Carers sentenced for neglect of woman found locked in car in Chatham High Street

Two carers who left a vulnerable woman woman locked in a hot car while they went on a shopping have avoided jail.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/carers-sentenced-after-woman-found-locked-in-car-in-chatham-134500/

The Edenbridge Effigy: Which celebrity will it be this year?

Kent's celebrity effigy is set to be unveiled later today with rampant speculation about who it is going to be.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/2017-edenbridge-effigy-to-be-revealed-134507/

Herne Bay sisters facing operation over cancer risk

Two women, aged 21 and 23, are planning to have their breasts and ovaries removed in the hope of avoiding the same cancer that killed their gran.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/sisters-heartbreaking-decision-amid-cancer-risk-134515/

Darren Evans and Jason Farmer jailed for attacking man in Maidstone

Two thugs with 50 convictions between them are behind bars after attacking a man as he slept in a caravan.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/camping-stove-used-as-weapon-in-attack-134527/

People in Kent have their say about Halloween

Our children love may love it but some say it's becoming too commercial and leading to anti-social behaviour.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/is-halloween-worth-celebrating-134531/

Command of the Oceans building misses out on RIBA Stirling Prize

One of Kent's most historic buildings has narrowly missed out on the UK's most coveted architectural award.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/kent-dockyard-building-misses-out-on-striling-prize-134530/

Office for National Statistics reveals Kent drug-related deaths

A grieving mum has called for dealers to be charged with manslaughter as figures show growing numbers of people are dying of drug-related deaths.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-mum-calls-for-tougher-sentences-for-drug-dealers-134457/

M20 delays as slip road blocked after crash at Aylesford

Drivers are being warned of delays after a crash blocked a motorway slip road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/delays-as-motorway-slip-road-134526/

Googies in Folkestone closing confirmed by owners

Foodies have shared their shock and sadness after it was announced an award-winning restaurant and bar will be closing this weekend.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/sadness-as-popular-bar-and-134523/

Faversham: Rudi Sels appears in court after cocaine barrels were dropped from a plane

A Belgian pilot has appeared in court after barrels packed with millions of pounds worth of drugs were dropped into the Kent countryside.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/pilot-charged-with-dropping-cocaine-134521/

Is Pluckley really haunted?

A folklore researcher from Kent has set out to find out if the ghost stories from the UK's most haunted village are true.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/is-pluckley-really-haunted-134511/

Maidstone: Car ploughs into barriers on Sutton Road near Morrisons

Pedestrian barriers along a busy road have been damaged after a car ploughed into them.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/car-ploughs-into-road-barriers-134518/

Craig Dunn jailed for stealing money for cancer victim Kelly Turner

A man stole money being raised to pay for the life-saving treatment of a teenage girl with cancer to buy drugs, a court heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/craig-dunn-jailed-for-stealing-charity-box-money-for-cancer-victim-134517/

Kent Police launches crackdown on violent crime where weapons are used

Police have announced they will target violent crimes in Kent with an operation looking at robberies and other major offences.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/officer-launch-violent-crime-crackdown-134494/

Three in custody on suspcion of running a brothel in Delce Road, Rochester

Three people are in police custody having been arrested on suspicion of running a brothel.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/trio-in-custody-after-brothel-134512/

Folkestone Channel Tunnel entrance chosen as possible site for Brexit monument

A design competition for a £17,500 'Brexit monument' has been launched by a school in Paris.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/brexit-monument-could-be-built-134504/

Medway 'unable to cope' with thousands more homes set by government

A government target to build thousands of homes in Medway would be "impossible" to meet, the area's three MPs claim.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/medway-housing-targets-quite-impossible-134505/

Maidstone: Halloween bus driver Roy King thrills passengers with costume

A bus driver has added a spooky touch to his route today by dressing up for Halloween.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/all-aboard-the-ghost-bus-134498/

Margate: John Yarwood stole Ian Birch's wallet as he lay dying, a court heard

A 'Good Samaritan' turned callous thief after going to the aid of a man who had fallen down the stairs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/thief-swiped-wallet-as-man-134496/

Maidstone: Immigration inquiries at businesses in the town centre

Police and Home Office agents have visited numerous businesses in a Kent town conducting immigration inquiries.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/immigration-raids-in-town-centre-134495/

Builder throws 'hand grenade' onto train tracks near Whitstable station

A contractor who unearthed a suspected hand grenade on a building site panicked and hurled the explosive onto nearby railway tracks.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/panicked-builder-throws-grenade-onto-134485/

M20 closure between junction 8 for Leeds and 9 for Ashford after livestock trailer flips

Part of the M20 is currently closed after a livestock trailer carrying three cows flipped over.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/what-a-cowtastrophe-134488/

Southeastern and Southern boss join rail operators in South East backing calls for investment which can add £85 billion to British economy

Rail operators across the South East have joined forces to call for cash to make improvements which they say can add £85bn to the British economy.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/southeastern-southern-train-bosses-call-for-investment-add-85-billion-pounds-british-economy-134486/

Snodland: Cause of Holborough Lakes fire may never be known

The cause of a devastating fire in Snodland which left dozens of residents homeless will never be known, investigators say.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/cause-of-flats-fire-will-134480/

Police seal off Teynham Road in Whitstable after hand grenade found

Police have cordoned off an area near a railway station after a hand grenade was reportedly uncovered at a building site.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/police-seal-off-road-after-134481/

Ramsgate: 100 teddy bears to be placed across town looking for adoption

One hundred teddy bears are to be placed across one town looking for a new home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/teddy-hunt-comes-to-ramsgate-134444/

Minster-on-Sea crash close to Sheppey Community Hospital

A woman was released from her car following a two-vehicle crash on a roundabout close to a hospital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/two-car-crash-close-to-hospital-134477/

Dover: Fire crews race to balcony blaze in Sheridan Road

Firefighters were called to a blaze on a balcony at a three-storey home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/fire-crews-race-to-balcony-134475/

Ashford: A20 lorry clamping trial begins between Charing and the Drovers roundabout

Dozens of illegally parked lorries have been clamped after a controversial crackdown - the first of its kind in the UK - began last night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/controversial-lorry-clamping-trial-begins-134471/

Delays after crash between car and motorbike on A2 near Cobham

One of the county's busiest roads is partly shut after a crash between a car and motorbike.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/two-lanes-shut-on-busy-134473/

Chatham's Historic Dockyard's Command of the Oceans building up for the RIBA Stirling Prize

A historic building which houses one of Kent's forgotten vessels is up for a national prize.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/kent-dockyard-building-nominated-for-riba-stirling-prize-134436/

Nicola Wren fined for looking at patient's medical records without reason

An administrator accessed private information about a patient hundreds of times without having a lawful reason.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/kent-nhs-worker-snooped-on-patients-medial-records-134445/

Tributes to Caroline Jones who died of cancer

Former classmates flew back to Kent from around the world to ensure their friend dying of cancer fulfilled her dreams.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/tributes-to-caroline-jones-who-died-of-cancer-134450/

Michael Fallon admits touching knee of Julia Hartley-Brewer

Defence Secretary and Kent MP Sir Michael Fallon has admitted touching a journalist’s knee 15 years ago - amid fresh revelations from Westminster.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/fallon-admits-knee-touching-134469/

5 signs you should think about installing a new roof

A home that is warm and comfortable can be too easy to take for granted... until you suddenly hear a dripping sound and fear what it could be. Yes, it could be a roof leak - and this is only one of many reliable signs that you should seriously consider having your roof replaced.

