Driver 'travelled on the wrong side of A249'

A driver has been taken into custody after police saw a car travelling down the wrong side of a busy road.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/driver-travelled-on-the-wrong-side-of-a249-198059/

Father's heartbreaking poem to twins 'murdered by their mother'

A grieving dad has written a heartbreaking poem for his twins allegedly murdered by their mother.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/fathers-heartbreaking-poem-to-twins-murdered-by-their-mother-198060/

Snow mainly misses Kent... again

Kent has again escaped the predicted heavy snowfall overnight although some areas did report modest flurries.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/snow-mainly-misses-kent-again-198056/

No show for Kent snow ... again

Kent has again escaped the predicted heavy snowfall overnight.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/no-show-for-kent-snow-again-198056/

£800k booze scam foiled

A company director used his slice of the profits from an illegal scheme on fast cars, gambling and flash holidays.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/800k-booze-scam-foiled-197943/

Dad stepped in front of train before finance probe

A man who was struck by a train was facing questions over irregularities in company finances before he died, an inquest has heard.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/dad-stepped-in-front-of-train-before-finance-probe-197965/

Family burgled as they slept

Two children have been left "terrified" after thieves ransacked their home during an overnight raid.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/family-burgled-as-they-slept-197953/

Uber Eats delivery courier wars

A delivery courier has been accused of stealing the orders of colleagues by hanging around a McDonald's.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/uber-eats-delivery-courier-wars-197957/

KCC gender pay gap under scrutiny

An authority has been accused of not doing enough to ensure equal pay among its staff.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kcc-gender-pay-gap-under-scrutiny-198048/

Plans for 0.6% payrise attacked

A proposal to increase the pay packets of council staff have been branded inadequate with some already having to use food banks.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/plans-for-0-6-payrise-attacked-198047/

Grieving dad attends court hearing

The heartbroken dad of 23-month-old twins allegedly killed by their mum attended the latest hearing in the case.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/grieving-dad-attends-court-hearing-198043/

Skype caller cuts over BBC Brexit interview

A YouTube vlogger from Kent has become a bigger internet sensation after she interrupted a live Brexit interview on the BBC.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/skype-caller-cuts-over-bbc-brexit-interview-198042/

Estate hit by car break-ins

More than a dozen cars have been broken into overnight on a new-build housing estate.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/estate-hit-by-car-break-ins-198038/

Kent's Denly makes England debut

Kent batsman Joe Denly made his Test debut for England and has already been out in the middle on the opening morning of the second Test.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/kents-denly-makes-england-debut-198034/

Lion of London Bridge spared jail

A man dubbed a hero after confronting a terrorist has avoided a jail sentence after admitting having drugs in his home.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/lion-of-london-bridge-spared-jail-198036/

Two charged after car driven wrong way

Detectives investigating reports of a car driving the wrong way down a street have charged a 26-year-old man with dangerous driving.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/two-charged-after-car-driven-wrong-way-198032/

Man jailed for 'savage' hammer attack on woman

A man who carried out a "savage" hammer attack on a 71-year-old woman has been jailed for 22 years.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/man-jailed-for-savage-hammer-attack-on-woman-198028/

Drop in rough sleepers in Kent

Latest figures show fewer people are living on Kent's streets

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/drop-in-rough-sleepers-in-kent-198030/

Drop in rough sleeping in Kent

Latest figures show fewer people are living on Kent's streets

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/drop-in-rough-sleeping-in-kent-198030/

Man jailed for 'savage' hammer attack on elderly woman

A man who carried out a "savage" hammer attack on a 71-year-old woman has been jailed for 22 years.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/man-jailed-for-savage-hammer-attack-on-elderly-woman-198028/

CCTV catches 'sex attack'

An alleged stranger sex attack on a woman was filmed on CCTV cameras, a court heard.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/cctv-catches-sex-attack-198023/

Armed robbery at beauticians

Three armed robbers have reportedly burst into a beauty salon in a town centre.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/armed-robbery-at-beauticians-198016/

Snow watch live

Live updates from across the county as the snow returns to Kent.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/snow-watch-live-198017/

Man attacked by five-strong gang in town centre

Five men in a red car set upon a young man in a town centre, stealing his phone and wallet

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/man-attacked-by-five-strong-gang-in-town-centre-198011/

People smugglers filmed by migrant on boat

Two men smuggled four people, including a pregnant mother and her six year old child, into Kent was filmed by one of the migrants.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/people-smugglers-filmed-by-migrant-on-boat-198009/

Tributes to former head girl and award winning Channel swimmer

The Channel swimming community has paid tribute to a 28-year-old athlete who has died suddenly.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/tributes-to-former-head-girl-and-award-winning-channel-swimmer-197989/

Age UK minibus death crash victim named

Eileen Murray, 77, has been named as the woman who died in a Age UK minibus crash on the Isle of Sheppey. Her inquest opened today.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/age-uk-minibus-death-crash-victim-named-198000/

Renewed hope for coastal grammar

A councillor believes the chances of a grammar school being established along the coast are the highest they have ever been.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/renewed-hope-for-coastal-grammar-198004/

Father-of-two jailed after stabbing man for mystery reason

A father-of-two plunged a knife into the partner of an escort worker telling him:“That one’s for your heart!”

