The best and quirkiest Christmas jumpers for people in Kent

It's that time of year again when you have the perfect excuse to wear a festive knit. Here's our pick of the best.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/the-best-christmas-jumpers-on-the-market-136186/

Fundraising campaign for Evan Westfold, 4, who has cancer

A family are facing a race against time to raise enough money for the life-saving treatment of a four-year-old boy with cancer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/fundraising-for-evan-westfold-4-who-has-cancer-136198/

St Stephen's Juniors could close due to faulty boiler

Hundreds of pupils could be off school for weeks if officials cannot find £200,000 to fix a faulty heating system.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/faulty-boilers-threaten-to-close-st-stephens-junior-school-136202/

Dartford: Ian Hendrie facing sentence for making false threats about a bomb

Police found a bin stuffed with bottles full of shrapnel when responding to threats made by a drug addict.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/dartford-man-threatened-to-blow-himself-up-136212/

Milton: Charity helps Layla Brunger get robotic arm

A teenage girl with severe mobility problems has been given a new lease of life thanks to a robotic arm.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/charity-helps-layla-brunger-get-robotic-arm-136216/

kmfm are giving away £1,000 cash

Radio station kmfm is giving listeners the chance to win a grand in the run-up to Christmas.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kmfm-dont-miss-your-chance-to-win-1000-136218/

Margate public toilets to close over drugs and staff abuse issues

A council is closing two public toilets today, blaming abuse of staff and issues with drugs and alcohol.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/public-loos-shut-as-drugs-136219/

When is a council cut not a cut? When it is withdrawing subsidies, of course

KCC faces a backlash as it sets out proposals which could see many socially necessary bus services cut

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/blogs/paul-francis/will-the-wheels-come-off-136221/

Medway Maritime Hospital: Staff and volunteers wrap up Christmas presents

Staff and volunteers at a Kent hospital are determined to make sure everyone has a gift to unwrap on this Christmas.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/medway-maritime-hospitals-christmas-gift-project-136210/

Medway reacts: One in three children cannot swim when they leave primary school

Reaction as research shows a third of youngsters cannot swim when they leave primary school.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/when-did-you-learn-to-swim-136214/

Kent university student's exhibition about sex assaults

A university graduate in Kent has launched an exhibition focusing on the reactions of the victims - and perpetrators - of sexual assault.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-university-students-sex-assaults-exhibition-136211/

Jayda Fransen begs Donald Trump to intervene in her trial for religiously aggravated harassment

The leader of a far-right group facing trial for religiously aggravated harassment in Kent is begging the US President to 'intervene' on her behalf.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/help-me-donald-136215/

Jayda Fransen begs Donald Trump to intervene in her trial for religiously aggravated harassment

The leader of a far-right group facing trial for religiously aggravated harassment in Kent is begging the US President to 'intervene' on her behalf.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/help-me-donald-136215/

Canterbury Christmas ice rink plan delayed

The opening of a festive ice rink in Kent has been put back.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/christmas-ice-rink-plan-delayed-136217/

Missing teenager Alex Willoughby has been found safe and well

A teenager who has been missing for two weeks is safe and well, police say.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/missing-girl-found-safe-136213/

Novartis Pharmaceuticals announces it intends to close branch at Kent Science Park, Sittingbourne

More than 70 employees have been told their jobs are under threat after a company announced it intends to close its Sittingbourne branch.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/dozens-of-jobs-on-the-136209/

Armed police called after man shot in face at Sandwich Marina

Armed police were called after a man suffered facial injuries in a riverside shooting.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/man-shot-in-face-on-136208/

Lenny Ianson jailed over unprovoked crowbar attack in Snodland

A woman was on a video call to her ex when a thug suddenly burst into his flat and beat him with a crowbar while shouting "I am going to kill you!"

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/vicious-crowbar-attack-witnessed-on-136206/

New Canterbury hospital plan for A&E to be considered

There are fears health chiefs are not looking into the impact on patients when considering plans for a new hospital to replace A&Es in east Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/health-chiefs-consider-super-hospital-plan-136197/

James Barrett, of Greenhithe, jailed for rape and sexual assault of four girls

A paedophile who raped and sexually assaulted four girls over eight years has been jailed for 24 years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/rapist-caged-for-24-years-136200/

Emergency services called to Knockhall Chase, Greenhithe

Several emergency vehicles are reported to be at the scene of an incident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/emergency-service-called-to-greenhithe-136196/

Kent's towns and villages turn on the festive cheer as Christmas approaches

As December has crept up on us and we gear ourselves for Christmas, here is how our towns are bringing the festive cheer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/towns-and-villages-turn-on-136194/

Kent Police bolster Christmas patrols at Canterbury, Ashford, Folkestone, Dover and Gravesend

Firearms officers will be among police teams patrolling key shopping centres and busy places leading up to Christmas.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/christmas-shoppers-will-see-police-136192/

No appeal planned after night-time chimes at St Peter’s Church in Sandwich silenced

Campaigners working to save the traditional night-time clock chimes at a Kent church have announced they will not pursue an appeal.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/no-appeal-planned-to-save-136185/

Tunbridge Wells: Police seek 'Asian man with accent' following sex assault on teen

Detectives investigating allegations of a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl have released a description of man they would like to speak to.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/police-seek-asian-man-with-136189/

Halling traffic at stand still after car crashes into garden

Traffic is building near the M2 after a car crashed into a garden.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/massive-tailbacks-after-car-crashed-136182/

Trains delayed after fire near Folkestone Central station

Train passengers are being warned of delays after a line side fire caused a power supply problem.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/line-side-fire-folkestone-station-136180/

Lloyds Bank in Rochester High Street will close down next year leaving no more banks in the town

Lloyds, the only remaining High Street bank in one town, is to close.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/last-bank-in-high-stret-136181/

Maidstone: Police and paramedics called to crash involving van and motorcycle

Police and paramedics have been called to the scene of a crash between a van and a motorcycle in a cul-de-sac.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/police-and-paramedics-called-to-136179/

Sheppey Crossing closed in one direction following crash

Police have been called to deal with a single-car crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/crossing-closed-due-to-crash-136176/

Absolem Brown, of Kingswood and Tommy and John Dunn of Sevenoaks - burglary conspiracy charges

Three men were charged with conspiracy to break into telecommunications sites.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/burglaries-case---three-in-136175/

House fire at Forgefields, Herne Bay, firefighters called out

Three fire engines rushed to put out flames at a property.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/house-fire-136174/

Snow in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells

Reports are coming in of light snow in parts of the county... but you might not want to dig out the sledge just yet.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/its-snowing-136173/

Little Mix tickets 2018 tour: Kent Event Centre show, Maidstone

Tickets for Little Mix's hotly-anticipated date in the county next summer go on sale today: here's how to get some.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/little-mix-tickets-for-kent-event-centre-on-sale-today-136088/

Jimmy Sinclair afraid to go out after attacks at home in Betteshanger

Police are investigating reports a man was attacked on his doorstep and had petrol put through his letter box.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/liquid-squirted-in-mans-face-in-betteshanger-136133/

Dentist Miodrag Mitic temporarily struck off after Earlsgate Dental Practice in Folkestone closes

A dentist under investigation for potentially posing serious risks to patients has been temporarily struck off the national register.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/dentist-struck-off-over-concerns-136148/

Borden Village Football Club: Thieves take tractor and leaf collector from storage container

A club claims it could be left financially crippled after thieves swiped a tractor and equipment from a container.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/borden-football-club-faces-ruin-after-thieves-steal-tractor-136150/

Physiological Measurements Ltd open ultrasound clinic in St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend

A pioneering NHS-funded ultrasound clinic will treat people from a town centre shopping complex in a bid to cut waiting times and improve access.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/pioneering-clinic-opens-in-shopping-136157/

Kent County Council to discuss reducing bus services

Councillors will discuss the fate of more than 70 bus services across Kent that could be reduced or axed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-county-council-bus-services-decision-due-136168/

Amateur Swimming Association says third of children in Kent cannot swim when they leave primary school

Around one in three youngsters will be unable to swim when they leave primary school, according to research.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/third-of-primary-school-children-cant-swim-136160/

Labour minister Bill Esterson says small business are "the backbone of the economy" in Kent

A top Labour politician has told bosses of small businesses in the county they are "the backbone of the economy".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/labour-minister-bill-esterson-visits-small-businesses-in-kent-136145/

Crash at Fremlin Walk shopping centre car park in Fairmeadow, Maidstone

Emergency services are at the scene of a multi-vehicle accident which is causing gridlock.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/five-car-crash-in-maidstone-town-centre-136167/

A life-size replica of Doctor Who’s Tardis has been sold for £3,200 at auction in Canterbury

A life-size replica of Doctor Who’s Tardis has been sold for £3,200 at auction.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/tardis-sold-at-auction-136164/

Tesco assault sparks two arrests in Whitstable

A man and woman were arrested after two people were reportedly assaulted in a supermarket.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/two-arrests-after-tesco-attack-136163/

Canterbury: Police appeal after man taken to hospital with serious injuries in A28 crash in Sarre

Officers want witnesses of a crash which injured three people to come forward.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/police-appeal-after-man-suffers-136159/

Broken down coach on the A20 at the Swanley Interchange

A broken down coach has blocked a lane on a key Kent road this afternoon, causing traffic to build up in the area.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/broken-down-coach-causes-delays-136161/

Kent Police comment after Levi Bellfield 'confesses' to Chillenden murders

Detectives say it is unfair to raise questions over the Chillenden murder probe - despite an apparent confession pointing to a wrongful conviction.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/police-comment-on-chillenden-murder-confession-136121/

Gravesham Council deputy leaves cabinet post in Greenbelt protest

Cllr Leslie Hills has stepped down from his role on Gravesham council’s cabinet admitting he could no longer work with the Council Leader.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/council-deputy-resigns-over-building-136154/

Dartford: Air and Breathe brawl appeal after three injured and three arrested

Three people were injured and three men were arrested following the brawl on Saturday morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/appeal-after-nightclub-brawl-136152/

Chillenden murders: Who is Michael Stone?

