Seven new laws you need to know about that come into force this month

This month sees some new laws come into force and if you have a job, car or children you need to know about them.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/april-sees-law-change-123174/

Deal woman Sylvia Banks' pet dog attacked

A woman feared her beloved pet would die as it was savaged by a snarling hound that pounced without warning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/dog-needed-18-stitches-after-123223/

Halfway couple Sonia and Mick Lane trying to rebuild life after fire

A couple whose house went up in flames over Christmas may not be able to move back into their home until the end of the year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/im-getting-panic-attacks-123229/

Rochester: Attacked Head Office salon owner quits shop

A business owner suffered serious injuries when he tried to stop a man from attacking his business.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/barber-cant-face-returning-to-123237/

Canterbury: American tourist gets tattoo of Badgers Hill Farm in Chilham

A woman who fell in love with part of Kent decided she wanted a permanent reminder of her trip.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/tourist-gets-tattoo-souvenir-123240/

Fruit machine delivers real fruit to punters

It may sound bananas, but a firm's come up with a novel fruit machine, which rewards punters... with real fruit!

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/firms-ap-pealing-fruit-machine-idea-123310/

Teenager hurt in crash Plaxtol near Tonbridge

An air ambulance was called to village after reports a 17-year-old may have been seriously hurt in a collision with a car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/teenage-biker-injured-in-crash-123337/

kmfm Thousand Pound Friday competition winner

A Medway dad has become the latest winner of kmfm's Thousand Pound Friday competition.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/starting-the-weekend-with-a-123336/

Woman freed from crash on busy London bound road near Faversham

There a long delays after a woman was freed from a crash on a busy Kent road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/long-delays-after-crash-on-123335/

Paedophile Michael Quick, of Sevenoaks, admits attempting to meet a 14-year-old at Wolverhampton train station

A paedophile travelled from Sevenoaks to the West Midlands in an attempt to meet a 14-year-old who he had groomed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/paedophile-tried-to-meet-girl-123321/

Broadstairs: Body of missing man Caine Hawkesford found

Police say the family of "vulnerable" man who had gone missing have been informed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/body-found-in-search-for-123329/

Two arrested after people report seeing a firearm in Liverymen Walk in Greenhithe

Police have swooped after people reported seeing what they believed to be a firearm.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/two-arrested-after-gun-drama-123317/

Obscene graffiti sprayed on wall of Madeleine Mee at Ashen Tree Lane, Dover, but couldn't spell

Yobs sprayed vile graffiti on a woman's wall - but couldn't even spell an obscene word.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/obscene-graffiti-vandals-pathetic-123308/

Doctor who saved patient’s sight at Will Adam Centre in Gillingham, gets thank-you from down under

An art teacher sent a postcard from the other side of the world to thank a doctor for saving her sight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/surgeon-gets-postcard-from-oz-123312/

M20 closed for resurfacing between Maidstone and Folkestone

Parts of a 30-mile stretch of the M20 will be closed for resurfacing work starting next week.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/30-miles-of-motorway-closed-123311/

Robert Andrews struck off after subjecting colleagues at Maidstone's Betsy Clara care home to years of sexual harrasment

A care home boss who subjected colleagues to years of sexual harassment — even doctoring one employee's wedding photo — has been struck off.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/perverted-care-home-boss-struck-123293/

Police chase motorist who failed to stop in Sheerness

Police cars, a bike and the force helicopter joined in a high speed chase before a car was finally brought to a halt.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/police-chase-car-through-town-123301/

Folkestone assault: Boy, 17, charged after Shellons Street attack

A teenage boy has been charged with an assault and possession of a knife after a 16-year-old was injured last weekend.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/teen-charged-with-assault-on-123296/

Marsh Academy: Pupils seen on Snapchat video snorting white powder

A disturbing video has emerged of pupils snorting a white powder in their uniforms... but the headteacher swears it's not what it seems.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/shocking-snorting-pupils-video-emerges-123294/

Craig Mackinlay aide: Sam Armstrong in court on rape charge

An aide to Tory MP Craig Mackinlay has appeared in court accused of raping a woman in the Palace of Westminster.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/aide-to-kent-mp-in-123289/

Several shops in New Road, Gravesend, without power

A number of shops in a town centre have been without power overnight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/businesses-without-power-this-morning-123268/

Men with beards and moustaches are showing them off at convention at Dover Marina Hotel

Men with beards and moustaches from across Europe and America have been pruning their spruces for a convention this weekend.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/great-fun-by-a-whisker-123273/

Two car crash on Dock Road, Chatham, sees firefighters cut woman out of car

A woman trapped in her car after smash is currently being freed by firefighters

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/woman-being-cut-out-of-123265/

Daniel Wallace, Kacey Adams and Drew Morris to be jailed for Halstead boiling water burglary

Three sadistic thugs who tortured an elderly couple during a two-hour raid on their home will be sentenced today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/boiling-water-gang-to-be-123263/

M25: Delays after shed load of concrete falls on carriageway

Two lanes have been closed and delays are expected on the M25.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/shed-load-of-concrete-falls-on-m25-123261/

Kent police officer sacked after looking at porn 2,000 times from work computer

A police officer who looked at pornography more than 2,000 times from a work computer has been sacked - but we can't name him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/police-officer-sacked-for-watching-123219/

Fire has badly damaged the Tesco Express store in Mace Lane, off Hythe Road, Ashford

Up to 20 firefighters have been tackling a major overnight fire in a supermarket.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/tesco-express-store-badly-damaged-123257/

Police hunt missing Caine Hawkesford from Broadstairs

An urgent search is underway for a 'vulnerable' missing man after he disappeared on his way to work.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/police-hunt-vulnerable-missing-man-123258/

Sheppey: Ricky Dalton, of Rushenden, dies of Motor Neurone Disease

A young man described as 'brave and cheeky' has tragically died from the same disease that killed his mother.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/family-heartbroken-at-death-of-123171/

Attacked Deal taxi driver Julie Prior criticises police and prosecutors

A female taxi driver had her hair ripped out by a passenger - but a series of legal blunders means her attacker has escaped prosecution.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/taxi-drivers-hair-ripped-out-123183/

Eve Woods from Rochester allowed to stay in country

A woman who has lived in Britain for more than half a century was initially told by the Home Office she was likely to be deported.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/mum-facing-deportation-can-stay-123187/

Canterbury parents Ashley Gawler and Gareth Carlile seeking help for ill baby Ruby

Experts are being sought to help a five-month-old baby left clinging to life on a ventilator.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/parents-praying-little-fighter-will-123188/

Win £1,000 with Thousand Pound Friday on kmfm

Today will be double pay day for one lucky listener as kmfm gives away £1,000 in time for the weekend - could it be you?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/fancy-a-grand-in-time-123224/

Fire at house in Green Way, Tunbridge Wells

A heat lamp is believed to have caused a blaze that ripped through a house while the owners were out.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/pets-killed-in-house-fire-123253/

Bonfire spreads fire in Oldbury Lane, Ightham

Two fire engines and a bulk water carrier were called in after a fire quickly spread to grass and trees in a large area.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/fire-crews-battle-out-of-123252/

Headstone for Northfleet's Gunner George Edward Valentine Field

An official headstone has finally been dedicated to a First World War hero from Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/o-123251/

Inquest into death of terrorist Khalid Masood who attacked London

An inquest has opened into the death of a killer who went on a rampage at one of London's most iconic buildings.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/terrorist-killed-by-single-gunshot-123241/

US President Donald Trump asked by Dover MP Charlie Elphicke to donate for cancer teenager Kelly Turner

A Kent MP is asking the billionaire US President to donate for a cancer-striken teenager.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/stump-up-trump-123234/

Bradley Deadman and Harry Mosley cleared of involvement in Harry Mosley's wine fraud

Two men have been cleared of involvement in a wine fraud committed by their boss, which involved conning investors out of thousands of pounds.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/pair-cleared-of-part-in-123242/

Stuart Puttock cleared of causing death by careless driving of Dicken Reynolds in Hildenborough

A motorist whose tyres were wrongly inflated when he crashed head-on into another car has been cleared of causing the driver's death.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/driver-cleared-of-causing-mans-123239/

Deborah Addams accused of sending naked photo of Whitstable builder Geoffrey Mylcrist

Th ex-wife of a Kent businessman is accused of sending a naked picture of him to one of his staff members and throwing dog mess at him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/woman-sent-naked-picture-of-123236/

Thug Lee Morris, 30, of Hawbeck Road, Parkwood, Rainham, jailed for attack on woman

A thug who repeatedly punched a woman in the head has been locked up for 22 months.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/thug-repeatedly-punched-woman-in-123235/

Gravesend records hottest March day for five years at 21.8c

This Kent town has been named the country's top hot spot today as we bask in the warmest March day for five years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/temperatures-soar-in-kent-123232/

Lorry driver stopped at Eurotunnel port, Folkestone, after driving for 40 hours

A lorry driver has been fined today after he had been on the road for 40 hours without a break.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/lorry-driver-fined-for-driving-123227/

Youth of 16 arrested and in custody after boy of 15 stabbed near Royal Victoria Place, Dover High Street

A boy of 16 is in custody after a teenager was stabbed in a town centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/teen-stabbing---youth-arrested-123231/

Gang jailed after smashing into Bluewater jewellery shop as part of multimillion burglary plot

A gang who used fire as a distraction before smashing into a Bluewater jewellery store with sledgehammers as part of a £3.1m plot have been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/sledgehammer-gang-jailed-for-bluewater-123226/

Whitstable: Vattenfall wind farm workers rescued after vessel hits submerged object at Kentish Flats

Lifeboat crews have rescued a team of wind farm workers after their boat hit an object and started taking on water.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/lifeboat-rescues-workers-123221/