However, it's also one of the more obvious signs. Some indicators might not come to your attention unless you thoroughly look for them, as this guide will make clear. 

Your roof is between 20 and 30 years old

You should expect an asphalt shingle roof to stay intact for 20 to 30 years, as indicated by Good Housekeeping. Therefore, if your roof of this type has reached this age, now would be a good time to get it replaced before it ruptures - even if, right now, it still looks fine from the ground.

Another sign that the time is right is if neighbours on the same development have recently been arranging for replacements of their roofs, which were likely built around the same time as yours.

Complete shingles are lost

While there is nothing functionally wrong with replacing the occasional missing shingle, getting a replacement that is identical in colour to an old shingle is nearly impossible. This is largely attributable to the major change, over time, in commercially available granule colours - though weathering-induced change can also be to blame. Hence, fully replacing the roof may be wiser.

Cracks have randomly formed around the roof

Usually, wind is the culprit for cracked shingles. However, if the cracking is not isolated to a specific area but instead present - albeit randomly - throughout that roof, then a roof replacement may be in order. In fact, that replacement could become necessary within just three to five years; therefore, it could pay for you to plan ahead to prevent the roof's existing damage seriously worsening. 

Sunlight is visible from the attic

Of course, if your attic lets in light, then rain, snow, and cold air could enter through the same gap. Should you notice light leaking in, see if you can find water stains as well. Then, monitor those stains to discern whether, as rainfalls come and go, the stains change in size or shape.

If they do, the roof is actively leaking. Furthermore, simply patching the leak might not suffice; if it is particularly large or the roof is old, this can warrant a new roof installation instead.

Your greenhouse roof is glass rather than polycarbonate

If you have long remained with glass as your choice of material for a greenhouse roof, consider that polycarbonate is stronger than glass, as attested in The Telegraph. In addition to this, it can be easier to support than glass and prevent sunburn by filtering out plenty of UV rays.

It's possible to purchase big packs of polycarbonate sheets from Varico. In fact, such sheets could help you to put together an entirely polycarbonate greenhouse, allowing you to maximise benefits of the material.

from Home My Heaven: Home Improvement Blog http://www.homemyheaven.co.uk/2017/10/5-signs-you-should-think-about.html

Gambling figures in Kent

Restrictions are to be brought in to crackdown on fixed odds betting terminals dubbed the 'crack cocaine of gambling'.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kents-gamblers-lose-35-million-134468/

M25: Two lanes closed after Dartford Crossing crash

Two lanes are closed at the Dartford Crossing following an accident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/lanes-closed-at-dartford-crossing-134467/

Witness and dashcam footage appeal after double fatal crash on A299 Hengist Way

Officers have spoken to several witnesses after a man and a woman were killed in a crash, but believe there may be others with crucial information.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/renewed-appeal-following-double-fatal-134461/

Expansion plan for Turner Contemporary in Margate

An art gallery that has generated an estimated £58 million to the local economy could be expanded to enable it to build on its success.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/expansion-plan-for-turner-contemporary-134460/

Kent's property gems: How much would you pay for these?

A number of quirky properties have been sold off at an auction today with a block of public toilets and a derelict lift shaft among them.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/quirky-kent-properties-sold-at-clive-emson-auction-134463/

Margate: RNLI rescue person in distress

The RNLI along with police and coastguards were called out in the early hours of the morning to reports of a person in distress.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/person-in-distress-rescued-from-134464/

Fears over new syringes after Shepway District Council clears drug den in Folkestone

Fears have been raised after used hypodermic needles appeared inside an abandoned town centre underpass - days after a council cleared a huge drug den

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/fears-over-new-syringes-after-134459/

Lloyds Pharmacy jobs at risk in Kent as Celesio UK mulls closure of 190 branches

Fifty Kent pharmacies are at risk as a high street giant prepares to axe stores across England.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/lloydspharmacy-jobs-at-risk-134453/

New art sculpture placed on Ashford's Tank Roundabout

The artist behind the mysterious roundabout art has finally come forward as another sculpture is revealed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/new-ashford-roundabout-sculpture-134449/

Appeal after robbery at Bluewater shopping centre

Two men reportedly demanded watches and a mobile phone before slashing their victim's car tyre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/appeal-after-robbery-at-bluewater-134454/

Tony Goodwin murder trial: Man denies murdering Henry Messenger in Faversham with hammer

A man killed an elderly neighbour with repeated hammer blows after an argument over "something silly", a court heard

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/man-bludgeoned-neighbour-with-18-hammer-blows-134455/

Police link Fleet Estate rabbit deaths to Croydon Cat Killer

Kent Police is linking the brutal slayings of five rabbits to the infamous M25 Cat Killer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/police-link-rabbit-deaths-to-134441/

Maidstone's Buddha Belly restaurant on Pudding Lane to reopen as a bar, restaurant, and entertainment venue

A town centre buffet restaurant is undergoing a complete overhaul before reopening

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/restaurant-to-reopen-after-change-134433/

Two handguns were found on P&O Ferries' Spirit of Britain after its arrival at Dover

Cleaners were shocked to discover two handguns while cleaning communal toilets on board a ferry.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/guns-found-on-ferry-134446/

Wrotham: Stolen Audi stung and driver arrested after being chased on foot

Officers deployed stingers and chased a driver on foot after a stolen car was spotted in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/stolen-car-stung-134442/

Wrotham Heath: M26 junction 2a slip closed after lorry overturns

A motorway slip-road has been closed after a lorry overturned.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/overturned-lorry-closes-slip-road-134443/

Maidstone: Sandling Park residents without water for four days

Residents of a block of 95 flats have been left without water for four days after a leak was discovered.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/four-days-without-water-at-134421/

Maidstone: John Sweeney jailed for racist tirade and knife possession in town centre

A man who hurled racist abuse at a police officer after he was arrested for carrying a knife in a town centre has been jailed for almost three years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/racist-knifeman-jailed-134431/

E-fit if man police seek after teenager girl approached in Old Park Hill, Dover

Police want to find this man after a "suspicious incident" in which a girl was approached.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/do-you-know-him-134429/

Asylum seekers: Kent County Council to ask government for more cash in face of overspend

Kent leaders are to press for more government cash to look after asylum seekers - as a council faces a £4.5m overspend.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/council-seeks-more-asylum-seeker-134430/

Stephen Ives, of Gravesend, jailed for dealing crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis

A man whose stash of crack cocaine and heroin was found stuffed behind his sofa has been jailed for two years and nine months.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/dealer-jailed-after-stash-found-134423/

Delays at Medway Tunnel after four-vehicle crash

A lane is closed and queues are building up after a pile-up at the Medway tunnel.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/queues-at-tunnel-after-four-vehicle-134417/

Lewis Hamilton scores fourth Formula 1 world title 20 years after learning trade at Buckmore Park

Lewis Hamilton has become Britain's most successful Formula 1 driver - two decades after learning his trade in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/hamilton-makes-formula-1-history-134413/

Ashford Borough Council fails to issue any on-the-spot fly-tipping fines

A council which promised to get tough on fly-tipping has failed to issue any on-the-spot fines since new powers were introduced, new figures reveal.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/not-one-fly-tipping-fine-since-134410/