Convicted killer Michael Stone has spent almost 20 years behind bars for the notorious Chillenden murders, but his criminal past extends further back.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/who-is-michael-stone-136118/

Kent Police stop 164 drivers during Road Safety Week

One motorist was caught doing 82mph in a 50mph zone as officers carried out a road safety campaign.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-police-stop-164-drivers-during-road-safety-week-136146/

Man charged with murder after death of nine-week-old baby

Detectives investigating a nine-week-old baby's death have charged a man with murder.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/man-charged-with-murder-after-136151/

Dartford council's Public Spaces Protection Order comes into force to stop anti-social behaviour in the town

People acting anti-socially in one Kent town could face huge fines as part of a new council initiative.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/people-displaying-anti-social-behavior-could-136144/

Westerham: Hammer used during jewellery theft at antiques shop

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after jewellery was stolen during a theft at an antiques shop.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/hammer-used-during-jewellery-theft-136142/

Royal Wedding: Meghan Markle's Kent connections revealed

This is who the newest royal bride-to-be is related to and how she has links to the county.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/revealed-meghan-markles-kent-connections-136127/

Maidstone man collapsed and died as fingerprints taken in custody

A man collapsed and died in police custody while officers took his finger prints.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-collapsed-and-died-as-136106/

Sheppey: Man arrested in Minster after helicopter search

A 21-year-old has been arrested after a police search in the early hours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/man-arrested-after-helicopter-search-136115/

Travellers set up camp on land in Valley Drive, Gravesend

A number of caravans are parked up on land just off the A2.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/travellers-set-up-home-136113/

Donald Trump retweets posts by far right activist Jayda Fransen

US president Donald Trump has retweeted controversial tweets posted by a far-right activist arrested in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/donald-trump-retweets-far-right-activist-136111/

Ashford MP Damian Green to take Prime Minister's Questions

Ashford MP Damian Green could face some awkward questions today when he deputises for Theresa May and takes PMQs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/under-fire-mp-to-take-prime-136109/

Theatre staff could take strike action at Medway Maritime Hospital

Unite is calling for industrial action after changes to the roster. Patients could experince delays and cancelled oerations.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/hospital-staff-could-take-strike-136102/

Sevenoaks: Suspected shoplifter 'tried to bite police officers'

A suspected shoplifter had to be stopped by off-duty police officers after reportedly trying to take £700 worth of goods.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/suspected-shoplifter-tried-to-bite-136099/

Over 300 guns and ammunition handed to Kent Police in firearm amnesty

More than 300 firearms have been given to police during a two week long amnesty - three times the number handed in last year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/hundreds-of-guns-handed-to-136101/

Apology after miscarriage at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford

A health trust has apologised to a woman who was told to walk across a hospital from A&E to the maternity ward while suffering a miscarriage

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/trust-apologises-for-miscarriage-hell-136095/

Maidstone countryside home scoops prestigious House of the Year award

A stunning home nestled in the Kent countryside has scooped the prestigious prize of House of the Year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/stunning-countryside-home-scoops-house-136093/

Palmer and Harvey, with bases in Aylesford and Snodland, goes into administration says PwC

One of the UK's largest private companies, which has two bases in Kent, has tumbled into administration, with the loss of 2,500 jobs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/major-wholesaler-goes-into-administration-136091/

Thugs Ivailo Kolev and Dirtan Kamberaj jailed for vicious attack in New Road, Chatham

Two thugs have been jailed for a total of almost 11 years for a vicious attack on a man after he refused to let them stroke his dog.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/two-thugs-jailed-for-vicious-136092/

South eastern trains: Department for Transport announces plans for more train capacity

Thousands of rail passengers are expected to benefit from more space, longer trains and more reliable journeys under plans announced today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/major-plans-unveiled-as-southeastern-136089/

A28 between Thanet and Canterbury shut after crash

Police, fire crews and paramedics are at the scene of a serious accident this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/main-road-shut-both-ways-136090/

New evidence casts doubt on Michael Stone's conviction for murders of Lin and Megan Russell

It's believed new evidence has come to light that casts doubt on Michael Stone's conviction for the Chillenden murders.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/could-new-evidence-cast-doubt-michael-stone-murder-conviction-136087/

Multi-vehicle crash on A249 at Detling

One of Kent's busiest junctions is clogged after a huge pile-up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/multi-vehicle-crash-at-busy-junction-136084/

Three out of four lanes shut after lorry breakdown on QE2 Bridge, Dartford

Commuters are suffering major holdups on a key route into Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/long-delays-after-bridge-lorry-136086/

Frankie Lester jailed for eight years after leaving Thomas Doherty with serious facial injuries

A thug has been jailed after leaving his victim needing surgery on a fractured eye socket, cheekbone and jaw following an attack.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/thug-sentenced-to-eight-years-136005/

Maidstone, Margate and Chatham among worst places for drug arrests in Kent

The top five places in for drug possession in the county have been revealed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/top-five-places-for-drug-arrests-in-kent-136049/

Replica of Doctor Who's Tardis to be auctioned in Canterbury

A life-sized replica of Doctor Who's Tardis is expected to fetch up to £5,000 when it is auctioned off for charity today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/replica-tardis-to-spark-bidding-war-136058/

Latest NSPCC sex crimes against youngsters in Kent and Medway

Research by a leading children's charity shows youth workers, such as football coaches and care staff, have been praying on teenagers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/people-in-a-position-of-trust-abusing-kids-in-kent-136060/

Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain started in Kent

The first evidence of the Roman Empire's invasion of Britain has been discovered.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/julius-caesar-launched-invasion-of-britain-from-kent-136064/

Royal British Legion's Industries fundraiser and former Gurkha raises thousands of pounds

A former soldier who lost a leg after stepping on a bomb in Afghanistan has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/former-gurkha-raises-thousands-for-charity-136071/

Belgian soldier laid to rest in Tonbridge almost 100 years ago

Almost 100 years ago the people of a Kent town came out in force to mark the funeral of a Belgian soldier.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/hunt-for-relatives-of-belgian-soldier-buried-in-kent-136075/

Glyphosate: Farmers in Kent can carry on using 'potentially dangerous' weed killer

Campaigners calling for a potentially dangerous weed killer to be banned have been left disappointed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/weed-killer-safe-to-use-despite-cancer-fears-136070/

Kent County Council considers cutting funding to bus services

Transport officials have sought to clarify their position after a report showed more than 70 bus routes were deemed not commercially viable.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/latest-on-cuts-to-bus-services-in-kent-136079/

Swanley: Crash involving car and lorry closes lane

A motorway lane has been closed after a crash involving a car and lorry this evening.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/lane-closed-after-crash-136078/

Rochester: Crash on the M2 between J2 Strood and J3 A229

A key road has been partially blocked after an accident on a busy motorway this evening.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/delays-reported-after-crash-136076/

Appeal to find missing teenager Chelsey-Leah Fowell

The mother of a missing teenage girl has appealed for help to find her.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/appeal-to-find-missing-teenager-136069/

Faversham: Rudi Sels, 65, jailed after dropping barrels loads of cocaine out of a circling aeroplane

A Belgian pilot who threw barrels loaded with £2.5million worth of cocaine out of a circling aeroplane has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/pilot-dropped-cocaine-barrels-jailed-136068/

Banned driver Spencer Bowen led police on high speed chase through Dover

A banned driver mounted a kerb, drove through red lights and travelled the wrong way down the A2 as he led police on a 120mph chase.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/it-was-a-miracle-no-136065/

Maidstone: Teenagers arrested in connection with dealing drugs

A 15-year-old boy was one of two teenagers arrested for allegedly dealing drugs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/two-teenagers-arrested-in-connection-136062/

Maidstone town centre businesses close after power cut

A town centre power cut has left waiting for some businesses to reopen when power is restored.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/town-centre-business-close-after-136059/

Inquest verdicts for Daniel Whitworth, of Gravesend, and Gabriel Kovrari — victims of Grindr serial killer Stephen Port — quashed

The verdicts into the deaths of two victims of a gay murderer known as 'the Grindr killer' have been quashed ahead of a police watchdog investigation.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/verdicts-into-deaths-of-serial-136050/