Sarah Kuteh: Tribunal of Darent Valley nurse sacked for talking about religion to patients

A tribunal has heard how a nurse was repeatedly warned against talking about religion to patients.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/nurse-sacked-for-talking-religion-123196/

Facebook photo of woman leapfrogging penises led to Carl Gregory's murder in Broadstairs

This tongue-in-cheek photo posted on Facebook sparked a row which led to a young Pokemon Go player's brutal murder in a shopping centre car park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/the-photo-that-sparked-murder-123222/

Ramsgate: Crash closes Manston Road

A road is closed as the emergency services deal with a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/air-ambulance-called-to-serious-123216/

Woman taken to hospital after crash in Littlestone, Romney Marsh

A woman in her 40s was taken to hospital after a crash between two cars.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/woman-in-hospital-after-crash-123214/

Marden: Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance wants to move to Medway

A charity, which relies on public donations to survive, says its existing base lacks airside infrastructure and expansion opportunities.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/air-ambulance-in-shock-move-123178/

Inquest continues into death of Dartford mum Sian Hollands at Darent Valley Hospital

An inquest heard how two consultants failed to respond to the concerns of nurses just hours before a young mum-of-three died in hospital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/doctors-failed-to-respond-to-123193/

Timothy Ryton: Kent Police inspector admits voyeurism, making and sending indecent images and video

A senior police officer suspended over making and sending indecent images and videos and a charge of voyeurism has pleaded guilty in court.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/voyeur-cop-pleads-guilty-123204/

John Dickson jailed for murder of Ramsgate Pokemon Go fan Carl Gregory

A man who murdered a young Pokemon Go fan in a car park by putting him in a choke hold has been jailed for life.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/choke-hold-murderer-jailed-for-123206/

Harbour evacuated as bomb is dug up at Folkestone seafront

A harbour has been evacuated after dredging works reportedly unearthed a bomb this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/bomb-dug-up-on-seafront-123198/

Police appeal in Ashford as taxi driver is assaulted

Police hunting a man thought to have attacked a taxi driver have released this eery image in the hope of tracking him down.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/police-appeal-as-taxi-driver-123200/

Craig David tickets go on sale this morning at 10am

Tickets to see Brit Award nominee Craig David at Rochester Castle go on sale at 10am this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/craig-david-tickets-on-sale-123194/

Crash involving car and skip lorry on A249 Maidstone Road in Sittingbourne

There is slow traffic in Sittingbourne after a crash, involving a car and a skip lorry.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/police-called-to-crash-involving-car-skip-lorry-123192/

M25: One lane closed and queuing traffic for ten miles due to accident

One lane has been closed and traffic is queuing for 10 miles because of a crash on the M25.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/long-delays-after-crash-on-m25-123191/

Man arrested after disturbance in Maidstone High Street

Police were called to an overnight disturbance which ended in a man being arrested.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/arrest-after-high-street-disturbance-123190/

North Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale talks about pressure of job

As a ban on politicians employing family members is due to be adopted, a Kent MP reveals the enormous workload nearly put his marriage in jeopardy.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/the-pressure-nearly-broke-us-123144/

Ashford: Woman flees from Wells Clinic at New Street without paying

Staff at a cosmetic clinic want to track down a woman to booked under a fake name and address and ran off mid-treatment.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/botox-bandit-fled-without-paying-123151/

Hospital standards campaign will reach Prime Minister, Tunbridge Wells MP Greg Clark vows

A woman launched a campaign calling for better treatment of those who are dying after recording harrowing pictures of her dad in agony.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/veterans-daughter-sees-her-hospital-123169/

Man found in reed bed in Pegwell Bay, Sandwich Road in Ramsgate

A man's been rescued by the coastguard after being found in tall grass.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/man-found-in-reed-bed-123185/

Police and ambulance called after teenage girl hit by car in Loose Road, Maidstone

Police and ambulance crews were called after a teenage girl was knocked down by a car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/teenage-girl-hit-by-car-123181/

Latest results from courts around Kent

Thieves, drink and drug drivers and vandals are just some of the people who have been hauled in front of Kent's magistrates.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/latest-results-from-kents-courts-123086/

Which? warns TV licence renewers of new scam

People are being warned of a new scam where fraudsters are attempting to get hold of their details.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/scammers-target-licence-renewals-123150/

Hotel Kitty opens in Bromley Green Road, Ashford

A couple from Kent have opened a brand new cat hotel, allowing pets to also enjoy the 'suite' life while their owners are away.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/pur-fect-cat-hotel-opens-123159/

Dover riot protester was once convicted for hitting former UKIP leader Nigel Farage

A left-wing protester arrested during the Dover Riots previously hit Nigel Farage over the head with a placard, we can reveal.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/previous-conviction-of-dover-protester-123172/

Panther AL (VAT) admits safety failings after botched building demolition in High Street, Ramsgate

A firm has admitted safety failings after the botched demolition of a building - which forced businesses to evacuate and shoppers to run for cover.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/botched-building-demolition-sent-debris-123142/

Dartford Crossing Dart charge raises £161 million

A faulty system meant thousands of motorists got away without paying to use the Dartford Crossing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/88-million-lost-in-unpaid-123168/

Two young horses found dead at the side of the road in Stoke Road, Hoo.

WARNING: Distressing images. Two young horses, thought to be mother and fould have been found dead dumped by the side of the road near a farm.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/two-dead-horsed-dumped-at-123158/

Maidstone: Crash on B2162 Lees Road, Yalding

A crash has closed a main road this afternoon, with police saying it may not reopen for an hour.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/crash-closes-main-road-123154/

Homeless wheelchair-bound Colin Green collapses in Sittingbourne

A wheelchair-bound former lorry driver now living rough on the streets has collapsed with hypothermia.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/homeless-man-rushed-to-hospital-123136/

Carl Gregory murder trial: John Dickson guilty of murdering Pokemon Go fan

A man accused of killing a Pokemon Go fan with a lethal choke hold has been found guilty of murder.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/attacker-guilty-of-choke-hold-123146/

Canterbury: Police release CCTV image following alleged robbery between Stour Street and Wincheap roundabout

Police investigating a reported robbery have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/cctv-image-released-after-man-123143/

Gerald Matovu, 23, of Great Guildford Street, Southwark, admits supplying drugs to serial killer Stephen Port

A man has admitted supplying drugs to serial killer Stephen Port, whose victims included north Kent man Daniel Whitworth.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/drug-dealer-admits-supplying-serial-123135/

Forefront Utilities Ltd guilty of health and safety breaches after worker paralysed in Strood

A company has been found guilty of health and safety breaches after a labourer was left paralysed when heavy pipe work fell on top of him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/firm-guilty-of-safety-breach-123133/

Margate: Dreamland opening date delayed as further expansion plans announced

Margate's Dreamland has announced further expansion to this year's plans leading it to push back the opening date.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/dreamland-delay-opening-date-expansion-123117/

Loan shark, Ian Carroll, of Nelson Road, Gillingham, ordered to pay back £55,000

A loan shark has been ordered to pay back £55,000 in proceeds of crime following a hearing at court.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/loan-shark-ordered-to-pay-123129/

Maidstone: Yasser Khattak reinvents the light-bulb with new product Den

A 21-year-old is enjoying great success after reinventing the light switch.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/21-year-old-set-for-success-123115/

London dad Dean Gillespie found dead in woodland off Maidstone Road, Hothfield

A dad was found hanging from a tree in woodland, four days after he was reported missing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/suicide-verdict-on-dad-found-123121/

Toddler Evan, from Greatstone, battles life threatening condition in hospital

A mother has spoken of how her family's life has changed in weeks when treatment for a virus led to the diagnosis of a life-threatening condition.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/toddlers-battle-with-rare-condition-123118/

Two buildings blown up at Kingsnorth Power Station, in Hoo

Two buildings at a Kent power station have been razed to the ground.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/going-going-gone-123116/

Teenage boy taken to London hospital after stabbing in Dover High Street

A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in a town centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/youth-stabbed-in-street-123112/

Rafiullah Hamidy, 24, from Herne Bay charged with raping a woman in Ramsgate

A man extradited from southern Italy to Kent has now been charged with a rape in the county.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/kent-rape-investigation-leads-police-123113/

Melanie Brazier, from Minster, says son Steven's eating disorder death could have been prevented

A heartbroken mum is calling for urgent changes to mental health care after watching helplessly as her skeletal son died of an eating disorder.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/mums-plea-after-watching-son-123107/

Medal, awarded by former US president Thomas Woodrow Wilson to lifeboatman James Pay, to be auctioned

A rare medal awarded to a brave lifeboat coxswain by US president Thomas Woodrow Wilson is set to go under the hammer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/us-presidential-medal-to-be-auctioned-123109/

Retired clergyman Philip Clements from Eastry to marry man 54 years younger

A retired vicar is calling on the Church of England to change its policy on same sex marriage as he prepares to wed a man 54 years his junior.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/retired-clergyman-to-marry-man-123108/

Teenage hockey player from King's in Rochester selected to play for Scotland.

