Councillors demand delay in building 62 homes in Scocles Road, Minster

Councillors insist a controversial new housing estate should not be built until road improvements are completed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/roads-before-houses-say-councillors-128110/

Scheme for 124 homes at Newington, Sittingbourne, delayed again

A last-minute pollution report forced councillors to put back a decision on 124 new homes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/planning-decision-delayed-128115/

Colour TV celebrates 50th anniversary

It may be the 50th anniversary of colour TV today, but you'll never guess how many viewers in Kent are still watching in black and white!

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/colour-tv-licences-127986/

‘Inspirational’ cyclist John Durey’s son now fundraising

A cyclist died after being hit by a car which was overtaking a lorry, an inquest's heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/inspirational-cyclists-son-fundraises-in-128106/

Big Day Out at Mote Park with headliners Louisa Johnson and Diversity

The one-day family festival A Big Day Out this weekend features a line-up including Diversity, Louisa Johnson and Reggie ‘n’ Bollie.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/what-a-big-day-out-128132/

Dockside Outlet death: Tributes paid to Cobham 'murder victim' Molly McClaren

A student who died after she was attacked in a shopping centre car park has been described as "beautiful, lovely-natured and just perfect".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/tributes-paid-to-wonderful-daughter-128148/

Zina Weeks from Chatham wins kmfm's Thousand Pound Friday competition

A Kent woman kicked off the weekend in the perfect way, by becoming a thousand pounds richer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/mum-wins-1000-in-cash-128154/

Police appeal after racist incident, Minster-on-Sea

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in relation to a public order offence, where it's alleged racist abuse was shouted.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/appeal-after-racist-abuse-128153/

Police find body at Campbell Road, Gravesend

An investigation has been launched after the discovery of a man's body in a house, his death is being treated as suspicious.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/police-probe-after-body-found-128151/

Chihuahuas celebrate dog wedding in Cliffe

An animal-mad couple spent £4,000 on a lavish wedding for their pampered pooches, and it has now featured on television.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/and-they-call-it-puppy-128150/

Maidstone company Watchfinder sponsors ITV4's Tour de France coverage

A pre-owned watch specialist has secured a deal to sponsor coverage of one of the world's biggest sporting events.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-companys-global-exposure-128143/

Mourners pack church for funeral of Jordan Lupton, 25, who was killed in a freak jet ski accident off Herne Bay

Hundreds of family and friends have packed a church to say a final farewell to a sports mad young man killed in a jet ski tragedy.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/his-warm-loving-smile-will-128140/

Joshua Stimpson, 25, from Rochester charged with murder after woman died in Dockside Outlet shopping centre car park, Chatham

A man has been charged with murder after a woman died in an alleged knife attack in a shopping centre car park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/man-charged-with-dockside-outlet-128116/

Dockside Outlet: Molly McLaren 'murder' probe referred to Independent Police Complaints Commission

Police investigating the suspected murder of a young woman killed in a shopping centre car park have referred the matter to IPCC

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/murder-probe-referred-to-police-128138/

Farningham: Drug dealer jailed after £56k amphetamine find

Two drug dealers have been sentenced for conspiracy to supply amphetamines.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/drug-dealer-jailed-after-56k-128133/

Speculation is growing that Poundland aims to take over the former Ashford BHS store in County Square.

Poundland has confirmed it's closing one of its two Ashford stores - saying it's planning to open an "even bigger" store in the town centre soon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/is-poundland-on-the-move-128121/

Ion Rusu admits causing death of Mohini Arora in crash on M20 near Channel Tunnel

A drink-driver has admitted causing the death of a young woman who was thrown from her car in a horror motorway crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/drink-driver-faces-jail-for-killing-128128/

Funnel cloud seen at Whitfield, with other sightings at Barham and Deal, on weather warning day by Met Office

A funnel cloud has been seen on the day of a weather warning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/dramatic-sight-of-funnel-cloud-128114/

Sevenoaks: Clumsy robber jailed after dropping key to getaway car

A clumsy robber dropped the key to his getaway car and had to flee on foot after a terrifying knifepoint raid on a security guard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/clumsy-robber-jailed-after-dropping-128118/

Dockside Outlet shopping centre car park murder victim named as Molly McLaren, 23, from Cobham, Kent

A young woman who died after a serious attack in a Kent shopping centre car park has been named locally.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/car-park-murder-victim-named-128120/

Drunken student breaks female bouncer's hip with flying kick outside Cuban bar in Canterbury

A drunken student has left a female bouncer with "life-changing injuries" after breaking her hip with a flying kick.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/drunken-student-breaks-female-bouncers-128097/

Funeral date set for Ramsgate dad Michael 'Archie' Ward

The funeral date has been set for dad Michael 'Archie' Ward, who collapsed and died after being stabbed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/date-set-for-archie-wards-128112/

Tommy the Jack Russell terrier abandoned outside White Mill Veterinary Centre, Ash Road, Sandwich.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after an unwell dog was found tied up outside a veterinary surgery.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/do-you-recognise-tommy-128107/

Fuel prices cut at supermarkets after Sainsbury’s slashes its prices by 2p

Fuel prices across the county are at a six month low as supermarkets battle to become the cheapest.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/prices-slashed-in-fuel-price-128104/

Sky’s the limit at the Sheppey Summer Spectacular this Saturday

Aerobatic pilot Justyn Gorman, parachutists, stunt motorcyclists, a dog display team and pirates are lined up for a big fun day on the Kent coast.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/flying-ace-to-headline-fun-128096/

Disabled woman with multiple sclerosis and her son with Parkinson’s left with no carers

A school friend was forced to step in and get two disabled people in and out of bed, and feed and wash them, after the council stopped their care.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/disabled-mum-and-son-left-128100/

Heroin dealer, Abiola Adenmosun, 27, jailed for dealing in the Towns

A drug dealer arrested twice in three weeks for supplying drugs has been locked up for three-and-a-half years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/heroin-dealer-jailed-128103/

Four car crash on the M2 London bound between Sittingbourne and Gillingham

Traffic is queuing on the M2 after a pile-up involving four vehicles.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/four-car-crash-on-motorway-128102/

Arkadiusz Zuk and Gintaras Vaitulevicius jailed for tobacco smuggling through Dover Eastern Docks

Two men have been imprisoned for trying to bring cigarettes and tobacco illegally into the UK.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/tobacco-smugglers-jailed-128082/

Paedophile Nicholas Brand, of High Street, Chatham, jailed for child abuse

A convicted paedophile who went on to sexually abuse a very young child has been jailed for 13 years after a judge found he was a continuing danger.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/pervert-locked-up-for-child-128085/

Met Office warning of heavy rain with a risk of 15 to 20mm falling in an hour in Kent

The Met Office is warning of torrential localised downpours today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/weather-warning-heavy-rain-coming-128081/

Council forces mum to remove paddling pool from Craddock Road, Canterbury

A mum who put up a paddling pool for children on a housing estate as temperatures soared was threatened with a hefty fine if she did not take it down.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/mum-threatened-with-fine-over-128014/

Mote Medical Practice: Patients told they must leave stretched medical practice

A GP practice has told hundreds of patients they must find a new surgery - amid a flood of new registrations.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/patients-told-to-leave-overstretched-128050/

Family mourn 'real character' Michael Smith after his sudden death at Chartham flat

More tests are being carried out after a much-loved 30-year-old was found dead in his flat.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/family-await-answers-after-mans-128052/

Thousand Pound Friday: Win a grand on kmfm

Someone in Kent will be a thousand pounds richer... by tonight. Here's how to make sure you're in line for a windfall.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/get-set-for-a-big-128056/

Gary MacKenzie missing from Ashford

Friends and family have appealed for help to track down a man who has been missing for two weeks

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/help-us-find-gary-128074/

Lashings All-Stars vs Dartford Cricket Club will feature Devon Malcolm, Gordon Greenidge and Tino Best

Famous faces will be seen on the green when two Kent teams face off for the first time in years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/lashings-of-vips-ready-for-128063/

Barn fire at Brookland, Romney Marsh

Fire crews were called to a rural lane after flames broke out in a barn.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/fire-brigade-called-to-barn-128073/

Dartford: Former North Kent College student Amelia Peters joins Love Island

A former health and social care student is hoping to find love on the reality TV show when she enters the villa as part of tonight's shock twist.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/kent-model-heads-to-love-128047/

Police chase at Bull Lane, Bethersden, Ashford

A rural road has been closed off by police, and a helicopter has been scrambled in a bid to track down a man reportedly on the run

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/police-called-to-find-man-128071/

Grenfell Tower: Man arrested on suspicion of trying to gain housing after tower fire

A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to gain money and housing by claiming his family died in the Grenfell Tower fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/man-arrested-in-grenfell-tower-128072/

Lydden Hill owner Pat Doran crashes Ford RS200 at Goodwood Festival of Speed

The owner of a Kent race circuit bowed to spectators after losing control of his classic rallycross car at a motorsport show.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/circuit-owner-crashes-classic-car-128066/

Dockside Outlet: 50 vehicles stuck near Odeon cinema in Chatham after woman's throat 'slit'

Dozens of vehicles are stuck at a shopping centre and drivers kept inside a cinema after a woman's throat was reportedly slashed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/vehicles-stranded-after-womans-throat-128061/

Woman hurt in alleged assault in St Peter's Street, Canterbury

A woman was allegedly assaulted by a man in a busy street.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/woman-suffers-head-injury-in-128062/

Police search for dangerous driver who abandoned vehicle in Grange Road, Gravesend

The police helicopter was scrambled as part of a search for a motorist who allegedly refused to stop for officers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/dangerous-driver-prompts-police-search-128059/

Rooftop protester Artur Napierkowski sectioned after hurling tiles and stabbing police officer in Northdown Road, Margate

A man who hurled tiles from a roof in a 24-hour stand-off, before stabbing a police officer with broken glass, has been sectioned.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/protester-stabbed-pc-after-24-hour-128057/

Kent Fire and Rescue Service visits Carl Ekman House, Gravesend, following Grenfell Tower tragedy

Firefighters have visited this 14-storey building in Kent to offer safety advice following the London inferno that left at least 80 people dead.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/high-rise-visit-after-grenfell-tower-128051/

Tunnel at the Dartford Crossing shut due to car fire as queues build between Kent and Essex

Motorists are warned to expect delays after a car fire forced the closure of a busy tunnel.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/car-fire-forces-tunnel-closure-128053/

Arsonist Peter Taylor jailed after setting fires at Nil Desperandum lorry park in Blue Bell Hill

An arsonist has been jailed after causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to trucks at a lorry park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/arsonist-set-fire-to-trucks-128049/

Bus and car crash near Aldi in Whitstable

A Stagecoach bus and 4x4 have collided partly blocking a road into a retail park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/police-at-scene-of-bus-128041/

Unborn baby 'lucky to survive' after car crash in Folkestone town centre

A heavily pregnant carer has told how her unborn baby was lucky to survive after she was involved in a terrifying town centre car crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/unborn-baby-lucky-to-survive-128045/

Sheerness lifeboat crew rescues two men trapped on mud at The Strand, Gillingham

Two men aged 27 and 30 were plucked to safety during a rescue operation last night after being trapped on a mud bank.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/lifeboat-crew-rescues-two-men-128043/

Police cordon off Dockside shopping centre in Chatham

Officers have thrown a cordon around a shopping centre car park as they deal with a major incident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/police-tape-off-shopping-centre-128038/

Single complaint forces council to investigate noise from St Peter's church clock in Sandwich

Decibel tests are to be taken on the centuries-old clock chimes at a Kent church because of a single complaint from a neighbour.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/almighty-ding-dong-128034/

Thug Liam Nurden, of Chancell Drive, Wainscott, jailed for breaking officer's arm.

