Police helicopter searches for woman

The police helicopter was scrambled in a search for a missing woman.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/police-helicopter-searches-for-woman-187238/

Advert for cheap train tickets banned

An online advert offering train tickets to France for £29 has been banned.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/advert-for-cheap-train-tickets-banned-187237/

Brush up on your weekend with a cartoon festival

Try and keep a straight face down on the seafront this weekend when an annual cartoon festival comes to our shores.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/brush-up-on-your-weekend-with-a-cartoon-festival-187087/

A soulful summer festival

Venues across Margate will be hosting soul acts over three days for the annual Margate Soul Festival.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/a-soulful-summer-festival-187000/

Grandfather loses everything as fire rips through yacht

A fundraiser has been launched after a grandfather lost everything but the clothes he was wearing in a serious boat blaze.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/grandfather-loses-everything-as-fire-rips-through-yacht-187214/

Music lovers left in lurch as festival axed

Music fans are angry after organisers pulled the plug on a festival just days before it was due to go ahead.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/music-lovers-left-in-lurch-as-festival-axed-187228/

Scaffolder jailed after stalking ex

A man repeatedly phoned his ex-girlfriend and stalked her amid fears she was cheating with a friend.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/scaffolder-jailed-after-stalking-ex-187210/

Video: Walking netball makes great strides

Walking netball has seen a huge surge of interest recently. But what is it, and how do you play it?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/video-walking-netball-makes-great-strides-187231/

When reality strikes...

As Jack Fincham counts his cash after sharing a Love Island win, how many of these Kent reality stars do you remember?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/when-reality-strikes-187230/

See music history made on stage in Kent

Live Aid in the 80s was the last time Simple Minds and The Pretenders were on stage together: now they're set to do it this weekend in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/see-music-history-made-on-stage-in-kent-187106/

Video: Is relationship education important?

A celebrity divorce lawyer wants Kent schools to help pupils learn more about marriage.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/video-is-relationship-education-important-187229/

Baby's skull fractured after thug smashes into flat

A thug fractured a baby's skull when he stormed into his ex's flat in a rage.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/babys-skull-fractured-after-thug-smashes-into-flat-187227/

Rare £100,000 bible returns to cathedral 500 years after disappearance

A rare medieval bible has been saved for the nation and returned to Canterbury Cathedral 500 years after it disappeared.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/rare-100-000-bible-returns-to-cathedral-500-years-after-disappearance-187226/

Fire crews tackle High Street fire

Fire crews are at the scene of a blaze in a small shop.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/fire-crews-tackle-high-street-fire-187225/

Family's tribute to teenager killed in crash

The family of an 18-year-old man who died following a crash have paid tribute to him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/familys-tribute-to-teenager-killed-in-crash-187224/

Fire crews issue extension lead warning following blaze

Firefighters are warning residents to take extra care when using extension leads following a fire in an outhouse.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/fire-crews-issue-extension-lead-warning-following-blaze-187223/

Thug jailed for attack on former lover

A jealous thug attacked a former lover who was grieving over the death of a relative and being comforted by a male friend.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/thug-jailed-for-attack-on-former-lover-187222/

Police search after two people shot by air gun

Two people were shot when a spray of air gun pellets was fired at cars and passers-by.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/police-search-after-two-people-shot-by-air-gun-187220/

Community kitchen serves up a treat

A community kitchen has opened its doors for the first time - serving wholesome food for free.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/community-kitchen-serves-up-a-treat-187221/

Queen statue pranked one day after unveiling

A new statue of Queen Elizabeth II was pictured with a new accessory one day after its unveiling.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/queen-statue-pranked-one-day-after-unveiling-187216/

Security scare at Port of Calais

P&O Cruises at Dover have confirmed a "security scare" at the border but say it has been dealt with, with services running as normal.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/security-scare-at-port-of-calais-187215/

Video: Family's horror after house blaze

A family has stressed the importance of having working smoke alarms after escaping a raging fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/video-familys-horror-after-house-blaze-187213/

Bedridden biker's struggle to claim benefit

A father left unable to walk after a road accident has been repeatedly asked to attend jobcentre appointments in person.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/bedridden-bikers-struggle-to-claim-benefit-187154/

Men jailed after drugs raid

Three men have been jailed for drug offences after a warrant led to their arrest.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/men-jailed-after-drugs-raid-187207/

Caravan fire on Dartford Crossing

A vehicle fire on the Dartford Crossing has caused two lanes to be closed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/caravan-fire-on-dartford-crossing-187209/

Downpour leaves main road 'like a river'

One of a town's main traffic arteries has been left severely flooded after heavy rain overnight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/downpour-leaves-main-road-like-a-river-187206/

Operation Brock 'could last for years'

Councils have vented their frustration at government plans for a 13-mile lorry park on the M20 that will last “many years" after Brexit.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/operation-brock-could-last-for-years-187205/

Cannabis, cash and phones seized

A routine police patrol ended with a haul of money, phones and drugs being seized when two teens were arrested.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/cannabis-cash-and-phones-seized-187203/

Peter Andre films at seaside

Mysterious Girl singer Peter Andre has been spotted at a seaside town with film crews.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/peter-andre-films-at-seaside-187202/

Spice up your life!

The bus which carried the Spice Girls in their 1997 film Spice World has been given a new lease of life in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/spice-up-your-life-187198/

Artist 'unzips' derelict building

An artist renowned for building a sliding house in a seaside town has turned a disused office building into a zip.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/artist-unzips-derelict-building-187194/

Free food at supermarket opening

The first 30 shoppers to enter Kent's latest Aldi store this week will receive a free bag of fresh fruit and vegetables.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/free-food-at-supermarket-opening-187197/

'Murder' arrest after woman's body found

A 66-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/murder-arrest-after-womans-body-found-187199/

Plea for witnesses after cyclist killed

Police are urging occupants of a small silver car who witnessed a fatal crash between a cyclist and a lorry to come forward.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/plea-for-witnesses-after-cyclist-killed-187196/

Pair jailed for 'county lines' drug dealing

Two drug dealers from the West Midlands have been jailed after travelling more than 150 miles to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/pair-jailed-for-county-lines-drug-dealing-187193/

Farage silenced by 'hero' vet on radio show

A vet from Kent left former Ukip leader Nigel Farage speechless as they debated the impact of Brexit live on his radio show.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/farage-silenced-by-hero-vet-on-radio-show-187189/

Crash on the M2

Traffic is building on the M2 after an accident believed to involve four cars.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/crash-on-the-m2-187185/

Fallen tree sparks rail delays

Commuters are facing disruption this morning after a tree fell on to a train line.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/fallen-tree-sparks-rail-delays-187180/

Fallen tree delays commuters

Train lines have had to close while work is carried out to clear a tree.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/fallen-tree-delays-commuters-187180/

Bedridden biker's struggle to claim benefit

A father left unable to walk after a road accident has been repeatedly asked to attend jobcentre appointments in person.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/bedridden-bikers-struggle-to-claim-benefit-187154/

‘I will never understand bridge tragedy’ says mum

An 18-year-old with aspirations of joining the army took his life after arguing with his partner, an inquest has heard.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/i-will-never-understand-bridge-tragedy-says-mum-187152/

Period poverty box to help schoolgirls

Red boxes filled with sanitary items are to be placed in schools across a district for pupils affected by period poverty.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/period-poverty-box-to-help-schoolgirls-187153/

Kent's Jack Fincham wins Love Island

No we didn't get mugged off - Jack Fincham, the cheeky pen salesman from Kent, has been crowned winner of Love Island 2018 with girlfriend Dani Dyer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/kents-jack-fincham-wins-love-island-187178/

There is 'somthing' missing

Council officials have been made aware of a spelling error carved into stone steps laid as part of a £4 million revamp of a town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/there-is-somthing-missing-187176/

'When you get an answer, all the appointments have gone'

Patients in Kent are struggling to book GP appointments outside of working hours, according to a new report.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/when-you-get-an-answer-all-the-appointments-have-gone-187175/

Para-dressage rider represents Britain

A para-dressage rider from Kent is hoping to inspire future athletes to take up the sport.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/para-dressage-rider-represents-britain-187174/

Homeless woman raped after being invited into flat, court hears

A man who claimed he took pity on a homeless Dreamland worker then raped her, it has been claimed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/homeless-woman-raped-after-being-invited-into-flat-court-hears-187173/

Brexit vote down to 'sense of decline'

A radio presenter has concluded one of Kent’s coastal towns voted in favour of Brexit due to its "palpable" sense of decline.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/brexit-vote-down-to-sense-of-decline-187172/

Search for stolen gold coins

The hunt is on for a set of high-value gold coins stolen following two burglaries.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/search-for-stolen-gold-coins-187171/

E-fits released after burglary attack

Police investigating a burglary where a couple allegedly barged into a flat and assaulted a man have released e-fits of people they want to identify.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/e-fits-released-after-burglary-attack-187168/

Man staggered into pub after wife stabbed him seven times

A woman will be sentenced in September after admitting stabbing her husband after a row.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/man-staggered-into-pub-after-wife-stabbed-him-seven-times-187167/

Delays on M2 after four-car crash

Traffic is queuing on the M2 after four cars were involved in an accident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/delays-on-m2-after-four-car-crash-187169/

Charity pot thief jailed for stealing spree

A serial thief has been sent to prison after stealing items including charity boxes and meat in a three-month stealing spree.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/charity-pot-thief-jailed-for-stealing-spree-187166/

