mcch KentOnline, kmfm and KMTV's Charity of the Year

An organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues is KentOnline, kmfm and KMTV's Charity of the Year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/mcch-kentonline-charity-of-the-year-156973/

Around eight in 10 Kent drivers surveyed failed roadworthy test

Around 80% of the county's motorists could not pass a roadworthiness test, survey data has shown. Find out how you fare by taking this quiz.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kents-drivers-are-unroadworthy-157228/

Bearsted memorial fenced off after crack appears in cross

A village's memorial has been cordoned off after a crack appeared in the stone cross.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/memorial-fenced-off-after-crack-157616/

Postcode lottery for diabetes monitors, claim patients

Diabetics say a “postcode lottery” is preventing them from receiving hi-tech glucose monitoring equipment on the NHS.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/postcode-lottery-for-diabetics-157617/

Ramsgate cancels New Year celebration fireworks display

Plans to see in 2018 with a fireworks display have been ruined by the weather.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/new-year-celebration-cancelled-157717/

Kent Air Ambulance called to Millfield Road, Faversham, after man hurts head in fall

A man has been taken to a specialist unit after he was hurt in a fall.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/man-suffers-head-injuries-in-157716/

Vehicle overturns on M2 London-bound between J3 and J2

All lanes on a motorway have been closed after a vehicle overturned.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/vehicle-overturns-on-motorway-157715/

Police called after knife found hidden near Chatham train station

British Transport Police were called after a knife was found near a train station.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/police-called-after-hidden-knife-157712/

Dog suddenly dies after eating mysterious substance in Cooper Street Drove in Ash amid RSPCA warning

A warning has gone out to dog owners after a canine died a sudden and “horrible” death after eating what is believed to be poison.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/dog-suddenly-dies-after-eating-157710/

Maidstone man charged after cars damaged with axe

Detectives investigating reports of car windows being smashed with an axe have arrested and charge a man.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-charged-after-cars-damaged-157709/

Tunbridge Wells: Mum and daughter shocked by potty-mouthed baby doll

A mother and her seven-year-old daughter were left in a state of shock by a toy doll’s foul-mouthed tirade.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/mum-and-daughter-shocked-by-157706/

Recycling your Christmas tree in Kent:

It's time to get your home back in order after the festive season, but where do you dispose of your Christmas tree? Here's three top tips.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/three-ways-to-recycle-your-157547/

Kent's roads had the most accidents in England, according to government data

Police dealt with more accidents in the county than anywhere else in England, the latest government figures have revealed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-has-highest-crash-rate-in-england-157121/

Whitstable: Fears for town centre trade after Pets at Home and Halfords earmarked for Prospect Retail Park

Two new superstores are set to open on an out-of-town retail park - much to the dismay of high street traders.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/big-name-stores-to-open-157580/

Martin Evans living in van after refusing to give up pet dog

A chef without a permanent roof over his head turned down the chance of a shared house because he would have had to give up his beloved pet.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/martin-evans-would-rather-be-homeless-than-give-up-dog-157623/

Kent health services preparing for New Year surge

As Kent prepares to welcome in the New Year, spare a thought for those working on the frontline of our health service.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-health-services-braced-for-new-year-rush-157633/

Political editor Paul Francis' review of the year

It's been an extraordinary 12 months in the world of politics by anyone's standards. We take a look at the impact it had on Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-political-review-of-the-year-2017-157520/

Folkestone: Latest on investigation into shooting of pub landlord Joe Daniels

Police are yet to confirm whether they have unearthed any fresh leads five weeks after a pub landlord was found shot dead.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/latest-on-investigation-into-shooting-of-pub-landlord-joe-daniels-157596/

Gran Christine Manser’s plea for dog owner over ‘worrying’ bite wound

A grandmother is calling for the owner of a dog which left her with nasty bite wounds to come forward.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/grans-plea-for-dog-owner-157600/

Volunteers save life of baby seal found on beach

A seal pup is fighting back to full strength after being found starving and washed up on a beach.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/seal-saved-from-certain-death-157602/

Parked cars preventing yellow lines in Ellerslie, Gravesend.

Iqbal Bains, 56, moved to the area 22 years ago, but over the years has seen parking in the area grow worse.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/parked-cars-preventing-us-painting-157660/

Kent residents named in Queen's New year's honours list

People across the county have been named in the Queen's New Year's Honours List for tireless work in their communities.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-residents-named-in-queens-new-years-honours-list-157650/

People have been injured after a car over turned on the A2 London bound in Bean

The police were called out at 1.49am after a car ended up on its roof.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/people-injured-after-car-overturns-157677/

Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance on hand to attend patient in Meopham

The emergency service attended a person who had a fall at 12.21 pm this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/air-ambulance-called-out-to-157676/

Police called to Alfred Place, Northfleet

Police were called early today after fears for a man's welfare.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/man-in-custody-after-concerns-157675/

Man seriously injured after being hit by car in Chatham

Emergency services were called and a man was taken to hospital with head injuries after being hit by a car

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/man-seriously-injured-in-crash-157674/

Betteshanger Park near Deal appeal for information after bikes stolen during break-in

A Kent country park has released a picture showing the make and model of the bikes which were stolen during a burglary.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/country-park-issues-appeal-for-157670/

Animals killed and set free at Westlands secondary school, Sittingbourne

Police are investigating after a number of animals were found killed at a school farm following a break-in over the Christmas holiday.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/animals-killed-at-farm-school-157672/

Canterbury Subway loses cash in robbery

Cash has been stolen from a Subway takeaway after a man made threats to staff.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/hunt-after-subway-robbery-157669/

Paramedics fight to save man in Aldi car park Sheerness

Emergency services were called to a supermarket car park after a shopper collapsed with a cardiac arrest.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/man-dies-in-supermarket-car-157667/

Dover Father and son Bob and Alex Ayling go on the run in Channel 4 programme Hunted

A dad and his son went on the run for 25 days as part of the paranoia inducing Channel 4 reality TV programme Hunted

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/father-and-son-go-on-157661/

Inquest opens into death of Mildred Matete on Seven Mile Lane

An inquest has opened into the death of a 43-year-old woman, who was killed in a car crash earlier this month.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/inquest-opens-into-seven-mile-lane-crash-157656/

Two men from Belvedere charged after security van robbed near Grove park, Sittingbourne

Police have charged two men after a security van was robbed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/two-charged-after-security-van-157658/

CCTV appeal after pensioner robbed in underpass between Prospect Grove and Raphael Road, Gravesend

Detectives have released images of a couple they would like to speak to after a woman in her 70s was attacked.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/cctv-issued-after-pensioner-is-157652/

An appeal issued for incident at Co-op store in South Darenth

The Co-op in The Mills Industrial Estate, Esparto Way, South Darenth, was targeted last night at 8.15pm.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/appeal-issued-for-incident-at-157653/

Chatham: Armed police descend on Asda car park

Officers with guns were seen detaining two people in a supermarket car park in the early hours of the morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/armed-police-descend-on-supermarket-157646/

Person struck by train at Hildenborough Station

A busy railway line came to a standstill after a person was struck by a train.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/person-hit-by-train-157647/

Fire engines sent to 50 tonne rubbish fire in Paddock Wood

Two fire engines were called to a blaze near the Hop Farm.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/50-tonnes-of-flytipping-alight-paddock-wood-157643/

Fire in Christmas Street, Gillingham destroys bedroom

A bedroom was destroyed after a fire was sparked by smoking materials.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/smoking-materials-spark-bedroom-blaze-157644/

KentOnline review of 2017 from September to December

In our final look at what made the news this year we revisit the months of September to December.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/looking-back-at-2017-in-kent-157398/

New Year's resolutions you will want to keep

It's the time of year where we all decide to give up the junk food and do some more exercise but what about these alternative resolutions.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/five-new-years-resolutions-youll-want-to-keep-157586/

Primrose Grainger wins County Court case against Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone

A court has awarded a gran damages after she lost a lifetime of jewels when she woke to see thieves in her room.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/hotel-guest-wins-payout-against-grand-burstin-hotel-folkestone-157593/

Renewed appeal after assault on Deal fisherman Dave Lawrence

A woman whose husband was attacked with a wooden plank has pleaded for help to find the culprits as police prepare to close the case.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/renewed-appeal-after-dave-lawrence-assaulted-157594/

Ruby Fox speaks out after death of sister Kerri-Ann Brunt

A woman whose sister took her own life says people with mental health issues are being "pushed around" by the system.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/folkestone-mums-plea-after-death-of-daughter-157595/

Part of Dymchurch High Street closed

Part of a town centre has been closed to traffic in both directions following a "medical incident".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/dymchurch-high-street-cordoned-off-157635/

Traffic halted by man in road on M25 near Clacket Lane Service

Emergency services are the at scene of a major "police incident" on the M25.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/man-in-motorway-halts-traffic-on-m25-157634/

Two men from Belvedere arrested after security van robbed near Grove park, Sittingbourne

Police have arrested two men after a security van was robbed in Sittingbourne.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/arrests-after-security-van-robbery-157628/

Dartford plumber has very merry Christmas after winning Porsche 911

Tom Harvey of Bean scooped a Porsche 911 and £20,000 after entering a competition.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/plumber-has-christmas-hell-never-forget-157631/

Air ambulance Mersham: Man impaled on railing spike

A man had to be rushed to hospital after he suffered a fall and was impaled on a railing spike.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/man-impaled-on-railings-157629/

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals experience busiest Christmas Day on record as hundreds attend A&E

Emergency departments in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells experienced their busiest Christmas Day on record, with 330 patients attending on Monday.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/ae-in-busiest-christmas-day-on-record-157627/