A thug has been locked up after admitting a string of offences including pushing a female officer to the floor, breaking her wrist.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/thug-jailed-for-breaking-officers-128036/

Borough Green and Tonbridge and Malling Borough councillor Mike Taylor breached code of conduct

An outspoken councillor has been reprimanded following a stand-off with a head teacher which led to the police being called.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/fdg-128026/

Herne Bay Court retirement village plans in Canterbury Road scrapped by Bethel Retirement Villages

Developers have pulled the plug on multi-million pound plans for a retirement village in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/retirement-village-plans-axed-128033/

Spy cameras found in toilets at Waterstone's and Costa Coffee in Maidstone

Customers at branches of Waterstone's and Costa Coffee are the latest victims of a hidden camera pervert after devices were found in toilets.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/toilet-camera-pervert-strikes-again-128010/

Joe Silver jailed for burglaries and robberies in Boughton under Blean and Westgate-on-Sea

A thief who claimed he was raising cash to join the SAS stole from the vulnerable - punching one victim in the face when she challenged him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/thug-hit-woman-in-face-128025/

Brown water in Higham after pipe burst in Shorne

Water has turned brown in some households after a pipe burst.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/residents-wake-up-to-brown-128020/

Long delays on clockwise M25 between Junctions 4 and 5

Motorists are facing long delays on the M25 this morning after a multi-vehicle accident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/drivers-face-long-m25-delays-128019/

Dying Adele fan and Gillingham resident Lisa Middlecote gets her dying wish

A businessman has come to the rescue after a terminally-ill mum discovered her £440 concert tickets were fake just days before the event.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/dying-adele-fans-dreams-come-127982/

Sheppey: Three teenagers nearly drown at Minster Leas

Three teenagers nearly drowned during an after-school dip after prompting calls for a safety campaign in schools across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/we-thought-we-were-going-127988/

Conyer: Fundraising campaign to help save life of Sittingbourne pupil Elizabeth Adams

A mum is frantically trying to raise enough money to pay for pioneering new treatment that could extend her 13-year-old daughter's life.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/teenage-girl-given-less-than-127997/

Ward & Partners Children’s Awards 2017

Time is running out to nominate a youngster deserving of a special day out.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kents-most-deserving-children-to-128005/

Folkestone: Sandgate Primary School in sets up 'craze zone'

A special area has been designated for youngsters to play with toys such as fidget spinners that are banned by many schools.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/school-sets-up-craze-zone-128007/

House fire in Trottiscliffe Road, Addington

Firefighters had to give first aid to a householder after they arrived at a 999 call to find her home well alight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/woman-injured-in-house-fire-128015/

Crash on A28 Ashford Road, St Michaels

Emergency services have warned motorists to expect delays after a crash along a busy main road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/road-delays-after-crash-128012/

Dartford trains delayed after disturbance

Police were called on board a commuter train after a disturbance on board, with reports of youths with knives.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/train-delays-after-disturbance-128013/

Christ Church University: Broadstairs campus to close

Education chiefs have announced the closure of a coastal town's university campus after falling student numbers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/university-to-shut-coastal-campus-128011/

Paige Jackson missing from Gillingham home

Police have appealed for information to find a missing teenager

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/police-appeal-to-find-missing-128009/

Severely disabled Joe Cooke fell ill after visiting Splashes swimming pool in Rainham

The family of a disabled man who has been in and out of hospital after falling violently ill following a visit to a swimming pool are seeking justice.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/disabled-man-violently-ill-after-128008/

Sophie Jane Clarke sentenced for Christmas Eve crash that killed Liam Rogerson in Crossways Boulevard, Greenhithe

A young woman has been banned from driving after pleading guilty to her part in a fatal hit and run.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/woman-escapes-jail-after-death-127998/

Crash on Grovehurst Road, Kemsley, closes sliproad to A249

A slip road to a main route has been shut following a pile-up this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/delays-expected-following-head-on-crash-128001/

Leybourne residents shocked by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's response to traveller blockade

Residents who set up a blockade on public land in their neighbourhood to prevent travellers parking there have been shocked by the council's response.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/council-may-deem-traveller-blockade-127995/

Margate: Michael Challis in prison after threatening victim with knife to steal phone

A 21-year-old man has been put in prison after pushing a man against a wall and threatening him with a knife in an alleyway robbery.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/man-jailed-after-threatening-victim-127994/

Sean Deane, 22, of Folkestone Road, Dover, jailed for robbery in Priory Road, Dover, on July 9 last year.

A robber kicked his victim in the head and face before taking his wallet.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/thug-jailed-for-street-robbery-127989/

Family of murdered Sittingbourne teacher Carl Davies say the fight continues after man jailed

The family of a murdered teacher have said they will not rest until more suspects are brought to justice.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/man-jailed-for-murder-of-127979/

Cancer patient Alistair Baldwin, Broadstairs, to shave his head to raise money for Macmillan

A married father-of-three with testicular cancer will be shaving his head to raise money for Macmillan cancer support.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/alistair-baldwin-headshave-for-macmillan-127973/

Folkestone crash: Man trapped after crash on Dover Road

A man was trapped inside a car after a crash on a main route through town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/man-trapped-after-town-crash-127976/

Man found dead in St Andrew's Gardens in Gravesend named as Piotr Binkowski

A man found dead in public gardens has been named as a 41-year-old builder who is believed to have hanged himself.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/builder-found-hanging-in-park-127974/

Port Lympne animal park welcomes baby drill monkey

A Kent animal park has welcomed an adorable baby drill monkey - one of Africa's most endangered mammals.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/video-park-welcomes-baby-monkey-127972/

Who has been in court in Kent recently?

A female flasher, a beer thief and a series of drink-drivers are among the latest to face justice in Kent's magistrates courts.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/you-essential-guide-to-whos-127914/

Ramsgate: Car smashes into parked cars and a wall in Margate Road

Several vehicles were damaged after a car smashed into at least two others and then into a wall - leaving a trail of destruction.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/motorist-smashes-into-cars-and-127962/

Herne Bay: Travellers set up camp on Memorial Park, Herne Bay

Council bosses say they are monitoring the situation after up to 20 caravans moved onto a park dedicated to war dead.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/up-to-20-caravans-move-127960/

Warning to Dartford, Gravesend, Medway and Maidstone commuters after incident in Plumstead

Kent workers may have their journeys affected by an incident in south London

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/commuter-trains-disruption-warning-127951/

Matt Stephens jailed for grooming Thanet schoolgirl

An ex rally driver who claimed he was seven years younger than his real age has been found guilty of 12 sex charges against a 14-year-old girl.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/schoolgirl-groomed-using-new-car-127920/

Charlotte Whale has laptop stolen in Ashford town centre

A wheelchair-bound 21-year-old says she's afraid to go out after being targeted by thieves in a busy high street.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/gang-steal-laptop-from-disabled-127924/

Marks & Spencer Foodhall opens, Ashford

A new food store is set to open its doors to customers today, nearly a year after it was first revealed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/marks-sparks-ashford-127943/

Police investigate burglary at boatyard in Shoregate Lane, Upchurch

Two men were arrested after officers responded to a 999 call of a burglary in progress.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/police-called-to-boatyard-raid-127947/

Janet Ranson is missing from Petham, Canterbury

A 59-year-old woman has not been seen for nearly two weeks after being reported missing from her Kent village.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/appeal-to-track-down-janet-127945/

Fire at Moor Street, Rainham

Fire crews were called to an industrial warehouse after reports that a fork lift truck was in flames

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/fork-lift-truck-fire-127946/

Lydden Hill bosses cancel British Drift Championship event over noise and smoke fears

Owners of the Lydden Hill race circuit have pulled the plug on a popular event over noise and smoke fears.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/sport/race-circuit-bosses-cancel-popular-127944/

Maidstone: Police respond to child on school roof

A child who had climbed onto a special needs school's roof had to be helped down by police.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/police-respond-to-children-on-127938/

Tommy Johnson found guilty of Swanscombe flat attack

A man smashed his way into his former girlfriend’s flat when he found out she was seeing someone else.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/jealous-ex-attacked-man-with-127934/

Queen attends Countess Mountbatten funeral

The Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles were among those to pay their respects at the funeral of Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who lived in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/queen-among-mourners-at-countess-127941/

Ramsgate: Travellers evicted from Jackey Baker's

Travellers have been evicted from a sports field, but a 'new' camp has appeared.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/travellers-evicted-as-new-camp-127937/

Head teacher Richard Williams jailed for downloading more than 160,000 child abuse images

A paedophile head teacher has been jailed after admitting making indecent images of children.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/primary-school-head-downloaded-160000-127933/

Police appeal for witnesses to assault which left man unconscious in Minster, Sheppey

Officers are appealing for witnesses to an assault which left a man unconscious on the ground.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/police-appeal-after-pub-car-park-attack-127932/

Pizza delivery man robbed by group of teenagers in Hamilton Road, Deal

A gang of teenagers surrounded a takeaway delivery man before punching and kicking him to the ground and stealing a bag containing pizzas.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/teen-robbers-pounce-on-pizza-127921/

Independent Monitoring Board gives first report on migrant holding centre at Dove Eastern Docks

A holding centre has seen a dive in numbers of migrants going through it and has been praised by watchdogs

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/fall-in-migrants-going-through-127918/

Is Week Street, Maidstone, Kent's 'chugger' hotspot?