Frantic search before girl found lifeless

A six-year-old girl who washed up on a sandbank was in the water for at least 20 minutes before she was discovered, it has emerged.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/frantic-search-before-girl-found-lifeless-187164/

Cows die as power line comes down

A devastated farmer found two of his cows had been killed when a power line was brought down by a tree.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/cows-die-as-power-line-comes-down-187165/

Minister blocks export of Dickens' table

The government has put a temporary export ban on a study table formerly owned by Charles Dickens in a bid to keep it in the UK.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/minister-blocks-export-of-dickens-table-187162/

Teacher's bid to find class of 1951

A 90-year-old former teacher is keen to reunite with his very first pupils, after unearthing a class photo on the internet.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/teachers-bid-to-find-class-of-1951-187160/

Kent's Love Island hopeful

The eyes of the nation will be on the final of Love Island later, with Kent boy Jack Fincham the odds-on favourite to win the show.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/kents-love-island-hopeful-187161/

Two jailed for large-scale plot to supply Class A drugs

Two men have been jailed for a total of nearly 20 years for their parts in a huge drugs ring.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/two-jailed-for-large-scale-plot-to-supply-class-a-drugs-187157/

Gang cons vulnerable victims into handing over savings

A gang posing as bank officials conned vulnerable victims out of £600,000 - and were potentially targeting thousands of victims.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/gang-cons-vulnerable-victims-into-handing-over-savings-187156/

Hole opens up causing damage to cars

Drivers have suffered damage to their cars after a hole opened up on a main road after a water main burst.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/hole-opens-up-causing-damage-to-cars-187149/

Hi-tech motorway warnings to be sent to drivers' dashboards in Kent trial

Roads in Kent will be the first in the country to trial technology where motorway warnings will be transmitted directly to drivers' dashboards.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/hi-tech-motorway-warnings-to-be-sent-to-drivers-dashboards-in-kent-trial-187143/

Immigrants hiding in lorry flee scene

As many as 20 people ran from a lorry after it was opened at a fruit packing firm this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/immigrants-hiding-in-lorry-flee-scene-187147/

5G to send motorway warnings to drivers' dashboards in Kent trial

Roads in Kent will be the first in the country to trial 5G technology where motorway warnings will be transmitted directly to drivers' dashboards.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/5g-to-send-motorway-warnings-to-drivers-dashboards-in-kent-trial-187143/

Cinema cancels all screenings

All showings have been cancelled at a cinema due to a fire alarm.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/cinema-cancels-all-screenings-187144/

Teacher died 'suddenly' on Egypt holiday

A grammar school teacher died on a holiday in Egypt with her husband after becoming ill.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/teacher-died-suddenly-on-egypt-holiday-187140/

IT failure caused huge x-ray backlog

A review into radiology services has revealed an IT failure caused a backlog of about 8,500 examinations waiting to be reported.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/it-failure-caused-huge-x-ray-backlog-186980/

Double murder documentary to air

A documentary produced about the story of a double murder that shocked a community is due to air tonight.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/double-murder-documentary-to-air-185135/

Teen who died in crash named locally

Two men remain in custody after a teenager was killed in a car crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/teen-who-died-in-crash-named-locally-187137/

Drink drive victim 'may never walk again'

A drink driver left his victim with injuries so devastating he may never walk again.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/drink-drive-victim-may-never-walk-again-187012/

Hard to stomach...

Parents have hit out at school heads after being told pupils can no longer have lunch with friends.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/hard-to-stomach-187013/

Much-loved film actor dies

Tributes have been paid to a child movie star and judo champion who has died aged 78.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/much-loved-film-actor-dies-187011/

Dartford Crossing at a standstill

Drivers can expect delays of up to an hour on the Dartford Crossing

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/dartford-crossing-at-a-standstill-187132/

Appeal after 18-year-old dies in crash

Man dies after car he was travelling in lost control and flipped upside down after crashing into a wall.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/appeal-after-18-year-old-dies-in-crash-187129/

Man tries to buy child

Man approached mother and tried to buy her son.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/man-tries-to-buy-child-187128/

Broken down car removed from M25

Delays are easing after part of the M25 has had to be closed to recover a vehicle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/broken-down-car-removed-from-m25-187123/

Broken down car closes part of M25

Delays are building after part of the M25 has had to be closed to recover a vehicle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/broken-down-car-closes-part-of-m25-187123/

Large fire in cornfield

Crews were called to a blaze in an area the size of 60 rugby pitches.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/large-fire-in-cornfield-187115/

Crash closes part of M25

Delays are building after part of the M25 has had to be closed to recover a vehicle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/crash-closes-part-of-m25-187123/

May 'must step aside' if Brexit deal fails, says MP

A Kent MP says the Prime Minister should step down if no Brexit deal is brokered.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/may-must-step-aside-if-brexit-deal-fails-says-mp-187122/

May 'must step aside' if Brexit deal fails

A Kent MP says the Prime Minister should step down if no Brexit deal is brokered.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/may-must-step-aside-if-brexit-deal-fails-187122/

Two in custody after police swoop

Two people remain in custody today as police were called to reports of a burglary.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/two-in-custody-after-police-swoop-187118/

Jail for bully who assaulted wife

A dad-of-three has been jailed after admitting assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/jail-for-bully-who-assaulted-wife-187082/

Six-year-old girl dies after sea rescue

A little girl who was pulled out of the sea yesterday has died.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/six-year-old-girl-dies-after-sea-rescue-187116/

Abuse fears at training centres

It would be foolish to think children aren't being abused at secure training centres, a former council officer claims.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/abuse-fears-at-training-centres-187045/

Call to act as sharks head to UK

A man who's spent decades studying sharks believes we should all know what's lurking in our waters.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/call-to-act-as-sharks-head-to-uk-187043/

Plea to help footie-mad dad tick off bucket list

The loved ones of a man with terminal cancer are hoping to make a lifelong football fan's dream come true.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/plea-to-help-footie-mad-dad-tick-off-bucket-list-187040/

Overturned Mercedes after motorway crash

A crash that left a car on its roof caused severe delays on the M2.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/overturned-mercedes-after-motorway-crash-187099/

Child rushed to hospital after beach emergency

A child has been taken to hospital after police and ambulance crews descended on a beach this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/child-rushed-to-hospital-after-beach-emergency-187111/

Body found on beach

A man was found dead by a dog walker this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/body-found-on-beach-187110/

Warning to motorists and neighbours over farm fire

People are being told to keep their doors and windows shut after a blaze broke out at a farm.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/warning-to-motorists-and-neighbours-over-farm-fire-187109/

Family's tribute after lake tragedy

A family have told of their loss after a young father died in an accident at a lake.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/familys-tribute-after-lake-tragedy-187108/

Jail for supermarket knife robber

A man has been jailed for a terrifying armed robbery at a Co-Op store.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/jail-for-supermarket-knife-robber-187105/

Thunderstorms obscure blood moon - for some

Spot the difference between these 'blood moon' sightings in Kent...

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/thunderstorms-obscure-blood-moon-for-some-187103/

Car driven into nightclub

Police are investigating after a car was driven into the doors of a nightclub last night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/car-driven-into-nightclub-187102/

Upturned lorry causes motorway delays

An overturned lorry has caused delays and lane closures near a busy junction.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/upturned-lorry-causes-motorway-delays-187101/

Delays continue at Eurotunnel and Port of Dover

Travellers have been warned of long delays at Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover today

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/delays-continue-at-eurotunnel-and-port-of-dover-187098/

Mercedes upturned after motorway crash

A crash that left a car on its roof caused severe delays on the M2.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/mercedes-upturned-after-motorway-crash-187099/

Long waits continue at Eurotunnel

Eurotunnel passengers face a third day of delays as train air conditioning units keep struggling.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/long-waits-continue-at-eurotunnel-187098/

Bid to make a splash as UK’s top mermaid

A woman is set to make her dreams come true by representing Kent in the Miss Mermaid UK finals in September.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/bid-to-make-a-splash-as-uk-s-top-mermaid-187081/

Eurostar strike over 'shocking' conditions

Kent passengers could face delays as Eurostar staff strike in a dispute over working conditions.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/eurostar-strike-over-shocking-conditions-187075/

Matt's rock and roll years

A photographer who has pictured everyone from the Rolling Stones to Amy Winehouse is putting his stunning snaps on display.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/matts-rock-and-roll-years-187074/

‘Surprise donation will change our son’s life’

The family of a profoundly disabled boy say their dreams have come true after a charity donated £15,000 needed for a wheelchair to transform his life.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/surprise-donation-will-change-our-son-s-life-187068/

'It's like a tornado'

Kent has been battered by stormy weather with onlookers describing the scenes as "like a tornado".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/its-like-a-tornado-187096/

Accident shuts A21

The A21 is closed southbound with queuing traffic due to an accident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/accident-shuts-a21-187093/

Kent records UK's hottest temperature

Weather experts have revealed Kent has recorded the UK's hottest temperature of the year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/kent-records-uks-hottest-temperature-187094/

Meat cleaver wielding thugs beat dad with chair leg

Two thugs who terrorised a teenager in his home with a meat cleaver and smashed a chair over the head of his father have been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/meat-cleaver-wielding-thugs-beat-dad-with-chair-leg-187084/

Crews tackle rubbish fire

Smoke billowed over a village following a fire this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/crews-tackle-rubbish-fire-187065/

Search for missing teenager

Police are appealing for help to find a teenager who has been missing since last month.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/search-for-missing-teenager-187080/