Man arrested after serious stabbing on Christmas Day

A man is in custody following a Christmas Day stabbing which left a man with serious injuries in hospital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/arrest-after-serious-stabbing-157621/

Man collapsed in Aldi supermarket car park Sheerness

Emergency services were called to a supermarket this morning when a shopper collapsed in the car park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/ambulance-and-fire-crews-called-157614/

Edenbridge: Man charged with spitting in police officer's face

A man reported to have spat in a police officer’s face has been arrested and charged.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/court-date-for-man-accused-157613/

Hospital visitors, patients and staff pay millions to park in Kent

Staff, visitors and patients have been forced to pay millions in parking fees at hospitals in Kent in just one year, it has emerged.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/millions-raked-in-from-hospital-157609/

Career change sees dad open fashion shop in Gravesend

Mohammed Sadik stopped working for a supermarket to open his own boutique in Gravesend.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/dads-career-change-has-designs-157548/

Man released without charge following alleged racist incident involving Ebbsfleet United’s goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore

A 20-year-old man was alleged to have racially abused Ebbfleet United's player, Nathan Ashmore, during the final minutes of their Boxing Day fixture.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/man-released-without-charge-after-157612/

Police helicopter helps search after cash-in-transit van robbed in Grove Park, Sittingbourne,

A police helicopter has been scrambled in the search for thieves who reportedly stole from a cash-in-transit van.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/cash-in-transit-van-hit-in-morning-157611/

East Malling teens arrested on suspicion of planning fuel theft in Tunbridge Wells

Two teenagers are in custody having been arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal fuel.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/teenagers-arrested-on-suspicion-of-157610/

Mobile phone scammer Olu Oyewole jailed after admitting fraud at Vodaphone stores in Dover and Felixstowe

A mobile phone conman engineered a sophisticated scam and when his accomplice was arrested, he snatched incriminating documents from the officer

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/fraudsters-10k-iphone-haul-in-157607/

Snow tubing at Betteshanger Park near Deal cancelled after overnight break-in

A Kent country park has been forced to cancel its festive activities after a break-in overnight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/christmas-activities-cancelled-after-country-157605/

Garage destroyed after fire in Eccles

Three fire engines were unable to prevent a blaze from tearing through a garage shortly after Christmas.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/fire-rips-through-garage-and-157603/

Sevenoaks: Body found in search for missing pensioner Ken Henson

The body of a pensioner missing for seven months has been found by a member of the public on Boxing Day.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/body-found-in-search-for-157604/

Ashford: Willesborough Wyevale garden centre to be torn down for new junction 10a

Staff at a popular garden centre have been told when the business is to close to make way for a new multimillion-pound junction.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/garden-centre-to-be-demolished-157601/

KentOnline review of 2017 from May to August

Today we review the news between May and August - including a too-hot cross bun... and a 100ft Theresa May on the white cliffs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/looking-back-at-2017-157387/

Orgon donor saves life of Canterbury girl Lilah Hopewell

A four-year-old girl had a dream Christmas with her family thanks to a life-saving liver transplant.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/orgon-donor-saves-life-of-canterbury-girl-lilah-hopewell-157519/

The Harrow pub in Stockbury wins CAMRA Pub Saving Award

A plucky band of villagers who saved their local pub from closure have been recognised for their efforts with a national award.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/pub-saved-from-closure-scoops-157559/

Quinn Estates plan for 11,000 houses on farmland in Bapchild

A developer is seeking permission to build thousands of homes, a school, medical facilities and a sports area on farmland.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/shock-plan-for-11000-homes-in-bapchild-157571/

London Road, Sittingbourne, closed following two-vehicle crash near The Billet pub

A major road in Sittingbourne is closed in both directions following a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/road-closed-after-two-vehicle-crash-157583/

Car lands on central reservation at Four Elms Hill, Chattenden, Rochester

Emergency services have been called to the scene after a car ended up getting stuck on top of a central reservation.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/car-stuck-on-central-reservation-in-chattenden-157573/

Lesley Hooper removed oxygen monitoring devices from disabled child

A nurse removed vital oxygen monitoring devices from a severely disabled child, putting the youngster's life in danger.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/night-nurse-pulled-out-vital-157572/

Maidstone: Experts predict River Medway flooding amid heavy rain

A warning has been issued as the River Medway is expected to burst its banks amid heavy rain.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/rising-river-levels-prompt-flood-157575/

Review: Maidstone Studios host perfect Peter Pan performance

Kent Online reporter John Nurden gives Peter Pan a big thumbs up

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/peter-pan-stage-show-a-157569/

'Christmas Day ruined' after guests at The Clarendon Royal Hotel who paid £92 each left with no dinner due to power cut

Scores of customers who had paid £92 each went hungry after a power cut which affected a four-star hotel took 15 and a half hours to fix.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/scores-left-with-no-christmas-157567/

Paramedics in Kent experienced high demand over Christmas and gear up for new year

Ambulance crews faced "significant pressure" over the festive period - with staff responding to more than 6,000 call-outs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/ambulances-in-high-demand-over-157563/

Met Office issues yellow ice weather warning for Kent

Road users are being told to take care and expect slippery patches to form as a warning for ice is issued.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-hit-with-winter-ice-157560/

Rainham station cash machine raided on Boxing Day morning

Thieves targeted a cash machine on Boxing Day morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/cash-stolen-from-atm-at-157561/

Knife attack sparks arrest in Roam Road, Ramsgate

Two women have been injured after they were allegedly knifed by a man early this morning before he reportedly drove into the front of a house.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/roman-road-knife-attack-157555/

Maidstone: Baby killer Kelly Emery died from morphine overdose

The inquest into the death of a woman who had been convicted of killing her own toddler has been opened and adjourned.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/baby-killer-died-from-morphine-157558/

Man arrested for allegedly hurling racist abuse at Ebbsfleet United goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore

A 20-year-old man is alleged to have racially abused Ebbsfleet player, Nathan Ashmore.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/man-arrested-on-suspicion-157556/

Dartford tunnel closed after technical fault

One of the Dartford crossing tunnels is shut and traffic is queueing after a technical fault.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/technical-fault-closes-dartford-tunnel-157554/

Ramsgate: Person pulled from the sea after jumping into the inner harbour

A landlord waded into the sea to save someone who had jumped in.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/person-saved-from-sea-ramsgate-157551/

Teenager cut from car after crash in Sycamore Farm, Old Romney

Firefighters found the teenager injured and trapped after the vehicle crashed into a tree.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/teenager-cut-from-car-after-157545/

Chimney fire breaks out in Ashford Road

Fire crews were called out after a chimney caught light.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/fire-breaks-out-after-problems-157541/

Fire in bedroom in Bredgar Close, Ashford

A bedroom was badly damaged after a blaze broke out in a terraced home in the early hours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/investigation-after-bedroom-gutted-by-fire-157542/

KentOnline review of 2017 January to April

2017 was full of big stories. Here we take a look back at the major events which broke between January and April in the first of our review series.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/looking-back-at-2017-157338/

Kent Museum of the Moving Image (MOMI) in Deal hosts preview ahead of March opening

Film fans are invited to preview Kent's first museum dedicated to the story of the moving image - from shadow puppets to the magic lantern.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/from-cave-paintings-to-the-magic-of-the-movies-157423/

Ashley Down care home in Gravesend nominated as worst care home of the year

A Kent care home has won the dubious honour of being nominated as one of the country's worst.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/care-home-up-for-worst-157435/

Syrian families settling in well after two years here

Refugee families who fled war-torn Syria to set up home in Kent have now built new lives here. These are their stories...

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/new-lives-for-syrian-families-157439/

Thanet Way delays after five-vehicle crash

The Thanet Way has been shut as casualties are treated in a five-vehicle pile-up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/people-injured-in-five-vehicle-pile-up-157536/

Boxing Day dippers make a splash for Ellice Barr's Wish to Walk at Deal Beach

There were nuns, pink ladies and Disney characters among the Boxing Day dippers at Deal beach this morning

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/brave-dippers-enjoy-icy-splash-157530/

RNLI deployed in the early hours of Boxing Day around Gravesend

The lifeboat service was deployed at 1.16am in the Gravesend area.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/rnli-launched-to-search-157531/

Westwood Cross: Shoppers queue from 2am for the Boxing Day sales

Keen customers at one shopping centre started queuing as early as 2am for the sales, with more than 300 waiting by 6am.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/shoppers-queue-from-2am-sale-157529/

Warning for snow and ice for parts of Kent

Forecasters have issued a weather warning, as it's feared rain could turn to snow and ice this evening.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/is-kent-set-for-white-157528/

Dover: 1,011 UK Power Network customers hit by powercut in postcode areas CT16 2 and CT16 3

More than 1,000 homes are without power after an underground electricity cable faulted.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/1000-hit-by-powercut-157527/

Man serious in hospital after crash in East Peckham

A man in his 80s is in a a serious condition after he was airlifted to hospital following a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/man-flown-to-hospital-after-157526/

Three giant tortoises rescued from house fire in Margate

A man was given oxygen treatment and three giant tortoises were rescued from a home after a garage fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/man-treated-for-smoke-inhalation-157523/

Mick and Sonia Lane return home after house fire in Halfway on Boxing Day 2016

A couple who had the "worst Boxing Day in their lives" when their home was ravaged by fire have finally moved back in a year on.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/family-back-home-at-last-after-boxing-day-fire-157399/

Boxing Day Dip in Deal in aid of Ellice's Wish to Walk

More than a hundred brave swimmers will take to icy waters today to help a little girl walk unaided.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/taking-an-icy-dip-for-charity-157400/

Report finds staff shortages mean inmates spending too long in cells at Cookham Wood in Rochester