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/father-of-two-jailed-after-stabbing-man-for-mystery-reason-198001/

Nightclub and roof top terrace plans for shopping centre

Plans have been sent to a council for a club to be built inside a shopping centre.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/nightclub-and-roof-top-terrace-plans-for-shopping-centre-197993/

Body recovered from leisure park after bridge incident

A man has died after falling from a motor way bridge.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/body-recovered-from-leisure-park-after-bridge-incident-197988/

Postman's finger bitten off by Staffie

The owner of a Staffordshire bull terrier which bit off part of a postman's finger as he put mail through the door has been convicted by magistrates.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/postmans-finger-bitten-off-by-staffie-197983/

Pub’s new name leaves bitter taste for punters

People are unimpressed with the potential rebranding of the Queen's Head pub.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/pub-s-new-name-leaves-bitter-taste-for-punters-197978/

Multi-vehicle crash stops traffic on A2

A multi-vehicle collision has stopped traffic from moving on the motorway as officers try to resolve the incident.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/multi-vehicle-crash-stops-traffic-on-a2-197982/

This could be the end of potholes

Kent will be part of a nation wide experiment to combat "the number one enemy for road users".

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/this-could-be-the-end-of-potholes-197979/

Controversial plan for hundreds of new homes agreed

Plans for hundreds of new homes have been approved by nine votes to seven in a narrow victory for a developer.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/controversial-plan-for-hundreds-of-new-homes-agreed-197977/

Council issued motorist illegal parking ticket

Kent County Council has been forced to pay a motorist £100 for issuing a parking ticket illegally.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/council-issued-motorist-illegal-parking-ticket-197975/

£660k security cordon to protect streets from terrorists

Security around a busy shopping district is set to be reinforced as part of an operation to protect its streets from a terrorist attack.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/660k-security-cordon-to-protect-streets-from-terrorists-197961/

Bones of 'six bodies' buried in black bags

Human remains unearthed on a town centre building site had been buried in black plastic sacks, it has emerged.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/bones-of-six-bodies-buried-in-black-bags-197962/

Shock at care home's sudden closure

Staff at a care home forced to close amid fire safety failings remain in the dark about their future.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/shock-at-care-homes-sudden-closure-197930/

Student calls for 30mph speed limit

Student calls for speed limit to be reduced after she and her boyfriend were involved in a car crash.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/student-calls-for-30mph-speed-limit-197734/

Minister fails to answer Kent ferry service questions

A minister has been accused of swerving 22 questions about how a £13.8m contract was awarded.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/minister-fails-to-answer-kent-ferry-service-questions-197971/

Lights, camera, Astor

Plans to open a community cinema in a town theatre have moved a step closer.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/lights-camera-astor-197960/

Two arrested after glass bottle attack

Two young men have been questioned after a man sustained serious head injuries.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/two-arrested-after-glass-bottle-attack-197967/

'No patient should die like this'

A woman has died in a hospital corridor while waiting to see an A&E doctor after being rushed in by ambulance crews

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/no-patient-should-die-like-this-197963/

Kids, dogs and back gardens: Your pictures in the snow

People across the county woke up to a snowy scene and took some lovely photos of their pets, gardens and children.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/kids-dogs-and-back-gardens-your-pictures-in-the-snow-197958/

Minibus horror crash victims still in hospital

Two members of Age UK are still in hospital 14 days after their minibus was involved in a fatal head-on crash.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/minibus-horror-crash-victims-still-in-hospital-197919/

Pothole halts motorway traffic

Emergency repairs brought traffic to a standstill on a motorway this afternoon.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/pothole-halts-motorway-traffic-197952/

Want to be a fugitive?

Producers from the popular TV show Hunted is looking for people in Kent to take part in its new series.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/want-to-be-a-fugitive-197950/

'I cannot explain how this man died or, sadly, who he is'

A man who was found dead on a beach has still not been identified more than a year later.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/i-cannot-explain-how-this-man-died-or-sadly-who-he-is-197940/

Questions remain over beach death girl, six

The circumstances of the death of a six-year-old girl found lifeless on a beach have yet to be examined in public after an inquest was adjourned.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/questions-remain-over-beach-death-girl-six-197939/

Inquest of beach death girl, six, adjourned

The circumstances of the death of a six-year-old girl found lifeless on a beach have yet to be examined in public after an inquest was adjourned.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/inquest-of-beach-death-girl-six-adjourned-197939/

'People are more aware they can get support as victims'

Figures show an extra 26,000 victims of crime are being offered support this year.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/people-are-more-aware-they-can-get-support-as-victims-197936/

Fly-tipping waste blocked lane

A woman was left "horrified" after finding a lane blocked by dumped waste.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/fly-tipping-waste-blocked-lane-197937/

More than 85,000 victims of crime offered support

Figures show an extra 26,000 victims of crime are being offered support this year.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/more-than-85-000-victims-of-crime-offered-support-197936/

Trains to run on winter timetable

As more snow and ice is on the way it means trains will be running to a winter weather timetable later this week.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/trains-to-run-on-winter-timetable-197933/

Tree stops rural traffic

Motorists are facing delays after a tree blocked a road this morning.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/tree-stops-rural-traffic-197929/

Thieves drag stolen safe behind 4x4

Police are trying to track down a post office safe which was stolen in the early hours of this morning.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/thieves-drag-stolen-safe-behind-4x4-197922/