Kent's ultimate tribute acts

Love them or hate them, here's our pick of the ultimate tribute acts that have passed through Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kents-ultimate-tribute-acts-187078/

Delays after multi-vehicle crash

Delays are expected on a busy road after a multi-vehicle crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/delays-after-multi-vehicle-crash-187072/

Man jailed for racist attack armed with hammer

A man has been locked up after he chased a man down the street, while waving a hammer and hurling racist abuse.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/man-jailed-for-racist-attack-armed-with-hammer-187071/

Tesco attack leaves man blind and needing 24-hour care

Two minutes changed the life of an innocent man who has been left blind and unable to feed himself after an unprovoked attack in a Tesco car park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/tesco-attack-leaves-man-blind-and-needing-24-hour-care-187064/

Two yachts destroyed in marina inferno

Up to 20 firefighters were called to a marina in the early hours after a yacht caught fire - damaging several other vessels and causing one to sink.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/two-yachts-destroyed-in-marina-inferno-187025/

New bid to tackle 'inactivity timebomb'

Moves to tackle an "inactivity timebomb" in parts of Kent have been released - as it's revealed people there will live a decade less than other areas.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/new-bid-to-tackle-inactivity-timebomb-187059/

Smoke billows into sky as firefighters tackle blaze

Firefighters are tackling a blaze that has sent huge plumes of smoke billowing into the sky.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/smoke-billows-into-sky-as-firefighters-tackle-blaze-187057/

Man in serious condition after bike crash

A man remains in hospital after suffering serious injuries in a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/man-in-serious-condition-after-bike-crash-187056/

'Huge step forward'

The mum of a poorly child has welcomed the allowance of prescriptions for cannabis-derived medicines.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/huge-step-forward-187051/

Thunderstorms predicted for Kent

Met Office experts have extended a yellow thunderstorm warning to cover Kent, with flooding and travel disruption possible.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/thunderstorms-predicted-for-kent-187055/

Woman charged with assaulting police officer

A woman has been charged with assaulting a police officer in the early hours of the morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/woman-charged-with-assaulting-police-officer-187047/

Snake on the loose

An owner's appealed for dog owners to keep an eye out for her pet python - who is missing in the scorching heat.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/snake-on-the-loose-187042/

Cinema with failing air con offers refunds

A cinema suffering problems with its air conditioning is offering film fans refunds if they can't stand the heat after 30 minutes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/cinema-with-failing-air-con-offers-refunds-187035/

More delays for Eurotunnel passengers

Le Shuttle is warning again of long waits due to extreme temperatures.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/more-delays-for-eurotunnel-passengers-187034/

Truck left dangling off bridge

This is the dramatic moment a recovery truck was left hanging over a motorway bridge after hitting a barrier.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/truck-left-dangling-off-bridge-187032/

Naked man smashed door and wielded wood in rage

A 35-year-old has been sentenced after a bizarre drunken outburst that frightened his housemate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/naked-man-smashed-door-and-wielded-wood-in-rage-187005/

Bonfire sparks woodland blaze

Woodland was set on fire after an unattended bonfire got out of control.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/bonfire-sparks-woodland-blaze-187031/

Two injured after jet ski crash

Two people were taken to hospital after a jet ski crashed into a pier.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/two-injured-after-jet-ski-crash-187029/

Crews cut free driver after crash

A man trapped in a car was cut free after a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/crews-cut-free-driver-after-crash-187027/

Boat goes up in flames

Firefighters were called to a marina in the early hours after a yacht caught fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/boat-goes-up-in-flames-187025/

Cash pours in to support brave burns victim, 10

Thousands of pounds have been raised to help a brave 10-year-old badly burnt in a fire pit accident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/cash-pours-in-to-support-brave-burns-victim-10-186986/

Dennis meets his four-legged hero

A dementia sufferer has been reunited with the dog who found him after he went missing from a care home.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/dennis-meets-his-four-legged-hero-186993/

‘I’d rather go to prison than pay £150 litter fine’

A smoker's vowed to risk jail in his fight against a littering penalty.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/i-d-rather-go-to-prison-than-pay-150-litter-fine-186984/

'May he rest in a better place than the streets'

Tributes have been paid after a homeless man was found dead in a bank doorway just inches from passersby.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/may-he-rest-in-a-better-place-than-the-streets-186989/

Red hot £1,000 to be won

One lucky kmfm winner could be going into the weekend with a sizzling £1,000 in their hands.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/red-hot-1-000-to-be-won-187018/

Two-lane shutdown after pile-up

Two lanes of the A2 are closed after an accident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/two-lane-shutdown-after-pile-up-187015/

Traffic held after van crashes through barriers

Traffic is blocked on the A21 after a van crashed through the barriers on the elevated section.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/traffic-held-after-van-crashes-through-barriers-187017/

Three-lane shutdown after pile-up

Three out of four lanes of the A2 are closed after an accident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/three-lane-shutdown-after-pile-up-187015/

Outrage after children left in car during heatwave

Two young children have been spotted inside a car outside a supermarket, prompting widespread anger.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/outrage-after-children-left-in-car-during-heatwave-187010/

Smuggler brought in woman, teen and toddler

A trucker was jailed after bringing three people into the UK hidden in his cab.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/smuggler-brought-in-woman-teen-and-toddler-187009/

Video: Hair-raising motorway U-turn

This is the nerve-wracking moment a driver performed a U-turn across three lanes of motorway traffic - forcing drivers to swerve.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/video-hair-raising-motorway-u-turn-187008/

Smuggler hides cocaine in syrup

A woman tried to import cocaine hidden in bottles of orange juice syrup.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/smuggler-hides-cocaine-in-syrup-187007/

Eurotunnel in five-hour wait meltdown

Eurotunnel passengers are being forced to wait for hours in sweltering temperatures as air conditioning units struggle on trains.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/eurotunnel-in-five-hour-wait-meltdown-187006/

Young girl 'serious in hospital' after beach drama

Several police cars and ambulance crews were called to a beach after reports a girl, aged around 12, was swept out to sea.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/young-girl-serious-in-hospital-after-beach-drama-186996/

Crews issue water safety warning

Emergency crews are warning residents to stay out of the county's rivers as temperatures continue to rise.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/crews-issue-water-safety-warning-187003/

Truckstops could be set to accelerate

A leading architect says changes to planning policy could see a growth in the county's truckstop provision.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/truckstops-could-be-set-to-accelerate-186999/

Mum thanks life-savers

The mum of a youngster who stopped breathing at a leisure park yesterday after falling over has thanked everyone who helped save her daughter's life.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/mum-thanks-life-savers-186997/

Build faster, says housing minister

A new housing minister paid a flying visit to a riverside building site today, and had a clear message for housing developers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/build-faster-says-housing-minister-186998/

Two women taken to hospital after crash

Two women have been taken to hospital after a crash between a motorbike and car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/two-women-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-186992/

Plans to dig up offshore sands given go-ahead

The government will allow unique shifting sands to be dredged, ending a long and bitter battle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/plans-to-dig-up-offshore-sands-given-go-ahead-186987/

Young girl 'flown to hospital' after beach drama

Several police cars and ambulance crews were called to a beach after reports a girl, aged around 12, was swept out to sea.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/young-girl-flown-to-hospital-after-beach-drama-186996/

Man charged with wielding axe and attacking police

A man said be in possession of an axe has been accused of attacking two police officers and another man.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/man-charged-with-wielding-axe-and-attacking-police-186995/

BREAKING: Sands dredging allowed

The government will allow unique shifting sands to be dredged, ending a long and bitter battle.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/breaking-sands-dredging-allowed-186987/

Can we beat the UK's top temperature?

Kent's record-breaking temperature of 38.5C could be topped this week, according to Met Office experts - here's what happened on that day in 2003.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/can-we-beat-the-uks-top-temperature-186988/

New driver injures carer after reaching for water bottle

A teenager who lost control of her car while reaching for a bottle of water left a care home worker with life-changing injuries.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/new-driver-injures-carer-after-reaching-for-water-bottle-186976/

Owner's heartache at 'too fat' guide dog

A disabled pensioner fears becoming a prisoner in his home after he was threatened with having his guide dog taken away from him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/owners-heartache-at-too-fat-guide-dog-186934/

Woman charged after police raid brothels

A 36-year-old woman has been charged with a sex trafficking offence following police raids on suspected brothels.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/woman-charged-after-police-raid-brothels-186975/

Dramatic pictures show arrest

Police officers were photographed arresting a woman in her 30s on suspicion of drug driving and other offences.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/dramatic-pictures-show-arrest-186977/

Polar bear 'walks' around seaside

A life-sized puppet of a polar bear named Paula has arrived in a seaside town as part of an art exhibition.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/polar-bear-walks-around-seaside-186973/

Murder accused in court

A 28-year-old man accused of committing a murder at the weekend made a brief appearance in court today.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/murder-accused-in-court-186971/

'Mr F' scoops EuroMillions win

A mystery retiree from Kent has won a huge sum of money playing the National Lottery.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/mr-f-scoops-euromillions-win-186969/

House prices keep rising as landlords told to keep their nerve

House prices in Kent are rising far faster than neighbouring counties, according to a report into the marketplace by a leading estate agent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/house-prices-keep-rising-as-landlords-told-to-keep-their-nerve-186960/

Man knocked unconscious in dentist's raid

A man was knocked to the ground after disturbing intruders who broke into a dental surgery.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/man-knocked-unconscious-in-dentists-raid-186968/

Queen statue unveiled

A statue of the Queen has been unveiled to honour her long reign.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/queen-statue-unveiled-186914/