Staff shortages at a Kent youth jail mean inmates are spending too long in their cells, which is fuelling violence, according to a new report.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/young-inmates-spending-too-long-in-cells-157404/

Anti-fox hunting campaigners protest at annual Boxing Day hunt meet in Elham

Animal rights activists are due to descend on the traditional Boxing Day hunt meet today - after the last event was marred by assault allegations.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/boxing-day-hunt-faces-protest-157405/

Man found stabbed in Oswald Road, Dover

Police are investigating reports a man was stabbed in a street and left lying in a pool of blood.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/man-stabbed-in-dover-157521/

Escaped machete-wielding convict Dean Cotter could be heading to Chatham

Police are asking the public to look out for a dangerous convict who absconded three days ago.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/convict-on-the-run-could-157517/

Dean Cotter absconds from HMP Kirkham in Lancashire

Police are searching for a man who left an open prison and has not been seen for three days.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/police-search-for-prisoner-dean-cotter-157516/

Sound advice for firework users this New Year’s Eve

If you are thinking of celebrating with fireworks tonight, best make sure you know the rules.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/do-you-have-to-put-157515/

Festive events in Kent guarantee no Parkrun cold turkey

It may be Christmas Day, but that won't stop keen joggers from heading to parks across Kent to take part in a festive 5k run.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/runners-gear-up-for-christmas-157368/

Aaron Lindridge, from Gravesend, celebrates Christmas after getting cancer all-clear

A youngster who won the hearts of hundreds is celebrating his first Christmas after being told he is cancer free following a six-year battle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/the-best-present-of-them-all-157392/

Health chiefs scrap plans to slash 100 hospital beds in east Kent

Health chiefs have scrapped controversial cost-cutting plans to slash up to 100 beds at hospitals which are already close to capacity.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/health-trusts-secret-plan-to-scrap-hospital-beds-157396/

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all at KentOnline

The team at KentOnline would like to wish all our readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/merry-christmas-to-all-our-readers-157397/

Maidstone Council chiefs predict dip in figures as fee for proms introduced

Council chiefs say there will be a dip in attendance at next year’s Proms in the Park after they unanimously approved plans to charge an admission fee

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/council-chiefs-predict-dip-in-157363/

Parents Martin and Linda Turner face first Christmas without Kelly

A couple who battled for treatment for their teenage daughter are coming to terms with their first Christmas without her.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/our-first-christmas-without-kelly-157333/

Amey of Happy Pants Ranch saves turkeys from a Christmas dinner fate

An animal lover has spared more than 20 turkeys from the dinner plate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/the-turkeys-that-wont-be-157337/

Christmas Eve man dash expected at Ashford Designer Outlet

Shopping centre bosses are expecting a big day of sales from men getting their last-minute Christmas presents.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/christmas-eve-man-dash-ashford-157441/

Chatham's Black Friday born baby and mother thank the strangers who came to their aid

The mother who gave birth in a town centre on Black Friday has reunited with the stranger who helped her.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/black-friday-mother-thanks-her-157320/

Christmas calamities remembered

Forget all the trimmings, Christmas can also produce the odd turkey. We look back at some of the festive fails of the season...

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/it-will-be-all-right-christmas-calamities-157323/

Hotel complex design ‘best since Marlowe’

Radical plans for an eye-catching 100-bed hotel have been revealed within a £25 million complex.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/hotel-complex-design-best-since-157331/

Jo Ryan wins Kirstie's Handmade Christmas competition with snow globe cake

A mum has spoken of her joy after being crowned winner of a TV yuletide cake making contest.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/kent-mum-crowned-queen-of-cakes-157352/

Street Pastors prepare for Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations

Meet the team of volunteers sacrificing their festive nights to make sure others stay safe during the season's celebrations.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/meet-the-team-keeping-christmas-eve-safe-157354/

House prices rise dramatically in last two decades, says Kent Estate Agents

Research has shown a 'dramatic' rise in the price of houses in Kent in the last two decades, according to a county estate agents.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/house-prices-dramatic-rise-157461/

Philip Clements and Florin Marin separate after marrying in Ramsgate just months ago

A gay vicar has separated from his male model husband, who is more than 50 years younger than him, after just months married.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/gay-priest-and-male-model-157462/

Tonbridge man's tube escalator slide goes viral

Footage of a tube escalator slide going wrong has been shared by thousands.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/footage-of-tonbridge-mans-escalator-157458/

Could bookshops be making a come back in Kent?

Experts have previously predicted the demise of the independent bookshop in Kent's high streets. Will they be proved wrong?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/is-the-revive-of-the-157459/

Ex-Sheppey striker Carrots, 93, kicks off local derby with Sittingbourne

Arthur “Carrots” Turner kicks off game at his old club then gets souvenir signed shirt.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/veteran-footballer-goes-back-to-157454/

Swale council confirms top management shake-up

New chief executive confirmed as council axes role of director of corporate services .

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/council-confirms-top-level-shake-up-157448/

Carol Sanderson avoids jail after confronting her ex-boyfriend with a knife in Margate

A spurned lover who armed herself with a knife before confronting her ex-boyfriend for money has avoided jail.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/knife-wielding-mum-spared-jail-157445/

Ramsgate: Teens aged 16 and 19 arrested after police found cannabis in a car in Victoria Road

Two teenagers were arrested after police recovered cannabis from a car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/teens-arrested-after-drug-recovery-157446/

Ramsgate: Fire inside a commercial premises in Honeysuckle Road being treated as suspicious by police

A fire inside a business property is being treated as suspicious by police.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/police-investigate-suspicious-fire-in-ramsgate-157444/

Seven Mile Lane crash victim named as Mildred Matete, 43 and from Ashford

A woman who died in the second fatal crash to happen on a key road in a week has been named.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/crash-victim-named-157443/

Margate: Anis Omar, Fesal Mahamud, and Mohammed Gedi used vulnerable man's home for drug dealing

Three dealers took over a vulnerable man's home so they could peddle class A drugs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/drug-dealer-trio-targeted-vulnerable-man-157438/

Santa Claus spotted riding motorcycle on A2 towards Bluewater

Father Christmas has been spotted travelling down the A2... but he's swapped his sleigh for a motorcycle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/santa-swaps-his-sleigh-for-motorbike-157434/

Shock after deaths of folk scene favourites Bob Drage and Kathy Drage

Friends have expressed their shock after the loss of two stalwarts of the Kent folk scene who died within a week of each other.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/folk-scene-drage-deaths-157428/

Police issue CCTV images of men following an assault in Gravesend

A man was reportedly punched to the floor and kicked in the head during an altercation with a group of young people in Gravesend.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/police-release-images-of-men-157426/

Sevenoaks: Flasher dropped his pants to two girls in park

Police are hunting a flasher who walked out of some bushes and exposed himself to two girls in a park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/police-hunt-flasher-after-dropping-157427/

Rochester: Shozna banned from selling alcohol for three months

A popular Indian restaurant has been banned from selling alcohol for three months after fears were raised over public safety and crime.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/indian-restaurant-banned-from-selling-157418/

Maidstone drink-driver apologises after ploughing car into All Saints Church graveyard

A man who smashed into a cemetery after downing whisky and Sambuca says he is "very shameful".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/drink-driver-sorry-for-crashing-into-maidstone-graveyard-157351/

Joe Silver, who targeted elderly victims, jailed for robbery

A thug who preyed on elderly people during a desperate search for cash stole £700 from a wheelchair-bound pensioner and punched a woman in the face.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/thug-who-targeted-elderly-jailed-157393/

Broadstairs: A256 Westwood Road closed following crash involving a bike and a car

Police have closed a road in both directions to allow emergency crews to deal with a crash involving a bike and a car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/cyclist-and-car-involved-in-crash-157416/

Maidstone drink-driver apologises after ploughing car into All Saints Church graveyard

A Nigerian man who smashed into a cemetery after downing whisky and sambuca says he is "very shameful".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/sport/drink-driver-sorry-for-crashing-into-maidstone-graveyard-157351/

Olive Ripley, from Faversham, admits stabbing partner George Sherbourne in Norton

A woman is facing jail after admitting stabbing her 70-year-old partner and stealing a safe containing jewellery and cash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/woman-61-admits-stabbing-partner-157406/

Police issue appeal for missing woman from Gravesend

Angela Cundy was last seen in Gravesend on Thursday December 21.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/appeal-issued-for-missing-woman-157411/

'Stabbing' near shops in Brookfield Road, South Ashford

Police have sealed off a grassy area behind a shopping parade after reports of a stabbing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/area-sealed-off-after-stabbing-157409/

Gravesend: Have you seen missing Angela Cundy?