The 20 restaurants, pubs and cafes in Kent with 0-1 hygiene ratings

Find out the names of the 20 restaurants, bars and cafes in Kent which have been given a hygiene rating of zero or one by the Foods Standards Agency.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/the-20-restaurants-pubs-and-cafes-in-kent-with-0-1-hygiene-ratings-197927/

Home Secretary claims fewer migrants are making it to coast

The government has claimed that new measures to crack down on attempts by migrants to reach the UK by crossing the channel are already succeeding.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/home-secretary-claims-fewer-migrants-are-making-it-to-coast-197926/

Robbers drag stolen safe behind 4x4

Police are trying to track down a post office safe which was stolen in the early hours of this morning.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/robbers-drag-stolen-safe-behind-4x4-197922/

Further snow and ice on way

A yellow warning for snow an ice has been extended for the county and snow could start falling tomorrow afternoon.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/further-snow-and-ice-on-way-197921/

Hidden leak leaves bookshop with £8,000 bill

A couple running a bookshop have been hit with water bills adding to almost £8,000 due an an unknown leak, which they say could close them down.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/hidden-leak-leaves-bookshop-with-8-000-bill-197900/

WhatsApp bulletins keep readers in the loop

KentOnline readers have another way to keep up-to-date with the county's news with our WhatsApp service.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/whatsapp-bulletins-keep-readers-in-the-loop-197916/

Carer raided pensioner's bank account

A carer who raided a “frail and aged” pensioner’s bank account while she was being treated in hospital has been spared jail.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/carer-raided-pensioners-bank-account-197915/

Petition set up to save M&S

A petition has been set up to save a long-standing food and clothing store in the town centre.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/petition-set-up-to-save-m-s-197912/

Decision day for plans for 675 homes

Councillors are due to vote on one of the most controversial housing proposals ever considered for their district.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/decision-day-for-plans-for-675-homes-197909/

Jess Glynne to perform in Kent

Four-time Brit nominee Jess Glynne will perform in Kent this summer.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/jess-glynne-to-perform-in-kent-197837/

Warehouse blaze leaves fire service with £161k bill

A fierce 25-day blaze at a warehouse filled with illegally stored waste left the fire service with a bill for extra costs of more than £160,000.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/warehouse-blaze-leaves-fire-service-with-161k-bill-197903/

Windmill damaged... by wind

A village windmill could cost thousands to repair after a rush of wind damaged the wooden sail.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/windmill-damaged-by-wind-197905/

Car ploughs into house

Police have been called after a driver lost control on ice and skidded into the front of a house.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/car-ploughs-into-house-197904/

Collision shuts tunnel

A collision has shut one of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing causing traffic delays for the second day in a row.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/collision-shuts-tunnel-197902/

Driver's costly reason for delivering heroin

A BMW driver caught delivering a kilo of heroin to the Margate area claimed he did it because he couldn't afford the car insurance.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/drivers-costly-reason-for-delivering-heroin-197898/

Kent avoids snow problems

Its good news for commuters and bad news for anyone hoping for a snow day this morning.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/kent-avoids-snow-problems-197896/

WIN a year's family fun

We're giving away the chance to win a family membership for the farming attraction, Kent Life, in Maidstone.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/win-a-years-family-fun-197841/

The lion's share of New Year fun

It’s time to celebrate the New Year - Chinese style with the arrival of the Year of the Pig. Here’s how to have a corker of a time for the porker:

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/the-lions-share-of-new-year-fun-197885/

Ceiling left leaking for months

Relatives of a disabled pensioner are worried for her health amid delays in fixing a leaking ceiling in her council flat.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/ceiling-left-leaking-for-months-197859/

Club's new ground work 'to start in summer'

A football club's home ground is set for redevelopment after the club bought land for a hotel, new stands and club facilities.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/clubs-new-ground-work-to-start-in-summer-197865/

Time almost up for port deal

The clock is ticking down on agreeing a deal between a ferry operator and council to prevent funding from being slashed.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/time-almost-up-for-port-deal-197866/

Snow falling in Kent

Snow has started to fall across Kent. We will have the latest on transport news and school closures.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/snow-falling-in-kent-197896/

PM secures Brexit lifeline

A number of Kent MPs made U-turns to back the Prime Minister and help her win a series of votes in the House of Commons.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/pm-secures-brexit-lifeline-197891/

'Critical' services for deaf people at risk

A council is cancelling a contract with the Royal Association for Deaf People due to difficulties in sourcing interpreters.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/critical-services-for-deaf-people-at-risk-197889/

Children in care achieve 'extraordinary' results

Youngsters who have spent most of their life in care have achieved impressive results.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/children-in-care-achieve-extraordinary-results-197887/

Kent braced for snow

Commuters could face tricky conditions as a yellow warning for snow has been issued.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-braced-for-snow-197843/

Super Bowl Sunday comes to Kent

A game from over there is coming here as Super Bowl Sunday comes to Kent with a special screening of the action.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/super-bowl-sunday-comes-to-kent-197870/

Blood donations 'will not stop' during Brexit

Government officials have stepped in to ensure blood donations will continue in parts of Kent.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/blood-donations-will-not-stop-during-brexit-197886/

Cars damaged in vandalism spree

Car owners are being told to be on the look out for vandals after more than a dozen vehicles were targeted.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/cars-damaged-in-vandalism-spree-197884/

Man dies after collapse

A man has died in a residential street following a large emergency response.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/man-dies-after-collapse-197874/

DJ's emotional tribute to tragic crash victim

A DJ used his set at a town centre nightclub to pay tribute to his friend who died in a car crash just hours before he went on stage.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/djs-emotional-tribute-to-tragic-crash-victim-197876/

LIVE: Snow watch

Motorists and commuters face a potentially tricky journey home after a yellow warning for snow was brought forward - with a second alert issued too.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-snow-watch-197843/

Blood donations to stop during Brexit

Blood donor sessions are cancelled for two towns over feared chaos from leaving the EU.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/blood-donations-to-stop-during-brexit-197881/

Do you recognise this man?