May target for launch of Spirit of Sheppey ferry to Southend

A new ferry taking passengers across from Kent to Essex could set sail from next year, it's been revealed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/all-aboard-for-new-ferry-134319/

Pay-and-display could soon be a thing of the past in Canterbury

New technology could make parking tickets in one part of Kent obsolete within 18 months.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/why-pay-and-display-could-134322/

NHS trust may bring in mobile morgue for winter

A hospital trust may bring in a mobile morgue to cope with an expected rise in the number of deaths this winter.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/trust-considers-bringing-in-mobile-134324/

Pumpkin pictures: Kent's Halloween pumpkin carvings

The Halloween spirit has been in full swing as families keep up a popular tradition.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-pumpkin-pictures-special-134383/

Ramsgate Wetherspoons at Royal Victoria Pavilion slammed in Sunday Times Magazine

"Have you ever eaten in a Wetherspoons? I now have. Oh my God." The verdict causing a storm after food critic's visit to UK's largest Spoons in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/spoons-slammed-by-sunday-paper-134407/

Southeastern High Speed rail services in Kent delayed after power supply failure

Passengers on Kent's high speed rail line are being warned to expect delays after an earlier problem.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/high-speed-services-delayed-134406/

Stabbing in Deal after police called to The Fairway followed by treatment at Tides leisure centre

Police are investigating after a double stabbing left two men injured last night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/double-stabbing-probe-launched-by-134405/

New hospital in Canterbury must be an option, NHS bosses told at campaign meeting

An option for a new hospital in east Kent "has to be on the table" when future healthcare proposals are presented next year, NHS bosses are told.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/new-hospital-option-has-to-134404/

Asbestos sheeting and tyres on fire off Wharf Road, Gravesend

A riverside blaze involving building materials and tyres has been brought under control after two hours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/asbestos-sheeting-goes-up-in-134402/

Safety fears after car crashes into garden in Seven Mile Lane, Mereworth

A grandmother is demanding safety barriers in a residential street after a car crashed through her garden fence.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/car-crashes-into-garden-in-seven-mile-lane-mereworth-134340/

Bill Best brings back fire truck from United States

A dad spared no expense when he decided to buy an American fire truck he fell in love with while visiting the United States.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/mans-40000-holiday-souvenir-from-united-states-134344/

Hayley Denise Sawkins speaks of living with bipolar affective disorder

A Kent woman explains in her own words what life has been like living with bipolar affective disorder for more than two decades.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/living-with-bipolar-affective-disorder-134369/

Four-year Headstart Kent run by Mind launched by KCC

A four-year scheme to increase understanding of mental illness among young people is being launched.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/scheme-for-young-people-who-134380/

Clocks go back on Sunday

Don't forget, the clocks go back an hour this Sunday... so that could mean an extra hour of shut-eye!

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/time-for-a-longer-kip-134310/

Tunbridge Wells: Pet rat rescued from flat fire

Heroic firefighters rescued a pet rat after a glass ornament directing sunlight onto curtains sparked a blaze.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/pet-rat-rescued-from-flat-134395/

Greenbelt threat as Gravesham council considers adding more homes

A council is considering adding more than 1,700 to its Local Plan to meet increasing demand.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/gravesend-greenbelt-under-threat-by-homes-134393/

Police appeal after 22 attacks on buses in Gravesend

Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to catch youths responsible for 22 rock attacks on buses in a town centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/gravesend-bus-attacks-putting-lives-at-risk-134392/

Sittingbourne: £4,000 stolen during High Street distraction robbery

Police have released CCTV images after a woman had £4,000 stolen moments before she was due to buy a new car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/womans-new-car-funds-stolen-134391/

Car crash in Minster Road, Westgate

A driver escaped injury following a crash that closed a road for two hours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/crash-closes-westgate-road-134390/

Former Sheerness military hospital could be used to house the homeless

An historic former military hospital could be used as temporary accommodation to house homeless families, it's been revealed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/ex-sailors-hospital-could-house-homeless-134304/

House owner Guy Ruddy of Dymchurch holds sweepstake on when next car hits his fence

A householder has had so many cars crash through his garden fence he's started a sweepstake on when the next one will happen.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/homeowner-holds-sweepstake-after-crashes-134307/

Tragic Taiyah Peebles’ mum backs call for rail platform safety barriers

The mother of a schoolgirl killed on train tracks is backing a call for improved safety measures at all stations.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/mum-of-train-death-teen-134308/

Kevin Godden wins kmfm Thousand Pound Friday competition

Another Kent family are celebrating after winning a £1,000 cash prize from kmfm radio station.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/dad-wins-kmfm-thousand-pound-friday-jackpot-134378/

Wetherspoon pubs targeted by "distasteful" poppy tweet

Pub chain hits back at spoof tweet which said staff were banned from wearing poppies.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/were-you-fooled-by-that-134387/

Thanet Council defends Manston Airport homes decision

Thousands of homes could be build on the site of a former airport after an authority changed its strategic planning blueprint

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/council-defends-manston-airport-decision-134386/

Man in custody after fight at Eastchurch

A man has been flown to a London hospital after being injured in an attack. It is thought he may have been stabbed with a screwdriver.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/man-flown-to-hospital-134384/

Health campaigners to demand answers at public meeting in Canterbury over hospitals' A&E crisis

A packed public meeting is expected tomorrow when health campaigners will quiz hospital chiefs over "unacceptable" A&E waiting times.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/hospital-services-to-come-under-134376/

Russia Today appearance sparks apology from Canterbury Labour MP Rosie Duffield

A Labour MP has apologised to the LGBT+ community for appearing on a state-funded TV station dubbed 'Vladimir Putin’s propaganda channel'.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/mp-sorry-over-russia-today-134382/

Natasha Crome, landlady of Mariners Bar, Ramsgate, wows customers with Halloween decorations

A landlady admits she has "gone a bit mad" as the scale of Halloween decorations at her pub is staggering punters.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/pub-goes-all-out-for-134373/

Police smash car window to save dog in Toddler's Cove, Canterbury

Officers smashed their way into a car parked at a play area to rescue a distressed dog locked inside, before giving the owner a "stern warning".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/police-smash-car-window-to-134374/

£400 million plan at Rochester Riverside given green light

UK Home-builder Countryside has been given the green light for a plan that would transform a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/rochester-riverside-to-undergo-400-134375/

Top toys and present ideas for the kids this Christmas

Picking presents for small people is always tricky. Snap these up before they sell out...

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/18-gifts-that-the-kids-134365/

Aldi to open in Otford Road, Sevenoaks

Aldi has won the battle of the supermarkets in one Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/new-aldi-coming-to-town-134358/

Gun couriers Aivaras and Gytis Vysniauskas jailed after trying to smuggle weapons through Dover

Two Lithuanians have been jailed today after trying to smuggle a stash of weapons and ammunition into the UK in a specially-adapted car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/two-jailed-for-25-years-134360/

Former Swanley Town Council deputy leader Robert Woodbridge convicted of benefits fraud

A former town council deputy leader has been exposed as a benefits fraudster after claiming he could walk "zero metres for zero minutes."