Man taken to hospital after liquid thrown in moped-mounted hat robbery in Northfleet

A man was taken to hospital complaining of irritation to his skin after being doused in liquid during a robbery.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/liquid-thrown-by-moped-mounted-hat-136047/

Margate: Consultation period open for plans for a new secondary school on the former Royal School for the Deaf site

The consultation period for plans for a new secondary school in the district is now open.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/consultation-open-secondary-school-135628/

Maidstone sex offender jailed after showing indecent images to children

A police investigator has praised a group of children who helped snare a sex offender after he was jailed for three years and eight months.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/sex-offender-jailed-after-showing-136054/

Firefighters called over pub fire in Egerton

Fire crews attend the scene of a chimney fire at village pub

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/pub-fire-egerton-136048/

Man hit by train in Canterbury still not identified

A man killed when he was hit by a train yesterday has still not been identified.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/death-of-man-hit-by-136040/

Northfleet: Man resuscitated at Cygnet Leisure Centre

A man had to be resuscitated after collapsing at a leisure centre last night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/man-brought-back-to-life-136045/

Michael Morris, from Swanscombe, to appear in court over crash deaths on A20 in Farningham

A 19-year-old man is due to appear in court over the deaths of two men in a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/teenager-faces-charges-over-double-136044/

Edenbridge: Property firm charged with destroying bat habitat

A property development company has been charged with illegally destroying a bat habitat.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/property-firm-charged-with-destroying-136037/

Ex-soldier Luke Hare spared prison sentence after assault on innocent pedestrian

An ex-squaddie launched an unprovoked attack on an "innocent man" while suffering from post-traumatic stress, a court heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/former-solider-avoids-prison-sentence-135990/

Alexandru Olteanu, 19, remanded in custody after burglary in Durban Crescent, Dover, involving a scooter theft

A man has appeared in court after a break-in involving the theft of a scooter and clothes,

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/arrest-after-scooter-burglary-136027/

Police want to close down Chatham Grill kebab house in Batchlor Street

Police are applying to shut down a popular kebab house in the Towns after staff used weapons to assault customers during a brawl.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/kebab-house-could-close-136028/

Flat Stanley: Pupils from Leybourne School get message from Prince Harry

Children at a primary school were overjoyed when they were sent a touching message from the man of the moment... Prince Harry!

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/delighted-pupils-get-message-from-prince-harry-136024/

A2 Cobham: Crash causes delays on west-bound carriageway

Police and ambulance crews are at the scene of a crash which closed two lanes of the A2 earlier.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/emergency-services-at-scene-of-136022/

Louis Inge, 14, celebrates The Bubble Waffle Company's first birthday

Although he's not old enough to have a bank account, 14-year-old Louis Inge is celebrating his first year in business.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/schoolboy-celebrated-his-companys-anniversary-135992/

One in six arrested with Coercive Control are charged

The number of people charged with a form of domestic violence in Kent has been revealed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/coercive-control-arrests-in-kent-135994/

Darren Selwood jailed for attacking friend at Tonbridge party

Onlookers panicked after a man plunged a steak knife into the stomach of a friend during an unprovoked attack.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/darren-selwood-jailed-for-stabbing-friend-at-party-135998/

Kent County Council could cut funding to bus services

School children and vulnerable elderly people could lose vital bus services as part of plans to save £4 million.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/dozens-of-kent-bus-services-could-be-lost-136018/

Medway reacts: Children in Kent are watching less TV in favour of streaming

The number of youngsters swapping the TV for a tablet is increasing, according to the industry watchdog.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/children-snub-tv-for-streaming-programmes-online-136009/

Oakedene Farm, Maidstone, struggles to recruit fruit pickers

Bosses at one of Kent's farms have said they have had to get rid of tonnes of raspberries because there was no one to pick them.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/kent-farm-blames-dumped-fruit-on-brexit-136011/

Medway Street Angels help keep homeless warm

An organisation is working to get people on the streets this winter warm and give them a hot meal.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/medway-street-angels-help-keep-homeless-warm-136013/

Crash on Old Thanet Way in Whitstable

A driver has reportedly been injured after two cars collided on a busy road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/crash-on-old-thanet-way-in-whitstable-136016/

Southeastern trains delayed after incident on the line near Canterbury East railway station

Southeastern trains have been disrupted while emergency services deal with an incident on the line near a Kent railway station.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/incident-on-railway-line-136015/

Little Mix announce massive show in Maidstone- here's how to get tickets

Chart-topping girl band Little Mix are coming to a town near you - here's how to get tickets.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/little-mix-are-coming-to-maidstone-136014/

IPCC: No police misconduct in death Sean Wilkes, restrained outside house party in Folkestone

Police officers have been cleared of misconduct following a two-year investigation into the death of a man they restrained outside a house party.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/police-restraint-death-was-not-misconduct-136012/

Hour-long delays at the Dartford tunnel following 'incidents'

Drivers are facing hour-long delays at the Dartford crossing this evening.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/delays-at-tunnel-136010/

Missing teenager Alex Willoughby spotted in Canterbury

A 17-year-old girl who disappeared nearly two weeks ago is caught on CCTV with a man in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/hunt-for-missing-teenage-girl-in-kent-136008/

Tunbridge Wells: Arrests after jewellery, cannabis and baseball bat found in car in Pembury Road

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after police stopped a car in a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/arrests-after-jewellery-cannabis-found-in-car-136006/

Brawl outside Air and Breathe nightclub, Dartford, leaves three injured

Three men were arrested and three injured after a mass brawl outside a nightclub.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/three-arrested-over-nightclub-brawl-136003/

Maidstone: Woman arrested in Barming murder probe released

A woman arrested on suspicion of murder after a man’s body was found at a set of flats has been released under investigation.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/woman-arrested-in-murder-probe-136001/

Edenbridge: Jury convict man behind violent kidnapping of woman

A man has been found guilty of chasing a woman and punching her repeatedly during a terrifying kidnapping.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/jury-convict-man-behind-violent-135997/

Sheerness: Teenager charged with arson following fire in middle of the night

A 19-year-old has been charged with arson following a fire at a house in the middle of the night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/teenager-charged-with-arson-135991/

Former Labour Swanley Town Council leader Robert Woodbridge narrowly avoids jail over benefits fraud

A former party council leader has avoided an immediate jail sentence after being convicted of benefits fraud.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/former-cllr-avoids-jail-over-135985/

Dog dies in fire in Haynes Road, Gravesend

A dog has died after a flat was engulfed in flames this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/dog-dies-in-flat-blaze-135984/

Margate: Vinnie Giovanni, 29, charged with arson following fire in Lister Road

A man is due in court charged with arson after a dog had to be rescued from a house fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/man-charged-with-arson-135983/

Outcome of cabinet inquiry into Ashford MP Damian Green could be kept quiet

There are calls for the government to be transparent after it emerged a cabinet report into allegations against a Kent MP may not be published.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/report-on-mps-conduct-could-135982/

Maidstone: Police and forensic investigators at flats in Roseholme

A set of flats has been cordoned off and forensic investigators are at the scene of an ongoing incident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/police-cordon-in-place-as-135975/

Bethany Ivell jailed after assault on service station cashier and police officers

A mother who narrowly avoided jail has been locked up after assaulting a service station cashier and two police officers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/serial-offender-mum-locked-up-135969/

Christmas lights in Whitstable set to sparkle after successful crowdfunding campaign

The community has rallied round to fund Christmas lights after organisers ran out of cash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/kent-town-set-to-sparkle-135958/

Maidstone: Emergency services attend house fire in Bower Lane

Fire crews, police and paramedics are at the scene of a house fire which broke out this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/firefighters-tackle-house-blaze-135957/

Acid attack on man in Knights Manor Way, Dartford

A man has been taken to hospital with burns after he was reportedly attacked with acid as he answered the front door.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/man-injured-in-doorstep-acid-135953/

Education chiefs warn Kent can expect influx of London families as councils buy MoD land

Kent can expect an influx of families from the capital as London councils look to buy former Ministry of Defence land, education chiefs have warned.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/kent-under-pressure-as-london-135951/

Driver on school run jailed after losing control of his car

A father-of-five has been locked up after losing control of his Jaguar and injuring a woman and child.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/driver-on-school-run-jailed-135862/

Cranbrook School apologises after mistake hits students’ grades

Bungling staff uploaded a year's worth of pupils' work late - leaving some sixth-formers being downgraded.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/school-apologises-after-mistake-hits-135870/

Voyeur Ryan Hoggart hid phone in bathroom to spy on woman

A voyeur hid his mobile phone among detergent bottles to spy on a woman as she took a shower.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/peeping-tom-hid-phone-among-135875/

Kent Search and Rescue launch night river patrols after drowning deaths

After three young men lost their lives after falling into the River Medway a charity has secured funding for patrols in the Christmas run-up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/night-time-river-patrols-launched-to-135923/

Police called after man hurled abuse at congregation at St Mildred's Church, Tenterden

A man seen "acting strangely" in a church was asked to leave after hurling abuse and threats at members of the congregation.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/police-called-to-church-after-135871/