Pictures have been released of a man police would like to speak to after a cyclist was punched in the face.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/do-you-recognise-this-man-197880/

Sainsbury's criticised for exterminating pigeons at warehouse

A supermarket has received a backlash from an animal welfare group after it was revealed they hired exterminators to kill pigeons at a warehouse.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/sainsburys-criticised-for-exterminating-pigeons-at-warehouse-197830/

'Brexit will not break us'

A retired priest who married a Romanian male model 50 years his junior says Brexit will not get in the way of their overseas relationship.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/brexit-will-not-break-us-197869/

Sainbury's criticised for exterminating pigeons at warehouse

A supermarket has received a backlash from an animal welfare group after it was revealed they hired exterminators to kill pigeons at a warehouse.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/sainburys-criticised-for-exterminating-pigeons-at-warehouse-197830/

Family's grief after grandad collapses at Tesco

A “funny and bubbly” great-grandfather-of-five died after collapsing into his granddaughter’s arms in a Tesco car park.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/familys-grief-after-grandad-collapses-at-tesco-197853/

Man charged with firearms offences

A man has been charged with firearms offences following a reported disturbance outside a bar.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/man-charged-with-firearms-offences-197864/

Man charged with wielding weapon on train

A 23-year-old man will appear in court after reports of a man wielding a "sword" on a train.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/man-charged-with-wielding-weapon-on-train-197854/

'I am still not convinced she wasn’t cheating'

The businessman accused of being “delusional” when he strangled his lover has told a jury: “I am still not convinced she wasn’t cheating.”

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/i-am-still-not-convinced-she-wasn-t-cheating-197852/

Woman's care home death sparks police probe

Police have launched an investigation after an elderly woman died at a care home following concerns for her welfare.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/womans-care-home-death-sparks-police-probe-197849/

Tunnel crashes cause delays

Two collisions minutes apart from each other in a tunnel have caused traffic delays.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/tunnel-crashes-cause-delays-197846/

Runner seriously hurt in freak race accident

Ambulances had to navigate narrow county lanes to reach an experienced runner who broke her thigh bone during a 10-mile race.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/runner-seriously-hurt-in-freak-race-accident-197851/

Train fares too expensive say 40% of passengers

Four in 10 passengers who use Southeastern trains do not feel they get value for money, while nearly the same amount are happy with what they pay.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/train-fares-too-expensive-say-40-of-passengers-197850/

'Help us give Chelsea a normal life'

The family of a 26-year-old woman who spent nearly two years in hospital battling various conditions need help looking for a more suitable home.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/help-us-give-chelsea-a-normal-life-197840/

Caravan arsonist's sentence delayed

A father who set fire to a caravan while a pregnant woman and others were inside during a family feud has had his sentence adjourned again.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/caravan-arsonists-sentence-delayed-197845/

Snow warning brought forward to rush hour

Motorists and consumers face a potentially tricky journey home after a yellow warning for snow was brought forward - with a second alert issued too.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/snow-warning-brought-forward-to-rush-hour-197843/

Nurse struck off after blue badge theft

A nurse who stole a blue badge from a parked car and used it to park in a hospital's disabled bay has been struck off the register.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/nurse-struck-off-after-blue-badge-theft-197839/

Rescuers in 4x4s make final checks ahead of snow

A team of volunteers are on stand-by to rescue motorists trapped in the snow as weather chiefs predict flurries across Kent over the coming days.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/rescuers-in-4x4s-make-final-checks-ahead-of-snow-197836/

Man denies trying to poison woman

A man accused of trying to kill a woman with prescription medicine will stand trial in the summer.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/man-denies-trying-to-poison-woman-197838/

Film crews spotted by castle

Multiple film crews, trailers and lorries have been spotted setting up to record a TV show.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/film-crews-spotted-by-castle-197831/

Probe into 'arson attack' on farm

Fire chiefs suspect a blaze involving a van and a lorry on a farm was started deliberately.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/probe-into-arson-attack-on-farm-197832/

Thug jailed after leaving man scarred for life

A lout who smashed a glass into a man's face on a dance floor, leaving him permanently scarred, has been locked up.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/thug-jailed-after-leaving-man-scarred-for-life-197827/

Will you play district lotto?