A talented pupil has been selected to play hockey for Scotland in the women’s U18 series.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/teen-selected-to-play-international-123098/

Sheerness lifeboat saves man on hovercraft

A lifeboat crew saved a man who was trapped and drifting on a broken-down hovercraft.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/man-rescued-from-hovercract-123106/

Foster Christian murders: Families of Simon Gorecki and Natasha Sadler-Ellis mark anniversary of murders

The families of two people cruelly knifed to death are today marking the first anniversary since their murders.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/life-after-brutal-murder-a-123103/

Fire at bungalow in School Road, Saltwood

A single storey lean-to extension was destroyed after flames set fire to a bungalow.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/porch-goes-up-in-flames-123101/

Teenager charged with GBH over assault in Sittingbourne High Street

A teenager has been charged with assault and carrying a lock knife after an alleged attack on a 20-year-old man.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/teenager-charged-with-gbh-over-assault-123099/

Kent set for unseasonal warm temperatures

Kent is set to heat up this week, with the thermometer nudging the low 20s tomorrow.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/get-out-your-suncream-were-123096/

Inquest into death of Dartford mum Sian Hollands at Darent Valley Hospital hears of 'missed opportunities'

Hospital staff failed to correctly diagnose the condition of a young mum-of-three who died just hours after being discharged.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/inquest-hears-of-missed-opportunities-123082/

Easy Ways to Reduce your Home Heating Oil Bill

For many homeowners, the winter months bring concerns about how they are going to stay warm. For those of you who use heating oil, I have put together this article. In it, I quickly explain how you can keep your heating oil bills under control.

Get your order in before everyone else does

Unfortunately, my first tip is not one that you can use this year. However, it is certainly something that you can put into action for next winter. Whenever you can, buy your heating oil before the winter rush. Most home heating oil firms get very busy in the winter months, so offer good deals to those customers who order at other times of the year.

Look after your boiler

You need to get your boiler serviced on a regular basis to keep it working efficiently. An un-serviced oil boiler will always burn more fuel than one that has been properly maintained. It will also generate fewer harmful fumes, so having your boiler serviced on a regular basis is also important for your family’s health.

Insulate your home

Without good insulation, there is no way you can keep your heating oil bill in check. This is because most of the heat you generate will just leak away through the roof, windows, doors and walls.

It is important to realise that some parts of the home are leakier than others are. Understanding this will help you to target your efforts and prioritise insulating those areas where most of the heat is lost. Because around 25% of the heat that leaves a home does so through the roof, you need to insulate your loft space as a matter of urgency.

Stop the draughts

Filling in gaps around your doors and windows will also help to stop heat from leaking from your rooms. It is not difficult to do this using insulation tape and draught excluders. This video shows you an easy way to do this.

Turn down your thermostat

Ensuring that your thermostat is not set too high will also help you to keep your fuel bills under control. It is also important to check that it is still functioning properly. Turning your thermostat down by just one degree can make a huge difference to your overall fuel bill.

Sometimes the boiler also has a thermostat. Letting your service engineer check and adjust this thermostat can also help you to reduce your heating oil bill.

Shut the doors

Keeping the heat that you generate in the room that you want to heat is important. You need to get everyone into the habit of shutting the door behind him or her. There really is no point in heating the hallway or corridor.

None of the above tips is expensive or hard to implement. Yet, they will all save you money. That is cash you could potentially invest in buying energy saving devices like smart meters or thermostats. Technology that will help you to reduce your heating bills even more.

from Home My Heaven: Home Improvement Blog http://www.homemyheaven.co.uk/2017/03/reduce-home-heating-oil-bill.html

Council bans villagers in Wickhambreaux from picking up litter due to health and safety

Council chiefs have caused outrage by banning villagers from taking part in a community litter-pick - due to health and safety concerns.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/council-bans-villagers-from-litter-picking-123067/

Police and ambulance crews deal with medical incident on M20

Police and ambulance crews were called to deal with a medical incident on the M20 this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/crews-deal-with-m20-medical-123094/

Rise in RSPCA calls about animal cruelty in Kent

There has been a rise in animal cruelty in Kent with more than 100 cases reported each week - but the number of abusers held responsible has plunged.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/reports-of-animal-cruelty-rise-122979/

RNLI release call out and rescue figures across Kent

A warning's been issued as it's revealed the RNLI was called out almost 500 times last year to people in distress at sea.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/rnli-rescues-more-than-500-123076/

Feeder frontman Grant Nicholas talks about Polythene tour and ‘leaked’ Glastonbury line-up ahead of gig at Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone

Frontman Grant Nicholas talks anniversary tours and that ‘leaked’ Glastonbury line-up ahead of a long awaited return to the county.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/feeder-play-in-kent-this-123081/

Port of Dover traffic warning as Prime Minister triggers Article 50 to start Brexit process

The man leading Brexit negotiations has a stark warning about potential traffic turmoil in Kent as the Prime Minister prepares to trigger Article 50.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/port-gridlock-warning-as-article-123091/

Fergus Wilson defends 'no coloureds' letting policy

Under-fire landlord Fergus Wilson has responded to the furore over his 'no coloureds' policy by insisting: 'I'd do it again.'

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/fergus-id-do-it-again-123093/

Firefighters tackle fire in West Blean and Thornden Woods, Herne Bay

Fire crews used an all-terrain vehicle and specialist equipment to tackle a blaze in hard to reach woodland.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/firefighters-tackle-woodland-blaze-123092/

Motorcyclist injured after crash in Hart Street, Maidstone

Emergency services are at the scene of a collision where a driver's been hurt.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/motorcyclist-injured-in-crash-123088/

Firefighters tackle boat fire at boat yard in Main Gate Road, Chatham

Firefighters are tackling a fire on a 60 tonne boat.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/firefighters-tackle-boat-blaze-123084/

Lorry driver Jaroslav Horvath on trial accused of causing death of Susan Mellor in Detling hard shoulder crash

A lorry driver has gone on trial accused of causing the death of a pensioner who crashed into the back of his illegally-parked HGV.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/oap-died-after-crashing-into-123085/

Folkestone: Woman speaks of the moment fire engulfs her property after it spread from next door

A woman has spoken of the horrifying moment she stood in the street and watched flames spread into her home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/if-it-had-happened-at-123080/

Police shut Princes Road in Dartford after motorcyclist injured in crash with a van

A busy road has been shut and the air ambulance has been called after a biker was injured in a crash with a van.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/motorcyclist-injured-in-van-collision-123073/

Maidstone: Man suffers serious facial injuries after falling from escalator at The Mall

A man has suffered serious facial injuries after falling off an escalator in a town centre shopping complex.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-suffers-serious-facial-injuries-123069/

Margate: Officers investigate assault in Canterbury Road

A suspected sex attacker is being questioned by police after a reported sexual assault.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/police-investigate-sexual-assault-claims-123068/

Kingsnorth Recreation Centre in Ashford at risk of closing this weekend

The future of a popular leisure centre looks uncertain after a new operator pulled out of the takeover process, putting jobs at risk.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/popular-leisure-centre-may-close-123062/

Serious crash on A25 near Ightham

Emergency services were called to the scene of a major smash on a key route.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/serious-crash-on-a25-123065/

The Darkness to play at Margate Winter Gardens

Rock band The Darkness will be stopping off in Kent on their UK tour this winter.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/the-darkness-coming-to-kent-123043/

American-style milkshake and waffle house to open in Eldon Place, Broadstairs

Family-run Kent Catering Company to open new American-style milkshake and waffle house on Broadstairs seafront.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/american-style-milkshake-bar-broadstairs-123036/

The biggest artists and bands to have been in concert in Kent

Gorillaz, Tom Jones and Wet Wet Wet are all playing in Kent this summer... but did you catch any of these famous faces when they played here?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/ten-big-names-who-have-122591/

Lydd: Crash closes Dungeness Road near Dungeness RSPB reserve

A head-on crash involving two cars has closed a road as five people are rushed to hospital with injuries.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/road-closed-after-serious-head-on-123041/

Inquest into death of Dartford mum Sian Hollands at Darent Valley Hospital restarted

An inquest into the death of a young mum-of-three who went into cardiac arrest just hours after she was discharged from hospital has restarted.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/inquest-into-young-mums-death-123030/

Fergus Wilson bans 'coloureds' in letting directive

Britain's biggest buy-to-let landlord is facing legal action after sending out a directive to a letting agent banning 'coloureds'.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/fergus-wilson-bans-coloureds-123028/

Dog dies in house fire in Douglas Road, Tonbridge

A dog has died in a suspected arson attack this morning - with a man given oxygen therapy and taken to hospital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/dog-dies-in-house-blaze-123033/

Caesarean death: Tom Cappuccini speaks out after inquest into death of Frankie Cappuccini at Tunbridge Wells Hospital

The husband of a woman who died during a botched Caesarian operation has spoken for the first time of his four years of hell.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/its-completely-ripped-me-apart-123023/

Weather warning issued for fog across Kent

Forecasters are warning fog across Kent could cause problems on the roads.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/fog-warning-for-kent-123020/

The Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School in Canterbury has appointed Boys' Langton head as its interim executive head teacher

Governors at the Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School have appointed a new interim head.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/langton-boys-head-teacher-is-123019/

Eastchurch: Lower Road closed because of fallen telegraph pole and live wires

A busy road has been closed in both directions due to a fallen telegraph pole and live wires in the carriageway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/fallen-power-cables-block-village-123026/

Sittingbourne becomes first in Kent to get the new pound coin

Businesses and councils have been left counting the cost of having to change everything from parking metres, to vending machines and lockers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/new-1-coin-hits-the-122990/

Bridge village clock protected with bulletproof glass after vandals use airgun to shoot at it

A village timepiece is now protected with bulletproof glass after vandals shot it with an airgun.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/bulletproof-protection-for-village-clock-123004/

Lucy Watts, from Whitstable raising money for a cuddle cot

A mum who lost a baby wants to buy special cots to allow grieving parents to take their child home for a short time before they are laid to rest.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/i-desperately-needed-a-last-123005/

Gillingham: Four men jailed for running cannabis factory in Canterbury Street

Complaints from residents about a strong smell prompted police to swoop on a house.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/policeman-overcome-by-smell-during-123013/

Gravesend: Lorry overturns on Wrotham Road just off A2

A recovery operation is underway after a heavy goods vehicle ended up on its side at a busy junction.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/lorry-overturns-at-roundabout-123016/

Severe traffic following crash on A20 coastbound at Swanley near M25 junction

Commuters are being warned they could face delays of up to an hour after a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/crash-causing-severe-delays-123014/

SECamb and Kent Police called to The Mall, Maidstone, after man suffers fall

The air ambulance has landed on the roof of a car park following a medical incident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-suffers-fall-in-shopping-123010/

Sainsbury's tells daffodil fans not to eat them

Some shoppers have been left a bit confused after they were given this health advice when they bought a bunch of flowers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/customers-told-not-to-eat-123008/

Facebook allegations condemned by Simon Langton Girls' chair of governors Alisdair Chisholm

The chairman of governors at a troubled grammar school has declared 'enough is enough' as he hits out at allegations on Facebook about teaching staff.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/school-governor-condemns-facebook-posts-123007/

Shakespeare Beach footbridge at Aycliffe, Dover, reopens after Christmas Eve 2015 storm.