With reports of as many as seven charity workers operating from one Kent shopping street today, we're asking where the county's 'chugger' hotspot is.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/is-this-the-most-chuggerfied-127912/

Kent and Medway NHS Trust sent hundreds of people with mental illnesses for treatment out of area

A Kent health trust has been sending people with serious mental health issues to hospitals as far as Machester and Hull to get treatment.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-trust-ships-out-patients-127910/

Sheppey actor Philip Goldacre clinches role in brand new London play

A Kent actor who lost a leg from diabetes and needs a wheelchair is taking to the London stage to play a man suffering from motor neurone disease.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/one-legged-actor-wins-part-127913/

House fire at Leighton Road in Dover being treated as suspicious by police

Police are investigating a blaze, in which two people had to be led to safety.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/two-led-to-safety-following-127792/

Leybourne: Residents set up blockade on land off Castle Way to stop travellers

Residents who are fed up of travellers setting up camp on land in their village have set up a blockade to stop the caravans.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/residents-create-blockade-to-stop-127882/

Speeding drug-driver Ahmed Mohamed jailed for killing Gravesend man Mark Sharp in crash on A2 near Dartford

A driver who was high on cannabis, using his mobile phone and speeding when he smashed into a crashed car, killing the driver, has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/speeding-drug-driver-on-phone-when-127911/

Michelle Tate urinated in front of stunned shoppers after thieving spree at M&S

A woman exposed herself and urinated in the street after she was arrested following a shoplifting spree at M&S.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/woman-urinates-in-front-of-127909/

Warning for heavy rain and possible thunderstorms in Kent

A severe weather warning has been issued for heavy rain in Kent, making last week's heatwave feel like a distant memory.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/what-happened-to-summer-127907/

Barry McGuigan, Phill Jupitus and others getting honorary degrees from University of Kent

Barry McGuigan is one of several major names receiving honorary degrees from a Kent university.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/honorary-degree-for-ex-boxing-champ-127893/

Police identify body found in St Andrew's Gardens, between Royal Pier Road and Crooked Lane, Gravesend

Police now know the identify of a man who was found dead in a town garden.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/body-found-in-park-identified-127898/

Taco Bell set to open first Kent diner in Dartford High Street as KFC prepares to move into nearby shopping centre

There are only 17 Taco Bell restaurants across the country, compared to almost 6,000 in the US, but the 18th is set to open right here.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/kent-taco-bell-dartford-127901/

Boy, 17, arrested after being stabbed at Kings Hill tennis courts

A 17-year-old boy is being questioned by police after a teenager was flown to hospital with a stab wound to the chest.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/teen-arrested-after-stabbing-at-127895/

Cyclist of 11 seriously hurt after collision with Vauxhall Corsa, Dovedale Road, Dartford

Police need witnesses after an 11-year-old was injured in crash with a car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/child-cyclist-seriously-hurt-in-127894/

Police helicopter among emergency services called to help man in River Medway

Search and rescue teams including the police helicopter, firefighters and lifeboat crews were called to help a man spotted in a river.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/huge-emergency-response-after-man-127892/

Former pupils of Chaucer School in Canterbury make sex abuse allegations against teacher Martin Haigh

Former pupils at a Kent school have contacted police with claims they were sexually abused by a teacher in the 1980s.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/teacher-faces-fresh-claims-after-127855/

Thousands raised for funeral of Jordan Lupton who died in jetski accident in Herne Bay

The family of a man killed in a jetski accident say they have been 'blown away' by the generosity of well-wishers who donated to his funeral fund.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/man-killed-in-jetski-tragedy-127856/

Ellie Rose Eames, from High Halstow, dances on stage with Justin Bieber

Ellie Rose Eames lived the dream when she danced on stage with Justin Bieber at the O2 arena - but the modest 11-year-old didn't boast to friends.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/i-danced-with-justin-bieber-127858/

Organisers for the Kent County Show, Kent Showground, Detling, step up security checks

The person in charge of organising one of the county's biggest summer events says there will be extra security checks in light of national events.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/kent-event-organisers-step-up-127879/

Air ambulance at David Lloyd Gym, Kings Hill

An air ambulance crew has been scrambled to a busy gym after a person suffered a suspected heart attack.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/air-ambulance-called-to-gym-127889/

Air ambulance at Kestrel Park, Coulter Road, Ashford

An air ambulance and paramedics have been sent to a children's play area after reports of an injury.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/air-ambulance-called-to-childrens-127888/

Delays on A249 Sheppey Crossing

Motorists are being warned to expect delays on a busy dual carriageway crossing after a lorry broke down.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/crossing-delays-after-break-down-127887/

Whitstable: E-fit released of burglar confronted by pensioner in Castle Road

Police have released an e-fit after a pensioner confronted a burglar who claimed to be a decorator.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/woman-in-her-80s-challenges-127881/

Broadstairs: Botany Bay used as backdrop for latest Shawn Mendes music video

There was nothing holding Canadian star Shawn Mendes back from using one popular bay as a backdrop in his latest video.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/shawn-mendes-features-botany-bay-127878/

West Peckham: Bee swarm at Swan on the Green pub

A huge bee swarm was spotted on a picnic bench outside a pub.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/bee-swarm-outside-pub-127849/

Crash halts traffic on A2 Watling Street near M2 Junction 1

Police have instigated a rolling road block near the M2 after a crash left a tyre in the middle of the carriageway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/rush-hour-crash-causing-delays-127880/

Catherine Migliorini admits supplying drugs after death of Dover baby Frankie Hedgecock

A gran who sold methadone to a friend whose daughter later died after mistakenly drinking it has been given a second chance by a judge.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/toddler-death-drug-supplier-escapes-127867/

Margate: Police appeal for witness following report of abusive comments

Officers are keen to speak to a group of school pupils who witnessed the incident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/alleged-verbal-abuse-sees-police-127877/

Heartless conman targets man in his 90s in Bramley Avenue, Canterbury

A cold-caller conned his way inside a pensioner's home before rifling through his things in search of cash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/cold-calling-conman-targets-elderly-man-127876/

Police shut Sutton Valence road after car engulfed in flames

A car fire caused traffic problems as emergency services closed a busy road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/police-shut-road-after-car-127875/

Snodland metal thief jailed after stealing hot water tank

A metal thief who flooded a property when he stole a hot water tank and copper piping has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/metal-thief-jailed-after-stealing-127874/

Cab driver finds bleeding man lying in Longport, Canterbury

Police and paramedics were called to the scene in the early hours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/cabbie-driver-comes-across-bleeding-127873/

Patrick Edwards, of Malvern Road, Portsmouth, who work skull mask in Dover riots, jailed

A thug who wore a skull mask during a town riot has been imprisoned.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/skull-masked-rioter-jailed-127868/

Andrew Taylor, from Chatham, fights for life after being bitten by Indian Cobra snake

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being bitten by one of his 16 pet snakes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/man-fights-for-life-after-127866/

Police are hunting for witnesses after a 19-year-old man suffered a "serious" neck injury in Folkestone

Police are hunting for witnesses after a 19-year-old man suffered a serious neck injury 'consistent with a stabbing' in Folkestone.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/police-hunt-suspect-after-man-127865/

Travellers on Jackey Baker's field, Ramsgate, threaten people, leave rubbish and drive over pitches

A sports field continues to be plagued by travellers and one local councillor says 'enough is enough'.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/travellers-threaten-people-and-litter-127860/

Two charged after police search involving dogs and helicopter on Sheppey

Two men arrested on suspicion of assault following an extensive police search involving dogs and a helicopter have been charged.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/two-charged-after-police-search-127864/

Kent County Council to carry out urgent safety tests on 155 buildings with cladding after Grenfell Tower fire

Kent County Council says it will carry out urgent tests on 155 buildings it's responsible for that have cladding after the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/council-to-carry-out-urgent-127863/

Image of man police want to find after woman pushed into River Dour, Dover

Police have issued an image of a man they want to find after a woman was shoved into a river.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/woman-pushed-into-river---127861/

Siblings Luke and Jordan Dawes honour dad Robert with fundraising Tough Mudder for Multiple Sclerosis Society

Siblings raised money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in honour of their dad, who was diagnosed with the disease four years ago.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/brother-and-sister-team-up-127848/

Aylesford: Travellers park up at K Sports Cobdown ground

Around eight caravans have parked up on a football team's ground.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/travellers-take-over-sportsground-127847/

Woman burned after putting petrol on barbecue at Walmer Way, Folkestone.