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/former-council-leader-convicted-of-134361/

Police hunt man who verbally abused woman in Canterbury Waitrose

Staff and customers intervened when a man hurled verbal abuse at a woman as she finished her shopping in Waitrose.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/man-hurled-abuse-at-waitrose-134359/

Scrap metal yard blaze on Medway City Estate Strood

Huge smoke plumes are billowing from a scrapyard as fire crews battle a blaze there.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/thick-plumes-of-smoke-from-134357/

Car overturns on Holly Hill near Barming

A horse rider says she feared for her life after a car overturned, crushing another, while trying to get past on a narrow country lane.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/horse-rider-feared-for-life-134353/

Animal rights activists campaign against live exports

Protesters have been campaigning against live animal exports from a Kent port today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/animal-rights-activists-mount-protest-134350/

Queues to Dover could stretch back more than 100 miles after Brexit if technology fails

Tailbacks to Dover could stretch back more than 100 miles after Brexit if new border check technology goes wrong, it's been claimed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/queues-could-stretch-back-more-134347/

Teen arrested in connection with assaulting 3 men in West Cliff Road

A teenager is in custody in connection with the assault of three men, as police appeal for witnesses.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/teen-arrested-in-connection-with-134346/

Warning after mutilated cats found in Chatham and Rochester

Three cats have been found dead and mutilated after being cut several times with a sharp blade

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/families-horror-after-mutilated-cats-134303/

Crash figures for M2 between junctions 5 and 6

More than 160 people have been injured in crashes on a notorious stretch of motorway, but experts say there is nothing wrong with the road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/crash-figures-for-m2-junctions-5-and-6-134316/

Injury forces Mimi Anderson to pull out of run across America

A Kent woman's goal to become the fastest person to run across the US has been thwarted by injury with only a third of the journey left to complete.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/injury-ends-kent-runners-world-record-attempt-134321/

Inquest: Dying Phillip Marshall was ‘written off’ by NHS call centre

A doctor closed the case of a man who rang the NHS helpline complaining of severe chest pains after he could not reach him on his mobile.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/inquest-phillip-marshall-died-in-agony-134325/

Thousand Pound Friday: How to win with kmfm

Here's how you could get your hands on a grand in cash - that will be delivered to your home in time for the weekend.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/how-to-win-kmfm-thousand-pound-friday-134338/

Teenager from Tonbridge tricked into performing sex acts

A 23-year-old woman has been sent to prison after pretending to be a man to get teenage girls to perform sex acts.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/emily-timms-jailed-for-sex-offences-134339/

Fire in building above Westgate Kebab takeaway, Canterbury

Eight fire engines are at the scene of a blaze above a popular takeaway that has caused the evacuation of a pub next door.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/fire-above-kebab-shop-in-canterbury-134343/

Teenager from Tonbridge tricked into performing sex acts

A 23-year-old woman has been sent to prison after pretending to be a man to get teenage girls to perform sex acts.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/catfish-woman-sobs-as-she-134339/

Darren Rogers of Queenborough jailed for Sittingbourne and Whitstable burglaries

A bungling burglar is now starting five years behind bars after police traced him using his DNA.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/burglar-darren-rogers-jailed-134337/

NHS 'Airbnb' plan attacked by Kent official

A proposal to pay homeowners to look after hospital patients recovering from operations has been described as 'ill-thought through and ill-timed'.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-official-attacks-nhs-airbnb-plan-134336/

Sevenoaks woman in final of 2017 Great Vegan Bake-Off

A Kent woman has made it to the final of a competition that aims to promote 'cruelty-free baking'.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/kent-great-vegan-bake-off-finalist-2017-134331/

Teenager slashed in knifepoint robbery in Whitstable alleyway

A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with knife wounds to his head and and arms after being attacked by a robber in an alleyway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/teenager-slashed-in-alleyway-robbery-134334/

Police appeal after five hurt in crash on A2 near Lydden

Police want witnesses to a crash which left a car on its roof and five hurt, including a little girl who was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/appeal-after-girl-seriously-injured-134330/

Adventure Kidz in Aylesford apologises over Slipknot mask

A play centre has been forced to apologise after parents complained a member of staff's Halloween costume was inappropriate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/parents-hit-out-at-mask-134314/

Hythe town centre delays after A259 Military Road closed

Delays are being reported and buses cancelled after a road was forced to close in a town centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/town-centre-tailbacks-after-road-134318/

Crabble Corn Mill launches campaign after burglar causes £500 damage to 200 year old window

A fundraising campaign has been launched to repair a 200 year-old window that was damaged in a break-in at Kent's only working water mill

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/burglar-destroys-200-year-old-window-134315/

Medway Moves for Molly held at Medway Park in memory of Molly McLaren

Medway Moves for Molly was the first event held by friends and family of Molly McLaren

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/the-molly-mclaren-foundation-hosts-134311/

Aldi store in Ashford opening next year to ‘bring vitality into town’s heart’

Work is to restart on an 18,000 sq ft Aldi store - and it's just been revealed when it will open.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/work-to-start-on-aldi-134294/

Stephen Baker who robbed Stilwell Jewellers in Canterbury on the run

An armed robber who threatened to burn and blind jewellery store staff in a terrifying raid has been on the run for nine months - but no-one was told.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/stephen-baker-on-run-after-stilwells-raid-134296/

Police arrest teenager from Sittingbourne on suspicion of murder after Gillingham boy died

Detectives have arrested another boy on suspicion of murder following the death of teenager, Kyle Yule.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/another-arrest-in-murder-investigation-134313/

Joseph Bills admits killing cyclist Dave Thorman from Whitstable in drink and drug fuelled crash

A 22-year-old has admitted killing a cyclist while drunk at the wheel and high on cocaine - then fleeing the scene.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/driver-faces-long-jail-sentence-134306/

Kent's most struck bridges revealed by Network Rail as Kearsney and Chestfield and Swalecliffe

The most frequently hit railway bridges struck by vehicles have been revealed with three in Kent in the country's top 50.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/kents-most-hit-bridges-revealed-134309/

Family frustrated at delays to repairs on flooded home

A family forced to temporarily downsize after their house was flooded are becoming increasingly frustrated at how long the repairs are taking.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/disabled-boy-sleeping-in-cupboard-134290/

Ford Galaxy completely destroyed in fire at Wantsum Way, St Nicholas at Wade

A car was completely destroyed after a fire broke out "within seconds".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/fire-breaks-out-in-moving-134305/

Biggin Street shop 'like day of the triffids' is to be turned into flats by new owner

Action is underway to remove greenery from a town centre shop dubbed to be like the day of the triffids.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/triffids-shop-is-to-be-134301/

Police find 15 migrants at M2 services at Farthing Corner in Rainham

A group of foreign nationals were found in the back of a lorry at motorway services

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/migrants-found-in-back-of-134300/

Drug dealers arrested in Margate, Ashford, Canterbury and Folkestone

Officers carried out a week-long crackdown on dealers pushing class A drugs and arrested 16 suspects in towns across East Kent

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/drug-dealers-arrested-in-police-134298/

Police appeal after crash in Newman Drive and Puttney Drive, Kemsley

A teenage boy was flown to a London hospital with serious injuries after a rush hour crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/police-appeal-after-serious-crash-134295/

Lines of famous war poem appear on White Cliffs of Dover

Lines of a renowned poem have today appeared on a Kent landmark, as part of the Royal British Legion’s poppy appeal.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/sport/lines-of-famous-war-poem-134292/