A beach used by Channel swimmers is reconnected by a new footbridge after 15 months.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/bridge-reopens-for-channel-swimmers-123003/

Fake showjumper James Condliffe jailed for cheating horse enthusiasts out of hundreds of thousands

A "predatory and cruel" conman who claimed to be an international showjumper and businessman to cheat horse enthusiasts out of money has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/cruel-conman-jailed-for-123002/

House fire in Coleman Cresent, Ramsgate

One person is in hospital following a fire at a two-storey house.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/person-in-hospital-following-house-123001/

Pilkington glass factory to close at Queenborough with loss of 14 jobs

Pilkington Automotive is to close its Kent factory with the lost of 14 jobs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/pilkington-jobs-to-go-122999/

Police release e-fits of suspected Birchington burglars

Police have released e-fits of two people they want to trace in connection with a burglary.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/e-fits-released-for-birchington-burglars-122997/

Woman robbed in home in Tramways, Luton in Chatham

A woman was robbed and attacked inside her own home by a thug wearing a scarf to hide his face.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/police-hunt-robber-122995/

Two buildings set to be blown up at Kingsnorth Power Station in Hoo

The next stage of demolition at a former power station will happen this week when two buildings will be blown up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/buildings-set-to-be-razed-122992/

Marks and Spencer recalls Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Kent families have been told to return this soup straight away as it may contain traces of chemicals.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/soup-recalled-amid-chemical-fears-122986/

Birchington: Police appeal for information following collision on the A28

Police want witnesses to come forward after a man was seriously injured when two motorbikes collided.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/police-appeal-following-serious-collision-122989/

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre closed after cash stolen in burglary

Cash has been stolen from a leisure centre after a break-in.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/thieves-take-cash-in-leisure-122987/

Convicted rapist Gavin Hurrell jailed for grooming and molesting teenager in Maidstone area

A convicted rapist who went on to groom and molest a teenage girl is back behind bars.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/convicted-rapist-jailed-for-molesting-122985/

Kent Association for the Blind: weekly Talking News service

If you or someone you know has a sight impairment this service could be really useful for them.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kabs-talking-news-service-122560/

Tunbridge Wells: Man arrested after assault in Crescent Road

A fight resulted in one man being taken to hospital with head injuries and another arrested on suspicion of assault.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/arrest-after-one-man-left-122984/

Kent County Council elections: Campaigning kicks off

Political activists are preparing to campaign in the run-up to the county council elections - the first major vote since Brexit.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/campaigning-kicks-off-for-council-122978/

Hunter Avenue stabbing: Gillian McKenzie charged with attempted murder

A woman will appear in court charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed at a house in a quiet residential estate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/woman-charged-after-stabbing-122982/

Jury considers verdict in trial of John Dickson and Christopher Pollard accused of murdering Carl Gregory

A jury is considering whether two men murdered a young Pokemon Go fan in a shopping centre car park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/jury-out-in-choke-hold-122977/

Firefighters tackle tractor units blaze in Whitfield

Police and fire crews were called to deal with a blaze which destroyed tractor units following a suspected arson attack.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/firefighters-tackle-suspicious-tractor-unit-122974/

Littlestone: Coastguard called after man and dog stuck in mud on beach

Coastguard rescue teams were called after report of a man and his dog stuck in the mud on a beach.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/man-and-dog-stuck-in-122965/

Thanet Way: Traffic diverted at the St Nicholas at Wade roundabout

Traffic is being diverted following a crash involving three cars and a lorry.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/traffic-diverted-following-crash-on-122967/

Man helped by emergency services after car crashes into river in Godinton Lane, Ashford

A man was helped by emergency services after his car crashed into a river.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/car-crashes-into-river-122966/

Emergency services Brickfield Close in Bridge

Police and paramedics have been in a residential street for most of the afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/medical-incident-in-village-122954/

A251 closed in both directions due to accident between M2 J6 and A2 Canterbury Road

Police have been called to deal with a rush-hour crash, which has closed a busy carriageway in both directions.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/crash-closes-carriageway-in-both-directions-122956/

Kayleigh Caesar, who was found dead at the Dragoon pub in Maidstone, had received abuse on Facebook

A young nurse found hanged on Christmas Eve had been receiving threatening messages on Facebook following a friend's death, an inquest heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/nurse-found-dead-had-been-122803/

Lee Scriven fined after bull mastiffs attack dog in Addington

An owner has been fined after his bull mastiffs escaped from their garden and attacked a dog.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/bull-mastiffs-owner-fined-for-122809/

Aimie and Peter Jordan, from Eastchurch, appeal for help to pay for IVF treatment

A couple who have spent years trying to conceive are appealing for help to raise £2,000 for a private cycle of fertility treatment.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/couple-fundraising-for-one-last-122813/

Latest tourist attraction figures reveal Canterbury Cathedral as Kent's most popular

A historical place of interest had more than 900,000 visitors last year putting it in the top three places to go in the South East.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/canterbury-cathedral-named-kents-top-122862/

Logan Austin and Nasser Mian missing from Hampshire have links to Kent

Police are appeal for information after two teenagers from Hampshire have gone missing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/missing-teens-have-links-to-122952/

Queues on M25 anticlockwise at Darenth Interchange approaching Dartford Crossing

A broken down vehicle is causing tailbacks on the approach to the Dartford tunnel on the Kent side.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/queues-at-dartford-crossing-122950/

Police appeal for help to locate Patrick Foawley reported missing in Folkestone

Police are appealing for the public's help in locating a vulnerable missing man.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/have-you-seen-patrick-122949/

Thanet: A299 Canterbury Road West shut both ways between Monkton Roundabout and St Nicholas At Wade Roundabout

A busy main road has been closed in both directions following a crash this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/main-road-closed-in-both-122948/

Police chase in Gillingham leads to dangerous driving arrest

A 28-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following a pursuit through a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/arrest-after-police-chase-122946/

Police attend a crash on the M2 between junctions 5 and 6

Traffic is slow on a busy motorway after an accident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/delays-after-two-vehicle-crash-122945/

Teenager taken to hospital after attack in Shellons Street Folkestone

A 16-year-old was taken to hospital after he was allegedly assaulted by another teenager in a busy road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/teenage-boy-attacked-in-town-122944/

A28 Canterbury Road eastbound closed after crash at Nicholas At Wade Roundabout Birchington

Two bikers have been injured after they collided on a busy road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/busy-road-shut-following-accident-122943/

Police shut entrance to Whatman Park, Maidstone, after serious assault

A road has been closed while police investigate reports of a violent crime.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/police-presence-at-barracks-122941/

Pensioner Martin Streetson missing from Chatham found safe and well

A pensioner who sparked a police search after going missing two days ago has been located.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/missing-man-found-safe-and-122942/

Car fire in Wentworth Drive, Dartford, spreads to home

Flames from a vehicle fire, which was 'well alight' when crews arrived, spread to a nearby property.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/burning-car-damages-home-122940/

It was supposed to be the only way forward but a merger of four Kent councils stumbles at the first hurdle

A radical plan for east Kent councils to merge has hit the buffers

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/blogs/paul-francis/councils-get-cold-feet-over-122939/

Chatham: Inquest opens into death of homeless man Michael McCluskey

A homeless man whose death on Christmas Eve sparked outrage had taken drugs in the run-up to the tragedy.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/overdose-killed-man-found-in-122845/

Veteran of A-bomb tests celebrates diamond day

A man who lived through nuclear tests in the South Pacific is marking his diamond wedding anniversary.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/a-bomb-test-survivor-marks-60-122852/

Sheppey: New look for Flying Dutchman in Queenborough

A landlord has converted part of his bar in honour of a hero of the Battle of Trafalgar.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/historic-mystery-unveils-pubs-nautical-122910/

Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin's horse retires

A dressage rider got something special from her fiance when her beloved horse was retired from competition.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/olympic-gold-medalists-horse-immortalised-122912/

Why do the clocks go forward in spring?

With clocks set to go forward this weekend, we take a look at why... and how you know spring has sprung.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/dont-forget-to-put-your-122633/

Woman in 60s flown to hospital after collision with Honda Stepwagon, Heath End Road, Bexley

A pedestrian in her 60s had to be flown to hospital after a collision with a car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/woman-critically-hurt-after-road-122909/

Commuter traffic held up after car fire between Junctions 6 and 5 of the M20 London-bound.

Commuter traffic is being held up on a motorway following a vehicle fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/traffic-chaos-from-car-fire-122908/

Daniel Dawson, of Wivenhoe, Ashford, jailed after nine bags of cocaine found with tools in his car.