365 Foster Care agency in Dymchurch put children at risk, Ofsted reports

A fostering agency has been ordered to improve after inspectors found significant failings were putting children at risk of harm.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/fostering-agency-put-children-at-135872/

Canterbury family 'treated like criminals' after offender listed at home address

An administrative error left a family being questioned on their doorstep about whether a convicted drink driver was sticking to his curfew.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/familys-home-wrongly-associated-with-criminal-135876/

Maidstone couple get engaged at French Grand Prix circuit

A couple with a love of motorsport are on track for a happy life together after finding the right formula for success.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/maidstone-couple-get-engaged-at-french-grand-prix-circuit-135883/

Police appeal for information about missing boys who come from Kent

Police have followed several lines of enquiry to find two teenagers, but need the public's help.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/teenage-boys-missing-from-home-135920/

Balloon nativity display outside Zion Baptist Church in Tenterden

A church has drafted in a balloon modeller to tell the story of Nativity this year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/hows-this-for-a-nativity-135919/

Police and coastguard teams search cliff area near the Port of Dover

A search has taken place involving police and coastguard teams.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/search-taking-place-at-cliffs-135917/

Mill chimney is dangerous eyesore say South Darenth residents

Residents fear plastic sheeting torn from a mill chimney could pose a risk to those living nearby

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/chimney-is-dangerous-eyesore-say-135914/

Littlestone Lifeboat crews respond to emergency in Dymchurch

RNLI crews have mobilised to an emergency off the coast of Dymchurch.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/lifeboat-scrambles-to-emergency-135913/

Thanet: Drink-drive arrest after car gets stuck in Walpole Bay tidal pool

Police arrested a man on suspicion of drink driving after a Jaguar became stuck in a tidal pool.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/drink-drive-arrest-after-car-gets-135910/

Weather warning as freezing temperatures set to hit on Saturday evening

Gritting lorries will be out and about this evening as the temperature is forecast to plummet

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/weather-alert-freezing-temperatures-135909/

A2 slow traffic and partially blocked after accident

Traffic has now returned to normal after both directions were partially blocked following an accident near the A249 Key Street roundabout.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/slow-traffic-on-a2-blocked-135905/

Cinque Port Arms owners speak out after car crashes through the building

Just after a car ploughed through the front of an historic pub, its owners issue a statement praising their staff and customers

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/suggestions-pedestrians-were-driven-at-135907/

Car crashes into All Saints churchyard in Maidstone

A car has left the road and ended up in a cemetery, damaging memorials and headstones.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/car-smashes-into-graveyard-135900/

Southeastern delays and ice warnings for train services

Problems have been reported across the south east on the rail network.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/ice-and-signalling-problems-disrupting-135897/

Kent: TV presenter Paul O'Grady on country life in rural Kent in his new book, Paul O'Grady's Country Life

For the Love of Dogs presenter Paul O'Grady opens up about his life in rural Kent, which includes pigs, sheep, ducks and goats, in his new book.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/for-the-love-of-dogs-tv-presenter-paul-ogrady-a-country-life-in-rural-kent-135828/

Swale Council won't rehome dog-lover unless he gives up his pets

A dog owner says he may be living in his car by Christmas because he refuses to give up his pets

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/dog-lover-wont-be-rehoused-because-135843/

Dartford Council refuse to let son repair his father and brothers' graves

A man has been refused permission to repair his father and brothers' graves, who were killed by a bomb during the Second World War.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/im-being-blackmailed-over-my-135848/

Binge-drinking teen punched Tesco staff then threatened police officer's family

A teenager was arrested after punching a Tesco staff member then told PC she would 'find out where he lives and his family would die'.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/drunk-teenager-punched-supermarket-assistant-135850/

Canterbury mum angry at litter fine from council

A mum-of-two says she is being treated unfairly after being fined when a card with her son's name was found discarded in a car park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/teacher-criticises-council-after-receiving-135854/

Ambulances in Canterbury Road, Ashford

Paramedics are at the scene of an ongoing incident in a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/ambulances-in-canterbury-road-ashford-135894/

Leeds Castle to keep reindeer Christmas events after PETA animal rights opposition

A popular tourist attraction has stuck with plans to have reindeer at Christmas events after opposition from animal rights activists.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/tourist-attraction-to-keep-reindeer-135878/

Latest kmfm thousand pound friday winner

A mum made it the perfect countdown to Christmas when she was randomly selected for a £1,000 cash prize.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/emma-burns-wins-kmfm-thousand-pound-friday-135893/

Motorists stuck in traffic between Stockbury Roundabout and Detling Hill after crash

Traffic is queuing to Detling Hill following a crash near

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/one-lane-is-blocked-on-135892/

Medway council ask retailers to challenge under 25s when selling corrosive substances

Council asks retailers to sign up to scheme to prevent selling dangerous substances to children.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/challenge-under-25-on-corrosive-135888/

Traffic building on M25 anticlockwise at the Dartford Tunnel

Drivers are facing stop-start traffic and long queues at the Dartford Tunnel this evening.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/long-delays-on-m25-135890/

Crash on A299 Thanet Way near Herne Bay turn-off

Motorists are being warned of delays following a crash between two cars and a van on a busy road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/police-at-scene-of-pile-up-on-thanet-way-135887/

Judge Sir Alistair MacDuff awards Gillingham close to £1.4m in damages after Centerplate walkout

Gillingham Football Club are celebrating a financial windfall after being awarded substantial damages off their former caterers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/gillingham-centerplate-court-scally-135767/

Folkestone harbour killing: Gerard Philpott charged with manslaughter of Steve Holton

A man has been charged over the death of a father found dead by the harbour in the summer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/man-charged-over-harbour-killing-135880/

Margate burglar Adam May jailed after stealing from relatives

The offender broke into a house and took items worth £4,000.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/burglar-who-stole-from-his-135874/

Newborn baby delivered on Chatham High Street by strangers before ambulance can arrive

A baby boy was born on Chatham High Street this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/baby-boy-born-on-chatham-135869/

Age UK charity workers face losing jobs before Christmas

Workers at a charity centre face losing their jobs just days before Christmas.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/charity-staff-face-losing-jobs-135800/

Concern for missing police cadet Alex Willoughby, from Oxford, who has links to Kent

Police say they are "extremely concerned" for the welfare of a 17-year-old cadet who has not been seen for more than a week.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/police-extremely-concerned-for-missing-135867/

'Breathtaking betrayal' of Peter Phillips, who conned friends out of £730,000

A conman ripped off more than £700,000 from friends - some of whom he'd known for decades.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/breathtaking-betrayal-of-fraudster-135865/

Man arrested and charged with grooming after being confronted by vigilante group

A man has been arrested and charged with grooming after being confronted by a vigilante group.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/vigilantes-help-on-arrest-135860/

East Kent health trust to consider centralising A&E services at 'super hospital' site at Kent and Canterbury

Health chiefs are to formally consider plans for a 'super' hospital in east Kent - which could mean the loss of A&E departments in two towns.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/trust-to-consider-super-hospital-135856/

Van driver Harbans Doll tried to smuggle 16 immigrants including children into UK

A lorry driver who tried to smuggle 16 immigrants including a five-month-old baby into the country claimed he thought he was delivering furniture.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/children-among-16-immigrants-found-135855/

Fourteen-year-old Kieran Kenton missing in Folkestone

The family of a 14-year-old boy who disappeared three days ago have launched a desperate appeal to find him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/missing-boy-appeal-kieran-kenton-135849/

Wartime FP45 Liberator pistol handed into Folkestone police station during gun amnesty

A wartime pistol to be sent to museum after it was handed into police during a gun amnesty - but campaign comes as man shot dead at pub.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/wartime-pistol-handed-into-police-135846/

Dover says a final goodbye to inspirational teen Kelly Turner who died of cancer amid £1million fundraising campaign for lifesaving treatment

Family, friends and a mass of supporters from across the Dover district will attend the funeral service of Kelly Turner this morning

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/final-goodbye-to-kelly-135837/

Suspected murder victim Joe Daniels' partner issues witness appeal

The grief stricken partner of a pub landlord killed in a suspected shooting has today issued an appeal for information on social media.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/suspected-murder-victims-partner-issues-135834/

Dartford: Leon Darling named locally as man who died on A2 crash

A man who died on the A2 slip road has been named locally as Leon Darling.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/man-who-died-on-a2-named-leon-darling-135827/

Seven things to buy your dog this Christmas

You may not have started your festive shopping yet but we have a few things you could buy to spoil your pooch.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/christmas-presents-for-your-dog-135582/

Ambulance gets lost in Springhead Park, Northfleet

A two-year-old boy was left waiting 55 minutes for medical attention after an paramedics got lost in a new housing estate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/ambulance-gets-lost-in-springhead-park-northfleet-135796/

Burglar seen off by Army man Alfred Eyles

An 84-year-old ex-Army man saw off a burglar by swinging a pickaxe shovel at him as he broke into his home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/veteran-swings-shovel-at-burglar-135798/

Ashford: England and Arsenal footballer David Seaman and wife Frankie Poultney will open an ice rink at Champneys

An ice rink being opened by former England and Arsenal footballer David Seaman and his wife, may be reviving a tradition started by Queen Victoria.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/kent-footballer-david-seaman-and-frankie-poultney-to-open-eastwell-manor-ice-rink-135807/

Almost 5,000 homes left empty in Kent in 2016

Thousands of properties are lying empty in the county as councils come under government pressure to build more homes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/nearly-5000-empty-homes-in-kent-135818/

Thousand Pound Friday: How you could win with kmfm

Fancy winning a grand delivered to your door tonight? Read on to find our more.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kmfm-thousand-pound-friday-135822/

Eastchurch Gap Erosion Action Group fear beach will be swept away

Time is running out to save a crumbling coastline and campaigners say those who can help continue to pass the buck.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/fears-eastchurch-beach-will-be-swept-away-135823/

Government crackdown on diesel cars

Do you own a diesel car? If so you'll want to read this.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/tough-new-measure-for-diesel-drivers-135821/

Clever Storage Ideas to Help Sell Your Home

Getting on top of storage will help sell your home faster and may even earn a better price.