Police are appealing for information to help find a 61-year-old woman who has been reported missing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/police-launch-search-for-missing-157408/

Nine ways to cope with Christmas stress

December can be a very stressful time of the year but we have some ways to cope with the festive jitters.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/nine-ways-to-cope-with-christmas-stress-157054/

Guide to Christmas travel in Kent, including train services and traffic on roads

As the big Christmas getaway gets underway, here is everything you need to know about festive travel - whether you are going by rail, road or sea.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/big-christmas-getaway-in-kent-157193/

Missing Warren 'Hightower' Ullyett found dead on French beach

The heartbroken mum of a young man whose body washed up on a French beach six weeks after he went missing is desperate to know what happened to him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/missing-warren-found-dead-in-france-157329/

Jannine Eley's shock as driver narrowly avoids hitting toddler grandson in Minster

A grandmother has spoken of her shock after a motorist clipped her car - narrowly avoiding hitting her and her toddler grandson - before driving off.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/gran-left-shaken-as-car-narrowly-misses-toddler-157350/

Wendy Hooper sentenced after dangerous dog attacked housing officer Theresa Lamb in Chatham

A savage dog left a housing officer permanently scarred when it sank its teeth into her arm right down to the bone and held it in a "vice-like grip".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/housing-officer-scarred-in-savage-dog-attack-157359/

Ebbsfleet Academy staff run onto Southfleet Road to help those injured in multi-car crash

Ambulance crews treated three patients in the accident that happened outside Ebbsfleet Academy.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/staff-dash-out-of-school-157375/

Heroic volunteers help Gravesend's homeless

Phil Wilde and Rachel Morfett have helped raise awareness of Sanctuary.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/why-giving-time-to-help-157380/

Dogs at Battersea Cats and Dogs Home, Brands Hatch, are looking for a Christmas miracle

There are lots of cats and dogs waiting for owners this time of year. We have been to meet a few.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/dogs-looking-for-a-christmas-miracle-157395/

M20: Crash between junction 10 and 11

A four-car crash is causing delays on the M20 this evening, with emergency services in attendance.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/four-car-crash-causes-delays-on-157403/

Brompton belonging to Paul Tuohy, of Cycling UK, stolen on train to Dartford

The head of a leading cycling charity had hsi bike stolen on a train in Kent last night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/cycling-charity-chiefs-bike-stolen-157402/

Loose Valley murder trial hears Jimmy Buckley confessed to 'finishing' Razvan Sirbu with meat cleaver

A teen accused of murdering a homeless man claims he was still standing after being attacked - until his pal "finished him off" with a meat cleaver.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/murder-trial-hears-man-confessed-to-finishing-victim-157401/

Oyster Festival 2018 dates revealed

The new organisers of a famous seaside festival have revealed when it will be held.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/oyster-festival-dates-revealed-157394/

Helen Grant MP makes pledge after border terrier puppy dog-napped

An MP has pledged to aide the campaign to return a stolen puppy to his owners.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/mp-pledges-to-do-all-157389/

Six charged after county lines raids in London and Gravesend

Six people, including two from Kent, have been charged after a series of dawn raids aimed at disrupting a 'county lines' drug gang.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/charges-after-county-lines-raids-157377/

Shana Dale, of Lower Road, Teynham, fined after household waste dumped at Teynham level crossing

A Teynham woman has been is facing a cleanup bill after household rubbish was found dumped by a level crossing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/woman-fined-over-fly-tipped-rubbish-157386/

Businesses find office space and industrial space near skilled workers and good infrastructure using US technology implemented in Kent

Businesses on the hunt for new offices or industrial space can find commercial sites close to skilled workers and infrastructure with US technology.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/us-technology-helping-firms-find-commercial-space-in-kent-157388/

Kent's courts: Who has been in front of magistrates lately?

A violent thug, bicycle thief and workplace fraudster are among those on the naughty list after appearing at Kent's magistrates courts.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/latest-convictions-from-the-countys-157357/

Toys R Us rescue plan approved by creditors confirming Tunbridge Wells store closure

Toys R Us has earned an eleventh hour reprieve for its turnaround plans - but one of its stores in the county will close in the spring.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/toys-r-us-rescue-plan-saved-creditors-approve-cva-tunbridge-wells-store-close-157369/

Sam Armstrong: Aide to Thanet South MP Craig Mackinlay cleared of rape and sex assault charges

An aide to Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay has been cleared of rape and sex assault charges after a trial.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/kent-mps-aide-cleared-of-rape-157360/

Kent Police make 170 burglary arrests under Operation Castle

An operation to limit the number of burglaries in Kent has seen officers make 170 arrests since it launched.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/burglary-crackdown-sees-170-arrests-157345/

Southfleet: Kidnap gang jailed after torturing drugs theft suspect in field

A group of kidnappers have been jailed after a man was savagely beaten and torturned in a field in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/man-tortured-in-field-over-157347/

Borough Green girl, 7, collects hundreds of Christmas presents for children who 'won't be with their mummies and daddies'

A generous schoolgirl collected and help wrap hundreds of presents for children who "won't be with their mummies and daddies" this Christmas.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/girl-7-collects-800-gifts-for-children-this-christmas-157342/

Cheeky squirrel sculpture, by Ashford's 'Roundabout Banksy', has gone on sale

The first piece of artwork from the mysterious 'Roundabout Banksy' has gone on sale.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/cheeky-squirrel-sculpture-under-hammer-157335/

Stephen Line and Liam Barry jailed for machete raid on Ramsgate bookies

Two robbers threatened staff with a weapon and made off with nearly £600.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/pair-jailed-for-machete-raid-157339/

Officer injured after police car collision in Dartford

Two men are in custody after an officer was injured during a collision.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/two-arrested-after-crash-with-157334/

Conservative Association supports Damian Green after resignation as minister

Party activists have come to the defence of Kent MP Damian Green after his shock resignation as minister.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/beleaguered-mp-gets-local-party-157330/

Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield gets engaged days before Christmas

Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield says she has had a memorable year after announcing she will be getting married.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/kent-mp-gets-engaged-days-157324/

Emergency services tackle multi car fire in New Ash Green

The emergency service was on hand to attend a fire involving three cars in New Ash Green, during the early hours of this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/firefighters-called-to-multi-car-157322/

Maidstone traffic suffering following crash near Blue Bell Hell

Traffic is queuing on a busy route into a town centre following a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/town-centre-traffic-queuing-after-157321/

Strood: Van and bus crash blocks road

A road is partially blocked and police are at the scene following a crash involving a van and a bus.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/van-and-bus-crash-blocks-157316/

Thousands of homes approved at Ebbsfleet Garden City

A scheme to create thousands of homes, a park and campus as part of a garden city have been approved.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/thousands-of-homes-approved-for-157314/

A249: Detling Hill delays due to broken down lorry

A broken down lorry is causing delays this morning on a busy dual carriageway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/delays-on-dual-carriageway-due-157313/

M2: Police seal off motorway after man struck by van

Police closed off a section of a motorway at midnight to search for a man who had been struck by the wing mirror of a van.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/police-seal-off-motorway-after-157315/

Andrew Martin, from Walmer, jailed for defrauding pensioner out of thousands

A dad-to-be will miss the birth of his second child after being jailed for conning a vulnerable elderly woman out of thousands.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/no-mercy-for-cruel-fraudster-157257/

Middleton-Elliott family honoured for donating son Alex Wheeler’s organs

A family have been recognised after the organs of a 21-year-old loved one were donated to save lives.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/family-honoured-for-donating-sons-157267/

Manhunt launched after Abdul Awal's car set on fire at petrol station

A taxi driver has relived the terrifying moment petrol was poured into his cab by yobs and then set alight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/manhunt-after-petrol-station-car-157277/

Damian Green resigns from Cabinet position

Kent MP Damian Green has resigned from his government post, it has been revealed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/breaking-damian-green-resigns-157312/

Inquest: Andrew Ashman, of Orpington, killed during Clipper Round the World Yacht Race aboard the IchorCoal

A sailor killed during a round-the-world yacht race was probably struck by a wildly swinging rope, an inquest has heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/inquest-sailor-stepped-into-danger-157311/

Matthew Olujosun jailed for 14 years for drug dealing in Maidstone

A London drug dealer who ran an extensive heroin and crack cocaine supply network has been jailed for 14 years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/drug-lord-jailed-for-14-157308/

Fire crews tackle blaze in industrial unit Pioneer business park in Ramsgate

Firefighters put out a blaze which started in an industrial unit's oven.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/fire-crews-tackle-industrial-oven-157309/

Gang members Reneo Shehu and Androen Lafetaj jailed after armed raid

Two drugs gang members have been jailed for a total of 21 years for their part in a raid on a cannabis factory home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/gang-members-who-went-on-157304/

Broome Park mansion formerly owned by Lord Kitchener sold after being marketed for £6 million

A Grade I listed mansion and golf club formerly owned by Lord Kitchener has been sold after being marketed for £6 million.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/lord-kitchener-mansion-sold-for-6-million-pounds-broome-park-barham-canterbury-157297/

unexplained deaths in Tunbridge Wells now treated as non-suspicious

A report is being compiled for the coroner after the deaths of two men found in a flat.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/unexplained-deaths-now-being-treated-157287/

Victim Support launches live chat service for Kent

An online live chat service has been launched by a charity dedicated to helping victims of crime.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-chat-service-launched-for-victim-support-157282/

Lights out as Tenterden's Christmas tree lacks some festive sparkle

The centrepiece of this town's festive decorations, it's Christmas Tree, is lacking some of its sparkle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/lights-out-on-tenterdens-christmas-tree-157285/

Inquest opening after Swathi Tirumalagiri, 26, died at QEQM after being rescued from the sea in Margate

A 26-year-old woman who died after being rescued from the sea has been named.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/probe-into-beach-death-begins-157269/

Michael Terraforte found dead by the side of the Thanet Way

A 33-year-old man discovered dead by a major road was an international motorcyclist.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/tributes-paid-to-amazing-ramsgate-157255/

Drugs gang jailed for 40 years for drug offences on Sheppey

Ten people have been jailed for 40 years following an investigation into the supply of Class A drugs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/drugs-gang-jailed-40-years-157276/

Christmas decorations stolen from a property in Challock, Ashford

Police are appealing for witnesses after Christmas decorations were stolen from a property, less than a week before the big day.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/christmas-decorations-stolen-from-challock-157274/

Swale GPs to open over Christmas and New Year

Health bosses have told GPs to open their surgeries over Christmas and the New Year and want more hospital beds to help stretched A&E departments

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/sport/gps-told-to-open-their-157270/

Firefighters pump out houseboat at Hoo Marina after it sprung a leak

Firefighters helped a boat owner who woke up this morning to find herself knee deep in water.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/fire-crews-pump-out-boat-157275/