Van overturns on busy carriageway

Firefighters were called to a duel carriageway after a van overturned.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/van-overturns-on-busy-carriageway-186962/

Baby's life saved after 'cardiac arrest'

A young child who went into a suspected cardiac arrest at a leisure park was saved by quick-thinking staff.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/babys-life-saved-after-cardiac-arrest-186964/

Woman cut-free as crash blocked A2

A woman had to be cut-free from her vehicle after a two-car crash which blocked the A2 in both directions.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/woman-cut-free-as-crash-blocked-a2-186957/

Woman cut-free as crash closes A2

A woman had to be cut-free from her vehicle after a two-car crash which closed the A2 in both directions.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/woman-cut-free-as-crash-closes-a2-186957/

Three-car crash causes delays

An accident involving three cars on the A260 caused tailbacks.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/three-car-crash-causes-delays-186953/

Three-car crash causes severe delays

An accident involving three cars has now been cleared.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/three-car-crash-causes-severe-delays-186953/

Crash blocks A2 in both directions

Firefighters have cut the roof off a vehicle to free a woman after a two-car crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/crash-blocks-a2-in-both-directions-186957/

Car flips onto its roof after crash

A car overturned after hitting a zebra crossing beacon early this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/car-flips-onto-its-roof-after-crash-186949/

Arrest made in murder probe

A man has been arrested in Kent on suspicion of murder.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/arrest-made-in-murder-probe-186947/

Hospital 'requires improvement'

A health trust which came out of special measures last year has made good progress.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/hospital-requires-improvement-186907/

Conservative party blocks council leader from standing at election

A council leader won't be able to stand as Conservative candidate at the next election.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/conservative-party-blocks-council-leader-from-standing-at-election-186919/

Family's heartache at teen's tragic death

The devastated mother of a 17-year-old fitness fanatic who dreamed of joining the Army has paid tribute to her "kind" son following his sudden death.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/familys-heartache-at-teens-tragic-death-186933/

Hold your noses... Sheppey's about to get smelly!

Closing your windows may be an option - as the hot weather combined with early muck spreading makes for a pongy concoction.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/hold-your-noses-sheppeys-about-to-get-smelly-186925/

Kent Air Ambulance tragedy remembered on 20th anniversary

Friends and family of the victims are gathering this evening to mark the anniversary of the Kent Air Ambulance crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/kent-air-ambulance-tragedy-remembered-on-20th-anniversary-186905/

Statue to be unveiled to Queen

A statue is to be unveiled to Her Majesty the Queen today to honour her long reign.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/statue-to-be-unveiled-to-queen-186914/

Armed police in quiet street

Several armed police officers were seen in a residential street this evening as part of an ongoing investigation.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/armed-police-in-quiet-street-186945/

Should IVF be free?

Today marks 40 years since the birth of the world's first test tube baby, but should the treatment now be free?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/should-ivf-be-free-186942/

Video: Don't let our hi-speed be sidelined

Maidstone commuters have launched a last-ditch attempt to save their high speed rail services.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/video-dont-let-our-hi-speed-be-sidelined-186941/

Fire at fitness centre

A small blaze broke out at a gym's boiler room.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/fire-at-fitness-centre-186939/

Heatwave fire warning

Advice on fire prevention has been repeated after an undergrowth blaze.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/heatwave-fire-warning-186937/

Test centres stretched by out-of-county pupils

A record number of children from outside Kent have registered to take the 11-plus this year - stretching available test centres.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/test-centres-stretched-by-out-of-county-pupils-186935/

Ten fire crews tackle corn blaze

People are being told to keep their doors and windows shut because of a cornfields fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/ten-fire-crews-tackle-corn-blaze-186932/

Man arrested after search on A249

A man was arrested after police searched a car on the A249 during rush hour.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/man-arrested-after-search-on-a249-186928/

'Fertility' carvings fetch thousands at auction

A quirky collection of 'fertility' carvings have gone for nearly £30,000 under the hammer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/fertility-carvings-fetch-thousands-at-auction-186922/

Man hospitalised after multiple assaults

A man was left with severe bruising and swelling after being repeatedly attacked.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/man-hospitalised-after-multiple-assaults-186918/

Deichmann opens new store

A German shoe retailer has opened its latest store in the county.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/deichmann-opens-new-store-186913/

Weekend motorway closure cancelled

Highways bosses have reversed a decision to close the M20 this weekend due to high traffic volumes and rising temperatures.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/weekend-motorway-closure-cancelled-186915/

Tracey Emin's Death Mask to go on display

A macabre artwork will be put on show in artist Tracey Emin's home town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/tracey-emins-death-mask-to-go-on-display-186917/

Parents jailed after three-week-old son's death

The parents of a tragic baby have both been jailed for eight years over extensive injuries he suffered before he died of pneumonia and sepsis.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/parents-jailed-after-three-week-old-sons-death-186903/

Nightclub attack victim refused seat on train

A woman who broke her pelvis when a man drove his car into a nightclub said she's disheartened after train passengers refused to give up their seats.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/nightclub-attack-victim-refused-seat-on-train-186916/

On-the-run tobacco smugglers sentenced

A couple who stored hoards of illicit cigarettes in multiple locations have been sentenced to time behind bars - but the pair cannot be found.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/on-the-run-tobacco-smugglers-sentenced-186909/

Tyres 'slashed' on 12 cars in one night

Car owners are being warned to be alert after 12 cars had their tyres slashed in a single night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/tyres-slashed-on-12-cars-in-one-night-186900/

Disabled woman's face smothered with ammonia

A drug addict repaid a disabled woman’s kindness by attacking her with ammonia and pulling the rings from her fingers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/disabled-womans-face-smothered-with-ammonia-186906/

Parents guilty after three-week-old son's death

The parents of a tragic baby have been convicted over extensive injuries he was found to have suffered after he died of pneumonia and sepsis.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/parents-guilty-after-three-week-old-sons-death-186903/

Spice Girl's best wishes as girl's surgery a success

A little girl whose dream is to be able to walk like her friends received well wishes from a Spice Girl before her major operation.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/spice-girls-best-wishes-as-girls-surgery-a-success-186897/

Man in hospital after lamp post crash

A man suffered a head injury after a van hit a lamp post and rolled at a busy junction.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/man-in-hospital-after-lamp-post-crash-186899/

'Murder' victim formally named

A man who was allegedly murdered following an altercation at a house has been formally named.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/murder-victim-formally-named-186898/

Firefighters FINALLY extinguish mattress blaze

After more than two days, fire crews have finally left the site of a recycling plant fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/firefighters-finally-extinguish-mattress-blaze-186891/

Woman named following bridge fall death

A woman who died when she fell from a bridge onto the carriageway below has been named.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/woman-named-following-bridge-fall-death-186886/

Delays after crash

A man has been taken to hospital after an accident which has left a road partially blocked.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/delays-after-crash-186882/

Dogs perish in house fire

Two dogs have died in a blaze spreading across a row of terraced houses.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/dogs-perish-in-house-fire-186885/

Crash causes delays on M25

Two lanes are closed on the M25 following a crash between a lorry and a car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/crash-causes-delays-on-m25-186880/

Flipped truck causes delays

A man has been taken to hospital after a truck overturned this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/flipped-truck-causes-delays-186875/

From college boy to worldwide Jacko tribute act

A Michael Jackson tribute star who plays in front of crowds of 20,000 people is returning to the city where he went to college.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/from-college-boy-to-worldwide-jacko-tribute-act-186832/

Lucky escape after vandals hurl rock at bus

Yobs hurled a rock at a bus carrying school children - and then lobbed another missile at the replacement service.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/lucky-escape-after-vandals-hurl-rock-at-bus-186835/

Pioneer who gave millions gift of life

Forty years after the birth of the first 'test tube baby', filmmaker Peter Williams reveals how the pioneering surgeon behind it found peace in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/pioneer-who-gave-millions-gift-of-life-186841/

Sex bug that could spark public health emergency

More than 15,000 people in Kent could be carrying a new sexually transmitted ‘superbug’ which can leave women infertile.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/sex-bug-that-could-spark-public-health-emergency-186847/

Rating your pit stop

A new survey has revealed Kent's best and worst service stations.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/rating-your-pit-stop-186870/

Crops 'parched to the bone'

Farmers across the county have been impacted badly by weeks of soaring temperatures.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/crops-parched-to-the-bone-186868/

Alley cordoned in sexual assault investigation

An alleyway has been cordoned off by police investigating an alleged sexual assault.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/alley-cordoned-in-sexual-assault-investigation-186867/

Police spend 'entire tour of duty' on mental health patients

Police officers are spending over five hours a time minding suspects detained under the mental health act, says a top official.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/police-spend-entire-tour-of-duty-on-mental-health-patients-186866/

New hope for little girl with epilepsy

The family of a severely epileptic girl have received a huge boost to their hopes to treat her with cannabis oil after a ruling by a government body.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/new-hope-for-little-girl-with-epilepsy-186861/

School defends 'refugee walk' on hottest day of year

A primary school has come under fire after pupils walked five times round a field in sweltering heat to show solidarity with refugees.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/school-defends-refugee-walk-on-hottest-day-of-year-186859/

Mum's warning after stranger picks up child

A mum has spoken of the scary moment a man picked up her one-year-old son and started to walk away with him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/mums-warning-after-stranger-picks-up-child-186858/

Man charged after attempted robbery

A man has been remanded in custody after allegedly arming himself with a knife and threatening staff at an off-licence.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/man-charged-after-attempted-robbery-186853/

Warship to sail into Kent

A Royal Navy vessel named after part of the county is to visit its namesake early next year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/warship-to-sail-into-kent-186856/

Commuters to protest planned high speed cuts

A protest will take place to voice opposition to government plans to scrap popular high speed trains to the capital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/commuters-to-protest-planned-high-speed-cuts-186851/

Rape investigation after woman attacked

Detectives are investigating after a woman reported being attacked late at night close to a town centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/rape-investigation-after-woman-attacked-186834/

Drug dealing brothers jailed

Brothers who were dealing crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis have been locked up.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/drug-dealing-brothers-jailed-186842/

Polar bear comes to town

Paula the polar bear, the much-anticipated life-size puppet, will be coming to the seaside this week.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/polar-bear-comes-to-town-186846/

Ex-councillor killed in motorcycle crash

Tributes have been paid to a “friendly and welcoming” former councillor who died in a motorcycle accident on holiday.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/ex-councillor-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-186843/

Woman's horror as sex video goes global

A woman has told of her shock at discovering a private sex video had been seen by hundreds of thousands of people on the internet.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/womans-horror-as-sex-video-goes-global-186844/

No end in sight for Stack solution?