Tunbridge Wells Monopoly launches today

You can now buy a special edition of Monopoly, themed around a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/kent-monopoly-game-launches-today-133664/

RAJAR result for kmfm shows 13,000 extra listeners

The number of people listening to radio station kmfm has soared by 13,000, new figures have revealed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/huge-audience-growth-for-kmfm-134240/

Floral tributes to Jack Burmingham removed from roadside

A grieving family have been left shocked and upset after flowers were taken from the place where their son died.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/floral-tributes-removed-from-crash-scene-134257/

Appeal for witnesses after Ashley Cowles knocked off bicycle in Lower Halstow

A dad says his son was lucky not to lose his sight after a 4x4 clipped his wheel sending him over the bonnet and into a ditch.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/teenager-cyclist-injured-in-hit-and-run-134269/

£600m Kent-Essex tram system is on track says designer

A proposal to build a public tram system connecting north Kent and Essex is gathering pace, says a leading designer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/600m-kent-essex-tram-system-is-on-track-134285/

Drivers talk about parking in Kent

Residents in Kent react to figures showing a driver in the UK gets a parking fine every two and a half seconds.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/your-views-on-parking-facilities-in-kent-134289/

Maidstone's Local Plan has been adopted tonight

Councillors have endorsed a key document setting out the future development of a Kent borough over the next 14 years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/council-backs-maidstone-homes-plan-134278/

Boy flown to hospital after being struck by car in Putney Drive, Kemsley

A boy has been flown to a London hospital after being hit by a car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/young-boy-reported-knocked-down-134284/

Traffic delayed as firefighters battle blazing van on Bluebell Hill

Firefighters are tackling a van on fire on one of Kent's busiest roads and at the height of the rush-hour.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/van-fire-causes-traffic-chaos-134283/

Fake Children in Need Pudsey Bear seen at Calverly Grounds in Tunbridge Wells

A fraudulent children's charity mascot has been sighted trying to collect money from people in a Kent park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/fake-charity-mascot-warning-134281/

Woman arrested in Kent charged on terror charges facing trial

A woman arrested in Kent has been accused of being part of Britain's first all-female terror gang.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/woman-arrested-in-kent-on-terror-charges-to-go-on-trial-134282/

Youth aged 15 arrested in Crabapple Road, Tonbridge

A boy aged 15 was arrested today after residents saw him acting suspiciously around their parked cars.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/police-arrest-teenager-in-tonbridge-134279/

Man threatened as he walked with child in Wincheap, Canterbury

Police are hunting three men who reportedly threatened a man as he walked along a street with a woman and child.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/man-with-child-threatened-by-134277/

University of Kent invites Brexit row MP Heaton-Harris to visit students

A politician at the centre of a political storm about university lecturers teaching Brexit has been invited to Kent to speak to students directly.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/university-of-kent-invites-brexit-row-mp-to-visit-students-134275/

Police officer Adam Provan denies Leeds Castle rapes

A police officer has denied raping two women at a Kent tourist attraction.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/pc-denies-raping-women-at-134272/

Charlie Elphicke: MP calls for £1bn to be set aside in event of no Brexit deal

A Kent backbencher is calling on the government to alow £1bn to pay for securing our borders in the event of no deal on Brexit.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/kent-mp-urges-government-to-134271/

Man taken to London hospital after suffering mystery head injury in Peartree Lane, Shorne

A 60-year-old cyclist was taken to a London hospital after suffering a head injury.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/man-in-hospital-with-mystery-134266/

Drug den in Folkestone subway cleared away by Shepway District Council

A huge drug den found with needles and other drug paraphernalia in a town centre underpass has been cleared away by the council.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/drug-den-cleared-out-by-134267/

Chiron Hutchinson jailed for rapes of two women in Tunbridge Wells

A former public schoolboy who raped two women he had never met before has been jailed for 20 years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/ex-public-schoolboy-jailed-for-stranger-134219/

Serious crash closes A2 between Canterbury and Dover

The A2 is closed to allow the air ambulance to land after a serious crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/a2-shut-after-serious-crash-134265/

Types of Scandinavian Sofa Beds

Sofa Beds are absolutely one of the greatest inventions when it comes to furniture. A perfectly blended mixture of sofa and bed, the Sofa Beds are intelligent space savers and a stylish piece of furniture to add to your space. Scandinavian Sofa Beds are just the better versions of your regular sofa beds. They have the elegance, the class, and the durability that most of us look for in any kinds of furniture. Although it is highly recommended that you buy a Scandinavian Sofa Bed, it is definitely not recommended for you to buy the first sofa bed you come across. Every person has different needs and that is why you should first have a look at the following types of Sofa Beds to decide which one best suits you before actually buying a Scandinavian Sofa Bed.

Below is the list of 5 different types of Scandinavian Sofa Beds you might want to know before hitting the ‘Add to the Cart’ button.

1.   Scandinavian Single Sofa Bed

If you have less space but don’t want to compromise with your sitting or sleeping experience, then the Scandinavian Single Sofa Bed is the ideal choice that you would want to make. With this sofa bed, you won’t have to spare a lot space but be assured to get a good night sleep for yourself and for your guests too. In addition to being of great comfort and use, this sofa bed also comes designed in an elegant manner. These sofa beds are made to add nothing but class and sophistication to your space. Their design is also intricately made which gives detailed styled appeal to every part of the sofa bed including the fabric to the leg of the sofa bed.

2.   Scandinavian 3 Seater Sofa Bed

Unlike most sofa beds, the Scandinavian 3 Seater Sofa Beds provide a lot of surface area to sleep as much as a King Size Bed can. Gone are the days when you had to worry about two guests arriving at your place at the same time. The huge sleep of the 3 Seater Sofa Beds has large area that can support more than one people easily. One of the best bargains that this sofa bed has to offer is that even though it covers a large surface area when it is used for bedding, while it’s used as a sofa, the sofa isn’t that much of bulky furniture. The Scandinavian 3 Seater Sofa Bed fits just about perfectly into your living room and can embellish your room’s décor with its sophisticated appeal. The other appealing thing about this furniture is that it is very easy to set up. Just pull out the mattress under the seat and you are ready to go.

3.  Scandinavian Sofa Bed with Storage

Scandinavian Sofa Bed with Storage is very true to its name: it indeed does provide enough storage area to satisfy most of the people. This sofa bed can be your alternative to your bed sheet section of your wardrobe. This sofa bed has a clever storage area just below its seats. All you need to do is lift the seats up and you can get a large area to store your pillows and bed sheets, and sometimes even the clutters in your living room, may be. These sofa beds also have easily removable arms that ensure that even the tallest of the tallest people get a sound sleep in this sofa bed.

4.    Scandinavian Corner Storage Sofa Bed

Scandinavian Corner Storage Sofa Bed is the kind of sofa bed that has either a left facing or a right facing corner sofa extended chaise. It is totally up to you to choose which sided sofa bed would suit you the best, one of the aspects to consider while deciding on the type being your room’s style. This Scandinavian Corner Storage Sofa Bed is also quite an investment for people who want to save space but are in dire need of a bed for two. This bed allows you to easily pull out the bed giving your partner, or your friends at a sleepover, or, perhaps, your unexpected guest ample space to sleep. These sofa beds also have extra storage area hidden under the chaise. You can, this way, have enough space to store anything from guest bedding to any other thing you’d rather keep hidden.