Kaylli Stephens, Ibrahiem and Mohammed Rahim and Krystian Basciuk convicted of GBH over attack on Perry Mulholland in Chatham

Four thugs are facing long jail sentences after being convicted of a savage attack which left a teenager fighting for his life.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/thugs-face-jail-over-brutal-157254/

County lines arrests following raids by Kent Police in Gravesend and London

A series of dawn raids in London and Gravesend has seen several suspected drug dealers involved in 'county lines' dealing arrested.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/county-lines-gang-suspects-arrested-157262/

More than 1,200 drivers caught speeding on Sheppey Crossing since cameras were installed

More than 1,000 drivers have been caught speeding on a Kent crossing since cameras went live six months ago.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/hundreds-caught-speeding-on-crossing-157258/

Maidstone: Minibus crashes into cars and wall in Bower Place

A minibus crashed into a number of cars and hit a wall as it towed a car transporter.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/minibus-crashes-into-park-cars-157259/

Poet Keith Anderson from Deal escapes a blaze and pens fire safety poem for Christmas awareness

A seasonal reminder to practice fire safety – particularly with Christmas lights and candles – has been given by a poet who escaped a blaze

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/close-call-inspiration-behind-fire-157243/

Maidstone: Police search for missing Calvin Skinley enters third day

The police helicopter took to the skies to help officers as the search for a man missing from his home entered its third day.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/helicopter-joins-search-for-missing-157249/

Ashford: Armed police descend on Newenden Close, Stanhope

Police officers and an air ambulance have been called to a housing estate after reports of a "medical incident".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/armed-police-descend-on-housing-157247/

World of Work days to help students make decisions about future careers

An education charity is looking for businesses to invite students into their offices, factories and warehouses in a bid to boost their confidence.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/invite-young-people-into-world-of-work-days-yes-futures-charity-students-157245/

Creative Ways to Use a Loft Space

The loft: it’s the incredibly chic architectural element you’ve always wanted. In pictures of lofted spaces, you see how a perfectly executed design scheme can make this type of addition both beautiful and functional. 

The only problem is, you’re not quite sure how to make your own loft into a functional yet eye-catching design feature in your home. Fortunately, there are so many ways to use a lofted space, no matter how big or small. Here are some of the most creative ways others have outfitted theirs — ideas you can take into your own home:

Home Gym

Rather than stick a treadmill into the back corner of your living room or in the unused corner of your bedroom, why not dedicate an entire room in your home to sweating it out? A loft gives you just the right amount of space for all you’ll need to build a home gym. You might invest in a few pieces of equipment, or use the floor space to perform the moves shown on your favorite workout DVD.

Game Room

The idea of a bonus space that’s lifted high above the rest of your home imparts your loft with a sense of fun right off the bat. You can take advantage of that funky, entertaining vibe by turning your loft into a game room. You’ll want one gaming centerpiece, like a pool table or foosball table, to tie the space together. Then, add comfy chairs, a fridge for cold drinks and overhead lighting to make it a bonafide billiards room.

Movie Theater

In a similar vein, you can transform your loft into the entertainment area of your home, but with a twist. On one wall, hang a screen onto which you’ll project your favorite movies or sporting events. In front, a line of recliners or one big, comfy sofa will provide seating for everyone you love. Decorate the walls with movie posters or sports paraphernalia and voila: you’ve got a home theater that’s the perfect place to spend your Friday nights.

Home Office

Of course, you can make your home’s lofted space a bit more professional and turn it into a home office. Just be sure you have all the elements of a lofted office: first, you’ll need to make sure you have plenty of storage in the furniture you choose, since most lofts don’t have built-in closet or shelving. 

Some of these filing cabinets and drawers might come as part of the desk you choose for your lofted office, too. Finish it off by choosing a comfy office chair, as well as seating for those who might stop by your workspace for a meeting. A desktop lamp, wall art and office supplies will finish the place off and give you a productive place to work from home. 

Meditation Corner

A smaller loft space might be too small for full pieces of furniture, but too big to leave completely bare. As such, you can use it as the background for your favorite relaxing practice, meditation. 

Meditation imparts a wealth of health benefits with regular practice, and it’s made even more effective when done in a space that makes you feel focused and relaxed. A dedicated corner of your home would be just the ticket, and an unused lofted hallway or bonus room could be the perfect location. Plus, if you fill the space with art, plants and other serene design elements, it’ll look beautiful regardless of whether or not you’re using it to meditate.

Library

The high ceilings in your loft give you all the space you need to build enough shelves to hold your book collection. Not only that, but you can give yourself a cozy recliner or sofa on which you can read the books you pull down. The high-up, private, serene space will be a perfect in-home getaway, an oasis where you can get lost in a book.

Kids’ Playroom

When your kids were little, you watched over them while they played to make sure they were safe and happy. Now that they’re a bit older, they play on their own. The only problem is, that without a dedicated space for their favorite toys, they end up all over the house.

Your loft space could just be the answer to your organizational prayers. Turn it into a playroom and a central place for all of the toys, board games, DVDs and other kid items that tend to get lost in the fray. That way, your kids will know exactly where to find their things, and exactly where they belong after play. Plus, keeping all that in the lofted space means their toys are out of sight.

It’s Up to You

These seven ideas make the most of any loft space, but only if they’re the type of room that’d be useful to you and your family. Think about the activities you love, or think about the type of room you wish your home had built-in; these are the types of ideas that’ll spark the perfect loft use and layout. In the end, it’s up to you to decide how to make the most of your loft and, once you do, you’ll find just how well your loft works for you — both visually and functionally. 

About Author: 

Kacey Bradley is the lifestyle and travel blogger for The Drifter Collective, an eclectic lifestyle blog that expresses various forms of style through the influence of culture and the world around us. Kacey graduated with a degree in Communications while working for a lifestyle magazine. She has been able to fully embrace herself with the knowledge of nature, the power of exploring other locations and cultures, all while portraying her love for the world around her through her visually pleasing, culturally embracing and inspiring posts. Along with writing for her blog, she frequently writes for sites like US Travel News, Thought Catalog, Style Me Pretty, Tripping.com and more!

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Port Lympne gorillas' Christmas

The gorilla's at Port Lympne zoo have been given Christmas trees decorated with fruit and vegetable baubles.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/gorillas-christmas-port-lympne-157239/

Woman trapped as car overturns on roundabout on A256 near Betteshanger

A woman had to be cut free from a car which landed on its side in the middle of a roundabout after crashing in thick fog.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/woman-trapped-as-car-overturns-157242/

Gravesham Foodbank, in Northfleet, calls out for donations

Gravesham Foodbank is an essential lifeline that gives items to the vulnerable and those in poverty and it needs your help this winter.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/church-run-food-bank-issues-call-157015/

Martin McGlasson, 50, jailed for keeping his wife a prisoner in her own home

A wife was found under-nourished and had aged prematurely after being kept locked in a bedroom by her husband.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/martin-mcglasson-kept-wife-a-prisoner-in-her-home-157113/

Hayley Vigden's family left homeless after house fire in Forgefields, Herne

A mother-of-three says Christmas is a write-off after a fire ripped through her home, destroying presents, valuables and priceless family photographs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/family-homeless-for-christmas-after-house-fire-157136/

Charlie Dawkins, from Faversham, jailed for fleecing hundreds from disabled man

The mother of a young child fleeced a bed-bound man who trusted her out of hundreds of pounds in offences branded "repellent" by a judge.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/mum-fleeced-severely-disabled-man-157174/

Kent County Council approves expansion of five schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge

Five heavily over-subscribed secondary schools are to expand in the hope of addressing a shortfall of around 120 places next year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/kent-schools-set-for-multi-million-pound-extension-157215/

Kent Christmas presents: Leeds Castle concert tickets, animal experiences and other ideas

All out of festive gift ideas? Let Kent come to your Christmas rescue with some alternatives to soaps and socks.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/kent-christmas-gifts-from-leeds-concert-tickets-to-animal-days-at-howletts-157232/

Chatham reacts: What should be covered in sex education?

As the government begins consulting on what should be covered in sex education in our schools, we ask what the people of Kent think.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/sex-education-at-schools-in-kent-157219/

Thefts from Kent churches reach nearly 500 in four years

Places of worship are being regularly targeted by thieves, according to latest figures from police.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/almost-500-thefts-from-churches-in-kent-157209/

Miller Heights: Man dies in Maidstone tower block

Emergency services have been called to a town centre tower block after a man died.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-dies-in-maidstone-tower-block-157235/

Peter Mortlock missing from Romney Marsh

A vulnerable man with learning difficulties has gone missing from Romney Marsh.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/police-growing-concerned-for-missing-157233/

Andrew Foster moves into new home in Minster after agreeing settlement with Highway Care Ltd

A welder left with catastrophic injuries after an oil drum exploded in his face has moved into a new home after winning a settlement.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/welder-blinded-in-explosion-settles-157224/

Body found by A299 Thanet Way

A main route was closed in both directions following the discovering of a man's body.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/body-found-at-roadside-on-a299-thanet-way-157206/

Paddock Wood: Burglars target Evernden Cycles in Maidstone Road

A family run bicycle shop has been left to foot a £12,000 bill after thieves smashed their way through a plate glass window.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/family-business-hit-by-burglary-157229/

Sittingbourne Community College closed to pupils

A secondary school has told parents of its pupils to keep their children at home tomorrow after it was announced emergency work needs to take place.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/sittingbourne-school-forced-to-close-for-repairs-157231/

Ramsgate: Gary Teague, 58, jailed for sex offences

A judge has questioned why a child abuse allegation was not 'properly investigated' five years before the culprit was this week jailed for 22 years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/gary-teague-jailed-sex-offences-157226/