A Kent MP is demanding to know if a solution to Operation Stack will be ready for Brext.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/no-end-in-sight-for-stack-solution-186837/

Rape probe after woman attacked

Detectives are investigating after a woman reported being attacked late at night close to a town centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/rape-probe-after-woman-attacked-186834/

Woman in hospital after knife attack

A man was arrested for allegedly attacking a woman outside a pub with a knife.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/woman-in-hospital-after-knife-attack-186831/

Jury retires in baby death trial

A jury is considering its verdicts after a baby was found to have several non-accidental injuries after his death.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/jury-retires-in-baby-death-trial-186830/

RNLI crew swap deck for dancefloor

Volunteer lifesavers have been showing off their dancing skills for a community project.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/rnli-crew-swap-deck-for-dancefloor-186826/

'Blood moon' coming to Kent

This Friday, a spectacular red moon will dominate Kent's skies in the longest lunar eclipse of the century.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/blood-moon-coming-to-kent-186827/

Witnesses sought after man's body found

Officers would like to speak to anyone who saw anything unusual before a man's body was discovered at a popular visitor attraction.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/witnesses-sought-after-mans-body-found-186824/

Boy knocked off bike by car

A young cyclist had to be rushed to a specialist trauma unit with back and head injuries after being hit by a car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/boy-knocked-off-bike-by-car-186823/

Pub's 6,000 calorie gut-busting challenge

A pub will hold a competition where people will be tasked with eating several burgers, bacon, jumbo sausages, onion rings, chips and a milkshake.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/pubs-6-000-calorie-gut-busting-challenge-186814/

Man in court accused of murder

A 28-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murdering a man found with head and stomach wounds.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/man-in-court-accused-of-murder-186816/

Amazon sorting centre to create 200 jobs in Kent

A 34,000sqm Amazon sorting centre will open this autumn.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/amazon-sorting-centre-to-create-200-jobs-in-kent-186810/

Air ambulance lands on A2

A stretch of the A2 is blocked due to an accident involving a motorbike.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/air-ambulance-lands-on-a2-186807/

'Deranged' husband guilty of frenzied stabbing

A man who stabbed his wife at least 46 times during a heated row over a rape allegation faces a lengthy sentence.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/deranged-husband-guilty-of-frenzied-stabbing-186805/

GP surgery closes due to heat

A medical surgery has been forced to close its doors due to the "extreme weather".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/gp-surgery-closes-due-to-heat-186800/

Man dies after A2 crash

A man in his 60s who was injured in a crash last night has died.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/man-dies-after-a2-crash-186801/

Balls flying into my garden just isn’t cricket

A grandfather is concerned after cricket balls started flying into the garden where his grandchildren play.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/balls-flying-into-my-garden-just-isn-t-cricket-186773/

Heroes of WWI helped far from terror of trenches

A rare spotlight has been thrown on the wounded of WWI who were treated for devastating injuries at a Kent hospital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/heroes-of-wwi-helped-far-from-terror-of-trenches-186772/

Self-service fault sparked racist attack

A man frustrated over a faulty self-service checkout machine punched a security guard and hurled racist abuse at him.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/self-service-fault-sparked-racist-attack-186766/

Speculation brews over Caffe Nero

A coffee giant is rumoured to be planning a move into a well-known former menswear store.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/speculation-brews-over-caffe-nero-186776/

Murder charge after man dies from head and stomach wounds

Police investigating the death of a man in Gravesend have charged a 28-year-old with murder.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/murder-charge-after-man-dies-from-head-and-stomach-wounds-186795/

Video: Should coffee be regulated?

Children in Kent can easily buy an extra-strong coffee, even though they can have dangerous caffeine levels. We asked shoppers what they thought...

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/video-should-coffee-be-regulated-186793/

Mattress mountain blaze - latest

Progress has been made in the fight against a gigantic fire at an industrial estate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/mattress-mountain-blaze-latest-186791/

A2 reopens after lorry and roadsweeper crash

The A2 has reopened both ways after a crash involving a lorry and a roadsweeper.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/a2-reopens-after-lorry-and-roadsweeper-crash-186786/

Car erupts into flames

A car burst into flames at a busy junction this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/car-erupts-into-flames-186792/

Jaws passing through

A shark has been captured on film in a Kent bay.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/jaws-passing-through-186790/

Shout out to find crowd hero

A mystery woman saved a birthday girl from missing out on her dream Little Mix show.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/shout-out-to-find-crowd-hero-186789/

Traffic clears on A249

Traffic has cleared on the A249 after a broken down vehicle meant cars had to be diverted.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/traffic-clears-on-a249-186788/

Dashcam appeal after man gunned down

Police want drivers with dashcam footage to help with their investigation into the shooting of a man.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/dashcam-appeal-after-man-gunned-down-186787/

A2 shut after lorry and roadsweeper crash

A stretch of the A2 has been shut one way after a crash involving a lorry and a roadsweeper.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/a2-shut-after-lorry-and-roadsweeper-crash-186786/

Broken down vehicle slows traffic

Traffic is being diverted due to a broken down vehicle on the A249.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/broken-down-vehicle-slows-traffic-186788/

Jellyfish sting up to 30 children in one day

More than 25 children have been stung by jellyfish in one day on a Kent beach.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/jellyfish-sting-up-to-30-children-in-one-day-186783/

NHS urged to cancel wheelchair contract

Disabled rights experts are calling on the NHS to cancel a contract with a wheelchair provider amid claims the service is the “worst it’s ever been”.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/nhs-urged-to-cancel-wheelchair-contract-186779/

SPOTTED: Giant bananas on roadside

Keep 'em peeled for the giant bananas that are roaming one part of Kent, as a heatwave hits the county.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/spotted-giant-bananas-on-roadside-186778/

Teen charged with possessing multiple weapons in park

A teenager has been charged after police found a knife and drill bit when searching him in a park.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/teen-charged-with-possessing-multiple-weapons-in-park-186777/

Love Island stars announce engagement

Two former Love Island winners have announced they have got engaged as the latest series enters its final week.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/love-island-stars-announce-engagement-186771/

Property tycoon probed for 'discrimination against mothers'

A notorious landlord who evicted women with newborn babies is being investigated for discrimination.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/property-tycoon-probed-for-discrimination-against-mothers-186767/

Complaints pour in over Little Mix concert delays

Frustrated Little Mix fans have taken to social media and contacted Kent Online to complain about hours of delays leaving a concert.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/complaints-pour-in-over-little-mix-concert-delays-186758/

Fake MP Instagram profile is hacking accounts

A fake Instagram account claiming to be an MP is hacking users' accounts

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/fake-mp-instagram-profile-is-hacking-accounts-186762/

Shooting victim undergoes surgery

A man gunned down on a housing estate has been inundated with messages of support as he recovers in hospital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/shooting-victim-undergoes-surgery-186760/

Head fears pupils being groomed by drugs gangs

A grammar school head teacher fears London drugs gangs working in the county are recruiting students as couriers.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/head-fears-pupils-being-groomed-by-drugs-gangs-186750/

Rural areas to get broadband boost, vows government

Review could finally see an end to slow internet speeds in many of Kent's rural areas, while all new homes would also get super-fast connections.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/rural-areas-to-get-broadband-boost-vows-government-186745/

Three arrested over prostitution ring

Three people have been arrested after an investigation into a prostitution ring.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/three-arrested-over-prostitution-ring-186757/

Police 'discover £1m'

Police have discovered an extra £1m after a glitch was found during a routine audit.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/police-discover-1m-186756/

Murder arrest after 'altercation at house'

A murder suspect is being quizzed by detectives after a man died following an alleged altercation.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/murder-arrest-after-altercation-at-house-186755/

'Ageist' council snubs over 70s

Council chiefs have been branded ‘ageist’ after axing over-70s from a study into future housing projects - unless they were “articulate”.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/ageist-council-snubs-over-70s-186747/

Two teens bailed while third remains in custody after chase

Two teenagers are bailed while another remains in custody following a police chase.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/two-teens-bailed-while-third-remains-in-custody-after-chase-186729/

Little Mix have got the power

With gallons of glitter, a sea of light-up bunny ears and relentless high-pitched screams, pop-band Little Mix created quite the stir in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/little-mix-have-got-the-power-186754/

Stranger saves the day as boys almost drown

A mystery dad ran into the sea to save a drowning teenager, telling him: 'If you don’t start kicking your legs we’re both going to die.'