Fire crews have issued a warning after a woman was burned putting petrol on a barbecue.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/woman-burned-after-putting-petrol-127841/

Holdall with £26k drug haul thrown into HMP Rochester in Fort Road

More than £25,000 of drugs were thrown over the wall at a prison in a bright yellow holdall.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/bag-full-of-drugs-thrown-127843/

Massive 500 sq m grass and undergrowth fire at Scrapsgate Road, Minster-on-Sea

Firefighters took on a fire that devoured 500 sq m of grass and undergrowth.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/massive-grass-fire-tackled-127837/

Dying Adele fan and Gillingham resident Lisa Middlecote paid £440 for 'fake' concert tickets

A gran dying of cancer says she is more than £400 out of pocket after buying concert tickets on a website which has since vanished from the internet.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/terminally-ill-adele-fan-scammed-127829/

Kent Association for the Blind tells all about Deafblind Awareness Week

Many of us do not ever think about it, but what would it be like if you could not see or hear? Chances out you will be helped by this Kent charity.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/deafblind-awareness-week-explained-127646/

Family and friends pay tribute to Anthony Medhurst, from Hoo, killed in M2 crash

Heartbroken family and friends of a motorcyclist killed in a motorway crash have paid tribute to a "diamond geezer" who would help anyone.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/family-and-workmates-mourn-loss-127739/

Drug-dealer Jordan West, from Shepway, sentenced after refusing to hand over ecstasy

A drug-dealing clubber caught with 64 ecstasy tablets was arrested after he took the "bizarre" decision to refuse door staff's offer of an amnesty.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/dealer-refused-to-hand-over-127764/

Sycamore Lodge in Ashford rated gets bad CQC rating

A specialist centre looking after people with mental health issues has been put into special measures following an inspection.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/care-home-regime-a-form-127766/

Cow trapped up to its neck in water-filled ditch in Minster-on-Sea

Animal rescue teams were called to the aid of a cow found trapped up to its neck in a water-filled ditch.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/cow-trapped-up-to-its-127832/

Police find imitation gun, drugs and cash after stopping vehicle in Ramsgate

Police discovered an imitation firearm, thousands of pounds in cash and drugs when they stopped a vehicle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/imitation-gun-drugs-and-thousands-127833/

Flood alert issued in Seasalter, Faversham, Sittingbourne and Isle of Sheppey due to high tide

People are being warned to prepare for possible flooding along the coast due to high tide.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/tidal-surge-prompts-flood-alert-127831/

Police helicopter hovering after fight in Kings Hill

The police helicopter is hovering after reports of a fight involving a group of teenagers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/police-helicopter-circling-after-mass-127830/

Owner's plea for help to find lost parrot Rosie

Parrot owner George Fleming is asking for help to track down his lost pet and "best friend" Rosie.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/wheres-the-pretty-girl-then-127827/

Levi Bellfield accuses Michael Stone of bribes for confessions

Serial killer Levi Bellfield has claimed fellow convict Michael Stone tried to bribe him to confess to the Chillenden murders.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/bellfield-killer-asked-me-to-127826/

A21 Sevenoaks bypass closed due to car crash

A major road has been closed following a crash involving five cars.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/road-closed-after-multi-car-pile-up-127824/

Dartford nurses want refund from Bannatynes Health Club, Ashford

Angry nurses refuse to leave a health club without a refund after their luxury spa trip was cancelled at the last minute

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/we-want-our-money-back-127823/

Edenbridge: Arrests after police shut down rave in Fircroft Way

Two men have been arrested after police broke up an illegal rave.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/arrests-after-police-shut-down-127822/

Police helicopter involved in search over Minster

The police helicopter has been spotted circling an estate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/police-helicopter-involved-in-search-127820/

Police called to Margate High Street 'brawl'

A man suffered injuries to his arm after a reported mass brawl in a town centre, with people using knives and bricks as weapons.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/police-called-to-mass-brawl-127821/

Sheppey Crossing closed due to swan

A stubborn swan caused traffic havoc on a major road this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/stubborn-swan-closes-crossing-127819/

Woman rescued after jumping from Rochester Bridge

Passersby raced to rescue a woman after she jumped in the river from Rochester Bridge.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/woman-rescued-after-jumping-from-127818/

Motorbike and fence fire in Springfield Road, Edenbridge

A motorbike and nearby fencing went up in flames outside a home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/motorbike-and-fencing-go-up-127817/

Dog World newspaper goes bust

Publishers of a Kent-based newspaper for dog shows have announced that the publication has ceased trading after a fall in revenues and advertising.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/canine-weekly-paper-goes-bust-127816/

Headcorn: G4S ambulance fails to take Warren Hartley to hospital in Folkestone

A vulnerable 89-year-old missed a hospital appointment for an operation after being let down by a transport service.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/private-ambulance-fails-to-show-127726/

Mark Andrews' car damaged by river of sewage on M2 between junctions 2 and 3

A driver has described the terrifying moment a river of sludge and stones cascaded onto a motorway as he was doing 70mph.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/car-a-write-off-after-sewage-127728/

Inquest opens into death of Jean Downing at Maidstone Hospital

A great-grandmother died from multiple injuries after being hit by a sign outside a hospital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/tragic-gran-was-hit-by-127748/

Sheppey builder Paddy Brown dies after fall in Minster

A man who suffered serious injuries while working on a house has passed away after catching an infection.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/builder-dies-after-fall-127713/

Armed Forces Day to be held amid heightened terror threat level

Police have appealed for people to be vigilant in the run up to major events this summer including this weekend's Armed Forces Day parade.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/hightened-security-amid-armed-forces-127717/

Hythe cyclist Clare Pryke injured by pothole

A woman who feared the poor state of a road would lead to a crash ended up needing hospital treatment after it sent her flying over the handlebars.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/pothole-injures-cyclist-battling-for-127719/

Banners and chants greeted chairman of governors Andy Booth at a Sheppey primary school today

An unholy row has broken out at a Church of England school after two popular teachers have decided to leave.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/parents-stage-protest-over-school-127788/

Garage fire in Havengore Avenue, Gravesend

Fire crews had to wear breathing gear as they tackled a blaze in a residential street.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/garage-goes-up-in-flames-127787/

Power cut in Longfield

Homes in a Kent village are facing up to two and a half hours without electricity due to a fault.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/power-cut-hits-1200-homes-127786/

Kent residents speak about Brexit a year after historic vote

A year after Britain chose to leave the EU, KMTV took to the streets to see if people had changed their minds.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/would-you-change-your-brexit-127774/

Herne Bay: Police called to train station after concerns for welfare of woman

Train services were temporarily postponed after concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/police-called-to-train-station-127780/

Travellers on recreation ground in Folkestone order by courts to move on

A court order has been passed telling travellers to move on after pitching up an illegal campsite on a recreation ground.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/travellers-ordered-to-move-on-127778/

Herne Bay: Crown Products bosses tell of shock after huge fire in Eddington Lane

Bosses at a furniture factory have told of their shock after a huge fire seen from miles away engulfed their warehouse.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/factory-bosses-shock-127772/

Man found guilty of murdering former Sheppey teacher Carl Davies

Family of a Kent man killed overseas have confirmed their near six-year wait for justice is over.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/man-guilty-of-ex-school-127776/

Derek Jarrett, 59, jailed for eight years for burglaries in the Medway area

An old lag with 76 previous convictions stretching back to the 1970s has been jailed for eight more years after a spree of break-ins.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/career-burglar-starts-fourth-stretch-127775/

Delays after car fire on M25 Junction 5 for Sevenoaks

Drivers were warned of delays after a car burst into flames on a busy motorway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/delays-after-motorway-car-fire-127770/

Swans rescued from M20 near Leybourne

A group of swans caused a flap after making their way onto a busy motorway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/swans-cause-a-flap-on-127768/

Warning after bogus caller targets 90-year-old woman in Maidstone Road, Rainham,

Jewellery and money were stolen from a woman aged in her 90s when a bogus caller offered to cut the trees in her garden.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/bogus-caller-targets-elderly-woman-127762/

Edenbridge railway station: Warning after sexual assaults

Police are investigating after two women reported being groped as they walked home from a Kent railway station.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/warning-after-sex-assaults-near-127758/

Tiffin Box owner in Hythe punched in the face when Daniel O’Hare and Samantha Hatcher's blind date turns into chaos

A restaurant owner was punched in the face during a violent flare-up between a couple on a blind date.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/restaurant-owner-punched-in-the-127756/

The Whitstable Regatta will return to Tankerton Slopes in September after Event Umbrella step in

The world's oldest regatta has been handed a lifeline - after organisers of a popular festival stepped in.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/historic-regatta-to-be-resurrected-127750/

Ramsgate: Trapped person taken to hospital after Warre Avenue house blaze

Emergency services rescued a woman trapped on a balcony following a house fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/trapped-person-taken-to-hospital-127742/

Main route into Chartham closed for weeks after a car smashed through railway crossing gates

A quick-thinking crossing gate keeper has averted a catastrophe after a car careered through barriers as a train approached.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/seconds-from-railway-disaster-127746/

Strood: Rush hour crash causes delays on the A2 High Street and A228 Cuxton Road

Part of town centre has been blocked due to a crash between a car and a motorbike during rush hour.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/rush-hour-crash-causes-delays-127743/

EU nationals living and working in Kent would be permitted to stay after Brexit - PM

The PM makes offer on citizens' rights for EU nationals

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/more-than-3m-eu-nationals-127744/

Fire ripping through warehouse at Crown Products in Eddington Lane, Herne Bay

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a warehouse which is sending black clouds over a town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/smoke-filling-the-sky-as-127735/

James Beech and Jonathan Kane cleared of assault at Medway youth jail

Two youth jail workers accused of assaulting an inmate after an undercover documentary exposed alleged abuse have been cleared.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/assault-case-dropped-against-youth-127733/

kmfm Breakfast's Laura Nevitt is living la vida low-carb before her wedding

Forget no carbs before Marbs - kmfm Breakfast's Laura Nevitt is Livin' La Vida Lo-Carb ahead of her hen do in sunny Spain.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/video-livin-la-vida-lo-carb-127731/

Two seriously hurt in crash in St Mary's Bay, New Romney

A young man and woman were taken to hospital after a serious crash involving two cars, which left one vehicle in a ditch.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/pair-hurt-in-serious-crash-127732/

Sittingbourne: Shane Fromm jailed for stabbing uncle

A 22-year-old left a relative unable to work after flying into a rage when he heard of an allegation made against him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/man-stabbed-uncle-with-knife-127662/

Police called to football tournament at Goodwin Academy in Deal

A teenage referee was pushed to the ground in front of players as young as six by the manager of a participating team.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/police-called-to-youth-football-127663/

Rydon awarded £9.3m contract for Park Wood regeneration

A contractor behind the controversial refurbishment of a fire-ravaged London high-rise block is in charge of the final phase of a housing project.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/grenfell-tower-firm-finishing-kent-127668/

Canterbury doctor Ed Showler dies of cancer

A promising young doctor has died from the same rare cancer suffered by patients he treated.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/cruel-irony-as-young-doctor-127679/

KEiBA 2017: Winners unveiled at gala dinner

An IT support firm, a medical manufacturer and a coffee company were the big winners at Kent's most prestigious business awards - KEiBA 2017.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/keiba-2017-winners-kent-business-awards-127704/

Power fault affecting homes in Sittingbourne

Households in a Kent town have been unable to connect to the internet due to a fault.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/power-fault-cuts-internet-access-127727/