A council is giving its residents a chance to win big with a new online lottery game offering a jackpot of £25,000, with profits going to good causes.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/will-you-play-district-lotto-197594/

Emergency services treat motorcyclist after crash

Police and ambulance crews are at the scene of one vehicle crash on a main approach road into a town.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/emergency-services-treat-motorcyclist-after-crash-197828/

Viewers moved by Steph and Dom's cannabis quest

Former Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom prompted a huge reaction after revealing their quest to get cannabis oil for their son's epilepsy on Channel 4.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/viewers-moved-by-steph-and-doms-cannabis-quest-197825/

District lottery starts today

A council is giving its residents a chance to win big with a new online lottery game offering a jackpot of £25,000, with profits going to good causes.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/district-lottery-starts-today-197594/

Injuries after car and lorry crash

A crash between a car and a lorry has left people with injuries on the M2.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/injuries-after-car-and-lorry-crash-197826/

Plan for hotel and shops dropped

Plans to build an 80-bed hotel, shops and restaurants in a seaside town's car park have been scrapped.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/plan-for-hotel-and-shops-dropped-197638/

Shopkeeper selling fake cigarettes walks free

A rogue shopkeeper who was repeatedly caught selling counterfeit cigarettes has been spared jail.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/shopkeeper-selling-fake-cigarettes-walks-free-197545/

Doubt thrown over £60m flats project

Bold plans to transform a former business site have been sent back to the drawing board amid concerns about the scheme's look and parking.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/doubt-thrown-over-60m-flats-project-197801/

£60m flats project in doubt

Concerns about the look of high-rise buildings have led to plans for a development being referred.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/60m-flats-project-in-doubt-197801/

Car park tender decision 'nonsensical'

Taxpayers could get a raw deal after a council rejected an open tender process for a million multi-storey car park.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/car-park-tender-decision-nonsensical-197781/

Plans for 1,000 homes lodged

A primary school, retail space, and 1,000 two and five-bedroom homes could be built on a greenfield site.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/plans-for-1-000-homes-lodged-197790/

Three-strikes burglar jailed

Blood left at a crime scene helped snare a thief who has committed almost 90 offences.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/three-strikes-burglar-jailed-197805/

Huge blaze breaks out at farm

Fire crews are tackling a huge blaze thought to involve several removal lorries.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/huge-blaze-breaks-out-at-farm-197817/

Council changes threat to charities

Services for the deaf and blind could be at risk as a council considers whether to renew their contracts.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/council-changes-threat-to-charities-197814/

Three-car crash blocked road

Traffic came to a standstill after a crash involving three vehicles.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/three-car-crash-blocked-road-197811/

Three-car crash blocks road

Traffic has been stopped after a crash involving three vehicles.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/three-car-crash-blocks-road-197811/

Thief jumps out of window to evade police

A jewellery thief left a trail of evidence behind him in a desperate bid to escape capture.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/thief-jumps-out-of-window-to-evade-police-197806/

New hope for ill mum

Tens of thousands has been raised so a mum with a rare condition that meant she couldn't recognise her baby can be treated.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/new-hope-for-ill-mum-197799/

Taxpayers face 5% increase

Kent County Council's cabinet approved recommendations to increase council tax and have pledged to safeguard frontline services.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/taxpayers-face-5-increase-197802/

'You've made yourself homeless...sort it out'

Action could be taken against holiday camps that market homes as permanent, despite only staying open for 10 months.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/youve-made-yourself-homeless-sort-it-out-197774/

Daughter's death will leave an 'unfillable void'

A 23-year-old tragically killed in a car crash has been described as a "ray of sunshine."

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/daughters-death-will-leave-an-unfillable-void-197796/

Driver caught throwing litter from car

A littering driver who was caught on camera throwing a coffee cup and water bottle from his car has been branded "prat of the day".

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/driver-caught-throwing-litter-from-car-197793/

Tesco confirms 9,000 jobs hit by shake-up

Counters in 90 stores will be scrapped as part of range of cost-cutting measures.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/tesco-confirms-9-000-jobs-hit-by-shake-up-197792/

77 firearms handed in during surrender

The latest figures reveal 77 firearms have been handed which includes 30 live-firing firearms made up of 25 shotguns, four revolvers and one pistol.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/77-firearms-handed-in-during-surrender-197791/

New Morrisons store plans revealed

Morrisons has launched fresh plans for a new supermarket to replace a store destroyed in a fire.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/new-morrisons-store-plans-revealed-197788/

School bus pass could cost parents an extra £60

The cost of a bus travel pass used by thousands of young people to get to school is to increase to £350 under draft county council budget plans.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/school-bus-pass-could-cost-parents-an-extra-60-197787/

Man jailed for drug dealing in children's play area

A 25-year-old man has been locked up after being caught dealing heroin and cocaine.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/man-jailed-for-drug-dealing-in-childrens-play-area-197785/

13 of the best snow pictures in Kent

As Met Office forecasters issue a yellow weather warning for snow in Kent we thought it might be a nice idea to dig out some of our best snow images.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/13-of-the-best-snow-pictures-in-kent-197777/

Police and ambulances called to train station

Four police cars and two ambulances have arrived at a seaside train station after a "medical incident" on the platform.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/police-and-ambulances-called-to-train-station-197772/

Thug jailed for axe attack on boxer

A high-street argument which led to an attack with a golf club and an axe has landed a man in prison.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/thug-jailed-for-axe-attack-on-boxer-197771/

Drivers set to pay the penalty for using bus lane

Nineteen drivers could soon be out of pocket and have three points slapped on their licence after ignoring no entry signs.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/drivers-set-to-pay-the-penalty-for-using-bus-lane-197768/