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/stranger-saves-the-day-as-boys-almost-drown-186753/

Officers trapped in lift inside own station

Red-faced officers had to be rescued by fire crews when they became trapped in a lift inside their own station.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/officers-trapped-in-lift-inside-own-station-186749/

Head told 'pupil will be stabbed to death'

The spread of London drugs gangs into Kent has led police to warn a pupil will be murdered, claims the head of a grammar school

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/head-told-pupil-will-be-stabbed-to-death-186750/

Amber heatwave alert issued

Experts at the Met Office have issued an amber heatwave alert as children across Kent start their summer holidays.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/amber-heatwave-alert-issued-186748/

Vehicle strikes garden wall

Emergency crews are dealing with a crash on a busy road.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/vehicle-strikes-garden-wall-186738/

Road closed after car flips

Emergency crews were called to an accident on a busy road this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/road-closed-after-car-flips-186738/

Red Arrows perform 'jaw-dropping stunts'

The Red Arrows wowed the crowds as they soared above the English Channel.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/red-arrows-perform-jaw-dropping-stunts-186737/

Laughs aplenty with new Kent Comedy Festival

A new festival promising a week of laughs and a top comedian line-up is coming to the county.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/laughs-aplenty-with-new-kent-comedy-festival-186530/

'Council binned my belongings'

Council chiefs are to review their procedures after staff threw away a homeless former England hockey player's tent containing personal belongings.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/council-binned-my-belongings-186638/

Professor attacked by loose dog in park

A dog running loose in a park sank its teeth into a man's arm, leaving a deep wound.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/professor-attacked-by-loose-dog-in-park-186640/

Villagers angry over plans for hundreds of homes

Neighbours have vowed to fight proposals to build hundreds of homes - as plans go on show.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/villagers-angry-over-plans-for-hundreds-of-homes-186623/

We look back at Kent's hottest summer

After the scorching temperatures of the past few weeks, we look back at how Kent fared during the unforgettable drought of 1976.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/we-look-back-at-kents-hottest-summer-186628/

Woman scrambles free after car flips

A woman has been treated at the scene of a crash this evening after her car flipped over.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/woman-scrambles-free-after-car-flips-186731/

Little Mix in Kent - your pictures

Little Mix hit Kent tonight - here are the best of your pictures and tweets.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/little-mix-in-kent-your-pictures-186730/

Teens in custody after helicopter chase

Three teenagers are in custody this evening following a police chase in a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/teens-in-custody-after-helicopter-chase-186729/

Around 1,000 tonnes of rubbish alight as 'mattress mountain' goes up in flames

Six fire crews are currently battling a huge blaze on a Kent industrial estate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/around-1-000-tonnes-of-rubbish-alight-as-mattress-mountain-goes-up-in-flames-186726/

Crews at scene of 'mattress mountain' fire

Six fire crews are currently battling a huge blaze on a Kent industrial estate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/crews-at-scene-of-mattress-mountain-fire-186726/

Man with tribal tattoo could help with burglary investigation

Police have released images of a man with a tribal tattoo that could help them with an investigation.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/man-with-tribal-tattoo-could-help-with-burglary-investigation-186728/

Crews at scene of industrial estate inferno

Six fire crews are currently battling a huge blaze on a Kent industrial estate.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/crews-at-scene-of-industrial-estate-inferno-186726/

Smoke warning after fire breaks out at business estate

A huge fire in has broken out on a business estate in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/smoke-warning-after-fire-breaks-out-at-business-estate-186726/

Murder investigation launched

A man has died following an incident at a home in a Kent town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/murder-investigation-launched-186725/

Emergency services called to 'medical episode'

Paramedics were sent to the scene of a medical incident last night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/emergency-services-called-to-medical-episode-186723/

Warning after piece of glass causes fire

Firefighters were called to a house fire caused by a piece of glass.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/warning-after-piece-of-glass-causes-fire-186717/

Around 10 cars destroyed in early morning blaze

Several vehicles were destroyed in the blaze that broke out this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/around-10-cars-destroyed-in-early-morning-blaze-186722/

Lifeboat rush to help yacht stuck in calm conditions

Lifeboat crews rushed to sea to rescue a disabled vessel yesterday from busy shipping lanes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/lifeboat-rush-to-help-yacht-stuck-in-calm-conditions-186721/

Children injured in sports centre accidents

An investigation has been launched after several youngsters were injured at a ski centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/children-injured-in-sports-centre-accidents-186650/

HP Sauce artist to display work

A talented artist who designed the HP Sauce packaging is showing work that captures the unique beauty of Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/hp-sauce-artist-to-display-work-186664/

Pet owner's suicide leads to policy change

Authorities have changed their rules after a man who was forced to give up his pets took his own life.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/pet-owners-suicide-leads-to-policy-change-186708/

Man 'assaulted' in street

A suspect has been detained following an alleged assault.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/man-assaulted-in-street-186711/

Six vehicle pile-up shut road

A Lamborghini sports car was damaged during a crash involving several vehicles.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/six-vehicle-pile-up-shut-road-186709/

Six vehicle pile-up shuts road

A Lamborghini sports car was damaged during a crash involving several vehicles.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/six-vehicle-pile-up-shuts-road-186709/

Lorry driver finds suspected migrants in trailer

Police were called after a driver found eight people in his trailer on a motorway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/lorry-driver-finds-suspected-migrants-in-trailer-186704/

Lorry crash shut motorway

Police and medics were called to a crash involving a car and lorry.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/lorry-crash-shut-motorway-186702/

Motorway shut after car and lorry crash

Police and medics are at the scene of a crash involving a car and lorry which has closed a stretch of the motorway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/motorway-shut-after-car-and-lorry-crash-186702/

Kent Police's top tweets

Ten must-see tweets from officers to put a smile on your face.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-polices-top-tweets-186701/

Road works to begin on five-mile sinkhole diversion

A five-mile diversion put in place to avoid a huge sinkhole is set for roadworks of its own to heap further misery on motorists.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/road-works-to-begin-on-five-mile-sinkhole-diversion-186700/

Road works set to begin on five-mile sinkhole diversion route

A five-mile diversion put in place to avoid a huge sinkhole is set for roadworks of its own to heap further misery on motorists.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/road-works-set-to-begin-on-five-mile-sinkhole-diversion-route-186700/

Red Arrows in Kent's skies this weekend

Historic planes and talented air crew will fly and dive in the skies over a seaside town.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/red-arrows-in-kents-skies-this-weekend-186699/

Beach huts destroyed by fire

Three beach huts have been destroyed after they were ravaged by fire in the early hours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/beach-huts-destroyed-by-fire-186697/

Fire crews help overturned car

Fire crews rushed to a crash in in the early hours of this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/fire-crews-help-overturned-car-186692/

Crews tackle caravan blaze

Two fire engine crews rushed to the scene of a caravan blaze last night.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/crews-tackle-caravan-blaze-186685/

Person injured as cars and van collide

A crash has blocked two lanes of traffic on a motorway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/person-injured-as-cars-and-van-collide-186690/

Morning crash blocks two lanes of motorway

A crash has blocked two lanes of traffic on a motorway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/morning-crash-blocks-two-lanes-of-motorway-186690/

Campaign for town centre theatre

More than 2,000 people have signed a petition to turn a former cinema into a theatre - but council bosses are considering knocking it down.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/campaign-for-town-centre-theatre-186617/

Leg ‘stamped on’ in brutal group attack

A student had his leg broken after being victim of a "cowardly and unjustified" gang attack.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/leg-stamped-on-in-brutal-group-attack-186619/

Mysterious death of ‘vibrant and talented’ student

A flamboyant student died after being hit by a train - but an investigation continues into the circumstances of his death.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/mysterious-death-of-vibrant-and-talented-student-186589/

Trampoline park left with £1,000 repair bill

A trampoline park has been left with a £1,000 bill after pranksters got in after hours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/trampoline-park-left-with-1-000-repair-bill-186610/

'You are parked illegally - you are not disabled'

A shocked teenager living with a life-threatening condition found a "cowardly" note on her car telling her she is not disabled.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/you-are-parked-illegally-you-are-not-disabled-186683/

M26 Doomsday Brexit scenario

Two motorways in Kent could be used to hold hundreds of lorries as part of attempts to deal with potential gridlock.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/m26-doomsday-brexit-scenario-186680/

Girlfriend pays tribute to her 'first love'

A young man who had been on dialysis has died while waiting for surgery.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/girlfriend-pays-tribute-to-her-first-love-186636/

Burglar jailed after blood found on business safe

A man has been jailed after his blood was found on a safe at a business where he stole cash from.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/burglar-jailed-after-blood-found-on-business-safe-186665/

Rider injured after coming off bike

There were long delays after a motorcyclist came off his bike.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/rider-injured-after-coming-off-bike-186673/

Battle-lines drawn over new beachfront estate

A showdown looms between protestors and a council over its impending decision to build a beachfront housing estate and leisure centre.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/battle-lines-drawn-over-new-beachfront-estate-186671/

Young mum jailed after distraction burgling spree

A young mum from Folkestone has been jailed after using excuses to gain access and steal cash from householders.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/young-mum-jailed-after-distraction-burgling-spree-186669/

Ice rink plans shelved... yet again

After failing to deliver an ice rink last year, a council has announced there will be no skating again this Christmas.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/ice-rink-plans-shelved-yet-again-186667/