Ramsgate: David Turner pleads guilty to possessing child sex images

A man in his 70s is facing a potential jail sentence after admitting having thousands of illegal images of children.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/ex-school-church-warden-imported-127723/

Your chance to name new bridge over Brielle Way, Blue Town

More than 200 new jobs announced as part of a £50 million development of a derelict site. But port bosses need help to name new £3 million bridge.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/port-reveals-plans-for-steel-127720/

Travellers set up camp on rugby and cricket ground at The Mote in Maidstone

Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner says he will look into complaints that officers did nothing to stop a group of travellers setting up camp.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/travellers-pitch-up-at-sports-127696/

Christopher Head, 21, of Curzon Road, Chatham, jailed for theft from Rochester Airport

A careless criminal was told he was "not very good" at his chosen career after being jailed for stealing fuel from a Kent airport.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/judge-mocks-hapless-thief-127716/

14-year-old boy from Deal arrested for vehicle theft and driving without insurance

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after he was caught behind the wheel in a vehicle he'd allegedly stolen.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/boy-14-caught-behind-the-127711/

Herne Bay train station sex attack on teenage girl

A teenage girl has been sexually assaulted near a railway station car park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/train-station-sex-attack-on-127714/

Land off West Street, Gravesend, cordoned off

Emergency services including several police cars, ambulances and a forensics have flocked to a riverside.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/police-cordon-off-part-of-127703/

Ashford BMX theft: E-fit released by police

Police have released an e-fit image of a suspect who is reported to have stolen a BMX from a 14-year-old boy.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/police-release-bmx-thief-e-fit-127692/

Police appeal after cars hit in Tunbridge Wells

A number of cars were hit after a driver tried to flee police.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/ghng-127690/

Kent Police appeal after masked robber attacks pair in Cliftonville home

A masked robber attacked a man and woman in their 60s at their home before escaping with jewellery and cash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/masked-robber-attacks-man-and-127691/

Secret camera found in public Lidl and Matalan toilet at Broadway Shopping Centre in Maidstone

A security guard alerted police after discovering a secret camera hidden in a public toilet used by hundreds of Lidl and Matalan shoppers every day.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/secret-camera-found-in-shopping-127672/

Maidstone firm MyHome Installations Ltd fined by Information Commissioner’s Office for nuisance calls

A firm which was exposed on national TV for pressure-selling to the elderly has been fined £50,000 for nuisance calls.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/disgraced-firm-fined-50k-for-127684/

Kent weather: Thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rain end heatwave

The heatwave has come to an abrupt end as thunderstorms and heavy rain hit Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/storms-hit-kent-127686/

John Buchanan appears in court charged with Michael 'Archie' Ward's murder in Ramsgate

A 21-year-old accused of stabbing a man to death at a barbecue has appeared in court charged with murder.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/murder-accused-in-court-over-127685/

Gary Lineker visits The Sportsman pub in Seasalter hours before it wins national restaurant of the year

Football star Gary Lineker ditched the crisps and tucked into a meal at a gastropub just hours before it was named best in the country.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/lineker-tucks-in-at-award-winning-127681/

Ricky Whiskin who robbed pensioner's handbag in Dartford is jailed

A man who followed a 65-year-old woman and snatched her handbag is behind bars.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/robber-who-targeted-pensioner-jailed-127682/

Grenfell Tower fire: Canterbury City Council could install sprinklers at high-rise flats in Herne Bay and Whitstable

Council tower blocks in two Kent towns could have sprinkler systems installed if the fire service recommends it following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/we-like-living-herebut-i-127677/

Faversham MP Helen Whately to appeal to the Government over the future of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital

A coach load of supporters is going to the House of Commons today to hear a Kent MP speak out for a hospital under threat of downgrading.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/mp-to-speak-in-parliament-127674/

Two charged with false imprisonment after 'man forced into van' in Paddock Wood

Two people in their twenties have been charged with false imprisonment and remanded in custody after a man was allegedly forced into a van.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/two-in-court-after-man-127675/

Swimmers causing mayhem as they cool off at blue lake quarry in Halling

People living in Halling are fed up with people turning up at the blue lake to swim during the hot weather.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/swimmer-descend-on-village-lake-127634/

Companies bid for south eastern rail franchise

Four companies are competing to run Kent's rail service and the government says whoever wins must provide more spacious and reliable trains.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/bidders-for-south-eastern-rail-127670/

Cecilia Larner, from Tovil, celebrates her 107th birthday

A Kent great-great-grandmother can rank herself among some of the oldest living people in England.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/birthday-earns-woman-place-in-127580/

Lenham resident Danielle Branch raising money for Katie Piper Foundation

A woman who nearly died in a motorhome fire is fundraising for the charity she credits with helping turn her life around.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/burns-victims-10k-charity-goal-127593/

Manchester United and England great Rio Ferdinand pays visit to Snodland Tournament

Organisers of a youth football tournament couldn't believe it when Manchester United and England legend Rio Ferdinand turned up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/sport/rios-surprise-visit-127614/

Nominations for annual Ward and Partners Children's Awards in Kent

Time is running out to nominate a youngster who has battled adversity for a prestigious annual awards ceremony.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/help-honour-kents-inspiring-children-127630/

BC Girls of Deal campaign to make cancer drug available on NHS

Authorities have scrapped plans to withdraw a breast cancer drug from the NHS to the delight of campaigners in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/mums-celebrate-cancer-drug-victory-127636/

Prison officers cleared of planting weapon in inmate’s cell for revenge at Swaleside on Sheppey

Two prison officers have been cleared of planting a homemade weapon in an inmate’s cell in revenge for a colleague being covered in excrement.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/weapon-charge-prison-pair-cleared-127653/

Jobs warning after Kent theme park developers split with Paramount Pictures

The loss of a big-name partner from a planned £3.2 billion theme park raises questions about the viability of the project, say councillors.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/deal-split-puts-hundreds-of-127667/

Crash at A20 and Station Road junction in Smeeth, Ashford

There are delays at a junction on the A20 near Smeeth after a two-car collision.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/a20-delays-127654/

JustGiving page set up to pay for funeral of Ramsgate murder victim Michael (Archie) Ward

A fundraising page to help relatives of a man who died after being stabbed at a barbecue has raised nearly £4,000 within hours of going live.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/thousands-raised-for-murder-victims-127652/

County councillors set for pay rise under independent panel's recommendations

Allowances paid to KCC's 81 elected members are to go up - but back to the level they were in 2009

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/county-councillors-pay-to-increase-127651/

Queenborough could go "Dutch" after success of Independence Day celebrations

Dutch mayor says "sorry" for his Navy invading Britain as 350th anniversary celebrations go with a bang.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/kent-town-celebrates-350th-anniversary-127623/

Cabbie abused and attacked in Rheims Court, Canterbury

Police are hunting a "largely built" thug who hurled abuse at a taxi driver before throwing a punch at him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/cabbie-attacked-by-passenger-127626/

Who has been in court in Kent recently?

In our regular look at what has been going on in Kent's courts, we tell you who has been facing justice.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/whos-been-named-and-shamed-127612/

Plans for 300-truck lorry park in Whitfield, Dover revealed

People are invited to have their say on a proposed lorry park in Kent which aims to take up to 300 trucks off the road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/plans-for-300-truck-lorry-park-127613/

Kent Police appeal after teen robbed of white iPhone 5s near Swanley railway station

Two men reportedly punched and threatened the boy before stealing his bag, which contained an iPhone, cash and his asthma pump.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/teen-robbed-at-knifepoint-near-127625/

The Met Office issues yellow warning of rain to come for Kent

After an almost record-breaking spell of hot and sunny weather, we're set to go back to rain as a weather warning is issued.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/heavy-rain-expected-to-finish-127615/

Man, 28, arrested after alleged affray at Coombe Valley Road, Dover

A man is in police custody after allegedly committing an affray last night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/man-arrested-after-alleged-affray-127607/

White Cliffs of Dover features on list of Best Loved Walks in Britain

The iconic White Cliffs of Dover is among the best places to walk in Britain in a new list released today

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/white-cliffs-is-among-the-127603/

Three swimmers nearly drowned in the sea at The Leas, Minster, last night

Two young girls and a man needed oxygen last night after getting into difficulties in the sea.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/swimmers-rescued-from-drowning-127599/

National Grid Grain LNG tests warning siren and text message notification

A siren to warn residents of an emergency at a Kent gas terminal will sound today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/gas-terminal-tests-warning-siren-127594/

Officers find firearm in raid on home in Thorold Road, Chatham

A man is due to appear in court charged with possession of firearm after police raided his home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/firearm-found-at-home-127595/

Kent County Show 2017: win family tickets in your local KM paper and catch our guide to the must-see highlights

How to win family tickets to the summer's celebration of all things Kentish - the Kent County Show - goodies and a guide to its must-see highlights.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/kent-county-show-win-family-tickets-putting-on-a-show-detling-maidstone-127583/

Gillingham are away to Doncaster Rovers in their League 1 season opener

Gillingham travel to newly promoted Doncaster Rovers for their opening game of the season.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/gillingham-fixtures-201718-127578/

Adults and children were injured in M25 crash, near Sevenoaks, involving lorries, cars and school coach

Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses as they reveal people, including children, were injured in a crash involving lorries, cars and a coach.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/multiple-injuries-after-motorway-pile-up-127591/

Katherine Rowsell found in Joyden's Wood, Swanley, by Kent Search & Rescue (KSAR) and Kent Police

A huge search and rescue mission involving 100 people, and specially trained dogs, found a woman who had been lost for three nights.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/missing-pensioner-found-alive-in-127589/

Person hit by train near Hither Green, affecting Sevenoaks services

There is disruption to rail services after a person was hit by a train.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/person-hit-by-train-127590/

Ebbsfleet United players in charity game to raise money for Grenfell Tower victims

Three Kent footballers have joined forces to raise money for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/sport/ebbsfleet-players-grenfell-127553/

Paramount Park deal collapses, KentOnline understands

Developers building a giant theme park in Kent are poised to announce a shock split with Paramount Pictures, KentOnline understands.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/paramount-theme-park-kent-deal-collapses-127546/

Pegasus Playscheme's Sue Clark from St Margaret's dedicates Queen's honour to son Jamie

A mum who has been awarded a Queen's honour for her services to children with disabilities has dedicated it to her son who has Down's syndrome.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/mum-dedicates-queens-honour-to-127571/

Brian Atkins, from Folkestone, fined for avoiding jury service for two years

A former printer has narrowly avoided jail after avoiding doing jury service for two years with a series of excuses.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/man-narrowly-spared-jail-for-127550/

Margate footballer Mike Thalassitis appears on Love Island

A Kent striker is hoping to score on the romance front after entering a dating reality show shot in the Mediterranean.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/footballer-misses-games-to-appear-127555/

Man on trial for murdering former Sittingbourne teacher Carl Davies

A man goes on trial today accused of murdering a former Kent school teacher.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/family-hope-to-end-six-year-127574/

Fire crews called to Dartford Heath

Crews needed to use an all-terrain vehicle as they spent around 90 minutes battling a blaze at a popular beauty spot.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/massive-fire-at-dartford-heath-127582/

Police called after men "seen with weapons" in Gravesend

Frightened witnesses called police when they saw men carrying machetes and an axe, which turned out to be for property development

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/police-called-after-men-seen-127577/

Swale council's house building plans are ratified by a planning inspector despite huge opposition from campaigners

A planning inspector has agreed a council's controversial building plans.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/local-plan-127566/

Whitstable shovel vandal Anson Simms jailed for High Street carnage

A spade-wielding drunk who went on a vandalism spree in a busy town centre told police: “You want a monster, you’re gonna get one."