Men admit fishing boat smuggling plot

Two men will be sentenced later this week after admitting conspiring to smuggle four Iraqi nationals into Kent before their fishing boat was rescued.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/men-admit-fishing-boat-smuggling-plot-197770/

Resurfacing works to close major routes

A number of key roads are due to close as planned resurfacing works are to take place.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/resurfacing-works-to-close-major-routes-197743/

Sock left at crime scene helps catch burglar

A burglar was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison after he left a sock at the crime scene.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/sock-left-at-crime-scene-helps-catch-burglar-197766/

Midwife failed to tell doctors aborted baby was alive

A midwife has been struck off after she failed to tell medical staff a baby, aborted at 16 weeks, was alive.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/midwife-failed-to-tell-doctors-aborted-baby-was-alive-197765/

kmfm listener scoops £,5000

Charlie Bott from Birchington wins kmfm's Best Year Ever competition after listening for weeks.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kmfm-listener-scoops-5000-197762/

Two month road closure starts today

Town centre roadworks set to last until September have started today.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/two-month-road-closure-starts-today-197759/

Attention for council's troops ticket proposal

A council is to consider donating event tickets to military personnel in a bid to fill empty seats.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/attention-for-councils-troops-ticket-proposal-197761/

Tesco 'to axe thousands of jobs' as part of major shake-up

Thousands of staff at supermarket giant Tesco could be at risk amid speculation it is about to axe some of its in-store fresh food counters.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/tesco-to-axe-thousands-of-jobs-as-part-of-major-shake-up-197751/

Robber who raided traveller site has sentence cut

A robber recruited at the last minute to take part in a "military style" raid has had his sentence cut.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/robber-who-raided-traveller-site-has-sentence-cut-197757/

Brother accused of 'minibus murder' in court

A father-of-two accused of murdering his older brother shortly after Christmas is now facing an alternative charge of manslaughter.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/brother-accused-of-minibus-murder-in-court-197752/

Boiler breakdown leaves family shivering for days

A mum and her three children were left shivering in sub-zero temperatures for more than a week at her rented home because of a faulty boiler.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/boiler-breakdown-leaves-family-shivering-for-days-197750/

Car goes up in flames on busy route

Firefighters were called after a car burst into flames in a town centre.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/car-goes-up-in-flames-on-busy-route-197748/

M20 bridge fall victim named

A 62-year-old man who fell to his death from a motorway bridge has been named.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/m20-bridge-fall-victim-named-197747/

Here is how much your council tax bill is likely to rise

Council tax payers face another increase in their bills under budget recommendations due to be confirmed by Kent County Council today.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/here-is-how-much-your-council-tax-bill-is-likely-to-rise-197735/

Developers to appeal Co-op snub as new plans refused

Controversial plans to demolish a disused pub and convert it into a Co-op and flats have been rejected for the second time in less than 12 months.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/developers-to-appeal-co-op-snub-as-new-plans-refused-197636/

Woman dies after head-on collision

A woman has died after a crash on the A21 where her car collided with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/woman-dies-after-head-on-collision-197727/

Fire service cuts putting public 'at risk', warns union

Kent has lost almost a quarter of its firefighters since 2010, while crews are taking longer to respond to emergencies.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/fire-service-cuts-putting-public-at-risk-warns-union-197716/

Heartfelt tributes paid to football legend Binksy

The man known to many as “Mr Chatham Town Football Club” has died.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/heartfelt-tributes-paid-to-football-legend-binksy-197713/

MP criticises latest Brexit report

An MP has criticised a committee's comments on the withdrawal agreement, claiming it is "more project fear."

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/mp-criticises-latest-brexit-report-197725/

Plans for former pub conversion

A former pub could be turned into three homes, if planning permission is granted.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/plans-for-former-pub-conversion-197714/

Speed limit along roadworks could increase

Stretches of motorway that are currently limited to 50mph could be increased in a bid to improve safety and reduce congestion.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/speed-limit-along-roadworks-could-increase-197705/

Part of A21 closed after crash

A crash has closed a stretch of the A21 this afternoon.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/part-of-a21-closed-after-crash-197724/

Two arrested after car drives wrong way down road

Two people have been arrested after a car drove the wrong way down a road and hit a number of vehicles.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/two-arrested-after-car-drives-wrong-way-down-road-197722/

Firefighters cut passenger free from car

Firefighters had to cut a passenger free from a car after it crashed in the early hours.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/firefighters-cut-passenger-free-from-car-197720/

Motorway closed after crash

Traffic has been held on the M25 as engineers clean up oil spilled in a crash.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/motorway-closed-after-crash-197708/

Thief caught red-handed by police jailed

A brazen thief who broke into a house and filled a bag-for-life with sentimental jewellery and gadgets has been jailed for more than two years.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/thief-caught-red-handed-by-police-jailed-197712/

Second drink-drive arrest after van crashes and rolls into nearby field

Police say a driver is lucky to not have been seriously injured after the van he was driving crashed and rolled into a nearby field.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/second-drink-drive-arrest-after-van-crashes-and-rolls-into-nearby-field-197711/

Fire crews cordon off high street

Part of a high street has been taped off following a reported electrical fire under the pavement.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/fire-crews-cordon-off-high-street-197710/

Snow is on its way

The Met Office has warned of travel disruption as up to 10cm of snow is due this week.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/snow-is-on-its-way-197707/