Shortfall in children's hospice funding

Funding for terminally ill children and their families needs be more than doubled, says a charity boss.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/shortfall-in-childrens-hospice-funding-186668/

Man 'spat' at police officer

A man has been charged with assaulting a police officer after reports of an altercation at a railway station.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/man-spat-at-police-officer-186660/

Police officer spat at in face and eyes

A man has been charged with assaulting a police officer after reports of an altercation at a railway station.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/police-officer-spat-at-in-face-and-eyes-186660/

Man arrested after shopping centre evacuated

A man has been arrested after a police were called to a shopping centre after reports of a suspicious package.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/man-arrested-after-shopping-centre-evacuated-186656/

Motorbikes involved in crash on major road

Emergency services are currently at the scene.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/motorbikes-involved-in-crash-on-major-road-186658/

Scrap metal thief jailed after hammer robbery

A man has been jailed after his attempt to steal scrap metal turned into a robbery when he threatened a business owner with a hammer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/scrap-metal-thief-jailed-after-hammer-robbery-186655/

Shopping centre evacuated

Police and sniffer dogs are at a shopping centre which has been evacuated this afternoon.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/shopping-centre-evacuated-186656/

Kent has country's fastest growing crime rate

Crime in the county has soared by more than a third over the past year, outpacing even London.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-has-countrys-fastest-growing-crime-rate-186654/

Poundstretcher worker threatened by youths

A discount store worker was forced to shelter in a storage cupboard until police arrived after being threatened by a group of youngsters.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/poundstretcher-worker-threatened-by-youths-186652/

Major city retailer at risk after 'perfect storm'

Staff at Nasons were consulted last night amid concerns for the long-term future of the High Street retailer.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/major-city-retailer-at-risk-after-perfect-storm-186647/

Man found dead in woodland named

An inquest has opened into the death of a man whose body was found in woodland.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/man-found-dead-in-woodland-named-186643/

Opening date for celeb-branded steakhouse revealed

An opening date has been set for the first Marco Pierre White restaurant in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/opening-date-for-celeb-branded-steakhouse-revealed-186644/

UPDATE: university gas leak fixed after evacuation

A gas leak that closed a road and caused a university building to be evacuated has now been mended.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/update-university-gas-leak-fixed-after-evacuation-186641/

Evacuation after gas leak at university

A road is closed and staff have been evacuated after a gas leak at a university campus.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/evacuation-after-gas-leak-at-university-186641/

Man appears in court charged with murder

A man accused of a murder in a residential street has appeared in court.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/man-appears-in-court-charged-with-murder-186633/

VIDEO: Man shot on housing estate

Police have cordoned off a street after a man was seriously injured following the sound of three gunshots.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/video-man-shot-on-housing-estate-186632/

Police probe 'sextortion' cases

"Sextortion" hackers are operating in Kent - threatening their victims their families will be told they watch pornography.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/police-probe-sextortion-cases-186631/

Parched Kent

Parts of Kent are resembling deserts after weeks without rain - but get set for a soaking.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/parched-kent-186630/

Discount retailer confirms it is to shut all stores

Administrators says a last minute rescue deal is possible as it confirms all remaining stores will close on August 10.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/discount-retailer-confirms-it-is-to-shut-all-stores-186620/

Property tycoon evicts single mums

A property magnate has evicted single mums with newborn babies following a row with a council.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/property-tycoon-evicts-single-mums-186616/

Fire spreads nearly 10 acres

Firefighters were called out to another shrub and corn fire yesterday evening.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/fire-spreads-nearly-10-acres-186614/

Horses kept in 'horrific conditions'

A horse owner who kept his animals in shocking conditions has been handed a prison sentence. Warning: graphic images

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/horses-kept-in-horrific-conditions-186613/

Heartbroken tribute to loving dad

The grieving partner of a man who collapsed and died suddenly on holiday in front of their young daughter has spoken of her loss.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/heartbroken-tribute-to-loving-dad-186593/

Kent's rape conviction rate revealed

Less than a quarter of all rape cases brought to court in Kent ends in conviction.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/kents-rape-conviction-rate-revealed-186585/

Now That's What I Call A Record

Music lovers will be buying the 100th edition of the Now! That's What I Call Music today - but record shop owners think the brand has missed a trick.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/now-thats-what-i-call-a-record-186591/

Thunderstorms to hit Kent

Thunder and lighting is predicted to hit parts of Kent tomorrow, with flooding set to cause chaos on the county's roads.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/thunderstorms-to-hit-kent-186608/

Man stabbed in the head

A street has been cordoned off after a man was stabbed in the head.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/man-stabbed-in-the-head-186611/

Airport plans given fresh hope

Councillors have voted in a Local Plan which could pave the way for a new airport at Manston.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/airport-plans-given-fresh-hope-186609/

Life sentence for murder over Rolex watch

A man who brutally stabbed a young dad to death for his watch has been jailed for life.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/life-sentence-for-murder-over-rolex-watch-186605/

Man cleared of keeping woman as slave

A man has been cleared of keeping a woman as a slave and pocketing her restaurant wages.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/man-cleared-of-keeping-woman-as-slave-186607/

Wildlife park 'devastated' after newborn giraffe dies

A young giraffe at a Kent wildlife park, whose recent birth was live-streamed across the world, has died.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/wildlife-park-devastated-after-newborn-giraffe-dies-186606/

Life sentence for murder over a Rolex watch

A man who brutally stabbed a young dad to death for his watch has been jailed for life.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/life-sentence-for-murder-over-a-rolex-watch-186605/

Postman and councillor cleared of attack on boy during dodgeball game

A village postman and borough councillor has been cleared of attacking a 12-year-old boy during a game of dodgeball.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/postman-and-councillor-cleared-of-attack-on-boy-during-dodgeball-game-186604/

Man cut free by fire crews

A crash left a man trapped in his car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/man-cut-free-by-fire-crews-186602/

Parents' outrage over fun day exclusion

More than 90% of a school's pupils have been barred from a fun day - because they didn't have 100% attendance.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/parents-outrage-over-fun-day-exclusion-186603/

Truckstop to double in size

Plans for a new development which includes a new 650-space truckstop have been approved.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/truckstop-to-double-in-size-186595/

Man injured in mass brawl

A 22-year-old had to be taken to hospital after being attacked in a high street by a group of people.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/man-injured-in-mass-brawl-186600/

Motorway to close for entire weekend

Motorists are facing a full weekend of diversions as part of the M20 closes for demolition works.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/motorway-to-close-for-entire-weekend-186598/

12-inch knife seized at family fireworks display

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault after officers seized a knife at a fireworks display.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/12-inch-knife-seized-at-family-fireworks-display-186597/

Elderly woman covered in paint by youths

An elderly woman was left covered in paint after a group of youths threw it at her car.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/elderly-woman-covered-in-paint-by-youths-186596/

Man conned out of £21k in cyber scam

A man in Kent has lost more than £20k after being tricked into allowing a fraudster to access his internet banking.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/man-conned-out-of-21k-in-cyber-scam-186590/

Buyers pay £100k more for sea view

Homeowners are prepared to pay more than £100,000 above the asking price for a property with a sea view in parts of Kent, according to a study.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/buyers-pay-100k-more-for-sea-view-186582/

Two arrests after early morning raid

Police arrested a suspected drug dealers and an alleged car thief as part of an early morning raid in a crack down on drug dealing.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/two-arrests-after-early-morning-raid-186575/

Driver reversed three times into police car

A driver who reversed a van into a police car and injured two officers as he tried to get away has been jailed for a year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/driver-reversed-three-times-into-police-car-186579/

Woman kicked and punched before sexual assault

A woman was kicked and punched to the floor before being sexually assaulted, it has been alleged.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/woman-kicked-and-punched-before-sexual-assault-186577/

Homes evacuated after gas leak

A 100m cordon has been put in place and homes have been evacuated after a ruptured gas main at a house.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/homes-evacuated-after-gas-leak-186574/

Town centre fires treated as arson

Police are treating two fires that started this morning as arson.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/town-centre-fires-treated-as-arson-186572/

Help little Teagan, MP urges Home Secretary

An MP has urged the Home Secretary Sajid Javid to grant a cannabis oil licence for a severely epileptic child.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/help-little-teagan-mp-urges-home-secretary-186567/

'He will always live on and be in our hearts'

The family of a murder victim have paid tribute after he was killed in a residential street.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/he-will-always-live-on-and-be-in-our-hearts-186568/

'Considerable work' needed on new Stack plan

Plans for a new version of Operation Stack to avert Brexit gridlock in the county could face a race against time to be ready by next year.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/considerable-work-needed-on-new-stack-plan-186566/

Man found dead in town centre

A man has reportedly been found dead in a town centre doorway.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-found-dead-in-town-centre-186563/

Council's failed legal battle criticised

A district council's failed legal challenge against the county council has been branded a "poor use of the taxpayer's pound".