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/high-street-shovel-vandal-left-127569/

Woman allegedly gang raped at Eureka Sun Club in Fawkham

Four to five men reportedly subjected a woman to a sustained sexual assault at a Kent naturist spa club.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/woman-gang-raped-in-caravan-127572/

Beehive fires around Sellindge thought to have been started deliberately as police investigate

Several beehives were burnt down killing thousands of bees in what police are dealing as a suspected arson attack.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/beehive-blazes-suspected-to-be-127568/

Three vehicle accident causing delays at Medway Tunnel

Three vehicles have been involved in a crash in the Medway Tunnel.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/delays-after-tunnel-crash-127564/

Tiger Primary School was put on lockdown following police advice

A number of schools were put on lockdown following police advice.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/school-put-on-lockdown-127562/

Ramsgate: first look at The Royal Victoria Pavilion Wetherspoon

Take a look what the new Wetherspoon - set to be one of the UK's largest pubs - will look like.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/take-a-glimpse-at-the-127556/

Whitstable: Mobile crane smashes pavement and rips off manhole cover in Sherwood Drive

A stretch of tarmac has been destroyed after a crane mounted the pavement, ripping open a manhole cover.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/crane-leaves-trail-of-destruction-127559/

Kent County Council to carry out safety checks at buildings after Grenfell Tower fire

Kent County Council is to carry out safety checks at more than 400 buildings including schools, offices and libraries after the Grenfell Tower fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/safety-checks-at-council-buildings-127560/

Woodchurch Windmill chosen by Royal Mail for windmills and watermills special collection

A Kent landmark features in the latest issue of stamps from the Royal Mail and was selected from hundreds of possible subjects.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/kent-windmill-in-stamp-set-127505/

Tree falls in St Mary's churchyard in East Farleigh

A 116-year-old tree is thought to have fallen victim to the hot weather.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/century-old-tree-topples-in-hot-127529/

Missing pensioner found at Cherry Tree Inn in Barming

Police were called to a pub after a missing pensioner was spotted there.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/missing-pensioner-found-in-pub-127531/

The Met Office warns of hot weather in Kent with top temperatures of at least 31C predicted

With signs that the warm weather is here to stay for a bit longer, we have a few tips for how to stay cool.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/are-you-feeling-the-heat-127540/

Paddy Power responsible for giant Theresa May's two fingered salute to the EU

The people who erected a giant cut out of Prime Minister Theresa May flipping the bird to the EU have finally admitted responsibility.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/now-we-know-who-did-127538/

John Buchanan charged with murder of Michael 'Archie Ward in Ramsgate

A man is due in court charged with murdering a man who collapsed and died in the street after being stabbed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/man-charged-with-murder-at-127537/

Accident on M20 between junction 9 and 10

Motorists are being told to expect delays of up to three hours after a lorry carrying portable toilets caught fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/delays-on-m20-coast-bound-127527/

Tributes to Kenneth Legge who died following bike fall in Kemsing

Tributes have been paid to a man who died after falling from his bike during a cycling trip.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/tributes-to-beloved-daddy-who-127526/

Two car crash in Featherby Road, Gillingham, results in car hitting tree

Two cars collided sending one onto across a grass bank and into a tree in a residential street this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/car-hits-tree-after-crash-127523/

Armed police in Canterbury as man with knife drives at children at Howe Barracks

Armed police were called after a man brandishing a knife reportedly drove at a group of children.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/man-waving-knife-drives-at-127518/

Arrest after police helicopter spotted over Tunbridge Wells

A man remains in custody this morning after officers, with assistance from colleagues in the aircraft, arrested him last night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/arrest-after-police-helicopter-spotted-127519/

Standing ovation for cast of All Or Nothing at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford

Brilliant songs and a roller-coaster of emotion bring to the stage the frustrating life and death story of The Small Faces' Stevie Marriott.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/review-all-or-nothing-127516/

Nasir Muhsen jailed for assaulting prison officer at Rochester Prison

A man is facing a jail sentence for a brutal assault with a metal tray that caused his victim a "catastrophic injury".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/prison-officer-forced-to-retire-127486/

Kent animal charity calls for end of hatching chicks in classrooms

A Kent animal charity has called for an end to hatching chicks in classrooms, saying most end up being slaughtered after the novelty wears off.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/schools-helping-drive-cruel-trade-127492/

Ramsgate woman jailed for child cruelty

Concerned supermarket shoppers took photographs and filmed a woman as she became abusive and aggressive towards two children.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/mum-hit-child-in-face-127512/

Motorway delays after fuel spillage near Dartford

Two lanes of the M25 were closed after a fuel spillage near Dartford.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/lanes-closed-after-fuel-spillage-127506/

Fire in Rye Road, Hawkhurst

Fire crews received a 999 call after a passer-by spotted a building on fire in a Kent village.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/thick-smoke-sparks-alert-127513/

How to Mix Paints (and Love the Color)

Maybe you can’t find a color you absolutely love at the paint store. Maybe you have plenty of paints lying around after other projects in your house, and you want to use them again — but in a new way. Maybe you just like to create. There’s no wrong reason to mix paints, and doing so can be a lot of fun. However, because the end result is never fully guaranteed, you do run the risk of hating your final color (and wasting a lot of paint in the process). Follow these tips for mixing paint so you can love the end result.

Supplies and Setup

White paint will come in very handy when you’re mixing your own paints as it helps to lighten colors, and fortunately, it’s often inexpensive. You’ll also need some buckets where you’ll mix your paints. 5-gallon buckets with lids are a good option. Once you begin, make sure you have these items with you:

• A stick for stirring the paint — it needs to reach down to the bottom of the bucket
• Absorbent paper towels
• Something to protect the floor (like a dropcloth, newspaper, etc.)
• All the paints you intend to use for mixing
• A paint can opener
• Paint brushes

Color Wheel

Before you begin, get a basic understanding of the color wheel. This will help you get a good idea of how certain colors are derived. Remember that all colors start from one of the three primary colors — red, yellow, and blue. From these colors, you create secondary colors. For example, red and blue will make purple. When you have secondary colors, you can make intermediate paint colors by mixing a primary color with a secondary color (red and violet will be red violet).

When mixing your own paint, you may not begin with true primary colors, but if you understand how colors on the color wheel interact, you’ll be better equipped to work with what you have.

How to Lighten, Darken, Intensify, and More

Use these tips to lighten, darken, intensify, and tone down the paints you’re mixing.

Lighten

Remember when we said you’d want some white paint? That’s because white is the way to lighten colors. If you add white to a color, you’ll need quite a bit of white. It’s smarter to begin with white and add your color to it. A few cups is a safe starting point. You can always add more if you want the color to be darker.

Darken

Black or gray are your friends when you want to go darker. In this case, add the black or gray to the color, rather than adding the color to the black or gray. Black is better when the color is already a deep color, and gray is ideal when you’re beginning with a lighter color. It’s best if you don’t try to go more than two shades darker than the starting color.

Intensify

Hoping for a more vivid look to your color? Add more of the base color.

Tone Down

Here’s where the color wheel comes into play again. If you want to tone down a color, add a complementary color to the paint. This means using the color that is found directly across your paint color on the color wheel.

Types of Paint

Keep in mind that you must only mix the same types of paint with each other. Oil-based should only be mixed with oil-based, and water-based should only be mixed with water-based. However, you can mix different sheens. Flat paint and glossy paint are fine to mix together. Your end result will be more flat if you use more flat paint, and more glossy if you use more glossy paint.

Mix, Mix, Mix

Remember that you need to have a stick that reaches all the way to the bottom. Use it to thoroughly mix any paint you intend to use. If the paint has been sitting around for a while, the pigments may have become separated. Mix it well before you add it to another paint.

Always remember to start with your lightest color first because it’s harder to lighten a dark color than it is to darken a light color. Work slowly, and add your color in increments until you get the color you want.

And most importantly — have fun! Creating your own color is a lot of fun and can give you a one-of-a-kind look.

 

Guest Post by Josh Abramson. The chief solutionist of ALLBRiGHT 1-800-PAINTING, a residential and commercial painting company serving the Greater Los Angeles Area.

The post How to Mix Paints (and Love the Color) appeared first on Homey Improvements.