Charing Crematorium broken into just days before Christmas

Police are investigating after thieves broke into a crematorium just days before Christmas.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/low-lifes-break-into-crematorium-157220/

Victim struck in Benenden speaks out as rock attacker Glynn Williams jailed

A mum whose windscreen was struck by rock-thrower Glynn Williams says that justice has been done.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/my-little-boy-remembers-attack-157214/

Three people from Dartford arrested after New Ash Green burglary

Three people were arrested after allegedly stealing two cars during a burglary.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/suspected-burglars-arrested-after-crash-157217/

Government allows councils in Kent to increase council tax bills by 1%

The government has announced councils in Kent will be granted powers to increase council tax bills by an additional 1% next year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/government-grants-powers-to-increase-council-tax-157216/

Ebbsfleet United defender Yado Mambo forced to retire because of a knee injury

Ebbsfleet defender Yado Mambo has been forced to retire because of injury.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/sport/injury-ends-mambo-career-157211/

Kevin the cat could have travelled from Chatham to West Sussex under the bonnet of a car

Kevin was found under the bonnet of a car which had travelled from Kent to West Sussex.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/do-you-know-who-kevins-157210/

Former radio presenter Ricky Neville, 49, jailed for sex offences

A former radio presenter has been jailed and banned from parks, churchyards and wooded areas following a string of sex offences.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/ricky-neville-jailed-margate-157114/

Hamstreet police and ambulance crews searching woodlands

Emergency services have been searching woodland after concerns were raised about a man who is believed to be homeless.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/police-and-paramedics-search-woodland-157212/

Kent cinema prices reveal Chatham Odeon is most expensive in the county

Prices to see the latest installment of the Star Wars series and other films at Kent cinemas over the festive period have been revealed

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/galactic-prices-at-cinemas-157205/

Arson suspect arrested after BP garage blaze in Seabrook Road, Hythe

A suspect has been arrested after a car became engulfed in flames on a petrol station forecourt in an alleged arson attack.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/arson-suspect-arrested-after-petrol-157204/

Tunbridge Wells: Paedophile jailed after filming himself abusing child in Philippines

An "extremely dangerous" paedophile who filmed himself abusing a young child in the Philippines has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/paedophile-jailed-after-filming-himself-157202/

Ashford: Fire crews race to blaze next to The Phoenix pub

Fire crews raced to a town centre after a garage caught alight next to a pub.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/garage-catches-alight-next-to-157196/

Weald: Rock throwing delivery driver jailed

A delivery driver who caused terror and injury by throwing rocks at motorists "for fun" across the Weald has been jailed for 10 years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/rock-throwing-delivery-driver-jailed-157197/

Sandhurst: Buzzard found hanging from fishing line

The RSPCA is reminding people about the hazards of fishing litter after a buzzard was found hanging by her wing from a line and hook.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/buzzard-found-hanging-from-fishing-157189/

Youth spotted with gun at Rainham railway station

Police were called to a railway station after a passenger spotted a youth with a gun on the platform.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/youth-seen-with-gun-at-157192/

Rowdy behaviour sparks White Hart's New Years Eve cancellation , says landlord Ben Wilson

An historic high street pub says it will close on New Year’s Eve, following “rowdy behaviour” at previous events.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/rowdy-behaviour-sparks-pubs-new-157188/

Private ambulance firm Meditech UK in Ashford ceases trading with loss of 44 jobs

A private ambulance business has ceased trading with the loss of dozens of jobs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/private-ambulance-firm-ashford-goes-bust-loss-44-jobs-meditech-uk-administration-former-firefighters-157187/

Georgi Hristov, of Boughton-under-Blean, faces jail after driving wrong way down A2 at Dunkirk

A driver caught travelling the wrong way down the A2 told police he was worried about running out of fuel and needed to access a petrol station.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/wrong-way-driver-worried-about-running-157178/

Game of Thrones star announced to join line-up for Thronefest at Quex Park, Birchington

Another star has been revealed for the line-up of a festival inspired by hit show Game of Thrones.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/james-cosmo-thronefest-quex-park-157181/

Toys R Us rescue plan under threat as Pension Protection Fund demands £9m

Plans to save troubled retailer Toys R Us are understood to be at risk in a disagreement over its ability to meet its pension obligations.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/toys-r-us-rescue-under-threat-pension-protection-fund-demand-9-million-pounds-chatham-tunbridge-wells-157182/

Matfield: Peter Harlow jailed after string of burglaries in the Weald

A burglar who broke into three homes in just six days has been jailed after police found his DNA on a discarded cigarette butt and pebble he used to s

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/serial-burglar-jailed-after-dna-157184/

A229: Car on fire on Blue Bell Hill

One lane of traffic is closed on a busy A-road as fire crews tackle a car blaze.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/one-lane-of-a-road-shut-157183/

Teacher Chris Hoile jailed for sexual activity with pupil at King's School, Rochester

The head of history and politics at a prestigious school has been jailed for two years after admitting sexual activity with a 17-year-old pupil.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/teacher-at-prestigious-school-jailed-157177/

The odds of a white Christmas in Kent 2017

Meteorologists have revealed the likelihood of snow falling in Kent on Christmas Day.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/odds-of-a-white-christmas-in-kent-2017-136393/

Flasher Dumitru Falfan, from Maidstone, faces jail after exposing himself to women

A delivery driver who left three women shocked and disgusted after exposing himself has been told to prepare for a prison sentence.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/delivery-driver-flasher-faces-jail-157104/

Fenwick in Canterbury pulls 'offensive' greetings card from shelves

A department store has pulled a greetings card from its shelves after claims it was vulgar and offensive.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/store-pulls-offensive-card-from-shelves-157106/

June Huggins angry after view from garden in Staple blocked by housing development

A mother says her life has been made a misery after the picturesque view from her garden was blocked by a "monstrosity" of a housing development.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/new-house-has-destroyed-our-privacy-157109/

Sharzad Takalobighasi kicked in window of Broadstairs coffee shop and assaulted four police officers

A drunk mum kicked in a coffee shop window before assaulting four police officers who attempted to arrest her.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/drunk-mum-assaulted-four-police-157125/

Children's Society attacks Universal Credit proposals

Nearly 30,000 disadvantaged youngsters in Kent could lose access to free school meals.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/children-in-kent-could-lose-free-school-meals-157163/

Missing Warren Ullyett from Herne Bay confirmed dead in France

The mother of a young man missing for six weeks says he has been confirmed dead.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/mums-heartache-as-missing-man-157166/

Sam Armstrong rape trial latest

A man accused of raping a woman in a MP's Westminster office says he's had the worst year of his life.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/sam-armstrong-rape-trial-latest-157162/

Ashford mum tells of relief and pain over son's diagnosis

A mother has told of her relief and pain after her son was diagnosed with a rare condition, as the family try to raise awareness.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/freddie-lewis-diagnosed-with-angelman-syndrome-157151/

Crash closes A26 Tonbridge Road near Hadlow

A road is blocked in both directions while emergency services deal with an accident involving two cars.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/crash-on-a26-tonbridge-road-near-hadlow-157159/

Lorry doors damage cars in North Farm Road in Tunbridge Wells

Police were called following reports the rear doors of a heavy goods vehicle had smashed into cars parked at the roadside.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/lorry-damages-several-vehicles-in-tunbridge-wells-157157/

SNARL appeals for information after Croydon Cat Killer reportedly strikes in Gravesend

The discovery of a cat's mutilated body in Kent has sparked a cross county appeal.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/cat-killer-appeal-after-mutilated-body-157148/

Old Thanet Way crashes near Whitstable leave man hurt and woman seriously injured

A man and woman have been injured – one seriously – after accidents on a main road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/two-hurt-in-crashes-near-157152/

Phone fraud in Maidstone leads to Kent Police warning

Police have issued a warning after two elderly men were targeted by telephone fraudsters within a few days.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/phone-fraud-sparks-police-warning-157143/

Cathy Hussey, 67, wins nearly £20,000 at Beacon bingo, Margate, having spent just £2

One woman was left stunned after turning £2 into £20,000 at a bingo game.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/cathy-hussey-bingo-win-157142/

Ashford: Man taken to hospital after being hit by Toyota in Kennington

A man in his 30s has been rushed to hospital after he was hit by a car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/pedestrian-hit-by-car-on-157145/

Marlowe Theatre pantomime dame Ben Roddy injures himself in stage accident

A pantomime dame will take to the stage in a wheelchair this week after injuring himself mid-show.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/panto-star-hurt-in-stage-157147/

Inquest begins into man who died of MDMA ovderdose at Tunbridge Wells sex festival

An inquest is being heard into the death of a man at a sex festival in Tunbridge Wells

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/tunbridge-wells-sex-festival-inquest-157146/

Paul Atkins from Deal jailed after sending messages for naked teen pictures

A jobless mechanic bombarded a teenage girl with sex messages urging her to take pictures of herself.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/man-sent-vile-messages-for-157141/

Thanet council's covert camera catches fly-tipper on land next to the A299

A fly-tipper who dumped a large volume of waste has been forced to pay £400 after a hidden camera caught the offender.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/flytipper-caught-out-by-camera-157137/

Sheppey singer Alex-Nicole Jamieson celebrates clinching Factor EsseX talent title

Cannonball song fires teen into the mix for singing fame.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/sport/kent-singer-steals-crown-from-157135/

Man falls from icy pontoon on the River Medway at Rochester and breaks his leg

Coastguard crews were called out to a marina after a man injured himself on an icy pontoon and fell in a river.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/man-falls-off-icy-pontoon-157134/