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/councils-failed-legal-battle-criticised-186558/

Second fire breaks out in town centre

Firefighters were called to a town centre twice in an hour this morning.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/second-fire-breaks-out-in-town-centre-186560/

London terror attack hero honoured

An off-duty police officer who ran into danger to protect others during the London terror attacks has been given a medal for his bravery.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/london-terror-attack-hero-honoured-186559/

Footage appeal after village smash

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage of a crash in a busy village street which left four people injured.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/footage-appeal-after-village-smash-186556/

Fire breaks out at derelict pub

Crews have been tackling a blaze in an outbuilding

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/fire-breaks-out-at-derelict-pub-186553/

Skeletons unearthed in city centre

A macabre discovery of ancient bones has been discovered at a former hotel.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/skeletons-unearthed-in-city-centre-186545/

Call for action against suicide sites

The family of a man who searched suicide methods online before taking his own life have set up a well-received petition against the “brutal” websites.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/call-for-action-against-suicide-sites-186541/

Thieves steal bride's shoes

A bride's big day has been thrown into turmoil - after thieves stole her wedding shoes days before she's due to wed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/thieves-steal-brides-shoes-186527/

'We're not going to stop seeking justice for Carl'

A family have failed to get enough signatures to force a debate on the murder of teacher Carl Davies.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/were-not-going-to-stop-seeking-justice-for-carl-186531/

Video: Are you in the Netflix generation?

Video streaming services have overtaken traditional pay TV for the first time - but how does Kent tune in?

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/video-are-you-in-the-netflix-generation-186549/

Martial arts fighter's attack on police officer

A martial arts fighter rained down blows on an off-duty police officer during a road rage incident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/martial-arts-fighters-attack-on-police-officer-186548/

Tributes after blogger's sudden death

A popular blogger has died suddenly - just days after being taken into hospital.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/tributes-after-bloggers-sudden-death-186547/

Human skulls stolen from crypt

More than 20 human skulls, some believed to be around 700 years old, have been stolen from a church.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/human-skulls-stolen-from-crypt-186546/

QEII bridge delays for 'police incident'

Rush hour traffic is queueing as police deal with an incident on the QEII bridge.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/qeii-bridge-delays-for-police-incident-186543/

Four arrested over prison contraband

Four people have been arrested after an investigation into the sale of banned contraband at Rochester Prison

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/four-arrested-over-prison-contraband-186539/

Harrowing final call of rail death teen

An inquest into the death of a 16-year-old girl has heard of the final call she made to friends before she was electrocuted on train tracks.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/harrowing-final-call-of-rail-death-teen-186537/

Winning name for ride revealed

With more than 2,900 entries, a name has been selected for the new Dreamland thrill ride.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/winning-name-for-ride-revealed-186534/

Cabbie left with horrific injuries

A taxi driver was punched unconscious in an unprovoked attack as he sat in his cab.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/cabbie-left-with-horrific-injuries-186521/

Dead dog set alight

Animal rescue experts say the discovery of a dead dog which had been set on fire is one of the most shocking cases they've encountered.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/dead-dog-set-alight-186516/

Thunderstorm warning for Kent

Met Office experts have issued a yellow weather warning for the whole of Kent, potentially bringing an end to weeks of glorious sunshine.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/thunderstorm-warning-for-kent-186514/

Bid to lure ex-F1 champ Button

Former F1 driver David Coulthard is trying to convince ex-world champion Jenson Button to race at Brands Hatch next month.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/sport/bid-to-lure-ex-f1-champ-button-186503/

Tobacco smugglers jailed

Two men who tried to smuggle more than a tonne of tobacco into Kent have been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/tobacco-smugglers-jailed-186494/

Teenagers dicing with death on rail lines

A new campaign has been launched following a worrying increase in the number of young people putting their lives at risk on Kent's train tracks.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/teenagers-dicing-with-death-on-rail-lines-186506/

More teenagers dicing with death on county's rail lines

A new campaign has been launched following a worrying increase in the number of young people putting their lives at risk on Kent's train tracks.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/more-teenagers-dicing-with-death-on-countys-rail-lines-186506/

Person collapsed in town centre

Ambulances have been sent to help a person who collapsed at a bus stop.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/person-collapsed-in-town-centre-186504/

Murder charge after death in quiet street

A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder after a man was killed in a quiet residential street.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/murder-charge-after-death-in-quiet-street-186505/

Dangerous driver pulled out knuckle duster on police

A driver who led police on a chase before being found with drugs when his car was stopped with stingers has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/dangerous-driver-pulled-out-knuckle-duster-on-police-186502/

Thug beat up girlfriend in 'sustained attack'

A thug who brutally attacked his partner, kicking her in the stomach, ribs and back and punching her in the face has been jailed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/thug-beat-up-girlfriend-in-sustained-attack-186501/

Cyclist dead after tanker crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 60s was killed in a crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/cyclist-dead-after-tanker-crash-186498/

Two injured as crash closes road

A busy road has been closed after two cars and a transit van crashed.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/two-injured-as-crash-closes-road-186490/

Road closed following crash

A high street has been closed in both directions after a traffic accident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/road-closed-following-crash-186491/

Air ambulance called as crash closes road

Two casualties have been reported after two cars and a transit van collided.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/air-ambulance-called-as-crash-closes-road-186490/

Checkouts to beep more quietly for autistic customers

Two supermarkets in the county are set to become one of the first to introduce a "quieter hour" designed for customers with autism.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/checkouts-to-beep-more-quietly-for-autistic-customers-186489/

Traffic clears after breakdown

Traffic was queueing for six miles this morning after a car broke down in the middle of roadworks.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/traffic-clears-after-breakdown-186482/

Crash seriously injures motorcyclist

A motorcyclist is in hospital after a crash which closed a road for several hours.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/crash-seriously-injures-motorcyclist-186486/

Disabled man struggled to escape home during blaze

A disabled man says despite living on the ground floor he struggled to escape his home during a fire.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/disabled-man-struggled-to-escape-home-during-blaze-186400/

Man killed triggering murder investigation named locally

The man stabbed to death in a quiet residential street has been named locally as Gordon Farnes.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/man-killed-triggering-murder-investigation-named-locally-186484/

Traffic clearing after breakdown

Traffic was queueing for six miles this morning after a car broke down in the middle of roadworks.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/traffic-clearing-after-breakdown-186482/

Burglars flee after 'swag bag' splits

Bungling burglars fled after their "swag bag" split and spilled cash on the floor.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/burglars-flee-after-swag-bag-splits-186458/

Fairground for former Pleasurama site?

A site which has stood derelict for 20 years after a devastating fire could soon be transformed into a fairground.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/fairground-for-former-pleasurama-site-186451/

Solar farm fears for autistic twins

A family fear years of progress for their autistic twins could be destroyed by a planned solar farm.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/solar-farm-fears-for-autistic-twins-186448/

Young seal pup found dehydrated in heat

A young seal pup left dehydrated in the heat has been rescued from a Kent beach

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/young-seal-pup-found-dehydrated-in-heat-186462/

Why is there no hosepipe ban in Kent?

Millions of people across the country have been affected by a hosepipe ban, but not here in Kent.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/why-is-there-no-hosepipe-ban-in-kent-186475/

Project Kent starts to transform charity's base

A kmfm project to transform a charity's headquarters has kicked off... thanks to Kent Reliance and some amazing support.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/project-kent-starts-to-transform-charitys-base-186473/

Two-car crash blocks road

A high street has been blocked and a man arrested following a two-car crash.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/two-car-crash-blocks-road-186471/

Another New Look set to close

Troubled retailer New Look has announced another store closure, leaving a seaside town with just one national clothes chain.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/another-new-look-set-to-close-186466/

Fishing net fire sparked by barbecue

A disposable barbecue is believed to have started a fire that spread to a group of fishing nets near a harbour.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/fishing-net-fire-sparked-by-barbecue-186464/

Discount retailer confirms another Kent store will close

More glum news has been revealed for the high street as a struggling retailer confirms yet more closures.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/discount-retailer-confirms-another-kent-store-will-close-186463/

Dover and Calais heading for economic disaster, warns leading French politician

Warning that a 'no deal' Brexit risks chaos at cross-channel ports

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/dover-and-calais-heading-for-economic-disaster-warns-leading-french-politician-186456/

Man seriously injured in crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash which left a man with serious injuries.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-seriously-injured-in-crash-186459/

Second arrest after 'murder bid'

A second man has been arrested by detectives investigating an alleged attempted murder.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/second-arrest-after-murder-bid-186461/

Murder arrest in quiet street

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died at an address in a residential street.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/murder-arrest-in-quiet-street-186455/

Take dangerous slime off shelves, says toy shop boss

Dangerous slime toys should be taken off shelves "straight away" according to a shop owner after an investigation raised safety concerns.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/take-dangerous-slime-off-shelves-says-toy-shop-boss-186453/

Take slime toys off shelves, says toy shop boss

Dangerous slime toys should be taken off shelves "straight away" according to a toy shop owner after an investigation raised safety concerns.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/take-slime-toys-off-shelves-says-toy-shop-boss-186453/

Man assaulted in aggravated burglary

A man has been attacked after two people knocked on a flat's door before barging in and demanding drugs.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/man-assaulted-in-aggravated-burglary-186449/

Fire breaks out in cornfield

Firefighters are taking on a blaze which has broken out in a cornfield.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/fire-breaks-out-in-cornfield-186450/

Air ambulance lands at school

The air ambulance has been scrambled to deal with an incident.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/air-ambulance-lands-at-school-186446/

Customers make Next move

A new Next clothing store has welcome its first customers in a major shopping complex.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/customers-make-next-move-186439/

Father 'confessed' to breaking baby's leg

A mother has claimed her partner admitted he may have caused a fracture to their tragic baby’s leg months after he died at just three weeks old.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/father-confessed-to-breaking-babys-leg-186437/

Woman dies after falling from bridge onto carriageway

Police have confirmed a woman aged in her 50s has died after she fell from a bridge onto the road below.

from KentOnline News http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/woman-dies-after-falling-from-bridge-onto-carriageway-186435/