Crews called to motorway crash

Emergency services were called to a crash on the M2 this morning.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/crews-called-to-motorway-crash-197703/

Drunk girl arrested after 'making threats'

An 18-year-old girl was arrested after reports of someone threatening members of the public near a train station.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/drunk-girl-arrested-after-making-threats-197702/

Drunk woman arrested after threats made on train

A drunk woman was arrested after reports of someone threatening members of the public at a train station.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/drunk-woman-arrested-after-threats-made-on-train-197702/

Unattended cooking 'probably' started fatal fire

A fire that killed a man 'probably' started after cooking was left unattended, an inquest heard.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/unattended-cooking-probably-started-fatal-fire-197546/

Missing 12-year-old has been found

Police have ended their appeal for help to find a 12-year-old girl reported missing yesterday.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/missing-12-year-old-has-been-found-197692/

M20 reopens a day ahead of schedule

Drivers received some good news this morning when the M20 reopened a day earlier than planned.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/m20-reopens-a-day-ahead-of-schedule-197699/

Staying young - but at what cost?

A thriller based on Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray promises to have audiences on the edge of their seats when it premieres next month.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/staying-young-but-at-what-cost-197635/

From despair to redemption

A man painfully aware of the struggles of being homeless is helping rough sleepers turn their lives around.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/from-despair-to-redemption-197653/

Kent's tunnel vision

As you look across the county's predominantly green and pleasant land, it is easy to overlook the hidden part of Kent which lies beneath our feet.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kents-tunnel-vision-197649/

Tributes after death of sailing devotee

A key figure in the county's nautical scene has died less than a year after being diagnosed with cancer.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/tributes-after-death-of-sailing-devotee-197643/

Body found in search for missing man

Police searching for a missing man say they have found a body.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/body-found-in-search-for-missing-man-197697/

Fire crews tackle garage blaze

Three people were treated by paramedics after fire broke in the garage of a house.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/fire-crews-tackle-garage-blaze-197696/

Young woman killed in crash

A woman in her 20s has died after a crash between two cars.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/young-woman-killed-in-crash-197694/

Missing 12-year-old last seen at station

Police are appealing for help to find a 12-year-old girl reported missing yesterday.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/missing-12-year-old-last-seen-at-station-197692/

Bike on the line causes delays

Trains are being delayed in part of the county after a bike damaged the railway line.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/bike-on-the-line-causes-delays-197691/

Person dies after police called to incident at home

A person is reported to have died after an incident at a home sparked a large scale response from police and ambulance crews.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/person-dies-after-police-called-to-incident-at-home-197687/

Person dies after 'medical incident' at home

A person is reported to have died after a medical incident sparked a large scale response from police and ambulance crews.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/person-dies-after-medical-incident-at-home-197687/

Big emergency response to 'medical incident' at home

Nine police cars and ambulance crews have been spotted at the scene of a reported medical incident

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/big-emergency-response-to-medical-incident-at-home-197687/

Big emergency response to 'medical incident'

Nine police cars and ambulance crews have been spotted at the scene of a reported medical incident

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/big-emergency-response-to-medical-incident-197687/

Congestion due to M20 closure for bridge works

Motorists are being warned of congestion on the A20 near Sellindge following the closure of the M20 near Ashford.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/congestion-due-to-m20-closure-for-bridge-works-197686/

Trio charged after £900k found in van

Three men have been charged after about £900,000 was found in a van stopped at the Channel Tunnel.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/trio-charged-after-900k-found-in-van-197685/

Man arrested over assault and police car damage

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and damaging a police car after officers were called to a disturbance.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-arrested-over-assault-and-police-car-damage-197684/

Man who fell to death from motorway bridge was 62

A man who died after falling from a bridge above a motorway was in his 60s.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/man-who-fell-to-death-from-motorway-bridge-was-62-197683/

Arriva pulls service after cars use bus lane as rat-run

A bus firm has cut its service to a Kent housing estate because of the dangers posed by cars illegally using a bus-only lane as a rat-run.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/arriva-pulls-service-after-cars-use-bus-lane-as-rat-run-197681/

Search continues for missing 54-year-old

Police are concerned for the welfare of a man who has disappeared.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/search-continues-for-missing-54-year-old-197669/

'I want it to be a musical celebration of her life'

A brother is putting on a musical tribute to his sister for a cancer charity after she lost her five-month battle against the disease in September.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/i-want-it-to-be-a-musical-celebration-of-her-life-197659/

Going for The Full Monty

"We’ve had to get the curtain in quick" says star Gary Lucy of that final scene in The Full Monty as it makes its final stop in Kent.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/going-for-the-full-monty-197624/

'His life was sport'

Commonwealth athlete Peter Barber has died after a lifetime of dedication to sport.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/his-life-was-sport-197577/

Husband and wife take over pub

Two first-time bar owners have vowed to put their own stamp on a popular inn.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/husband-and-wife-take-over-pub-197590/

Nine-month wait for house repairs

A family's home has still not been repaired properly nine months after being damaged by fire.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/nine-month-wait-for-house-repairs-197595/

Rights advocate left in tears

A woman waited four hours to speak at a council meeting was denied her say by councillors.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/rights-advocate-left-in-tears-197673/