5.   Scandinavian Snuggler Sofa Bed

The Scandinavian Snuggler Sofa Bed is for anyone who wants the best of both worlds – space-saver and comfortable sleep. Don’t let the small cozy look of the bed fool you. This sofa bed makes one of most comfortable pullout bed that there is available in the market. As a sofa, this furniture keeps its bedding identity a secret. The thick mattress and scatter cushion give you a perfect bedding area ensuring nothing but a peaceful sleep for you. However, one downside of the Scandinavian Snuggler Sofa Bed is that like the Scandinavian Single Sofa Bed, the Snuggler Sofa Bed can have a sleeping area for only a single person.

from Home My Heaven: Home Improvement Blog http://www.homemyheaven.co.uk/2017/10/types-of-scandinavian-sofa-beds.html

Coxheath addict Stephen Lee jailed for armed robbery

An addict who threatened a shop worker with a knife while high on cocaine has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/addict-jailed-for-knife-point-robbery-134262/

Terence Barry guilty of conspiracy to murder Leonard Naylor in Istead Rise in 2001

A man has been convicted of playing a part in the drive-by shooting murder of Leonard Naylor in 2001.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/guilty-verdict-in-2001-murder-134263/

Appeal for dashcam footage after man and woman killed in crash on A299 Hengist Way

Officers are appealing for dashcam footage after a man .

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/call-for-cameras-after-fatal-134227/

Sittingbourne: Police make two arrests after three robberies in a week

Police investigating three robberies in one week in the same town have made two arrests.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/mans-head-stamped-on-during-134256/

Search for winner of Lotto Millionaire Raffle in Dover district after draw on October 11

Someone in our district has won a Lottery jackpot but not yet claimed the prize.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/whose-the-secret-millionaire-134248/

Asda in Canterbury closed due to technical problems

A busy food store has been shut for hours with bosses unsure when it will reopen.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/shoppers-turned-away-from-supermarket-134245/

Ibrahim Sheikh: Police renew appeal after student's body discovered on A2 near Harbledown

Police investigating the death of a student whose body was discovered on a dual-carriageway have renewed their appeal.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/police-appeal-after-students-crash-134251/

Ashford: Spaniel and seven puppies found in police raid

Police have returned seven puppies to their owner after officers found them during a raid on a house.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/adorable-missing-puppies-found-in-134241/

Cranbrook: Ex-teacher Geoffrey Oborn convicted of sexually abusing pupils

A retired teacher and home tutor who sexually abused three pupils has been convicted, more than 30 years on.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/ex-teacher-found-guilty-of-sex-134237/

Maidstone: Appeal after elderly woman hit by cyclist in Gabriels Hill

Police are appealing for help to trace a cyclist who reportedly knocked over woman in her 90s and swore at her.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/appeal-after-elderly-woman-hit-134232/

Business directory Covered 2018 launched by KM Media Group

KM Media Group is launching Covered 2018, the handy business directory which has become a hit with businesses.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/business-directory-kent-covered-2018-advertise-inside-134226/

Smiggle to open in County Square, Ashford Kent this Friday, October 27

The popular Australian stationary brand is about to open the doors on another Kent store.

from KentOnline News http://www.mykentfamily.co.uk/pregnancy/smiggle-prepares-to-open-another-134205/

Maidstone: Man taken to hospital after being hit by car in Holland Road

A man has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after he was struck down in a town centre car park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/pedestrian-airlifted-to-hospital-after-134210/

Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in Gillingham hoping to build five new stores

A planning application has been submitted for new shops at a town centre shopping centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/new-stores-set-for-hempstead-134211/

Crash sparks emergency service response in Minster Road

A crash between two cars on a main road has prompted an emergency services response.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/crash-sparks-emergency-service-response-134206/

Sittingbourne Christmas Lights Association cancels switch on after council dispute

An annual switch-on event will not take place this year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/no-christmas-switch-on-party-134207/

'My hero son died fighting ISIS

A Kent mum has told of her heartbreak after her son was killed clearing landmines in Raqqa.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/my-hero-son-jac-holmes-134199/

Dartford crossing: Lorry crash causes tailbacks on M25 back to Swanley Interchange

Traffic is queueing back through the Dartford tunnels after a lorry crashed near the crossing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/tailbacks-for-several-junctions-after-134197/

Thanet Council to make decision on Manston Airport homes plan

A long-running tussle about the future of a Kent airport involving its owner and developers will come to a head at a key meeting tonight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/council-to-back-manston-airport-homes-plan-134168/

John Edwards jailed for burglaries in Canterbury

A burglar who carried out eight break-ins is behind bars after leaving DNA at the scene of one of his crimes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/man-jailed-for-burglaries-in-canterbury-134185/

Thanet Council to test safety of headstones

Around 100,000 headstones will be inspected across part of Kent to ensure they do not pose a risk to safety.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/headstones-in-thanet-being-tested-for-safety-134195/

Huge transformer passing through Kent

An electricity transformer the size of a house is being transported through Kent - at a top speed of 12mph.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/huge-transformer-passing-through-kent-134196/

10 Of The Best Ways To Reuse Wooden Crates Around The Home

Upcycling has long been a popular, yet rustic way of decorating your home both inside and out.

Using wooden crates to create different features in your home is becoming more popular, but many people do not know where to start, or how to use them.

We have selected just ten of the easiest, and best ways to reuse wooden crates to really create statement pieces around your home.

DIY crate coffee table

This requires four medium sized crates, but is again, very easy to do. 

Lay the four crates on their side in a windmill like tile pattern and secure. This creates side storage, as well as a storage area in the middle.

Your unique coffee table can then be finished with paint, with a wood stain, or for a really rustic look, you can leave it unfinished.

Create storage space in your bathroom

This is so easy to do, and looks so effective. If you have access to three or four small crates, you can easily turn these into shelves, perfect for your bathroom.

Paint the crates in the desired colour, and then simply anchor them to the wall so they do not fall over. Simple, but very effective.

Create a unique centre piece

If you have access to smaller, arrow crates, create a really unique centrepiece for your dining table.

Fill mason jars with decorative items and place them in the crate, or use the crate as planter to create a green centre piece. The possibilities are endless, and the best thing about this, is that it is completely free if you just use items you have in your home!

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Vintage shelving in your kitchen

You do not need to have the same sized crates for this simple project, just any that will work on the wall of your kitchen.

Unlike the bathroom, you can use these separately and just scatter them both above and below your kitchen cupboards and secure to the wall.

Again, these can be painted, or left plain for a more rustic and vintage feel.

Storage footstall

This is ideal for those who want to create extra storage, whilst keeping it practical. It can work with any sized crate that you like that will fit nicely in your living room.

Paint the crate with whatever colour you want, and set about creating the top. Cut a piece of wood to the same size as the top of the crate, and cover it with foam, before covering it with your choice of fabric. Once this has completely dried, add hinges, so you easily lift the lid up to gain access to the storage space underneath.

Create children’s book storage

This is the perfect project for a child’s bedroom. Cut medium sized crates in half, so they do not stick out too much, paint the desired colour, and then securely attach these to the wall.

Hang them low down, so your child can reach them easily, and use them to store all of their books. They can be made to fit a specific space, and is more unique than a book shelf.

Pallet sofa

This project is not for the feint hearted; however, it can look really great once finished.