  A neatly organised house immediately creates the calm atmosphere and welcoming ambiance that buyers find appealing.

Create Space

Most of our possessions probably don’t see the light of day from one year’s end to the next. They lurk in cupboards and drawers, sometimes taking up so much room there is no space for the things we do use.

Those things all mean something. Selling your home shouldn’t mean you have to ditch all the precious, memory-invoking possessions you’ve gathered over the years.

A clever way of decluttering is through self storage. Rooms or lockers are affordable, and there are no long term lock-ins. If you need to create a more spacious atmosphere, but don’t want to permanently lose the things you love but don’t use, this could be your life saver.

Tackle Problem Rooms

Areas such as bathrooms and children’s bedrooms spring to mind. These rooms tend to be home to myriad small items that are hard to control.

Storage in children’s rooms is relatively easy:

·         Beds can be brilliant. Ottoman beds, cabin or captain beds, or divans with drawers can hide many a collection without taking up additional floor space. Choosing a high-rise bed will also provide a desk area, offering space for craft, homework or the TV if your child has one of their own.

·         Stackable storage cubes can be used as stools as well as bookshelves or display areas for figures or other items. Used as bookcases placed in a corner, it’s a neat way to create a ‘quiet’ nook for reading.

·         Colourful coat pegs at child height offer more than just somewhere to hang coats. Dangle baskets or laundry bags to provide homes for small soft toys.

Bathrooms can be a little more problematic, but not impossibly so:

·         A second shower curtain rod installed over the bath but close to the wall, and outfitted with a few S-hooks provides hanging space for bottle caddies or body buffs and loofahs.

·         Fit upside down brackets (the decorative ones that normally go beneath) to the ends of shelves. They look stylish and help stop loose items rolling off or, in the case of stacked towels, draping over edges.

·         Replace a full length mirror with one that doubles as a storage cabinet. Inside is yards of shelving for all your bottles and bathroom supplies.

Use the Vertical Spaces

We tend to neglect wall space above head height, but it’s prime real estate for getting creative with shelving. Layer shelves on top of each other for books or CDs and video games, instead of taking up room with floor standing units, or run a single shelf right around the room at picture rail height to show off groups of collectibles or photos.

Other vertical spaces we ignore are those around doorways, but these often narrow areas can also be turned into storage areas with bespoke shelving. An added charm is that the finished effect creates a recessed doorway look.

Find the Secret Places

All homes have them; you just have to know where to look. Two places you could probably make more use of include under the stairs and under the kitchen cabinets.

Stair cupboards can be dark and cramped, but you can hang hooks in there, run a couple of shelves, or buy a plastic drawer unit to help corral small items. Hang a battery LED light and the space becomes much more useful.

Those areas under the cabinets in kitchens are nearly always closed off with kickboards, but you can remove them and fit hinged or sliding doors instead. The storage space won’t give a lot of height, but it’s useful for long or flat items such as giant roasting trays you hardly ever use but need now and then, kids’ skateboards or bats, or even brooms and mops if there is nowhere else.

It’s all about finding spaces for awkward items so drawers and cupboards look neat and organised. When you’re showing potential buyers around your home, you can never be sure they won’t peep inside cupboards. And if you can show them a neat but homely house, they get the impression the place has plenty of storage and is comfortable to live in.

from Home My Heaven: Home Improvement Blog http://www.homemyheaven.co.uk/2017/11/clever-storage-ideas-to-help-sell-your.html

Traffic building near Darenth Interchange following vehicle fire

Traffic is building on both carriageways following the blaze.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/delays-on-a2-following-vehicle-135820/

Search for Luca the missing African grey parrot, last seen at The Linces, Dover

A parrot that can imitate a dog's bark has vanished from his family home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/plea-to-find-missing-parrot-135814/

Police at scene of crash near Cobham services on A2

Three cars were involved in a crash earlier this evening.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/delays-following-crash-on-a2-135817/

Thanet Way crash near Whitstable involving six vehicles

Two people are receiving medical treatment after a six car crash this evening.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/six-cars-involved-in-crash-135816/

Police appeal after break-in at Manor Clinic, Folkestone,

Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported burglary.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/gp-surgery-closed-following-break-in-135815/

Folkestone: Police appeal for dashcam footage following suspected murder of Joe Daniels

Police are appealing for dashcam footage as part of their investigation into the murder of Joe Daniel.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/appeal-for-dashcam-footage-following-135813/

Police reassure of exercise training after high activity expected in Dover area

Police have said there is emergency training, not a threat.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/dont-be-alarmed---its-135812/

Hopes high after Benji comes through operation and arrives at back home in Lordswood

A specialist vet who came forward to help a dog which needed life-saving treatment has now carried out the operation on him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/benji-the-dog-is-now-135803/

Kieron Hoddinott jailed for rape and sexual assault

A man has been jailed for 15 years for forcing a woman to endure his 'abusive and perverted behaviour'.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/kieron-hoddinott-jailed-for-rape-and-sexual-assault-135810/

Drunk Leon Lawresz parks for snooze on M20 near Charing

A driver became so drunk on whiskey he pulled up in the fast lane of a motorway for a snooze.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/drink-driver-parks-for-a-135799/

Armed robber Matthew Waddington, jailed for raids on Co-op store in Gillingham Road, Gillingham

A “smelly” armed robber who was foiled by a have-a-go hero in a convenience store has been jailed for more than five years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/armed-robber-locked-up-135801/

Thug Paul Ojo, locked up for unprovoked attack on teen in Upbury Way, Chatham

A thug has been locked up after breaking teenager’s nose in an unprovoked attack.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/thug-jailed-for-unprovoked-attack-135795/

Gran, 80, forced to back down in Yalding bridge stand-off

An 80-year-old gran on a mobility scooter got into a stand-off with a 10-ton tanker on a village bridge. Here's what happened...

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/gran-in-stand-off-with-10-ton-lorry-135762/

Kent universities submit joint bid to fund medical places in the county

Two Kent universities have today submitted a joint bid for government cash to fund medical student places in the county for the first time.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/bid-to-offer-first-kent-135791/

Murder investigation after Joe Daniels found shot at Red Cow in Folkestone

Police have launched a murder investigation after a pub landlord was found shot at his pub.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/murder-probe-after-pub-shooting-135786/

Fear on the streets: Gillingham residents voice fears in wake of Kyle Yule's death

Residents have spoken out of their concerns in the wake of a teenager's stabbing death. Read the special investigation.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/fear-on-the-streets-after-kyle-yule-gillingham-death-135758/

Family of John O'Connor want to catch cowardly thugs who beat up grandad

An elderly man was kicked by thugs who pounced on him and stole his wallet just yards from his home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/thugs-snatch-elderly-mans-wallet-135759/

House of Fraser at Bluewater evacuated after fire alarm triggered

Scores of shoppers were sent packing from one of Bluewater's biggest retailers this morning after the fire alarm was triggered.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/bluewater-evacuation-was-an-accident-135785/

Folkestone: Tributes left for pub landlord, Joe Daniels

Tributes have been left for a pub landlord who died following a shooting.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/folkestone-tributes-for-pub-landlord-135768/

Tonbridge: Three women arrested on suspicion of running a brothel in Quarry Hill Road

Three women have been arrested on suspicion of running a brothel after a police raid.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/arrests-over-alleged-brothel-135780/

Police appeal after fatal crash near Dartford

Emergency services were called after a fatal crash on the A2 last night

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/appeal-after-fatal-crash-135769/

Thug Billy Hicks from Dover stabbed man with scissors and knife who he feared was 'snitching'

A drunken man, talking about carrying out a burglary or robbery, turned on someone who he feared was using his mobile phone to “snitch” on him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/thug-who-stabbed-man-jailed-135776/

Barming murder probe: Two released pending further inquiries after Woodford Road death

Two people arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was found have been released, but a further person remains in custody.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/two-released-in-murder-probe-135774/