A dealer has been jailed after cocaine bags were found mixed with tools in his car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/cars-cocaine-stash-leads-to-122906/

Edenbridge Drive, Sheerness, hit by 12-hour power cut

Free hot drinks and meals given to families without power for most of the day.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/sport/residents-suffer-12-hour-power-cut-122892/

Frolicking frogs are making the most of warmer weather at The Warren in Ashford

Love is in the air as an Ashford pond becomes the ideal dating venue for amorous amphibians.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/flirtacious-frogs-spring-into-action-122894/

Virtual tour show by Hartwell Architects shows transformation of Dover town centre

A remarkable virtual tour shows how a town centre will b transformed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/future-for-town-centre-122903/

Birchington: Derek Eaglestone jailed for child-sex offences

A man has told of his years of torment living with the abuse he suffered as an 11-year-old boy.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/child-sex-victim-waives-anonymity-122907/

Chatham: Woman hurt in Chatham Hill crash

Police and paramedics have been dealing with a two-vehicle accident for more than two and a half hours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/woman-hurt-in-road-crash-122905/

Women dies from heart attack in Station Road, Tenterden

Passers-by fought to save a heart attack victim after she collapsed outside a fish bar.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/woman-dies-from-heart-attack-122895/

Badger found hanging from tree in Plaxtol, Sevenoaks

A badger has been found hanging from a tree in a shocking case of animal cruelty.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/badger-found-hanging-from-tree-122897/

Ion Rusu, from Gillingham, charged with death by dangerous driving after M20 J11 fatal crash

A man has been charged with death by dangerous driving after a woman died following a motorway crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/man-charged-after-fatal-crash-122898/

Woman assaulted during robbery in Priory Hill, Dartford

Cash and jewellery were stolen and a victim was injured when a group of men broke into a home and demanded money.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/woman-assaulted-after-four-robbers-122891/

Dover protester Bretton Vaughan jailed for three-and-a-half years

This violent protester has been jailed for three-and-a-half years after throwing objects at people in the Dover demonstrations last January

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/rioter-gets-lengthy-sentence-122893/

Police seize speakers in Bushy Wood as part of crackdown on unlicensed parties

Police have seized music equipment as part of a crackdown on unlicensed raves.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/crackdown-on-illegal-parties-122890/

Crash on Pinnock Lane, Staplehurst

Police and paramedics were called after a two car crash off a busy road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/injuries-after-two-car-crash-122889/

Folkestone: Fire in Alexandra Street near Dover Road Tesco Express

Firefighters are dealing with a house fire near a shop and main road through the town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/house-on-fire-in-huge-122887/

Crash on Maidstone gyratory at Bishops Way

Huge queues are building after a bus crash on a busy gyratory.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/bus-crash-on-gyratory-122884/

Byron School warning after cold happy meal put in lunchbox

A school's hit out at its pupils' packed lunches - after parents packed a cold happy meal and one lunch consisted of three types of chocolate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/school-warning-after-happy-meal-122880/

Former Dover Athletic player Liam Bellamy charged with robbery in Greenhithe

A former Dover Athletic football player has been charged with robbery after an alleged incident in Greenhithe

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/footballer-liam-bellamy-charged-with-robbery-122872/

Multimillion-pound vision for improvements to Maidstone town centre revealed

New paving, extra greenery, artwork and public squares with benches form part of plans for a multimillion-pound town centre revamp.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/multimillion-pound-vision-revealed-for-town-122766/

M20: Driver caught doing 108mph near Lenham

A driver has been caught by police doing nearly 40mph over the speed limit on a Kent motorway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/driver-caught-doing-108mph-122869/

Travellers move onto former Share and Coulter pub in Greenhill, Herne Bay

About 10 caravans and motorhomes have moved onto a pub site overnight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/travellers-set-up-camp-at-122857/

Whitstable Oyster Festival cash pledge from oyster boss James Green to save event

A high-profile business boss has pledged money to help save a festival from being drastically scaled back following a string of complaints.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/late-bid-to-save-popular-122858/

Attempted murder arrest after stabbing in Hunter Avenue, Willesborough, Ashford

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/woman-arrested-for-attempted-murder-122855/

Robert Mansfield accused of death threats against former KM Group editor Leo Whitlock

A 24-year-old who complained about his name being used in an online article is alleged to have made death threats against a newspaper editor.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/man-threatened-to-kill-newspaper-122850/

Fire at The French Hospital Almshouses, Rochester High Street

An investigation is underway to find out what caused a fire in an historic sheltered housing complex in the early hours of this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/fire-at-care-home-122847/

Farley Matcham, 45, of Shepherdwell, charged with burglaries in Goodnestone and Barfrestone.

A man has been charged after a spate of break-ins and attempted raids.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/four-burglaries-and-attempted-break-ins-122843/

Closure of A2 Rochester Way Relief Road in London affecting commuters in Dartford, Gravesham and Medway

A key road for workers driving home to Kent has been closed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/traffic-chaos-for-kent-commuters-122842/

Dartford Crossing: Left hand tunnel shut after lorry breaks down

The left-hand tunnel at the Dartford Crossing has been shut after a lorry broke down.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/broken-down-lorry-shuts-tunnel-122839/

Fallen tree blocks train line between Maidstone West and Strood

Commuters are being warned of long delays as an act of nature has closed a busy line in both directions.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/fallen-tree-blocks-railway-tracks-122838/

Canterbury Cathedral: Bosses review security in wake of terror attack

Bosses at Canterbury Cathedral are reviewing their security in the wake of the horrific terror attack in Westminster.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/cathedral-bosses-review-security-after-122837/

Robin Burfoot, Rochester Town Crier dies aged 81

A Town Crier, who has served a town for more than 13 years, has died.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/town-crier-dies-aged-81-122814/

Maidstone: Louis Whittington goes missing in Gravesend

Officers are growing increasingly concerned about a 12-year-old child who has not been since for more than 24 hours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/police-hunt-for-missing-boy-122833/

Tunbridge Wells: Appeal for information on 30th anniversary of Wendy Knell's murder

The parents of a young woman brutally murdered 30 years ago have launched a fresh appeal for information to help catch the killer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/fresh-appeal-for-cold-case-122824/

Westminster terror attack: Suspect was born in Kent

Police have revealed the man believed to be responsible for the terror atrocities in Westminster was born in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/terror-suspect-born-in-kent-122831/

Westerham: Sentencing of elderly driver David Lord for killing grandmother in Costa Coffee crash

An 87-year-old driver is being sentenced after he crashed into a coffee shop on Christmas Eve, killing a grandmother.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/driver-87-sentenced-after-costa-122783/

Woman found dead at property in Harbour Way, Folkestone

A woman was found dead at a property after calls for her concern were made to the police.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/woman-found-dead-at-home-122812/

Councillor Jim Wedgbury under fire after blaming Westminster terror attack on Labour

A Tory councillor faces disciplinary action after blaming yesterday's terror attack - which left four dead - on Labour.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/councillor-condemned-after-terror-tweet-122802/

Kelly Turner Fundraising appeal has now raised half the £1 million for cancer treatment in New York

A girl with a rare cancer, who turns 17 tomorrow, has achieved more than half her £1 million fundraising target for treatment.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/precious-birthday-gift-of-hope-122798/

Margate Caves future secured with lottery cash

The future of the Margate Caves has been secured following a successful bid for lottery funding.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/margate-caves-to-reopen-122793/

Open air cinema including The BFG and Alice Through the Looking Glass, will return to Betteshanger Park, Deal

Open air cinema screenings including a sci-fi all-nighter will come to a Kent country park this summer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/open-air-cinema-to-return-to-betteshanger-park-deal-122786/

Tonbridge: At least four cats have been poisoned around Lambs Bank

Police are warning pet owners to be vigilant after at least four cats were found dead in a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/warning-after-cats-poisioned-122785/

George Orwa jailed for raping woman in St Michael's churchyard in Sittingbourne

A supermarket worker who dragged a terrified woman into a churchyard, threw her into a gravestone and violently raped her has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/sex-beast-jailed-for-raping-122787/

Kent Police inspector accused of accessing porn from work computers

A Kent Police inspector is accused of accessing porn sites more than 2,000 times from work computers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/inspector-faces-sack-after-allegdly-122779/

Maidstone: Drunk man took knife and walked through Mu Mu nightclub

A young reveller walked through a popular nightclub brandishing a kitchen knife before hurling it into the street, a court heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/drunk-man-walked-through-nightclub-122782/

Litter enforcement officers spotted ignoring rubbish in Ashford town centre

A resident snapped litter patrol officers walking past rubbish in a town centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/litter-squad-spotted-ignoring-rubbish-122772/

Wine broker Harry Mosley, from Sevenoaks, admits defrauding investors

A wine broker said to have splashed the cash after defrauding investors out of hundreds of thousands of pounds has admitted his guilt.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/wine-broker-admits-fraud-122764/

Dover, Canterbury, Thanet and Shepway super council decision

Four local authorities are tonight voting on whether to begin the process of merging into a single body in a huge local government shake-up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-makes-super-council-decision-122740/

Two car crash blocks A257 Tedding Hill in Ash

Two vehicles have been involved in a crash which is blocking a busy road and causing traffic to build up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/two-car-crash-causing-traffic-122752/

Tunbridge Wells: Crash on Sandhurst Road

Emergency crews are at the scene of a crash and vehicle fire in a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/delays-after-crash-122747/

Manston Road, Ramsgate, closed following a collision

One lane of a roundabout has been closed following a two-car collision.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/two-car-crash-part-closes-roundabout-122741/

Kent MPs locked in House of Commons after double shooting

Several Kent MPs have been locked inside the House of Commons after two people were shot nearby.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-mps-caught-up-in-122742/

Jak Barrow jailed after keeping ex prisoner in her own flat in Thanet

A drunken man put his ex-lover through an horrific ordeal - threatening to kill her, smashing her mobile phone and attacking her in her own home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/thug-puts-ex-through-terrifying-122700/

