kent-hate-crime-99184/

Three Kent towns among the most popular holiday letting hotspots, just an hour away from London

Three Kent towns have seen a rise in holiday letting inquiries in comparison to last year, according to data from a travel website.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/holiday-hot-spots-sizzle-in-kent-99197/

Canterbury Cathedral: Body unearthed in precincts of World Heritage monument

Human remains have been discovered in a shallow hole within the precincts of a world famous monument.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/body-in-shallow-hole-at-99194/

Have you seen Chloe Chambers, from Gillingham, she could be on the Isle of Sheppey

A teenage girl has been missing from her home in Gillingham for a week and police are appealing for information into her whereabouts.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/have-you-seen-chloe-chambers-99195/

Southborough: Police appeal after woman sexually assaulted in alleyway linking Edward Street and London Road

Officers are appealing for help tracing a man who sexually assaulted a lone woman as she walked down an alleyway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/sexual-assault-in-southborough-99188/

Man attacked with pickaxe handle in Sycamore Road, Strood suffers cuts and bruising

A man suffered cuts and bruises and had to be taken to hospital after he was attacked by a thug with a pickaxe handle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/man-attacked-with-pickaxe-handle-99185/

Herne Bay: Police investigate assault at King's Hall UB40 tribute night

Police investigating an assault at a music concert are appealing for witnesses after a man was left with a serious facial injury.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/concert-attack-leaves-man-with-99181/

Sidney Lever, from Ramsgate, jailed for biting victim's ear in attack outside pub

A drunken thug left a man's ear "all but bitten off" after chomping down on it during a row outside a pub.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/mans-ear-left-hanging-off-99178/

South East Coast Ambulance Service given warning by Care Quality Commission (CQC)

The NHS trust in charge of Kent's ambulances has been told it must make significant improvements to the way it works.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/ambulance-trust-issued-warning-cqc-99171/

Mental health patient arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following double stabbing at Bracton Centre, Dartford

A mental health patient has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two members of staff suffered stab wounds.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/mental-health-patient-suspected-of-99172/

Fire crews called to suspected arson attack in All Saints Road, Murston

Police have been informed after a fire was started in a garage underneath an empty house.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/home-targeted-in-suspected-arson-99167/

Two people rushed to hospital after suspected stabbing at mental health centre in Dartford

Two people have been rushed to hospital after a suspected stabbing at a mental health centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/fire-crews-called-to-former-99139/

Rochester's Harvey Brown to appear in court after being caught with a knife at Dartford station

A man will appear in court after being caught with a knife at a busy train station.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/man-charged-with-possession-of-99157/

Herne Bay air show organisers add Sea Vixen to this year's line-up

Organisers of a seafront air show have added the only remaining airworthy Sea Vixen fighter jet to this year’s bulging line-up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/fighter-jet-added-to-bulging-99153/

Westerham: Crash involving car and motorbike closes lane on M25 London-bound near junction 6

A lane has been closed on the M25 London-bound after a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/lane-closed-on-motorway-99150/

Broken down cabin cruiser towed to safety by Dungeness RNLI lifeboat crew

A broken down cabin cruiser stranded in the Channel was given a welcome hand and was towed to safety by RNLI lifeboat crews.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/broken-down-vessel-towed-back-99151/

Soaring temperatures as hot weather expected to nudge 30c for Kent

The elderly should take extra care this week - as temperatures are set to rise to above 30c.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/warnings-as-temperatures-get-set-99149/

Live: Breaking news from Kent

Catch up with the latest news, travel and weather from across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-breaking-news-from-kent-98820/

Child rapist Martin Adams, from Dover, has jail term increased as appeal against sentence is rejected

A child rapist has failed in a bid to clear his name - with appeal judges increasing his sentence instead for wasting the court's time.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/child-rapists-jail-term-raised-98961/

Sarah Pullen, from Faversham, writes book called A Mighty Boy about losing son Silas to brain tumour

A mum whose young son died of a brain tumour has written a raw and honest account of the unbearable pain of losing her "bright and beautiful" boy.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/grieving-mum-pens-book-on-98971/

Amione Reynolds misses four months of school after move

A youngster who was taught from home for months after a mix-up is back in the classroom.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/relief-as-girl-6-finds-99029/

Business urged to move to France to maintain trading ties with EU after Brexit, in letter by Mayor of Calais Natacha Bouchart

The Mayor of Calais is calling on companies in Kent to relocate across the Channel so they can maintain trading ties with the EU after Brexit.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/business-move-france-99118/

M20 closed near junction 7 for Maidstone due to 'police incident'

The M20 motorway is closed in both directions due to a police incident - unconfirmed reports suggest a man is threatening to jump from a bridge.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/m20-closed-due-to-police-99148/

Man pulled from water off Dover Beach after coastguard helicopter and RNLI lifeboat called

A man has been pulled from the water at a popular beach this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/man-pulled-from-water-off-99141/

Education Secretary says she is prepared to listen to calls to end ban on new grammars

New education secretary Justine Greening says she is open to the idea of allowing new grammar schools.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/education-secretary-prepared-to-listen-99132/