Ferries delayed and trees blocking roads after high winds batter Kent

Ferries are being delayed, scaffolding has fallen down and trees have toppled after high winds battered the county.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/ferry-delays-and-fallen-trees-winds-135766/

Help grant Ellice Barr's wish to walk

A five-year-old girl is asking for help to grant her Christmas wish... to be able to walk.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/help-grant-girls-wish-to-walk-135727/

Driver Stephen Cash jailed for four years after family left injured

A banned driver fled after seriously injuring two young children in a crash on a dual carriageway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/driver-jailed-after-seriously-injuring-children-in-crash-135730/

Fund set up for loved ones of young father Ashley King killed in accident at work

A fund has been set up to help the pregnant girlfriend and child of a man killed in an industrial accident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/fund-hopes-to-help-tragic-ashley-king-135735/

Christmas comes early to Sheppey families

Families have been queuing for free food tonight after a store had to dump all its stock.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/food-handed-out-by-the-135760/

Kent reacts: Google can collect user's information when devices are turned off

The search engine Google can collect users' information even when a device is turned off and the SIM card removed, it has been revealed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/googles-mobile-tracking-secrets-revealed-135743/

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay has led a Westminster Hall debate on cost of drug addiction

A Kent MP has led a debate about the human and financial cost drug addiction has on families.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/the-human-cost-of-drug-135746/

Two lanes closed on M25 after three car crash

Traffic is building after a crash on the M25 has closed two lanes

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/multi-car-crash-on-m25-135757/

Two hurt as car crashes into wall in Sea View Road, Herne Bay

Emergency crews are at the scene of a crash which has seen two people taken to hospital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/two-injured-as-car-crashes-135755/

Christmas reindeer at The Mall in Maidstone to be removed after complaint

A shopping centre has taken swift action after a complaint about a Christmas decoration.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/christmas-santa-mall-complaint-reindeer-135754/

Woman pushed while walking along Benover Road near Killicks Cottages, Yalding

A woman suffered minor injuries after she was shoved to the ground in an attempted robbery.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/woman-pushed-after-refusing-to-135751/

Large warship spotted off Kent coast is Royal Navy tanker

A large and dark silhouette of a warship spotted off the Kent coast sparked concern this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/concern-after-warship-spotted-in-135747/

Housing and Brexit dominate the budget

The abolition of stamp duty for first-time buyers is a Budget surprise

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/budget-fillip-for-first-time-buyers-135744/

Jaffa Cake thief John Saunders, from Canterbury, jailed for Dartford burglary

A burglar who swiped Jaffa Cakes during a break-in was captured on camera hours later trying to flee another raid - while still clutching the treats.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/burglar-swaps-jaffa-cakes-for-135733/

Karate kid Jaime Cooper from Deal earns first black belt, aged 11.

An 11-year-old primary school pupil has fought her way to a coveted black belt in karate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/dont-mess-with-black-belt-135732/

Maidstone East to Cambridge rail plans delayed by Govia Thameslink

Plans for cross-London rail services from Kent have been delayed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/rail-plans-delayed-135712/

Port of Dover's White Cliffs Christmas with ice skating rink returns to Cruise Terminal 1, Dover Western Docks

Dover’s White Cliffs Christmas returns to the Cruise Terminal at the Western Docks on Saturday.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/return-of-white-cliffs-christmas-135722/

Tunbridge Wells: Connor Hewett sentenced after violent attack with knuckle duster

A teenager who used a knuckle duster in a violent town centre attack has been sentenced to a year in a young offenders' institution.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/knuckle-duster-teen-sentenced-135721/

St Dunstans in Canterbury closed after strong winds cause chimney to smash onto the road

Strong winds have caused a chimney to smash onto a pavement in a popular shopping area.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/chimney-smashes-onto-busy-shopping-135718/

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car in St Leonard's Road, Hythe

The air ambulance was called to the scene after reports of a pedestrian being hit by a car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/woman-taken-to-hospital-hythe-135719/

Cadbury turning on Chilham Christmas tree lights

The chocolate company Cadbury is hosting a special Christmas tree light switch-on in one of Kent's villages, complete with plenty of chocolate gifts.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/cadbury-turning-on-chilham-christmas-lights-135710/

Tyler Crane, 18, of Birchington, jailed for homophobic attack in Margate

A teenager has been locked up after swinging a wooden plank embedded with nails at two women and dragging one by her hair in a homophobic attack.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/teen-jailed-for-homophobin-fuelled-135715/

Folkestone: Emergency vehicles descend on Foord Road close to the Red Cow pub

As many as 12 emergency vehicles including six police cars have been spotted in a residential street.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/large-emergency-response-in-town-135714/

Live blog: Autumn Budget 2017 and how it affects Kent

Get live updates from the Chancellor's budget speech today plus analysis, commentary and reaction on how it affects Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/live-blog-autumn-budget-2017-how-affects-kent-135693/

Oasis Academy on Isle of Sheppey sends home trans-curious pupil for wearing wig and make up

An angry mum has withdrawn her trans-curious son from school after he was sent home for wearing a wig and make-up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/mums-anger-as-school-sends-135698/

Man fights for life after car fire in Poulton Lane, Ash

A man has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after suffering serious burn injuries in a car fire on a country lane.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/man-fights-for-life-with-135711/

Margate: Dreamland awarded runner-up in Best Family Theme Park award

Family favourite theme-park Dreamland has come runner-up in a top award, second only to Universal Studios Orlando.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/dreamland-runner-up-in-top-award-135697/

Ashford: Drink-drive arrest after car ploughs into lammpost in Jemmett Road

A man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car swerved off the road and ploughed into a lamppost.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/arrest-after-car-ploughs-into-135699/

Three arrested after man found dead at flats in Barming

Three people have been arrested and the police watchdog has been informed after a man was found dead following contact with officers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/three-arrests-after-man-found-135701/

Sir Winston Churchill's final piece of art, painted in Kent, sells at auction

Sir Winston Churchill's final piece of artwork, which was painted in the garden of his family home in Kent, has smashed its auction estimate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/churchills-final-painting-sells-for-135696/

Kent County Council short of £149m to meet growing demand for school places

The county council would need to build the equivalent of 12 secondary schools to meet the growing demand for places - but there's a £149m shortfall.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/council-short-of-149m-to-135691/

Barming: Police forensic vans spotted outside block of flats in Woodford Road

Police forensic vans have been spotted outside a block of flats this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/police-called-to-incident-in-barming-135687/

Rainham paramedic has engagement ring stolen from ambulance while treating patient

A paramedic has been left "extremely distressed" after thieves stole her engagement ring from an ambulance while she treated a man in agony.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/paramedics-engagement-ring-stolen-135640/

Ramsgate: Andrew Mullen jailed for assault and theft

A man with more than 50 convictions for robbery and theft is behind bars after after threatening to hit a woman during his latest crime.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/predatory-thief-gets-long-jail-135649/

Specialist breastfeeding support could be scrapped in Swale

A proposed takeover of breastfeeding services could have major consequences across Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/mums-fear-cuts-to-breastfeeding-support-services-in-swale-135678/

Rochester reacts: Caroline Lucas's amendment to EU Withdrawal Bill voted down by MPs

MPs have voted down an amendment in the government's EU Withdrawal Bill saying animals can feel pain and emotion.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/animals-cant-feel-pain-vote-mps-135671/

Are British manners changing as we drop adverbs?

We are reportedly getting more abrupt by choosing to ditch adverbs which are traditionally used to avoid causing offence.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/are-british-manners-changing-135669/

Medway Council put Strood Waterfront plans out for consultation

The brief on Strood Waterfront will be open for the public to comment on before the final brief is completed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/cabinet-approve-consultation-on-waterfront-135673/

Police appeal for witnesses after crash on Hamstreet Road in Ashford

Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash in the early hours of Monday morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/man-in-critical-condition-after-135674/

Family pay tribute to John McMahon, from Erith, who died on A225 Shoreham Road, near Eynsford

A family has paid tribute to a man who died in a four-car crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/he-lit-up-the-lives-135672/

Damian Collins, Folkestone MP, discusses £250 million lorry park money with minister Mel Stride

The government is being urged to preserve £250 million in lorry parking money for reuse after the end of the Stanford plan.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/keep-money-to-prevent-operation-135665/

Martello Tower at Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, to be sold at Clive Emson auction

A piece of history could be yours as this historic structure from the 19th century goes under the hammer at auction next month.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/martello-tower-135660/

Traffic on M20 held for overturned vehicle coast-bound between J3 and J4

Traffic is being held after a vehicle overturned on a busy motorway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/motorway-shut-for-overturned-vehicle-135666/

Appeal launched to find Kyle Toland, 16, from Gravesend missing since last week

The family of a 16-year-old boy are appealing for information about their missing son.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/appeal-launched-to-help-find-135663/

Campaigners lose fight to save traditional clock chimes at St Peter's Church in Sandwich

A centuries-old tradition will come to an end early next year after the owners of a church have been ordered to silence them overnight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/campaigners-lose-fight-to-save-135658/

Fidelity International to close Hildenborough office

Up to 650 workers face being relocated to Surrey as a financial services company announced it is closing its office in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/fidelity-international-to-close-hildenborough-office-135661/