The Wedding Singer at Dartford's Orchard Theatre prompts Kevin Durham to propose to Veronika Chromková

WATCH: One audience member was so moved watching Robbie and Julia marry on stage he decided it was time for a proposal of his own.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/real-life-proposal-wedding-singer-122715/

Kelly Turner's teacher Jim McNeill to run London Marathon for her cancer fighting fund

We all look up to our best teachers but in the case of Jim McNeill he is in awe of one of his students Kelly Turner - that's why he's keen to help

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/teachers-inspiration-is-pupil-kelly-122702/

Ramsgate: Ellington Infant School given 'good' Ofsted rating

Staff at a school that once required improvement have been told it is on the right track after an inspection by the schools watchdog.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/improving-school-given-good-mark-122709/

Brands Hatch: homeless Honey is looking for a home as she marks two years at Battersea

Homeless Honey marks two years at Battersea Brands Hatch today... or 730 days watching hundreds of other dogs being rehomed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/bitter-sweet-day-for-honey-122712/

Dover rioters Michael Reilly and Gary Crane jailed for hurling objects at people

These violent protesters are the latest to be jailed after taking part in aggressive clashes last year

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/more-rioters-behind-bars-122721/

John Byrne organises 80th birthday party with £1,000 cake at late mum Lorna's graveside in Northfleet

A bereaved son took a £1,000 diamante-encrusted cake to his late mother's grave to give her the extravagant 80th birthday party she always longed for.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/graveside-glitter-cake-for-mums-122697/

Four women arrested on suspicion of running brothel in Sittingbourne

Four women have been arrested after police received reports they were running a brothel.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/four-arrested-on-suspicion-of-brothel-122708/

KCC elections may see Lower Thames Crossing announcement delayed

The long-awaited announcement on where a new Thames crossing will be built is due this week - but could be delayed until after the county elections.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/crossing-news-expected-this-week-122704/

Army cadet Brandon Lucas, from Five Oak Green, locked up for molesting girl he groomed online

An Army cadet who molested a young girl he groomed on social media and threatened her if she did not send him naked selfies has been locked up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/army-cadet-groomed-girl-12-122703/

Kaspa's Desserts to open at Westwood Cross, Broadstairs

A date has been announced for a brand new dessert restaurant to open at a busy shopping centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/new-dessert-restaurant-set-to-122698/

Medway NHS Trust pays locum doctors millions

A health trust is spending more money on locum doctors than any other in the country, despite a government pay cap.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/millions-spent-on-stand-in-doctors-122683/

Appeal after man hit by car in Lower Boxley Road, Maidstone

Police want witnesses to come forward after a man was knocked down by a car, leaving him seriously injured.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-seriously-hurt-after-being-122682/

Fire at Oast Park golf club in Snodland

Fire crews are at the scene of a major blaze at a golf clubhouse.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/fire-tears-through-golf-clubhouse-122675/

Rochester prison to close for redevelopment work

A Kent prison will temporarily close while it undergoes major refurbishment and redevelopment work.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/expansion-plan-for-prison-122676/

Dover, Canterbury, Thanet and Shepway super council decision

Four local authorities will decide whether to merge into a single body during meetings tonight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/super-council-decision-due-122578/

Stephen Chadwick jailed for Margate burglary

Police were able to listen to three men as they raided a home after getting an emergency call from inside an empty flat.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/mystery-999-call-nabs-burglar-122638/

Care Quality Commission inspects Willows Care Centre in Margate

Inspectors told of an assault on a resident and find some staff not treating people with dignity and respect.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/care-home-put-into-special-122642/

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay election expenses latest

Members of Kent Police have met the Crown Prosecution Service as an investigation continues into whether political campaigning rules were broken.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/prosecutors-discuss-election-expenses-122669/

Priestfields boxing match: Police investigate after brawl at boxing match

A group had to be thrown out of a white collar boxing event after it descended into a brawl.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/brawl-breaks-out-at-boxing-122665/

Delays at A289 Wainscott bypass

Delays are expected to last for up to an hour at a major junction.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/broken-down-vehicle-causing-gridlock-122666/

Worker Mark Durrant paralysed after pipe work fell onto him in trench at Strood: Court

A worker was partly paralysed when he was pinned down by a high pressure gas pipe as he worked in a trench, a court heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/labourer-paralysed-after-pipework-fell-122664/

A249 crash: Two injured after car and bus collide on busy road

Lengthy delays are being reported after a car and a bus crashed on the A249.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/bus-and-car-crash-causing-122663/

David Ridgway, from Ramsgate, to auction Blind Leading The Blind to save Bauhaus Cafe in Ashford from bailiffs

A prominent Kent artist has donated an expensive painting to help save a not-for-profit arts group from the bailiffs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/artist-saves-gallery-from-bailiffs-122649/

Maidstone:Crash in Lower Boxley Road

A road is closed after a crash in a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/road-closed-after-crash-122653/

Norton Knatchbull School, in Ashford, under fire for telling pupils to 'suck it up'

A secondary school has come under fire for telling pupils to "suck it up" and get to school.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/suck-it-up-boys-and-122629/

Dreamland, Marine Terrace, Margate, given new iconic sign

This Kent attraction has had a brand new sign installed designed on an original fixture.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/iconic-sign-restored-at-theme-122650/

Martin McGuinness death: Ex-Royal Marines and dignitaries will never forget Deal bombing

The death of former IRA leader Martin McGuinness has awakened strong feelings among ex-Royal Marines who will never forget the Deal bombing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/we-will-never-forget-deal-122647/

Biddenden murder: Renewed appeal a year on from Roy Blackman's death

A year on from the brutal murder of an 83-year-old pensioner detectives have renewed their appeal for information.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/renewed-murder-appeal-after-pensioner-122644/

The latest results from the courts around Kent

Find out who's been named and shamed in this week's court round-up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/in-court-the-latest-results-122612/

John Dickson denies murdering Pokemon Go fan Carl Gregory with choke hold

A man in the dock accused of inflicting a choke hold which killed a Pokemon Go fan has denied murdering him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/murder-suspect-denies-causing-fatal-122641/

Thug Tony Tree, of Gillingham, avoids jail after incident at Robert Napier School

A thug has narrowly avoided jail after admitting common assault, threatening behaviour and criminal damage after police were called out to a school.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/thug-avoids-jail-after-school-122639/

Two men and teenager, from Gillingham, arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment after missing woman found

Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment after a missing woman was found.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/three-in-custody-over-missing-122636/

Inquest into deaths of twins Muriel and Bernard Burgess and Scott Enion at Langdon Cliffs in Dover

The bodies of a brother and sister were found by chance at the bottom of cliffs after witnesses saw another man jump to his death, an inquest heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/twins-bodies-found-in-search-122630/

Royal Tunbridge Wells revealed as the UK's most adulterous town

One Kent town has been dubbed the most adulterous in the country. Find out here as we reveal the county's cheating hotspots.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-town-most-adulterous-in-122626/

Faversham: Police called out to missing four-year-old girl from St Nicholas Road

Police were called out to reports of a missing four-year-old girl as a distressed woman was seen calling out for her.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/girl-four-reported-missing-122623/

Dane Valley Enterprise Units, Broadstairs, go up for auction

Businesses are facing an uncertain future after a council decided to auction off more than 20 units.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/council-sells-off-start-up-workshops-122628/

Pilgrims Hospice in Canterbury makes special day for patient Diane Mewett to enjoy her daughter's wedding

A terminally ill mum has been part of her daughter's special day after a wedding blessing was held at a hospice.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/hospice-wedding-service-brings-joy-122618/

Network Rail proposes new train line between Ashford and Faversham

As Network Rail publishes its 30-year plan, it is revealed that one of their long term proposals includes a link between Ashford and Faversham.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/plans-for-new-train-line-122625/

Drink-driver Thomas Armstrong, from Aylesham, jailed for seriously injuring woman in Dover crash

A drink-driver who seriously injured a passenger in a head-on crash after a night out has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/drink-driver-seriously-injured-woman-in-122627/

DS Kevin Jones sacked after setting himself up as escort and meeting prostitutes

A police sergeant has been dismissed after touting his services as a prostitute for five years - and regularly meeting call girls.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/detective-sacked-after-moonlighting-as-122624/

Bone marrow donor match found for Yevi Ilangakoon, from Whitstable,

A perfect match has been found for a father-of-two in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant following a heartfelt plea from his family.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/familys-joy-as-unlikely-bone-122622/

Londis shopkeeper says thief tried to stab him with drug needle in Canterbury

A shopkeeper has described the terrifying moment a man tried to stab him with a drug needle during a scuffle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/suspected-thief-threatened-to-stab-122620/

Former Brockhill Park teacher Christopher Tinsley struck off after sending semi-naked pictures to ex-pupil

A teacher's been struck off indefinitely after calling an ex-pupil "gorgeous" and asking her to send a photograph of herself in a Charlton shirt.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/teacher-struck-off-after-sending-122614/

Victor Awadzi jailed for attacking baby in Sheerness

A man who attacked a baby, inflicting multiple fractures, has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/man-jailed-for-leaving-baby-122615/

Kent and Canterbury Hospital faces loses most of its junior doctors

Hundreds of patients will be diverted elsewhere as a Kent hospital faces losing most of its junior doctors, forcing it to scale back urgent care.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/hospital-cuts-junior-doctors-122613/

Temporary speed limit on Sheppey Crossing lifted

The temporary 50mph signs on the crossing have been removed after average speed cameras were installed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/temporary-speed-limit-on-crossing-122604/

Woman hit by car in Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay

A woman has been taken to hospital after being knocked down by a car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/woman-hit-by-car-122610/

Bereaved mum Tracy Squire from St Margaret’s near Deal training to become Compassionate Friend