Dog rescued from house fire at Pluckley Road, Smarden

A dog has been rescued by firefighters after a two-storey house caught alight while the owners were out.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/dog-rescued-from-house-fire-157128/

Just two swimmers for Sheerness arctic sea swim

Organisers "disappointed" when only two swimmers brave icy sea for pre-Christmas dip. But 77-year-old pledges to do it herself on New Year's Day.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/arctic-dip-leaves-swimmers-cold-157127/

Maidstone Town Hall flooded

A borough council’s base was damaged and CCTV has been disrupted following flooding.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/town-hall-suffers-flooding-157133/

Paedophile Roger Clegg spared prison for child sex images offences

A retired paramedic who downloaded hundreds of indecent images of children onto his computer has avoided a jail sentence.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/cancer-ridden-paedophile-spared-prison-157129/

Michael Morris, 19, of Dartford, charged with causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving following crash near Brands Hatch

A 19-year-old has been formally charged with causing the deaths of two young men and seriously injuring four others in a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/man-to-stand-trial-over-157126/

Statue stolen from National Trust Nymans Gardens, Sussex, found in horsebox in Horton Kirby

A statue stolen from a National Trust property more than a year ago has been found.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/missing-statue-found-in-horsebox-157122/

Overturned lorry on Junction 5 coastbound slip-road of the M2 near Sittingbourne causing traffic

An overturned lorry on a motorway sliproad is causing long delays.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/overturned-lorry-causing-delays-157120/

Margate: The Hoy forced to cancel more than 400 bookings following fire

A devastated landlord has been forced to close his pub and cancel more than 400 meals after a fire destroyed its kitchen.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/landlords-forced-to-shut-157118/

Met Office issues fog warning for parts of Kent

Fog is expected to descend on parts of the county, sparking a weather warning from forecasters.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/drivers-warned-to-expect-fog-157117/

Margate: Matthew Foster, 27, jailed for assaulting his sister's boyfriend

A drunk who forced his way into his sister's home and sank his teeth into her boyfriend's back has been handed a jail sentence.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/matthew-foster-jailed-assault-157112/

Home Alone for Christmas by Kids of Yesterday becomes festive hit

A song two friends recorded at home has been viewed more than 20,000 of times online.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/christmas-song-proves-to-be-157053/

Staplehurst: Woman hit by car in Station Road

A woman is being treated by paramedics after being hit by a car on a busy street.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/woman-hit-by-car-in-157103/

Detling Hill: One lane of A249 closed for emergency repairs

One lane of a busy A-road is closed due to emergency repair works to the carriageway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/carriageway-closed-for-emergency-repair-157101/

Larkfield: New Hythe Lane sealed off after crash

Police have shut a busy road in both directions after a single car crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/police-seal-off-road-after-157098/

Dartford: Man cut free from car after Green Street crash

A man had to be cut free from a car and treated by paramedics following a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/man-cut-free-from-car-157097/

Acoustic mirrors at Fan Bay, Dover, given Historic England protection

A hidden treasure of the war effort in Kent has been added to a national list of the country's most important monuments.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/historic-dover-structure-given-special-protection-by-historic-england-157032/

Patient awarded £2.75m damages after Medway Hospital blunder

A woman was left physically disabled after a hospital failed to diagnose a condition that she could have made a full recovery from.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/mum-gets-millions-after-blunder-at-medway-hospital-157043/

Inquest into death of Sean Flynn

A man who died in a head on crash was more than three times over the drink drive limit and was not wearing a seatbelt, an investigation found.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/inquest-into-death-of-sean-flynn-157045/

Taylor Houston uses smuggled mobile to post selfies from HMP Rochester

A thug behind bars for punching a woman in the street posted selfies on Facebook using a mobile smuggled into prison.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/prisoner-boasts-of-easy-life-in-rochester-prison-157052/

Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage says he has no money

Nigel Farage says life in the frontline of politics has taken its toll

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/i-am-skint-and-separated-157088/

Medway A&E nurse Maxine Goddard conned out of thousands in bank scam

An A&E nurse is warning others after she was conned out of thousands of pounds in an elaborate scam.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/nurse-conned-in-sneaky-scam-157010/

World War Two veteran William Mitchell celebrates 100 birthday

William Thomas Mitchell reached his landmark birthday on Sunday, December 10.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/100th-birthday-party-157013/

James Tevlin from Gillingham in court over nuisance calls to police

A hoaxer told police he was covered in blood and digging a hole for a woman he had murdered in one of 14 nuisance calls to 999 operators.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/hoaxer-told-police-he-was-157017/

Deal: Meet Mike the Bike - a recycling hero

A 75-year-old man from Kent is celebrating after recycling 17,000 bicycles over the past 18 years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/meet-mike-the-bike---157021/

Harrietsham Primary School enlists mental health experts over self-harming fears

A primary school has become the first in Kent to enlist the help of mental health experts after discovering evidence of self-harming among pupils.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/experts-helping-primary-to-deal-157025/

Suspected Tunbridge Wells robbers arrested after police chase

Two men suspected of attacking and robbing a man have been arrested after a police chase.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/robbery-suspects-arrested-after-police-157079/

Blue planet captured in photograph taken in Rochester earlier today

A Medway man has captured a picture which seems to show a blue planet clearly in the sky.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/photo-of-blue-planet-157075/

Hythe: BP petrol station car fire being treated as suspicious

Police are investigating a suspicious blaze after a car was left gutted by flames at a petrol station.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/car-engulfed-in-flames-at-157074/

Rogue trader John Docherty, of Rose Street, Rochester, jailed for more than two years

A rogue trader has been locked up for more than two years after he admitted carrying out unnecessary work which cost an elderly homeowner, £25,800.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/rogue-trader-jailed-for-fleecing-157073/

Woman mugged and dragged along ground by moped riders in High Street, Rochester

A woman was dragged along the ground as two men on a moped snatched her handbag as she walked home during the early hours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/woman-mugged-by-moped-riders-157071/

Teenager tells jury he stabbed Chatham teen Perry Mulholland to 'show him a lesson'

A teenager who repeatedly stabbed a 16-year-old boy in the street told a jury he wanted to ‘show him a lesson’.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/teen-was-stabbed-to-show-157070/

Cristinel Samson from Folkestone and Mohammed Rasoul from Ashford charged after immigration raids

Two Kent men have been charged following a series of raids in the south of England.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/pair-charged-after-immigration-raids-157069/

Kent Police removes names of convicted predators from sex offenders' register on appeal

Police in Kent have approved more than half of requests by convicted sexual predators to be taken off the sex offenders' register.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/rapists-and-child-abusers-taken-156955/

Couples planning to marry affected by closure of The Roffen in Rochester

A woman says she has not stropped crying after having to cancel her dream wedding reception when the venue suddenly closed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/couple-devastated-after-roffen-wedding-venue-in-rochester-closes-157003/

Shocked owner speaks out after car crashes into Oshens Hair Boutique in Wye

A salon owner says it is a miracle no one was killed as a car mounted the pavement and ploughed into her busy shop, leaving a trail of damage.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/miracle-escape-as-car-slams-157029/

Rare sand lizards at Wildwood Trust

A wildlife park is caring for some lizards that have not been seen in the county for nearly 50 years.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/rare-sand-lizards-at-wildwood-trust-157066/

More than 100 jobs lost after Burgess Marine in Dover goes into administration

More than 100 jobs have been lost after a Kent-based marine engineering services business has gone into administration.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/burgess-marine-dover-in-administration-157065/

New Romney woman wins Thousand Pound Friday

A Kent woman became the last winner of this year's Thousand Pound Friday competition.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/bride-to-be-wins-thousand-pound-friday-157063/

Fraudsters jailed after stealing thousands from Folkestone woman

Two conmen stole thousands from a Kent woman's bank account after gaining her trust.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/fraudsters-stole-thousands-from-folkestone-woman-157061/

Sheerness Police Station, in Millennium Way, cordoned off

The front of a police station has been cordoned off by officers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/police-station-taped-off-in-sheerness-157062/

Site set to open as part of Sittingbourne regeneration project named Princes Street Retail Park

The first section set to open as part of Sittingbourne's £57 million regeneration has been given a name.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/results-of-retail-park-naming-157058/

Olive Ripley, of Faversham, in court accused of attempted murder in Norton

A woman has appeared in court after being charged with the attempted murder of her 70-year-old partner

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/woman-in-court-accused-of-157060/

Kent County Council Trading Standards seize counterfeit goods

The county's trading standards authority seized counterfeit goods which would have been worth millions on the black market.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/counterfeit-goods-worth-millions-seized-in-kent-157048/

More than 1,000 drivers have been caught speeding through Medway Tunnel

In the first year more than 1,000 fines were issued and the fastest speed recorded was 89mph.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/over-1000-fines-for-medway-157056/

Faversham man arrested after pay and display machine smashed

A 31-year-old man allegedly smashed a car park machine while carrying drugs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/arrest-after-pay-and-display-machine-smashed-157049/

Masked robbers raid office in Marden

A man was left with bruises and swelling after two masked robbers burst into his office, repeatedly punched him and hit him with a glass bottle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/masked-men-burst-into-office-157047/

Dartford: Motorbike mounted robbers target moped rider

A man was knocked off his moped by two men riding a motorbike who then stole the vehicle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/motorbike-mounted-robbers-target-moped-157044/

Appeal after Kent dognapping

A worried owner is asking for help to find his beloved puppy after it was snatched from his front garden and driven away in a truck.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/man-appeals-after-dognapping-157041/

Ramsgate: Snake found dumped in its vivarium near Royal Harbour Approach

A colourful snake with origins in the USA and Mexico has been discovered on the Kent coast.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/exotic-snake-found-at-base-157038/