Cyclist in critical condition after accident in Bower Lane, Eynsford

A cyclist is in a critical condition after a crash with a van.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/cyclist-in-critical-condition-after-99127/

Petition calling for smoking in and near children’s parks and playgrounds to be outlawed

People are being urged to support a petition calling for smoking in and near children’s parks and playgrounds to be outlawed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/petition-to-pan-smoking-in-99056/

Ex-serviceman Shane Cooley unable to remember the first 31 years of his life after a motorbike crash in Australia

In September 2005 a motorbike crash left Shane Cooley unable to recall the first 31 years of his life. This is his how he got back to the top.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/its-like-ive-only-lived-98953/

Pensioner Margaret Smith waited hours for G4S hospital service

A fragile pensioner who waited about 10 hours for a round trip to hospital has branded the G4S transport service "atrocious."

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/pensioner-waited-10-hours-for-98956/

Newlands Residential Home in Walmer 'failing to protect patients' - CQC to take action against owners Uday Kumar and Kiranjit Juttla-Kumar

The owners of an inadequate care home will face action from the CQC after failing to protect patients in their care.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/care-home-closes-after-failing-98957/

Fire at derelict water tower in Trinity Road, Sheerness, ends fun day

Police are talking to two youths after a fire at a derelict water tower on Sheppey today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/waterfire-99122/

Pokémon Go helps find missing bike in Deal

Pokémon Go - it’s the app that everyone is talking about and today it helped find a Deal 12-year-old's missing bike

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/pokémon-go-helps-find-missing-99121/

People at The Ebbsfleet Academy did everything they could not to break the chain, in an effort to break a world record instead

They did everything they could not to break the chain, in an effort to break a world record instead.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/ever-increasing-circles-for-hula-99053/

Nurse Joe Debrah suspended for failing to attend inquest into Koshalaya Sawhney's death at Darent Valley Hospital

A nurse has been suspended after failing to attend an inquest into the death of a gran who suffered a massive stroke due to errors by hospital staff.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/nurse-suspended-for-failing-to-98959/

Heroin addict Peter Charman sentenced 80 times – but one more chance for addict

A heroin addict with a list of previous offences stretching across 36 pages has been one last chance to turn his life around.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/80-convictions-but-given-another-99009/

Picture of Joseph Hopkins revived 100 years after Battle of Somme

An iconic image taken during the Battle of the Somme has been remembered 100 years on... by the Kent family of one of the soldiers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/grandad-somme-picture-99069/

kmfm £1,000 Friday competition winner Melissa Cleggert

A Chinese takeaway delivery driver is £1,000 richer this evening... and is going to blow her winnings in Mexico.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/kmfm-delivery-driver-takes-away-99104/

Driver crashes into wall and Cinque Ports pub in New Romney

A driver's believed to have escaped unhurt after crashing into a wall and smashing into a pub.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/car-crashes-into-wall-and-99097/

Helen Bailey: murder detectives find body in Royston

Police investigating the death of a children's author have found a body.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/body-found-by-murder-detectives-99095/

KM Group triumphant at Kent Press and Broadcast awards

Staff from across the KM Group have accepted a clutch of awards this afternoon at a prestigious ceremony.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/km-group-staff-triumphant-at-99081/

M2 lane closure after lorry sheds bricks load

A busy motorway stretch is partly closed after a lorry shed its load of bricks.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/delays-after-lorry-sheds-bricks-99092/

Prison officer Kyriacos Kyriacou burnt and scalded in boiling water attack at Cookham Wood

A prison officer injured when a teenager "recklessly" poured boiling water on him is seriously considering quitting, a court heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/prison-guard-scalded-in-boiling-99089/

Dover protester Darren Shield jailed for Nazi chants and throwing objects

A protester at the Dover demonstrations who threw objects and joined in Nazi chants has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/nazi-chanting-protester-jailed-99083/

Man charged after aggravated burglary at house in Birchwood Road, Dartford

A man is accused of stealing jewellery, a car and cash during an aggravated burglary.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/man-charged-following-aggravated-burglary-99077/

Rail minister Claire Perry resigns amid furore over Southern Rail services

The government's rail minister has resigned - as anger grows over axed routes on Southern Rail.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/rail-minister-resigns-amid-southern-99078/

Two cars and a motorbike have collided at Mill Way roundabout, Sittingbourne by BP garage

Two cars and a motorbike have collided by a BP garage on a busy roundabout.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/crash-at-busy-roundabout-99062/

Burglary and assault in Marley Road, Harrietsham

Six people broke into a home and assaulted one of the occupants.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/burglary-assault-harrietsham-99067/

Adam Beal, from Herne Bay, jailed for child sex attacks

A vile predator who targeted a mother so he could carry out sex attacks against children has been handed a 24-year sentence.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/sex-predator-targeted-mum-so-99046/

Smith's Hill, West Farleigh, closed after crash

A busy road is shut this morning while emergency services deal with a collision.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/crash-closes-smiths-hill-west-farleigh-99061/