Police allay concerns over public 'training exercise' in Cheriton

Police have allayed concerns over a flurry of unmarked cars and army helicopters in a district of Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/police-allay-concerns-over-public-135657/

Fidelity International to close Hildenborough office

Up to 650 people could be out of work after a financial services company announced it is closing its base in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/fidelity-international-to-close-hildenborough-office-135656/

Stone Hill Park and River Oak Strategic Partners outline their plans for the Manston airport site

Two companies battling for the Manston airport site have had their plans for it heard by councillors.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/manston-airport-plans-laid-out-135655/

Details of funeral, and coffin image, for Kelly Turner, 17, of Dover, who had a rare cancer

Family have released an image of the decorated coffin for a cancer teenager's funeral.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/preparing-for-kellys-final-goodbye-135651/

Virgin Media broadband works stopped in Bearsted

Controversial works to extend Virgin Media's broadband network have been suspended pending talks with Kent County Council.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/virgin-media-works-halted-135638/

Barton Court School warns pupils to avoid Dane John Gardens in Canterbury

A school has issued a warning to parents to stop their children going to a crime-ridden park "for their own safety".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/school-tells-pupils-to-stay-135643/

Burglars steal silverware and set fire to church in Northfleet

Thieves set fire to a church vestry after stealing communion silverware.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/burglars-steal-silverware-and-set-135634/

Laser show world record set in Las Vegas by Dartford-based ER Productions

A special effects business hired by Queen and Kylie Minogue has set a world record for the largest laser show at an event in Las Vegas.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/laser-company-sets-world-record-las-vegas-er-productions-dartford-mark-tenth-anniversary-135636/

The Met Office issues Kent yellow weather warning for wind

The county is set to be hit by winds of up to 70mph and heavy rain as Met Office chiefs warn of difficult driving conditions.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-to-be-battered-by-135632/

Broadstairs: Vandals deface listed building Pierremont Hall with graffiti tags

A town council has condemned vandals for their 'lack of respect for our heritage' after a listed building was defaced with graffiti tags.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/vandals-condemned-after-defacing-listed-135578/

A254 in Thanet named as one of UK’s most dangerous roads

With 15 serious crashes in just three years, a Kent road has been named one of the most dangerous in the UK.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/kent-road-named-among-countrys-135618/

Helicopter called in to search for two children missing from Liberty Park, in Wainscott

A police helicopter is helping in the search for two missing children amid rumours they were snatched in the early hours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/helicopter-up-searching-for-missing-135627/

Simon Langton Boys grammar school in Canterbury offers Mein Kampf debate class

A Kent grammar school is to offer classes in which pupils debate texts including Mein Kampf, as "an antidote to the poison of political correctness".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/school-offers-classes-in-mein-kampf-135617/

Residents react to flat fire in Clifton Crescent, Folkstone

Residents have spoken about a fire in their building which saw two people taken to hospital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/two-people-taken-to-hospital-after-folkestone-fire-135613/

Gillingham: Mass brawl in Toronto Road after Kyle Yule's funeral

Police were called after a mass fight broke out following the funeral of teenager Kyle Yule.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/mass-brawl-after-funeral-135615/

Rod Birley breaks Gerry Marshall's record for the most wins in British motor racing

Kent racing driver Rod Birley has broken the record for the most wins in British motor racing - only a fortnight after he was rushed to hospital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/sport/birley-makes-history-just-days-135599/

Eurotunnel changes name to Getlink

Eurotunnel, which has operated the Channel Tunnel for 23 years, has changed its name to Getlink in a bid to highlight other strands of its business.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/eurotunnel-channel-tunnel-operator-folkestone-changes-name-getlink-highlight-other-parts-business-135614/

Fire in Clifton Crescent in Folkestone

Two people are in hospital after a blaze broke out in a basement flat.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/two-people-in-hospital-after-135611/

Rotarians need more people for their Sheppey Santa Saunter

Rotary Club appeals for more to take part in its seaside Santa Saunter.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/an-extra-date-for-santa-135350/

Julie Knight anger after treatment at Benenden Hospital

A mum is warning other women after an operation that was meant to help her left her with life-long health complications.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/surgery-ruined-my-life-135583/

Medway council to decide on Strood Riverside project

Councillors will discuss a proposal for build 1,400 apartments and 200 houses in a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/plans-to-transform-strood-riverside-135592/

Ian Ranger caught with child sex abuse images on computer

A pensioner who downloaded images of children being abused has escaped jail, with the court hearing his wife has dementia.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/ian-ranger-caught-with-child-abuse-images-on-computer-135604/

Concern for Health in in East Kent group to deliver petition to 10 Downing Street

A coachload of people with concerns about the future of health services in Kent are to meet a government minister.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-health-campaigners-take-fight-to-downing-street-135610/

Sevenoaks: Running club tackling mental and physical health

A psychologist and her coach have set up a group to fight off depression and anxiety.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/sevenoaks-running-club-tackles-mental-health-135596/

Fire at Grange Way, Broadstairs

A householder has been taken to hospital after breathing in thick smoke when their home caught alight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/fire-at-grange-way-broadstairs-135608/

Fire in Parrock Road, Gravesend

Firefighters had to wear breathing gear as they battled a blaze in a residential street.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/fire-in-parrock-road-gravesend-135607/

Rochester reacts: The Queen and Prince Philip celebrate 70 years of marriage

The Queen and her husband Prince Philip got married 70 years ago today. We ask what makes a successful marriage.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/queen-and-prince-philip-celebrate-70th-anniversary-135595/

Gravesend firefighters called to tackle fire in underground car park

There was concern for the welfare of homeless people who were believed to in the area when a fire broke out.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/three-fire-engines-called-to-135606/

One lane closed on M25 after two cars involved in crash

Two cars were involved in a crash on the motorway this evening.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/one-lane-closed-after-m25-135605/

Building Lower Thames Crossing, east of Gravesend, could create 6,000 jobs

Up to 6,000 jobs and huge economic benefits are in store for Kent with the building of the Lower Thames Crossing, said officials at a update briefing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/kent-to-get-8billion-boost-135603/

Paul Hollywood splits from wife

Paul Hollywood has announced he has split from his wife Alex for a second time.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/bake-off-star-paul-hollywood-separates-from-wife-135602/

Buggy battery thefts linked to crystal meth production

More than 40 golf buggy batteries were stolen in a co-ordinated raid, amid police warnings the acid could be used to make a highly addictive drug.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/buggy-battery-thefts-linked-to-135594/

Boat blaze reported at Sheerness docks

Fire crews rushed to busy docks today after a report that a ship was on fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/fire-drama-at-docks-135591/

Details of the ThroneFest festival revealed as organisers are forced to find new venue

The exciting line-up for a Game of Thrones-inspired festival has been released.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/stars-of-games-of-thrones-135588/

Kent Police handed almost 100 firearms as part of Operation Raptor amnesty

Illegally-owned shotguns, rifles, pistols and revolvers have been given to police 'no questions asked' in the first week of a fortnight-long amnesty.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/people-hand-in-nearly-100-135587/

Vets step in to help teenager, Lucy Allen's ‘life-saving’ dog Benji who has operation today

Owner can’t thank the vets enough for offering to save Benji’s life.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/vet-steps-in-to-save-135584/

Government pressed to back a bid for £300m to help Otterpool scheme

We need £300m for schools, roads and other facilities if 12,000 homes go ahead, says Kent County Council

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/bid-for-300m-to-help-135586/

Balaclava burglars harm man, 80s, in attempted Cauldham Lane raid

A man in his 80s suffered a head injury when would-be burglars in balaclavas tried to smash their way into his home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/balaclava-burglars-harm-man-80s-135580/

Dave Thorman's family speak out after Joseph Bills is jailed for causing fatal crash in Whitstable

The father of a cyclist killed in a crash says despite the 'unbearable pain', he harbours no malice towards the drink-driver who caused the tragedy.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/we-pray-he-will-find-135554/

Shopper at Maidstone Morrisons has died

A woman taken ill at Morrisons in Maidstone on Saturday has died, police have confirmed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/shopper-has-died-135574/

Road Awareness Week launches as statistics reveal 44 people died on Kent's roads in 2016

Motorists are being told to watch their speed as it's revealed one in every 100 people involved in a crash in Kent dies.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/drivers-told-to-speed-down-135568/

Joseph Bills, from Whitstable, jailed for killing Dave Thorman in Canterbury Road crash

A van driver hit a cyclist and then went to a pub with broken glass in his hair and ordered a pint, before tearfully telling a pal: 'I've killed him!'