You will need several larger crates to act as the seat and the back of the sofa, along with some comfortable cushions.  By attaching these together, you can create a real one of a kind sofa that looks great in conservatories. Cover with large plush cushions for a comfortable finish.

DIY Wine Rack

Stuck for a place to keep your wine bottles? Well fear no longer, as all you need is just one wooden crate. The size in which you choose, is completely dependent on how much wine you have to store, just make sure they are deep enough to fit a wine bottle in.

Fix two pieces of wood in a criss cross position in the pallet, and fix on the wall. Then, get filling!

Built in wall unit

This is an excellent idea if you are looking to create a large amount of extra storage, and have a free wall.

Work to the same rules as the bathroom storage, but just go bigger, creating a unit that covers the entire wall. Ensure that these are fitted securely to both the wall and to each other.

Add staggers and variations to the design, but ultimately ensure all of the weight is evenly balanced.

Create a simple television stand

This design really could not be easier, but creates a handy bit of furniture that looks great. 

You will need four of the same sized crates, that will be large enough to safely house your television.

Turn these on their side, and pair them up before stacking them on top of each other. Simply attach them together, and secure. Use the inside of the crates as storage, and the top to display your television. 

Simple, cheap, and effective. Check out TilesPorcelain for some more amazing guides!

References and Further Reading:

·         Blogof Francesco Mugnai; DIY home ideas: 25 creative ways to recycle wooden crates and pallets

·         TheSpruce; 25 ways to decorate with wooden crates

from Home My Heaven: Home Improvement Blog http://www.homemyheaven.co.uk/2017/10/10-of-best-ways-to-reuse-wooden-crates.html

Why should one choose artificial material over wood to make reception desk?

Earlier people used wood for making different kinds of furniture. The skilled carpenters carved beautiful pieces out of wood. To get the wood, many trees were cut down. As the demand for goof wooden furniture rose, it took a negative toll on the total number of trees. Unrestricted felling of trees has affected the overall environmental balance. 

It is time to stop the cutting of trees. So, another alternative is needed for making furniture. With the advancement of science and technology, we now have access to various artificial materials, which will give the furniture a wood finish look but will not require any chopping of trees.

Using artificial material for furniture making

No one can overlook the classic magnetism of the wooden furniture. But it is not right to endanger the environment to deck your home with these items. But this does not mean that you cannot get the furniture that you desire to have. 

Thankfully, many artificial materials are already invented that can replace the wood. One can opt for the plastic or plywood furniture. Apart from these, the demand of glass and steel is also increasing significantly. 

If you desire to get something unique and rich in appearance, then opting for leather furniture is also ideal possibilities.

Meeting the budget-related constrains

Most people are looking for an alternative to wood as the price of wooden furniture has skyrocketed in the past few decades. It is not that people do not want to keep wooden items; the correct term is that most cannot afford these items. 

Mahogany, cedar, chestnut, and cherry are some of the most popular wood varieties. Due to the scarcity of these trees, the price has gone beyond the reach of ordinary people. In comparison to this, the cost of the synthetic materials falls within the budget of individuals.

Lighter in weight

When considering office furniture, wood is not a good option. The weight of the furniture, made from original timber is more than that of the artificial materials. 

If you need to move the desk from one place to another, lifting a wooden table will be tough. In its place, a table or desk, made of artificial fabric will be easy to lift and move accordingly. Thus, more office owners opt for plywood or plastic products.

Waterproof and scratchproof

Wood is prone to damage by water and can be scratched easily. It pains a lot to see that the wooden desk, which cost you thousands, developed a fungus or scratch. You might be careful about the way you treat the furniture.

You cannot expect the same from your employees. Thus, using plastic or steel reception deskwill help your cause correctly.

Conclusion

The invention of the artificial material has come as a boon for both the people and the environment. With the increased use of these products, the people can get the items of their choice. Furniture made of play is painted in a manner that it looks like wood. The wood finish will cost you extra bucks, but the result will satisfy you. If you do not have the contact details of competent carpenters, then the internet will solve your problem.

from Home My Heaven: Home Improvement Blog http://www.homemyheaven.co.uk/2017/10/choose-artificial-material-reception-desk.html

Police arrest two after Folkestone car chase

Two people are in custody following a police car chase tonight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/two-arrested-after-police-chase-134194/

Police swoop on two teenagers in Maidstone bank

Police race to a town centre bank and arrest two teenagers suspected of money-laundering.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/two-suspects-arrested-for-money-laundering-134193/

Dead snake found in bathroom light fitting of Aylesford home

A dead snake was discovered by a pest controller on the hunt for rats.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/snake-found-in-light-fitting-134191/

Teenage girl sentenced after dog attack in Jenkins Dale, Chatham

The owners of a dog that savaged a toddler in a play park were giving a teenage girl cannabis to walk their pet.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/teenager-sentenced-for-chatham-dog-attack-134189/

Traffic delayed as motorbike burns in New Road Chatham

Two fire crews put out a burning motorbike in a busy town centre this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/firefighters-called-to-a-blazing-134190/

Police crackdown across Kent nets 17 drivers without insurance

Police taken away 17 cars in a week-long blitz against uninsured motorists. One driver was also arrested for being under the influence of drugs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/seventeen-cars-seized-in-police-134187/

Dover mum Angela Blannin speaks out after death of anti IS-fighter son Jac Holmes in Syria

A heartbroken mum has spoken out after her son was killed fighting Islamic State.

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Arriva offers reward after buses attacked with bricks in Gravesend and Dartford

Arriva is offering a £200 reward after yobs threw bricks at buses around Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/reward-offered-after-21-attacks-134178/

Sofa surfer Gary Harland moving into Deal home of partner he wanted to kill

A former drug user who squeezed his partner’s throat and threatened to kill her was spared jail – and will now move into his victim’s home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/man-moving-into-home-of-134176/

Safeguarding Adults Board review into death of nursing home resident

The death of a nursing home resident who refused lifesaving treatment has prompted a review of the way vulnerable adults are safeguarded.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/probe-into-death-of-patient-134174/

Disappointed families turned away from Dreamland Margate after power cut

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from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/power-outage-shuts-dreamland-134171/

Key suspect in the murder of Dartford's George Low in Ayia Napa arrested for illegal entry into northern Cyprus

A key suspect in the murder of a Kent man in Cyprus has been arrested.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/cyprus-murder-suspect-arrested-134170/

Albion Place Medical Practice placed in special measures by the CQC

A Kent GP surgery has been placed into special measures by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/gp-surgery-placed-in-special-134165/

Drug den found in subway under Folkestone town centre street

Shocking pictures reveal a huge drug den found by town centre sprucers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/huge-drug-den-discovered-in-134169/

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from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/two-charged-with-burglary-134166/

Jigsaw film bus posters spark complaints from Kent parents

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from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/jigsaw-film-bus-ads-spark-134158/

Appeal after girl hit by car in Fleetwood Avenue, Herne Bay

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from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/appeal-after-girl-hit-by-134159/

Richard Kray in court charged with Olivia Kray's murder at Westlands Caravan Park in Herne Bay

A father has appeared in court charged with murdering his daughter, who was strangled at a caravan park, and trying to kill his ex-partner.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/dad-in-court-over-daughters-134155/

Malcolm Coles jailed after abusing girl

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from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/brave-victim-speaks-up-after-134153/