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Kent Police searching for missing woman Katherine Rowsell

Police are appealing for help to find a 68-year-old last seen at a railway station.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/police-trace-missing-woman-127503/

Herne Bay: Kate Rudd launches appeal to find missing 4ft green iguana

A heartbroken mum has appealed for help after her 4ft iguana went missing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/mum-launches-appeal-to-find-127502/

Brown bears keep cool at Wildwood animal park in Herne Common by tucking into ice lollies

Two bears bred to be hunted but now enjoying life in Kent have been keeping cool in the sweltering heat – by tucking into ice lollies.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/video-bears-tuck-into-ice-127496/

Margate: illegally parked cars block lifeboat's path

One of the RNLI's lifeboats was 'off service' yesterday as illegally parked cars blocked its route to the sea.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/rnli-plea-stop-illegal-parking-127495/

Dumped kittens recovering after being dumped in a cardboard box in Gillingham

Two six-week-old kittens are recovering in RSPCA care after they were dumped in a sodden cardboard box.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/kittens-dumped-in-soggy-box-127497/

Arrest after woman kidnapped in Edenbridge

A man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap after a woman was reportedly dragged into a car after being attacked by a man.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/man-arrested-after-woman-kidnapped-127488/

Suspicious package found at County Square shopping centre, Ashford

Police have descended on a shopping centre this afternoon following reports of a suspicious package.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/suspicious-package-found-at-shopping-127501/

Firefighters tackling blaze above Tacos Locos in St Peter's Street, Canterbury

Four fire crews and an ambulance are at the scene of a fire at a restaurant in a busy city centre where two people are being treated by medics.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/restaurant-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-127500/

Travellers arrive at Luton Recreation Ground in Capstone Road, Chatham.

Travellers were camping out this lunchtime - a beauty spot frequented by children and dog-walkers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/travellers-arrive-at-recreation-ground-127498/

Driver, 26, released from bail following Cobham collision in which Leanna Jane Culver died

A 26-year-old arrested after the passenger in his car died following a collision has been released from bail.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/driver-released-after-fatal-crash-127489/

Deputy PM Damian Green says success of Brexit is vital for jobs and economy

Deputy Prime Minister and Kent MP Damian Green says it is vital the UK makes a success of Brexit to protect jobs and the economy.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/deputy-pm-brexit-success-is-127490/

Warning after girl, 12, escapes 'suspicious' taxi ride in Williamson Road, Lydd

Police are hunting a suspect after a man reportedly tried to coax a 12-year-old-girl into his car

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/warning-after-girl-12-escapes-127484/

Tonbridge and Malling MP Tom Tugendhat raises concerns over proposed deal between Conservatives and DUP

A Kent MP and former soldier says he is yet to be convinced a proposed deal between the Conservatives and the DUP will bring the country stability.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/kent-mps-fears-over-conservative-127483/

Pupils from Homewood School, Tenterden, trashed football field in end of GCSEs celebration

School leavers left vodka bottles, beer cans, broken glass and used condoms behind at an end of exams party.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/football-field-trashed-by-pupils-127479/

Police release e-fit of one of the suspects of a bike theft in Ashord

Police have released this image of one of the suspects, after a cyclist was robbed by two other men on bikes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/e-fit-released-in-connection-with-127478/

Margate: Suspected arson in Jennifer Gardens

Firefighters tackled a blaze during the night which is believed to have been started deliberately.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/police-investigating-suspected-caravan-arson-127475/

Canterbury: Police hunt for man with foreign accent after girl and woman approached on same day

Police are hunting for a man with a foreign accent and "dirty" hair after a teenage girl and woman were approached on the same day.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/hunt-for-man-who-tried-127472/

Teenager arrested after car crash at St Mary's Church in Speldhurst

A teenager was arrested after a car was crashed and abandoned in the grounds of a church.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/teen-arrested-after-churchyard-crash-127471/

Folkestone: Sunny Sands beach and Lower Leas Coastal Park left covered in rubbish after hot weekend

Idiocy has been blamed on litter being left strewn across parks and beaches in a Kent town after the scorching weekend.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/anger-after-beach-and-park-127466/

Hassan Faraj, from Margate, cleared of kidnap and assisting in sex attack

A man accused of kidnapping a teenager from outside a nightclub and assisting in a sex attack has been cleared.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/man-cleared-of-part-in-127473/

Bench removed from West Lane, Sittingbourne, to stop rowdy drunks

A council has been forced to remove a public bench after neighbours complained about rowdy drinkers making a nuisance.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/noisy-drunks-force-council-127468/

Business leaders' open letter to ministers about Brexit

The largest business organisations in the UK have joined forces to press the government to keep access to the single market during the Brexit process.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/business-letter-brexit-kent-reaction-127469/

Car crashes through railings in Beaver Road, Ashford

A car crashed through metal railings, attracting scores of onlookers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/car-crashes-through-railings-and-127464/

KEiBA 2017 gala dinner this week

The most prestigious business awards in Kent take place this week.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/keiba-awards-night-2017-127465/

Medway biker who died on M2 near Faversham named as Anthony Medhurst

A young motorcyclist who died in a motorway crash has been named.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/tributes-pour-in-for-biker-127437/

A packed public meeting in Canterbury has applauded a call for hospitals' trust chief executive to step down over threat to the K&C

Campaigners left a stormy meeting about health care in east Kent with no reassurances about the future of a major hospital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/call-for-hospitals-boss-to-127461/

Kent MPs react to Finsbury Park Mosque terror attack in London

MPs from the county have condemned an attack outside a north London mosque.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-reacts-to-finsbury-park-127460/

Kent's Blue Flag beaches - where to take the family to the beach this summer

Here's our guide to Kent's best beaches to head for this summer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/where-to-make-a-splash-kents-best-beaches-99146/

Brave Theo Knott back on his feet after pioneering operation

A five-year-old boy who underwent a spinal operation to help him walk has stood up - nine days after surgery.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/brave-theo-stands-days-after-127305/

MaidSafe to offer workshop on child sex exploitation

People are to be taught how to spot the warning signs of sex exploitation - as a sinister Coronation Street plot exposes the dangers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/spotting-the-signs-of-child-127311/

Kirsten Taylor locked up after starting secret relationship with 14-year-old child

A 21-year-old woman sexually groomed a child after starting a clandestine relationship with her.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/woman-grooms-child-after-sneaking-127327/

Police investigate 'serious altercation' in Wentworth Drive, Ramsgate

An investigation is underway following a violent disturbance in a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/police-at-scene-of-serious-127454/

Man of 46 suffers head injury and two men, aged 21 and 50, arrested after incident in Orange Street, Canterbury

Two people have been arrested after a man was hurt following an altercation.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/arrests-after-man-suffers-head-127450/

M2 closed near Rochester/Chatham by sewage on road

Police and highways officials are at the scene of an ongoing incident on a busy motorway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/m2-closed-by-sewage-127449/

Partial collapsed of first floor iron balcony at Augusta Road, Ramsgate

A first floor balcony partially collapsed and hung over the pavement below.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/balcony-collapse-drama-127446/

A21: Lane closed and traffic building after vehicle hits central reservation

One lane is closed and traffic is building on a busy A road after a single-car crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/lane-closed-and-traffic-building-127442/

Firefighters tackle large grass fire near Gas Road, Sittingbourne

Three fire engines have been called to deal with a large grass fire in a town centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/firefighters-tackle-large-grass-fire-127447/

Two inmates get on chapel roof at HMP Rochester in Fort Road

Two prisoners got on the top of the chapel at a Young Offenders Institute and hurled tiles from its roof.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/inmates-on-roof-at-prison-127445/

Ultralight helicopter crashes at Stoke Creek on the Hoo Peninsula

A ultralight helicopter has crashed onto mud banks at a creek on the River Medway

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/micro-helicopter-crashes-in-creek-127441/

Man of 38 stabbed, Ingoldsby Road, Folkestone, woman aged 23 and men aged 32, 28 and 38 arrested

A woman and three men in custody after a man in his 30s was stabbed in the street.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/man-stabbed---four-arrested-127443/

Flat fire in Charing Hill, Charing, man in his early 90s dies

A man in his 90s is dead following a blaze in a flat.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/elderly-man-dies-in-fire-127440/

Temperatures in Kent reach 32C

Traffic is heavy across a large part of the county as thousands of people head to the beach.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-basks-in-temperatures-of-127436/

Review: Elbow at Bedgebury Pinetum in Goudhurst for Forest Live!

Thousands enjoyed Elbow's sell-out show as part of the Forest Live! concerts on the hottest day of the year so far.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/goudhurst-bedgebury-pinetum-take-a-bow-elbow-forest-live-127435/

Alkham Valley Road crash in Dover involving BMW 320i, four injured and police need witnesses

Four people ended up in hospital after a car crashed in the early hours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/appeal-for-witnesses-after-crash-127432/

The sky was lit up as the Battle of Medway firework finale came to a climax

The sky was awash with colour last night as thousands of people enjoyed to the finale of the Battle Of Medway commemorations.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/river-medway-in-flames-127431/

Crews called to Cotton Lane, Dartford, after large grass fire breaks out

Firefighters were called out to put out a large fire on an area of grass and undergrowth yesterday afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/grassland-destroyed-by-blaze-127430/

Strange discoveries from an otter in a Bovril box to polar explorer’s penguin at Powell-Cotton Museum

What connects a box of elephant toenails, a penguin collected by Shackleton and a monkey from Dreamland?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/who-knows-what-else-is-127293/

Faversham mum Clare Coleman dies of cancer aged 38

A woman whose plight captured the hearts of thousands devoted the last year of her life to making it memorable for her four children.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/mum-loses-cancer-battle-aged-127347/

Plans for £30 million new Sturry link-road announced

An ambitious scheme has been drawn up to help a Kent crossing used by more than 20,000 vehicles a day cope with extra traffic from new housing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/30-million-link-road-plans-unveiled-127348/

Paraglider hits cable in Church Road, Smeeth

A fire broke out after a paraglider collided with a cable as he tried to take off.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/fire-breaks-out-after-paraglider-127426/

Man burnt in bonfire accident in Eastry, near Sandwich

A man has suffered serious injuries after trying to start a bonfire using a flammable liquid.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/man-suffers-serious-burns-in-127424/

One lane closed and traffic queuing on M2 between Gillingham and Sittingbourne after a crash

Drivers are being advised to expect delays after a crash on the M2.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/one-lane-closed-and-traffic-127415/

Kent set to sizzle in hottest weekend of the year as temperatures reach 32°C

With temperatures forecast to reach 32°C, Britain is set to be hotter than Ibiza, Mallorca, Spain and the Greek Islands this weekend.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-set-to-sizzle-in-hottest-weekend-127409/

Samantha Windeatt jailed for causing multi-car crash in Gillingham

Several people suffered serious injuries after a woman who took cocaine and drank a large amount of alcohol lost control of her car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/mum-drank-bottle-of-vodka-127403/