The mother of a teenage cyclist killed in a collision is training to help other bereaved families come to terms with their loss.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/bereaved-mum-to-help-other-122609/

Police called to street brawl in Folkestone town centre

Officers were called to reports of a fight involving more than 20 people in a town centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/police-called-to-street-brawl-122607/

Roads closed in Gravesend after fire in Milton Road

Roads have been shut off while firefighters tackle a blaze in a town centre building.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/roads-closed-due-to-town-122603/

Long queues after serious motorcycle crash on A2 London-bound near Kidbrooke

Drivers are facing long delays after a serious crash involving a motorcycle on the A2.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/seven-mile-queues-after-serious-a2-122600/

Barton Road in Dover closed after lorry crash

Police have shut a busy road after a crash involving two cars and a lorry.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/road-closed-after-lorry-crash-122598/

Margate RNLI inshore lifeboat called out twice within 24 hours

An RNLI inshore lifeboat was launched after an emergency call was made to the Coastguard from a speedboat.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/adults-and-child-in-speedboat-122595/

Maidstone: Customers evacuated from Wetherspoons in Week Street

A fire alarm went off sparking an alert at a town centre bar.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/customers-evacuated-from-pub-122594/

Gillingham: Police release CCTV image after Grange Road

Officers want to trace a car owner after a driver was assaulted through the window of his vehicle during a late-night attack.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/police-release-cctv-image-122592/

Crash on M2 between junction 3 and 4

Police are reportedly at the scene of an accident involving a motorbike and a car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/crash-causing-m2-delays-122593/

Laleham Care Home: Owners KCRH warned about lift 11 years before tragedy

A care home firm where a worker died in a lift tragedy had been warned about the problem more than a decade earlier.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/care-firm-warned-11-years-122589/

Woman cut free from car after crash in Hawley Road, Dartford

Firefighters had to cut a woman free from her car following a road crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/woman-cut-free-after-crash-122587/

Reece Thomas from Faversham charged with robbery after alleged incident in Limes Place

A young man will appear at crown court accused of robbery, possession of a knife and affray.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/man-20-charged-with-robbery-122585/

Maidstone: Arrest after man left with head injury outside the Century Club in Lower Stone Street

A man was left with head injuries after he was attacked in a town centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-taken-to-hospital-after-attack-122580/

Police called to Rochester Bridge amid concerns for man

Police were called to a busy bridge for the second time in 24 hours - amid concerns for a man's welfare.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/police-called-to-bridge-for-122586/

Bleak House, Fort Road, Broadstairs, on market since October last year

A seven-bedroom house with its own staff quarters, prison cells and museum is on the market for over £5 million.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/grand-mansion-up-for-sale-122583/

Suspected fraudster Darren Vosper, from Herne Bay, reportedly dies days before court appearance

A suspected fraudster is said to have died just days before he was due in court accused of using false identification papers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/fraudster-dies-days-before-court-122579/

Folkestone: Sexual comments made to girl, 15, as police hunt man

A teenager was approached by a middle-aged man who reportedly made inappropriate sexual comments to her.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/sexual-advance-on-girl-15-122576/

Lithuanian lorry driver jailed for trying to smuggle woman into UK via Dover

A lorry driver caught trying to smuggle a woman into the UK hidden in his cab told Border Force officers he did it because she was attractive.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/lorry-driver-smuggled-woman-because-122577/

Hythe man James Stewart locked up after taxi driver assault

A man has been locked up after punching and kicking a taxi driver, leaving him with a broken jaw.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/man-jailed-after-breaking-taxi-122572/

Strong winds hamper centenary celebrations for forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn

There were no bluebirds over the White cliffs of Dover, not even on Dame Vera Lynn’s 100th birthday today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/wind-hampers-white-cliffs-celebration-122570/

Ramsgate named as Heritage Action Zone by Historic England

This Kent town is among 10 across England to be given money to preserve its history.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/town-given-key-heritage-cash-122565/

Lidl hoardings painted with faces of Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and Marlon Brando in Hawkinge

The faces of Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and Marlon Brando have mysteriously appeared on hoardings that surround the site of a new Lidl store.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/famous-faces-of-lost-legends-122566/

Faversham's lorry hell: Residents in Churchill Way vent their frustration

Lorries have written off cars, bent lampposts and damaged signs after following their sat navs into the narrow streets of a quiet estate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/enough-is-enough-122567/

Armed police spotted at Sittingbourne railway station

Police carrying firearms were spotted at a railway station after reports of a man with a gun.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/armed-police-at-busy-station-122564/

Cobham death crash victim named as Leanna in tributes left in Henhurst Road

A 20-year-old woman who died when the car she was a passenger in crashed has been named locally.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/crash-victim-named-122548/

Thousands raised for funeral of Swanley teenager Georgia Walsh, killed at Dunton Green station

Well-wishers touched by the death of a 16-year-old girl who was hit by a train have donated thousands of pounds towards her funeral.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/thousands-raised-after-death-of-122555/

Larkfield: Man arrested for dangerous driving after crash in Lunsford Lane

A man's been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and intending to supply class B drugs after a crash which left a car on its roof

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/man-arrested-after-car-overturns-122553/

Van fire spreads to driveway in Castle Avenue, Broadstairs

Firefighters were sent to a driveway fire after a van blaze spread to a gate and fence.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/crews-called-after-fire-spreads-122551/

Maidstone: Resident films his confrontation with two men allegedly dumping a fridge-freezer

Footage has emerged of an enraged resident confronting two men allegedly trying to dump a fridge-freezer in a field near a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/video-man-confronts-fridge-fly-tippers-122521/

Man in armed siege in Brambletree Crescent, Borstal, released without charge

The man at the centre of an armed siege in a village has been released without charge, police have revealed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/siege-man-released-without-charge-122542/

Donna Hartshorne, from Ashford, jailed after stealing 100,000 from Cross Stile

A valued member of a family firm betrayed their trust and secretly pocketed £100,000.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/woman-jailed-after-stealing-100000-122544/

Nearly 40 vehicles clamped in Sittingbourne and Sheerness for having no tax

The DVLA has caught out 39 motorists for having untaxed vehicles in a two-day clampdown.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/nearly-40-vehicles-clamped-in-122533/

Dartford Borough Council worst in county for recycling rates and among worst in the South East

We reveal which Kent area is one of the worst in the region when it comes to recycling your rubbish. How does your area fare?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-council-in-top-three-122274/

Dame Vera Lynn's charity work honoured by Eastry widow Grace Wray on centenary

An Eastry widow has remembered the times she and her late husband had the privilege of meeting wartime singer Dame Vera Lynn, who turns 100 today

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/widows-memories-of-dame-vera-122318/

Dame Vera Lynn's centenary marked with Bluebirds over White Cliffs of Dover

Bluebirds will fly over the White Cliffs of Dover today to celebrate the 100th birthday of forces' sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/bluebirds-to-mark-centenary-122324/

Cancer patient Matt Burton, from Canterbury, calls for potentially lifesaving treatment to be available to all

A man told he had months to live is calling for potentially life-saving drugs to be available to all after treatment in Germany shrank his tumours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/im-walking-proof-these-drugs-122393/

Blackened filters from cyclist's face mask show high levels of air pollution in Canterbury

Blackened filters on a cyclist's face mask show the effects of "toxic" air pollution, which is killing around 100 people a year in one part of Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/city-in-grip-of-invisible-122431/

Tributes to Georgia Walsh from Swanley after train death

A mother has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her daughter, who died after being hit by a train.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/mums-tribute-to-train-death-122532/

X Factor star Lucy Spraggan attacked after gig in Brighton

Kent-born X Factor star Lucy Spraggan has posted pictures of her injuries after being attacked after a show in Brighton.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/x-factor-star-attacked-after-122527/

Car overturned on M2 between junction 5 and 6

A motorway lane has been closed due to an overturned vehicle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/overturned-car-on-motorway-122529/

Man threatening to jump from Rochester Bridge

The emergency services have partially closed Rochester Bridge after a man climbed over the side.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/crossing-closed-as-man-threatens-122528/

Two men charged after taxi 'hostage' incident between Dartford and Ebbsfleet

Two men have been charged after allegedly holding a taxi driver hostage in his cab as he drove.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/pair-charged-after-taxi-hostage-122525/

Suspicious suitcase leads to Premier Inn being taped off by police in New Dover Road, Canterbury

Police are investigating a suspicious suitcase found outside a city hotel

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/hotel-sealed-off-after-case-122524/

Emma Gardiner from Ashford will climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity which supports brother

A woman from Kent is taking part in an epic mountain climb to raise vital funds for the charity that supports her younger brother's illness.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/brother-inspires-emmas-epic-climb-122523/

Pair in custody after holding taxi driver 'hostage' as he drove to Ebbsfleet Station

Two men are currently being questioned by police after allegedly holding a taxi driver hostage in his cab

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/taxi-driver-held-hostage-122517/

Horse may have to put down after collapsing in field in Brands Hatch Road

A horse may have to be put down after it was found collapsed and emaciated in a field this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/horse-found-collapsed-in-field-122513/

Foreign lorry driver fined for being on his mobile on the M20 at Ashford says the rules are "stupid"

An HGV driver complained about "stupid rules" after being caught on his mobile - and hit with an on-the-spot £200 fine

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/police-appalled-by-dismissive-comment-122514/

Car fire in Chartham

Two fire engines attended the scene.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/car-fire-spreads-to-house-122508/

Sheppey lobster landmark up for sale

Buyers will have to shell out £1,000 to take home a landmark that has graced the roof of several businesses.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/clawsome-6ft-lobster-up-for-122394/

Medway Maritime Hospital apologises to patient Dorothy Gorham

An 82-year-old grandmother had to wait several hours before the forgotten medical equipment was removed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/frail-patient-sent-home-with-122397/