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/drug-driver-jailed-for-killing-chef-135548/

Part of Manston airport runway to remain for heritage flights under latest plans put forward by Stone Hill Park

Part of the main runway of the former Manston airport will be reopened for heritage aviation under the latest plans put forward by the site’s owners.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/manston-airport-runway-to-remain-heritage-vintage-aviation-flights-spitfires-hurricanes-latest-plans-stone-hill-park-135562/

Ramsgate: Pranksters once again target Madeira Walk waterfall by adding detergent to it

Pranksters have again targeted a waterfall by adding detergent to the water, causing it to fill with foam.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/ramsgate-waterfall-fills-with-foam-135560/

Queenborough Road closed as firefighters free injured person

Firefighters called to free trapped person from two vehicle crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/road-closed-as-car-and-135563/

Appeal after serious crash on A2070, Ashford

Officers have appealed for witnesses after a crash which left a teenager driver needing to be airlifted to London with life-threatening injuries

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-a2070-135564/

Michael Hill jailed after starting fire at Staple home while his ex wife and son were sleeping

A lovelorn husband broke into the former family home and started a small fire while his estranged wife and son were asleep upstairs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/dad-jailed-for-starting-fire-135555/

Police, firefighters, ambulances and coastguard helicopter called to Dargate

A large-scale emergency response involving police, ambulance crews, firefighters and the coastguard helicopter is under way.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/huge-emergency-response-on-marshes-135550/

Road closure in Hamstreet

Motorists are being told to use an alternative route as emergency services attend the scene.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/road-closure-after-reported-accident-hamstreet-135545/

Firefighters tackle kitchen fire in Mortimer Street, Herne Bay

Firefighters tackled the blaze which is believed to have been caused by a microwave.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/firefighters-tackle-kitchen-fire-herne-bay-135542/

Monkey Farm gets go-ahead for £750,000 investment

Ambitious plans to replace a scrapyard with showrooms, offices and industrial units at the entrance to a town have been given the green light.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/plans-to-scrap-car-breakers-approved-135338/

Maidstone: A Gin Festival with more than 100 gins will come to Kent next year

A huge gin festival, featuring exclusive examples to exotic flavours and craft gins, will be staged in Kent for the first time.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/maidstone-huge-gin-festival-featuring-more-than-100-gins-to-come-to-kent-next-year-135537/

Sean Parsons urges people to sign up on blood stem cell donor register

A man's decision to sign up to donate blood stem cells after a loved one's death has saved someone's life.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/blood-stem-cell-donor-plea-135379/

A&E waits in east Kent ranked as country’s worst again

An area's accident and emergency departments have again been ranked the worst performing in England for waiting times.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/aes-ranked-worst-in-country-135385/

Bad-tempered thug Shae Elks locked up for vicious beatings

A dad-of-three has been jailed after kicking a man in the head as he lay unconscious on the ground.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/thug-locked-up-for-beatings-135387/

Planned solar farm would impact on Swale

Britain's biggest solar panel farm could be built along the Kent coast. It will cost £400 million and provide power for 11,000 homes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/giant-solar-farm-set-for-135534/

Stunning drama at Sheppey Little Theatre, Sheerness

No Hammer Horror-style props as actor James Hyland switches instantly from straight-laced doctor to horribly hunchbacked Mr Hyde.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/review-the-strange-case-of-135531/

Zach Freeth, 76, from Sittingbourne trained defence chief General Constantine Chiwenga

"It may never have happened if it had not been for me" reveals retired British Army colonel.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/zimbabwe-takeovers-kent-connection-135528/

Police close A2070 after crash near Junction 10, Ashford

Police have closed a dual carriageway near a busy motorway junction after a crash involving an overturned vehicle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/dual-carriageway-closed-after-crash-135529/

Police issue CCTV after Whitstable bus attack

Police have released CCTV footage of a suspect wanted in connection with an alleged attack while on board a bus.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/police-appeal-after-unprovoked-attack-135527/

Fire on barge at Iron Wharf, Faversham

A team of 25 firefighters are battling to control a blaze which broke out on a Thames barge which has been moored in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/fire-crews-called-to-barge-135526/

Three injured in crash near Bridgewood Manor Hotel, Walderslade

Three people were thought to have been injured in a crash near a hotel.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/three-hurt-in-crash-135525/

Police and air ambulance at A2070 near Park Farm, Ashford

Police have reportedly closed a road and an air ambulance has been sent after a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/dual-carriageway-closed-both-ways-135523/

Stolen Land Rover found in Sittingbourne by police helicopter

A police helicopter has tracked down a stolen Land Rover. But the thieves are still on the run.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/police-chopper-hunts-car-theives-135522/

Tributes to ex-soldier Paul Cowie who died after crash on A21 at Pembury

A family has paid tribute to a "beloved husband and wonderful father" who died after a two-car crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/tributes-paid-to-dad-of-135519/

Hundreds of homes without power after electricity outage in Chatham

A power outage has left more than a thousand homes without electricity.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/hundred-of-homes-without-power-135520/

Five taken to hospital after fire in Central Parade, Herne Bay

Five people were taken to hospital and one person trapped in their home after fire crews were called to a blaze in a four-storey block.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/five-taken-to-hospital-after-fire-135518/

Tracy Squire to talk about losing son Daniel in a road accident at a national memorial by RoadPeace

A mum will share how it feels to lose a son in a road traffic accident at a special service today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/road-death-speech-sad-reminder-135300/

Caravan torched at roadside in Lenham Heath

An animal charity worker’s caravan being used for trips away with her disabled mum has been stolen and torched.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/thieves-destroy-caravan-holiday-dreams-135458/

Chinese developers plan to build luxury hotel and 150 villas near Ashford

A country manor hotel and up to 150 villas could be coming to the county following plans from Chinese developers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/luxury-hotel-villas-chinese-developer-135471/

Environment Agency issues flood alert for Kent coast

The Environment Agency says a surge is due to hit part of the county tomorrow morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/flood-alert-issued-for-kent-135515/

Woman falls ill at Maidstone Morrisons

A woman has been taken to hospital after falling ill while shopping.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/police-fire-and-ambulance-called-135510/

Pair arrested on suspicion of theft after failing to stop for officers in Heath Lane, Dartford

Police used a stinger device to stop a car which had failed to stop for officers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/theft-suspects-arrested-after-tyres-135513/

Kent Highways' gritters to treat main county roads

Main roads throughout the county will be treated tonight with Highways bosses warning motorists to take care.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/gritters-out-as-temperatures-plummet-135509/

Still no sign of Sheppey's big football winner

Resort still mystified by who won £500,000 with a £1 bet.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/football-bet-mums-identity-still-135505/

Man crashes into Chatham's Halfords

A motorist has been taken to hospital after his vehicle left the road and crashed into a building.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/car-crashes-into-halfords-store-135507/

Olive Ripley, of Lion Field, Faversham, charged with stabbing of man in Bell Road, Sittingbourne

Police have charged a woman with wounding after a man was left with serious injuries.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/woman-61-to-appear-in-135499/

Dinner party favourite dishes through the decades

From vol-au-vents to baked alaska: The most iconic one-decade-wonders and dishes that have stood the test of time.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/dinner-party-food-through-the-135328/

Children calling Childline about transgender issues

Children as young as three are being referred to a gender identity service, as experts warn many confused youngsters have no one to confide in.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/transgender-children-suffering-in-silence-135257/

Deal Vet Jeremy Pearson reimburses Kingsdown Cat Sanctuary after thief Philip Goldston stole collection tin

A Kind hearted vet has paid back cash which a thief stole from his surgery meant to help a cat sanctuary

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/vet-reimburses-cat-sanctuary-that-135302/

Anglers urged to bin rubbish after dog swallows fish hook on the Isle of Sheppey

A woman is calling for anglers to clean up their hooks after her dog swallowed a line and needed a £1.1k operation.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/anglers-rubbish-dog-fish-hook-135446/

St John Fisher School in Chatham scraps emoji ratings for GCSE pupils

A new emoji based ranking system at a Kent school has been dropped after accusations it was shaming pupils.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/school-scraps-emoji-ratings-135452/

Evicted Canterbury family may be forced to move to B&B miles away

A mother may have to move her family to a B&B across the county after receiving an eviction notice on the day of her husband's funeral.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/evicted-family-may-be-forced-135455/

Kent MPs call for second solution to Operation Stack

MPs are calling for the government to come up with a plan to make sure the 2015 'lorry chaos' does not repeat itself.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/another-solution-needed-for-operation-stack-135489/

National Student Money Survey finds money problems bring mental health concerns

The amount of money students have to live on is leading many to suffer mental health problems, according to a survey.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/students-finances-triggering-mental-health-problems-135488/

Serious crash on A2 near Dunkirk in Canterbury

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on a major A road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/delays-after-serious-crash-135493/

Stones Ashford, formerly Headley Brothers printing company, is closed

One of Kent’s oldest printing companies, rescued from administration earlier this year, shut its doors for good today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/rescued-print-firm-in-shock-135492/

Crash on Dartford Crossing between J1A and J31

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has closed part of the Dartford Crossing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/three-vehicle-dartford-crossing-crash-causing-delays-135491/

Road closure on A296 outside Darent Valley hospital

A road outside a Kent hospital is reportedly closed in both directions.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/road-closed-outside-hospital-135490/

Ashford: B&M opens to shoppers after delivery driver wipes out Christmas lights

A bargain store has opened to shoppers for the first time - just hours after a delivery driver trying to find the site wiped out Christmas lights.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/shop-opens-after-christmas-light-135473/