Andrew Mason-Flucke jailed after starting fire at block of flats in Tonbridge

A cafe boss who started a fire at a block of flats which threatened scores of lives is behind bars after a "moment of madness".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/jail-for-firestarter-cafe-boss-134152/

Firefighters tackle workshop blaze in Graveney

Firefighters were called to deal with a blaze at a workshop.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/workshop-goes-up-in-flames-134151/

Ashford: Plans to transform former Club Q snooker club and Fabric Warehouse revealed

Long-awaited plans to finally transform a prominent building targeted by squatters have been revealed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/plans-to-finally-transform-eyesore-134146/

Man and woman killed in crash on A299 Hengist Way

A man and woman were killed in a crash as they stood beside their stationary car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/two-die-in-van-crash-134145/

Travel chaos Tilbury Ferry breaks down

A ferry has broken down connecting Kent to Essex, leaving some people stranded on both sides of the Thames.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/travel-chaos-as-ferry-breaks-134144/

Car crash sparks delays on A229

A car crash on a main Kent road has brought traffic to a standstill.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/car-crash-sparks-delays-on-134142/

Traffic delays after lorry crash at J1a of M25 near Dartford

A lorry has crashed on one of the county's busiest junctions, causing delays.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/delays-after-lorry-crash-on-134141/

Bluewater: Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt, who now presents Streetmate, will be in Bluewater to meet fans

She’s the lass that watched the stars on telly – and now she’s one herself: down-to-earth reality star Scarlett Moffatt is coming to Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/bluewater-gogglebox-star-scarlett-moffatt-to-come-to-kent-shopping-centre-132811/

Southeastern and Southern Christmas services affected by Thameslink project

Anyone who's planning to travel to London around Christmas is being warned of disruption as work continues on a major project.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/christmas-train-services-misery-in-kent-133916/

Swans found shot dead in marshland in Graveney

The RSPCA is backing a government review of airgun laws amid increasing attacks on animals.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/swans-found-shot-dead-in-graveney-134117/

Family of Kyle Yule want tougher sentences for knife crimes

Family of a teenage boy stabbed to death near his home have launched a campaign for tougher sentences for people carrying blades as weapons.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/knife-crime-punishments-too-soft-134122/

Survey says Kent councils paying too much for staff mileage allowances

Four authorities in Kent have been accused of wasting taxpayers' money by paying over the odds for car mileage expense claims.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-councils-overpaying-for-staff-mileage-claims-134136/

Yob filmed urinating on stairs in block of Dover flats

Police are searching for a group of youngsters who broke into a block of flats and urinated in the hallway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/yobs-caught-on-video-134137/

Primecare ends NHS 111 service contract early

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from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/nhs-111-service-company-quits-134138/

Kent's Halloween pumpkins harvest 2017

Pumpkin farmers across Kent are gearing up for their busiest week of the year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/bumper-crop-of-pumpkins-in-kent-134128/

Five Oak Green: Nicholas Cox, 36, jailed after police raid cannabis farm

A father minding a cannabis factory was caught lying down on the job when police raided a remote £829,000 house, a court heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/cannabis-farm-minder-jailed-134135/

Ian Hendrie charged after bomb hoax at his home in Coleridge Road, Dartford

A man who made a bomb threat assaulted a number of police officers after a search of his home revealed it was a hoax.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/man-charged-over-bomb-hoax-134133/

Dartford: Charlie Aristide, of Streatham, charged after Temple Hill incident

A man has been charged after a car was driven at two people in Dartford.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/man-charged-after-trying-to-134134/

Maidstone: TOWIE star Pete Wicks set for town centre appearance

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from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/towie-star-set-for-town-134132/

Train hits van at level crossing in Lower Road, Teynham

Police and ambulance crews were called after the crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/train-hits-van-at-level-134130/

Man charged over stabbing outside Whitstable pub

A man is due in court charged with GBH and having a weapon after a stabbing outside a pub.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/man-charged-over-stabbing-outside-134129/

Gareth Gates gets hair transplant at KSL Hair in Maidstone

Ex-Pop Idol star Gareth Gates turned to a Kent specialist clinic to give him a new hairline when his own hair started receding.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/gareth-gates-gets-hair-transplant-134108/

Appeal after man beaten unconscious in Maidstone High Street

Police are investigating after a man was reportedly beaten unconscious in a High Street.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/attackers-sought-after-man-beaten-134123/

Damian Green: Fake news spread by websites could lead to MP's murder

Kent frontbencher Damian Green has said fake news spouted by sites which spread hatred could lead to another MP's murder.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/fake-news-could-lead-to-mp-murder-134120/

Strictly Come Dancing dancer James Jordan criticised after Twitter comments

A former Strictly Come Dancing star has been criticised after insulting two of this year's contestants on Twitter.

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Coach crashes into bollards in Maidstone

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Deal teenager Robert Fraser's ashes scattered by fireworks over the sea

The mother of a teenager who died of an unintentional drug overdose says a firework spectacle containing his ashes was the perfect send off.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/teenagers-ashes-scattered-by-fireworks-134118/

Canterbury: Barham based Simpsons Wine Estate installs a helter skelter

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from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/canterbury-barham-simpsons-wine-estate-putting-the-fizz-into-sparkling-wine-133902/

Chatham jihadi Sally Jones recruited a pizza worker to bomb the Queen

A pizza worker claims Isis jihadist Sally Jones asked him to make a bomb to kill the Queen.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/queen-bomb-plot-revealed-by-134105/

Boy, 16, from Sittingbourne in court after Kyle Yule 'murder'

A teenager who ran from a car during a gang dispute was fatally stabbed as he reached his doorstep, a court heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/teen-fatally-stabbed-on-doorstep-134113/

One in five children across Canterbury district overweight or obese

Startling figures have revealed almost a fifth of reception children are overweight, prompting a call for urgent action to tackle childhood obesity.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/one-in-five-children-start-134112/

Police investigating robbery in Holmewood Road, Tunbridge Wells release e-fit

Police investigating a robbery have released an e-fit of a man they want to trace.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/e-fit-released-following-robbery-134109/

Dartford: Redundancies at True Telecoms after HMRC announced intention to take it to court

Dozens of staff have been made redundant at a telecommunications company after the taxman announced its intention to take it to court.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/job-losses-at-telecoms-company-134107/

Chatham man sentenced over shooting threats

Albert Arnold wrote to police warning them he would shoot a man he believed was a sex offender.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/man-sentenced-over-shooting-threats-134101/

Folkestone Triennial house graffiti sparks homelessness debate

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Mother Jess Wilkes dies after boat crash on Rhone River in France

A mother died after the boat she was travelling in smashed into a warning beacon, throwing her overboard while on holiday in France.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/jess-wilkes-dies-after-boat-134099/

Delays after crash on Pilgrims Way, Aylesford

Delays are expected after police were called to a crash at a junction.

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David Dixon of Barming vows to fight Southeastern ticket fine

A commuter has vowed to fight a penalty fine... after taking his usual journey home.

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Mark Boorer pounding park to win running and slimming battle

A dad who was unable to jog more than 10 yards at Christmas has lost a staggering eight stone - and swears by parkruns.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/going-the-extra-mile-133944/

Jail threat to mum Bethany Ivell after assaulting petrol station cashier

A young mum who avoided jail after a bungled armed raid now faces prison after assaulting two police officers and a cashier.

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