Strange fence at Ashford International Station

Management at a train station say the barrier is to protect pedestrians from traffic.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/station-fence-puzzles-drivers-122404/

Thieves steal toys from Penhurst Close nursery in Maidstone

Staff have struggled to explain to children why they can no longer play with their favourite outdoor equipment.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/thieves-steal-toys-during-nursery-122413/

When tripadvisor reviews go bad

After a pub customer left a scathing online review focusing on the 'too-sweet' wine she was served we look at the other horrors out there.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kents-top-10-food-fails-122500/

Folkestone and Hythe MP questions whether newspaper editors should also be MPs

Folkestone and Hythe MP says newspaper editors cannot be MPs too

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-mp-queries-whether-george-122485/

Fire crews tackle caravan fire in Broomfield Road Folkestone

An investigation has been launched after a caravan was gutted by fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/caravan-destroyed-by-fire-122475/

Motorcyclist injured after car makes off from the scene after smash on A2 Watling Street, Gillingham

A motorcyclist was injured after being hit by a car while police hunt driver who drove off.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/biker-injured-after-crash-at-122473/

Swale council threatens huge fines for dumping rubbish in Sheerness

Families have been issued with warning notices following concerns about alleyways being blocked with household waste.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/100-fines-for-dumping-rubbish-122328/

Jamie Pledger crashed into roadworks in Sittingbourne

A car ended up wedged in a hole when a young motorist lost control at a busy junction.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/roadworks-crash-driver-pleads-guilty-122391/

Harrietsham: Ringlestone Inn landlords in row with customer

Kevin de Young has pledged to never go on Facebook again after a rise in anonymous and personal complaints.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/pub-landlord-slams-online-reviews-122392/

Knole House in Sevenoaks ropens after renovation

Visitors will have the chance to see a new-look 600-year-old stately home as it reopens its showrooms following a 14-month project.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/historic-kent-attractions-20-million-122446/

Fire in field in Hockenden Lane, Swanley

Firefighters from London were brought in to help as around two hectares of grass went up in flames.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/crews-battle-massive-fire-122469/

Person hit by train at Dunton Green near Sevenoaks

Emergency services are dealing with a major incident near on the tracks.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/person-hit-by-train-122468/

Ashford International Station marks St Patrick's Day

Staff made sure they were part of a global celebration.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/next-stop-st-patricks-international-122466/

Police investigate arson attack on house in Basted Lane, Borough Green

Police believe a fire at the home of a man in his 90s may have been started deliberately.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/arson-attack-could-have-been-122463/

Crash on M20 between Aylesford and Chatham causing delays

Commuters heading home are being warned of lengthy traffic jams tonight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/crash-causing-delays-on-m20-122464/

Police release CCTV image following 'sexual offence' in Folkestone

Officers believe three separate attacks against young girls may have been committed by the same person.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/police-hunting-sex-attacker-122462/

Red Arrows to return to Herne Bay for Southeast Airshow

The iconic RAF aerobatics team have confirmed they will be back to perform in the county this summer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/red-arrows-to-return-to-122450/

James Draper jailed for Wilmington burglary in which couple were tied up and held at knifepoint

A violent burglar who led a terrifying raid in which an elderly couple were tied up and held at knifepoint in their home has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/they-destroyed-everything-and-ruined-122440/

Search for missing teenage boy Adam Mayhew from Hoo

Police are searching for a teenage boy who was reported missing after leaving school three days ago.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/search-for-13-year-old-boy-122458/

Jeremy Mullins from Whitstable charged after crash in Canterbury involving Harley Davidson

A man will appear in court after a crash which left a couple riding a Harley Davidson with life-changing injuries.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/man-charged-with-drink-driving-122452/

Top 3 Home Improvements That Can Increase Your Property Valuation

As we start to approach Spring I thought I would write about the top 3 ways to increase your homes value with DIY updates. 

Spring time is a great time of year to dust off those tools and start making some alterations after the terrible winter we went through this year.

I recently interviewed several property buying company’s to see what home additions add the most value when they consider buying or selling a property. 

I then used online property valuation tools such as ones from https://www.propertycashbuyers.com/online-property-valuation/ to see the values before and after improvements.

Here are the top 3 home improvements, based on return on investment, they suggested homeowners make if they wanted to make the property more valuable.

#5 Changing your kitchen door fronts to revamp a tired kitchen.

If your kitchen is looking tired than spending a small amount on replacing kitchen doors can transform a room. Most kitchens have standard units so buying new door fronts and handles can make the kitchen look brand new. 

Changing 12 doors will normally cost around £360 and several companies told me it could add between £3,000-£6,000 to your property value.

#4 Paint the walls in neutral colors to help sell a property quicker.

The next most popular response from our panel was to repaint all the home in neutral colours. This is especially true in living rooms, kitchens and dining areas. The overall feedback was that loud colours often make a property less appealing and could affect the property value due to some vibrant colours not being to everyone’s taste.

Consider toning down colours but retaining a personal feel with colourfull paintings or furniture as these can be easily changed and still make the room intone with your personal taste.

#3 Increasing a home’s valuation by clearning the garden

Now that we are entering Spring it is a perfect time to action this tip. Often the garden is overlooked during the winter months and we are all sometimes guilty of getting used to things. The cheapest improvement suggested was to just ensure the grass and hedges are trimmed as it makes the garden look larger more inviting. A slightly more expensive suggestion was to layer the garden which gives a greater sense of depth. The obvious logic behind this is larger gardens are more appealing to families which are normally the biggest market in your quest to sell a property.

#2 Replacing the bathroom in your property

Whilst this improvement is a little costlier it pays for itself several times over. The professional property buyers told me that if they buy an old property the first thing they do is replace the bathroom. 

Because the bathroom is often heavily used it get start to look tired very quickly. Bathrooms are also the most common room in a property to suffer from mold and damp which can be very off-putting for potential buyers. After researching a little online I found the average cost to replace a bathroom was around £2,000 including labour.

The companies I spoke with told me they would normally offer around £3,000-£4,000 more for a property which had a brand new bathroom fitted so this tip not only pays for itself but gives you a room you can enjoy.

#1 The best home improvement you can make to increase a properties valueis splitting one bedroom into two.

Out of all the feedback gathered from industry professionals they all said adding another bedroom increased a properties value by up to £10,000-£15,000.

This is especially true in 2 bedroom properties where most families want 3 bedrooms for a growing family or the flexibility to have a home office or guest room.

The easiest way to create an additional bedroom without the huge cost of building an extension was to split the often large front bedroom into two with a petition wall. It can be surprisingly easy to achieve by constructing a wall down the center of the room and a small hallway connecting each room.

You can find low cost builders from websites such as www.mybuilder.com and initial research estimates the cost to be between £1000-£5000 including all labour and materials.

I hope you enjoyed this article and please post any questions of comments below along with sharing on social media.

Writer – Amanda is a property and home improvement blogger who has been buying and refurbishing properties along with documenting her journey to help other homeowners.
You can read more of her articles on decordecoratinganddesign.com.

from Home My Heaven: Home Improvement Blog http://www.homemyheaven.co.uk/2017/03/top-home-improvements.html

How to Avoid Hiring Cowboy Builders

Sometimes when you are looking in the telephone book or online for a contractor, it can seem like you are playing a game of Russian roulette. You don’t know if you are really calling a professional tradesperson to come to your home or business to do a repair or construction job or if you are contacting a cowboy builder that will end up ripping you off in some way.

If you are looking for a contractor to perform construction and/or trade work for you, here is how you can make sure you avoid hiring a cowboy builder.

Ask for Builders’ Insurance Information

A reputable builder will normally carry a copy of the builders’ insurance policy information on them or in their vehicle. This type of insurance is invaluable as it protects you and your property from damage resulting from the work the builder is performing for you. You need to make sure the insurance policy covers the type of work they intend to do for you.
If a builder does not have this information on them, you should demand a copy of the policy terms before you allow them to start work and before you give them money for any reason like buying supplies and materials.
It may also help to read up on what insurance builders require so you know what to look for when hiring. 

Ask about Trade Association Memberships 

Builders and contractors often belong to trade associations that provide them with things like on-going training programs and industry connections they can call whenever they have a problem or issue. Find out if the builder belongs to any associations and get the name and contact information of the associations.
Builder and trade associations seek to protect the reputations of the organisations by not allowing disreputable people or companies from becoming or staying a member. You should check with any associations the builder claims to belong to and verify the builders’ standing and reputation. You should also check with industry oversight organisations such as Trading Standard and TrustMark to make sure the builder is in good standing and that there are not any complaints lodged against them.

References

A reputable builder will always have good references that they can give you to provide details on the type of work they have done for others. The references should include a contact name, telephone number, address, and the type of work performed. You need to call the references to make sure they are not fictitious. You should also ask a reference or two if you can come by sometime soon before the builder starts working for you so you can personally check out the work they did for the people providing the reference.

Online Reviews

There are websitesin the UK that focus on online reviews from consumers about builders and contractors. The reviews are done by people who have had a relationship with a company and can give their honest assessment about what they thought about the work and the cost of the work. The websites are good to use to track down information on the builder you are considering using for your project at your home or business. If the builder you are considering using has a lot of bad reviews, you’ll want to avoid using them.

The nice thing about these website reviews is that you’ll also be able to read reviews about builders who do great work for a good price. If the builder you are considered using doesn’t seem to live up to what they have promised others, you can call one of the other builders with good reviews to have them perform the work for you.

If you want to stay secure, check on the things listed above to make sure you are not hiring a cowboy builder who will most likely rip you off.

from Home My Heaven: Home Improvement Blog http://www.homemyheaven.co.uk/2017/03/how-to-avoid-hiring-cowboy-builders.html