Canterbury Christ Church University student James Hind says young Tory supporters are treated differently

A student claims young Conservatives are treated differently on campus for admitting their political allegiance.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/ant-tory-bias-157011/

Police investigate airgun shooting near Pollyfield Close, Snodland

Police are investigating an assault in which a man was allegedly shot three times with an airgun.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/man-shot-in-alley-attack-157034/

Swanley family have lucky escape after electric blanket fire

A family had a lucky escape after an electric blanket caught fire late last night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/familys-lucky-escape-after-blanket-157035/

Teenager Amber Thomas missing from South Ashford

Parents of a missing teenager are appealing for information after she has not returned home after more than 24 hours

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/concerns-grow-for-missing-teen-157036/

Suspended sentence for M20 bridge collapse driver branded a 'waste of breath'

A grandad seriously injured by a trucker who caused a motorway footbridge to crash down onto oncoming traffic has dismissed his "lenient" sentence.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/alan-austen-sentence-waste-of-breath-157023/

Miniature donkeys visit Wayfarers care home in Sandwich

It’s a calendar highlight and also a tell-tale sign of Christmas when miniature donkeys pay a visit to a Kent care home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/miniature-donkeys-visit-care-home-157027/

Bridegroom Tejinder Singh jailed for trying to travel on fake passport to India via Italy

A bridegroom who claimed he wanted to return to his native India to tie the knot, will now have to postpone any ceremony

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/jail-for-bridegroom-with-fake-157019/

Dartford Council approved a tower block development in Greenhithe

Dartford council voted in favour of the development a building in Ingress Park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/council-approved-riverside-development-157009/

Crash on clockwise M25 at Dartford Crossing causes heavy traffic

Drivers are facing lengthy delays heading into Kent after a crash involving two lorries and a van at the Dartford Crossing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/long-queues-after-pile-up-157007/

Christmas Jumper Day 2017 in Kent in pictures

It's the day we've all been waiting for - Christmas Jumper Day. Send us photos of you sporting your finest festive knitwear.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/christmas-jumper-day-in-pictures-157005/

kmfm are giving away £1,000 cash

There are a thousand reasons why you should enter this competition.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/listen-to-kmfm-to-win-1000-pounds-156782/

Where can I escape Christmas in Kent?

With all those festive jumpers, adverts on the TV and songs going around your head all day, here are some places to escape the festive frivolities.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/places-to-escape-the-christmas-mayhem-156888/

Iwade: Angel Farley sends Christmas cards to lonely people

A nine-year-old girl has already sent more than 100 Christmas cards to lonely people and children with autism as she spreads some festive cheer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/iwade-girl-angel-farley-sends-christmas-cards-to-the-lonely-156979/

Frindsbury Cricket club's shock at murder of former player JP Enslin

A "fantastic fielder" was shot in the back as tried to run away from three attackers on his way home from work.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/shock-at-murder-of-ex-kent-cricketer-jp-enslin-156983/

Dartford: Anita Sillick speaks out after suspected homophobic attack

A prominent community member says she was knocked to the ground during a suspected homophobic attack.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/anita-sillick-speaks-out-after-suspected-homophobic-attack-156996/

Kent postal workers to have had their busiest day

Today was the day most of our Christmas post will be processed by the Royal Mail.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/busiest-day-for-postal-workers-156990/

Dover MP Charlie Elphicke abstains from Brexit vote

A Tory politician took a defiant stance in a key parliamentary vote "to ensure that executive power is not abused".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/kent-mp-abstained-from-brexit-vote-157002/

Dad Mark Cordina wins kmfm's Make Someone's Christmas campaign

A man who quit his job to look after his six-year-old daughter after his wife's sudden death has won a special Christmas prize.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/dad-mark-cordina-wins-kmfms-make-someones-christmas-campaign-157001/

Grant West admits hacking and money laundering

A man illegally accessed the details of hundreds of thousands of consumers as part of a plan to sell them on the 'dark web' for Bitcoins.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/sheppey-man-grant-west-hacked-17-companies-157000/

Crash on M20 near J4

Emergency services have been called to a multi-vehicle crash which has shut part of the M20.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/crash-blocks-m20-at-j4-156999/

Rochester: Police called to crash near Horsted Retail Park in Maidstone Road

Drivers are being advised to expect delays after a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/police-called-to-crash-near-156998/

A249 southbound closed at Detling Hill for emergency repairs

A busy main road will be partially closed this evening while highways workers carry out emergency repairs on a collapsed manhole cover.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/major-road-closed-156995/

Kent Wildlife Trust and RSPB want more details on plans to build huge solar farm near Graveney

Proposals to build an 890-acre solar farm could impact birds and wildlife in the area.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/wildlife-concerns-over-uks-biggest-solar-farm-156956/

Margate man convicted of beach rape in Ramsgate

A 20-year-old with anger management issues has been convicted of raping a woman.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/man-convicted-of-beach-rape-156992/

Maidstone millionaires Adam and Amy Pryor return to Tunbridge Wells Hospital to spread Christmas cheer

A Maidstone couple who won £1million on the lottery earlier this year have donated supplies to the neonatal unit that looked after their daughter

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/lottery-winners-spread-christmas-cheer-156991/

Ashford: Prada Candy perfume and Paco Rabanne 1 Million aftershave stolen from lorry

Police are investigating after thieves broke into a lorry and stole almost 900 bottles of perfume and aftershave.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/almost-900-scents-swiped-from-156993/

Sergeant Balwinder Singh, of the North Kent Local Policing Team, donates TV fee to Help for Heroes

A police officer who starred in a television clip has donated his fee to Help for Heroes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/officer-stars-in-tv-clip-156987/

Three arrested after doorstep acid attack in Temple Hill, Dartford

Three men are being quizzed by police after a doorstep acid attack left a man with burns.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/arrests-after-doorstep-acid-attack-156986/

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay gives evidence at rape trial of aide Sam Armstrong

A Kent MP has told a jury he had a father and son relationship with his aide, who is accused of raping a woman in the politician's Westminster office.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/mp-tells-rape-trial-aide-156976/

M20 bridge collapse: Alan Austen admits causing serious injury by dangerous driving

A lorry driver who caused damage worth £1.5 million when he smashed into a motorway bridge has admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/trucker-who-destroyed-m20-bridge-156977/

Police seek witnesses to house fire in St Mary's Road, Tonbridge

Police investigating a mystery house fire want to talk to two men who helped in the aftermath, including one who rescued a cat from the property.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/witnessnes-sought-to-mystery-house-fire-156978/

Fears grow for missing Raghbir Singh from Herne Bay

Police are searching for a missing 78-year-old who has not been seen since yesterday morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/fears-grow-for-missing-elderly-156968/

Michael Hook, 30, jailed after using a pitbull dog as a weapon to attack theft victim

A man has been jailed for 30 months after he used his pet pit bull dog as “a weapon” during a terrifying bust up in Dover.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/weapon-dog-attacked-victim-of-156975/

Florin Saghin, 36, of Old Road West, Gravesend, killed in Essex crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a 36-year-old was killed in a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/kent-man-named-as-victim-156970/

Housing plan for Mid Kent Golf Club

Mid Kent Golf Club held a meeting with members to decide one three proposals, one of which is to sell their 88-acre plot to builders.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/golf-club-considering-plans-156971/

Prized Canterbury city centre retail site let to Debenhams up for sale for £24 million

A valuable retail site in a major shopping area has been put up for sale for £24 million.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/deep-pockets-will-be-needed-156967/

Cineworld announces opening date at St James's development in Dover

The opening date of a new Cineworld six screen cinema has been announced.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/cinema-announces-opening-date-156965/

Charges follow Canterbury assault which left two people injured

Three people will appear in court after being charged with an early-hours assault which left two hurt.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/trio-charged-after-two-hurt-156961/

Frantisek Fercak fined for trapping wild birds at Gravesend home

A man has been fined for catching and caging wild birds in his garden.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/wild-birds-caught-and-caged-156962/

Guy Ruddy of Martello Tower 23 announces crash sweepstake winner

A Martello Tower owner has announced the winner of a public sweepstake for guessing the date a car would next smash through his fence.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/and-the-crash-sweepstake-winner-156963/

New chief executive for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

The trust which manages some major hospitals in Kent has appointed a new chief executive.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/new-head-for-towns-hospitals-156960/

Tunbridge Wells: Witnesses sought to fight at Royal Express in Mount Pleasant

Police want witnesses to a fight between two gangs at a kebab shop which spilt out on to the street.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/witnesses-sought-to-kebab-shop-fight-156959/

Firefighters put to the test at Melville Court tower block in Brompton

Six months on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, Kent firefighters have been testing their skills at one of the county's tallest blocks of flats.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/crews-carry-out-tower-block-156950/

Hartley post office robbery: Anthony Sweetman and Ben Medhurst in court accused of armed raid

Two men have appeared in court after an armed robbery on a village post office.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/pair-in-court-over-armed-156951/

Canterbury ice rink opening in Dane John Gardens branded shambles after delays

An ice rink due to open at the beginning of December has been branded a "complete shambles" as it still shows no signs of being finished.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/ice-rink-opening-plan-in-156940/

Police arrest Snodland man after a rogue delivery driver allegedly flashed Maidstone residents on their doorsteps

Police hunting a rogue delivery driver who allegedly flashed residents on their doorsteps have arrested a man.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/police-arrest-suspected-flasher-156948/

David Bassett, 77, of Dartford, to stand trial over Ollie Sherwood crash death

A 77-year-old will stand trial accused of causing the death of a 29-year-old biker due to his careless driving.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/pensioner-to-stand-trial-over-156947/