Sheppey Crossing: Drivers caught breaking the 70mph speed limit revealed

Police have revealed the number of drivers caught breaking the speed limit on the Sheppey Crossing after the new 70mph limit was imposed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/revealed-toll-of-motorists-caught-127289/

Medway in Flames marks 350th anniversary of Battle of Medway

Events celebrating the 350th anniversary of the Battle of Medway reach a climax today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/thousands-expected-at-medway-in-127349/

Ash mum Samantha Rayson admits child sex image charges

A woman with a 14-year-old son was caught with hundreds of illegal images, including many of children, on an account linked to her email.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/mum-admits-possessing-extreme-pornography-127382/

Kent's Queen's birthday honours list 2017

Leading figures in health, law, education and policing are among those to receive recognition for their services in the county.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kents-queens-honours-in-full-127404/

Car crashes through barriers at level crossing in Chartham

A Range Rover suffered extensive damage after it failed to stop when barriers came down for a passing train.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/car-crashes-through-level-crossing-127402/

Faversham family are latest kmfm Thousand Pound Friday winners

Another Kent family is celebrating after winning a cash prize by turning into their favourite radio station.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/kmfm-gives-away-1000-127400/

Ashford: Police called to travellers pitch up in Willesborough

Police were called after eight caravans set up camp on community land in a Kent village.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/police-called-to-traveller-incursion-127401/

Kemsing: Renewed appeal after cyclist dies in hospital after crash on Pilgrims Way

A cyclist who was airlifted to hospital after coming off his bike on Wednesday afternoon has died.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/cyclist-dies-after-coming-off-127399/

Blind Date returns on Channel 5 this weekend with Paul O'Grady, who lives in Aldington, as host

The comedian and TV presenter will present the new series taking over the match-making role from Cilla Black.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/dating-show-makes-its-comeback-127383/

Anti-abortion group Abort67 stage demonstration in Canterbury city centre

An anti-abortion group set up a graphic display in a busy city centre sparking outrage from shoppers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/anti-abortion-campaign-shocks-passers-by-127385/

Canterbury: Sturry Road closed after car and motorbike crash

A road has been closed in both directions after a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/road-closed-after-car-and-127392/

Darren Selby charged with alleged samurai sword attack in Charles Street, Herne Bay

A 41-year-old man has appeared in court accused of attacking and severely injuring a man with a sword.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/police-charge-man-with-samurai-127387/

Maidstone: Two arrested after suspicious activity outside prison

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of trying to throw banned items over the walls of a prison.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/men-stopped-from-throwing-banned-127388/

MP Damian Green says the PM is as distraught as anyone over tragic tower blaze

Damian Green says PM is as distraught as anyone over tower block fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/mp-says-criticism-of-pm-127386/

Labour man to continue as county councillor despite becoming MP...for Slough

Labour county councillor says he can juggle role with being MP

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/i-can-be-an-mp-127384/

Police investigate four break-ins at homes in Gillingham which could be linked

Police are warning people to ensure their homes are secure during the warmer weather after four burglaries.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/burglaries-could-be-linked-127381/

Andy Singh to donate takings from Gravesend Borough Market stall to Grenfell Tower tragedy

A market stall owner is donating all of his takings this Saturday to raise money for the victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/supporting-grenfell-tower-survivors-127377/

Elderly man targeted in attempted robbery in Dartford

Police are appealing for information after two suspects attempted to rob a man in his 70s in an alleyway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/elderly-man-targeted-in-attempted-127378/

MP Charlie Elphicke launches Save our Banksy artwork campaign in York Street, Dover

An MP has launched a campaign to keep and protect the Dover Banksy, due to be removed and auctioned

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/save-our-banksy-says-mp-127380/

Warning after schoolgirls approached by man as they walked home from Oasis Academy's Sheerness campus

Police are investigating after 11-year-old girls were approached by a man as they left school.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/warning-after-schoolgirls-approached-by-127379/

Number 72 Arriva bus packed with school children stopped by armed police in Allington after man 'boasted about stabbing'

Armed police stopped a school bus after a man was overheard bragging on the phone.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/knife-man-on-school-bus-127374/

Knife recovered and man arrested after number 72 Arriva bus packed with school children stopped in Allington

Armed police stopped a school bus after a man was overheard bragging on the phone.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/knife-man-arrested-on-school-127374/

Sadia Deen drove with toddler while three times the drink drive limit after row with husband

A solicitor got in the car with her toddler and drove while three times the drink drive limit after a row with her husband.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/solicitor-drove-with-toddler-in-127366/

Kent and Medway NHS Partnership Trust admits failings in care for Folkestone woman Sarah Stringer

A health trust has admitted it did not care for a patient in its care as well as it should have before she died and promises to improve in all areas.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/we-let-sarah-down-127369/

Motorcyclist killed in Dartford crossing crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash near the Dartford crossing on Thursday.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/motorcyclist-dies-after-crash-127371/

As temperatures hit the high 20s this weekend, there is lots to enjoy in Kent

As temperatures in the county are set to nudge 30C this weekend, we've drawn up a guide of what to do... and how to stay cool in the heat!

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/it-is-going-to-be-127352/

Ashford Borough Council to review safety matters with Kent Fire and Rescue following London Grenfell Tower fire

A council is reviewing safety measures with Kent Fire and Rescue following the tragic fire at a high-rise block in London this week.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/council-review-flat-fire-safety-127354/

Chartham crash leaves cyclist seriously hurt

A man has been airlifted to hospital after his bicycle collided with a car this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/cyclist-seriously-hurt-in-crash-127360/

M2 crash closes coastbound stretch between A251 at Faversham and Brenley Corner

A multi-vehicle crash has closed a Kent motorway - and highways officials say it will be shut for some time.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/motorway-shut-after-multi-vehcile-crash-127353/

Thousand Pound Friday: Win a grand on kmfm

As Kent prepares for the hottest weekend of the year so far, how would you like a hot grand in your bank account?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/is-your-bank-account-set-127351/

Sofia Squire from Walmer sits her first GCSE - at the age of nine

A girl from Kent is sitting her first GSCE exam today and she's only nine!

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/girl-aged-nine-sits-first-127219/

Deal: Sandown Primary apply anti-vandal paint to gates after baby birds die in latest break-in

A primary school has pledged to take action after baby birds died during the latest in a series of break-ins.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/baby-birds-die-in-break-in-127217/

Floating man in Rainham mystery solved

A Star Wars balloon that escaped during a storm turned out to be the strange sight many people reported spotting in the sky.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/sci-fi-twist-to-floating-man-127319/

Heads to leave Eastchurch and Leysdown primary schools after governors unveil plans to slash costs

Two top teachers are to leave after governors demanded swingeing cuts to their schools.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/parents-fury-at-school-governors-127339/

Car on fire in North Dane Way, Chatham

Firefighters are at the scene of a vehicle that has caught fire by the roadside.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/car-bursts-into-flames-127350/

Tunbridge Wells: Pembury Road blocked near Dunorlan Park after crash

Two ambulances were sent to a crash involving two vehicles this evening.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/two-car-crash-blocks-road-127346/

Councillors set to approve plans for escape room in Ashford town centre

Plans set to be approved for a second escape room to be opened in a town centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/plans-for-new-escape-room-127334/

The world's biggest bouncy castle is coming to Dreamland, Margate this summer

The world's biggest bouncy castle is going to be at a Kent theme park this summer holidays.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/worlds-biggest-bouncy-castle-its-going-to-be-big-kent-127344/

Maidstone: David Bowie's legacy commemorated with plaque unveiling

Music icon David Bowie has been immortalised thanks to a blue plaque commemorating his history and association with a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/david-bowies-legacy-commemorated-with-127328/

M25 closed at junction 4 anticlockwise after lorries and coach crash

A section of the M25 is currently closed following a collision involving two lorries and a coach.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/lorries-and-coach-crash-127342/

Stylish Plumbing Ideas

Are you looking for some cool plumbing ideas that you can do in your home? Well you have come to the right place, in this article we will talk through some cool ideas and how to turn ideas into reality.

Copper plumbing pipes aren't the nicest looking objects to have running all around your house and thankfully most of the time they are hidden behind plasterboard so they aren't visible. Great imagination is key to making your house your home and original designs can really give your house the edge in being a great home. Over the years I have seen some really cool plumbing ideas and it's now time to share them with you.

Cool Plumbing Ideas

From toilets with built in sinks, to pipe used as flower vases, to light fittings, and we have even seen wine racks made out of copper pipes. We once seen a toilet which had been made with the cistern as a tap, so once you have finished on the toilet, stand up and turn round to wash your hands, brilliant idea and a great way of minimising space used in the bathroom. Somebody used their great imagination and used the copper pipe in their bathroom and extended them and shaped them into a towel rack to keep the towels warm when in the bath, the same person also created a toilet roll holder from their copper pipes.

One brilliant and very creative idea we seen was on the social website pinterest. Basically it was a copper pipe used as a light fitting, so the 4 metre length copper pipe had about 16 T junctions on, and on each T junction there was a light bulb. Turning the copper, obviously unused pipe was changed  into a light. Turning a bright idea like the ones above into reality is a different story and sometimes be very difficult if you are not a qualified plumber.

Turning Ideas Into Reality

Without good knowledge of plumbing equipment, then making one of these stylish plumbing objects can be very difficult. You will need to be fully equipped and prepared to make your design. Below we will list some of the tools you will need to create your design. If you want to make something which will be also plumbed into the mains, like a towel radiator we would advise creating the object and then hiring a professional plumber to come out and plumb it in.

The obvious equipment needed when taking on any plumbing job is a good wrench and some pipe cutters. But for creative designs you will need

• Blow torch
• A vice
• Dry sand and a funnel
• Pipe bending springs
• Pipe benders
• Pipe cutters
• Bucket of cold water
• A square (not illustrated), used to check that your pipe is a true right angle
• Safety gloves
• Safety glasses

Now you have all the correct equipment, you can now get to work bringing your ideas to life. Remember to always stay safe as you are dealing with high temperatures. And always have a qualified plumber check it's safe before installing it.

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Dan Mawson runs a national plumbing company called Multicore. He likes to share his knowledge and help others in the industry.

Earlier we featured tips on commercial plumbing, and healthy plumbing, you can check those too.

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