Van fire led to M2 chaos

Seven miles of queues built up after fire van car and a crash along the same stretch of motorway.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/van-fire-led-to-m2-chaos-197664/

People smuggling gang boss extradited

A man believed to have been involved in hundreds of people smuggling attempts will serve a 10-year sentence abroad.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/people-smuggling-gang-boss-extradited-197672/

Fears for missing 54-year-old

Police are concerned for the welfare of a man who has disappeared.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/fears-for-missing-54-year-old-197669/

Attacker on loose for 21 years

A man who allegedly stabbed a woman in 1998 has been put a Most Wanted list.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/attacker-on-loose-for-21-years-197667/

Historic case featured on Kent's Most Wanted

A man who allegedly stabbed a woman in 1998 has been put a Most Wanted list.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/historic-case-featured-on-kents-most-wanted-197667/

Van fire causes M2 chaos

Seven miles of queues built up after fire van car and a crash along the same stretch of motorway.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/van-fire-causes-m2-chaos-197664/

Pervert snared by vigilantes jailed

A pervert who attempted to groom a child for sex but was snared by paedophile hunters has been locked up.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/pervert-snared-by-vigilantes-jailed-197665/

Van fire halts M2 traffic

Drivers are facing major delays after fire van car and a crash along the same stretch of motorway.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/van-fire-halts-m2-traffic-197664/

M2 tailbacks after car fire

Motorists are facing major delays after fire van car and a crash along the same stretch of motorway.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/m2-tailbacks-after-car-fire-197664/

Road reopens after tractor fire

A vehicle fire led to a dual carriageway being shut for four hours.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/road-reopens-after-tractor-fire-197627/

App to help reduce suicide launched

A new tool has been launched to help people in Kent struggling with suicidal thoughts in times of crisis.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/app-to-help-reduce-suicide-launched-197652/

Four stolen cars found in lorry

Police found a lorry containing four stolen vehicles after a victim tracked their car to an industrial estate.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/four-stolen-cars-found-in-lorry-197654/

Baby cruelty parents have sentences cut

Cruel parents who were jailed over a catalogue of injuries suffered by their newborn son had their sentences slashed.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/baby-cruelty-parents-have-sentences-cut-197651/

Man arrested after lorry crash

A 64-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/man-arrested-after-lorry-crash-197650/

Emergency services descend on shopping centre

Fire and ambulance services have been scrambled to a shopping centre after reports of a "burning smell".

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/emergency-services-descend-on-shopping-centre-197648/

All staff at M&S store to be offered new jobs

An MP has been told that 100% of staff at a closing M&S store will be offered redeployment.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/all-staff-at-m-s-store-to-be-offered-new-jobs-197628/

Shopping centre sold for over £7 million

A shopping centre has been sold to a commercial property giant for just over £7 million.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/shopping-centre-sold-for-over-7-million-197641/

All staff at M&S store to be offered redeployment

A Kent MP has been told that 100% of staff at a closing M&S store will be offered redeployment.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/all-staff-at-m-s-store-to-be-offered-redeployment-197628/

AK47 handed in during Kent gun surrender

A Kalashnikov rifle has been handed in as part of a firearms surrender organised by police.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/ak47-handed-in-during-kent-gun-surrender-197634/

Do you recognise this cockerel?

The RSPCA is trying to track down the owner of a cockerel found wandering around a building site in a residential road.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/do-you-recognise-this-cockerel-197623/

Tractor fire causes road closure

A dual carriageway has been shut while crews tackle a tractor fire.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/tractor-fire-causes-road-closure-197627/

Chip shop loses licence after immigration raid

A chip shop's licence has been stripped after illegal workers were found during an immigration raid.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/chip-shop-loses-licence-after-immigration-raid-197620/

Steph and Dom from Gogglebox in Channel 4 film about cannabis oil

A Channel 4 film shows a different side to Gogglebox's 'posh couple' Dom and Steph, who are seeking cannabis oil to treat their son's deadly epilepsy

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/steph-and-dom-from-gogglebox-in-channel-4-film-about-cannabis-oil-197616/

Man fined for spitting claims he coughed up bacon

An art gallery boss is refusing to pay an £80 fine for spitting - claiming he had coughed up a morsel of bacon.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/man-fined-for-spitting-claims-he-coughed-up-bacon-197615/

£34m cash bid to keep hospitals 'safe'

A hospital trust is seeking emergency funds for repairs it says are urgently needed to keep its services running safely.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/34m-cash-bid-to-keep-hospitals-safe-197610/

Dad's birthday message to tragic twins

The father of twins allegedly murdered by their mother has posted a heartfelt message to them on what would have been their second birthday today.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/dads-birthday-message-to-tragic-twins-197612/

Petrol station closed after failed cash machine theft

Police are at the scene of an attempted ATM burglary.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/petrol-station-closed-after-failed-cash-machine-theft-197607/

Drivers braced for another M20 closure this weekend

Highways chiefs say they have "stepped up" their preparations to ensure drivers do not clog up a main A-road when the M20 shuts again this weekend.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/drivers-braced-for-another-m20-closure-this-weekend-197604/

UK and France set out migrant crossing crackdown plan

The Home Secretary and his French counterpart have agreed a new action plan to strengthen efforts against migrant activity in the English Channel.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/uk-and-france-set-out-migrant-crossing-crackdown-plan-197603/

Carer racially abused police officer

A registered carer has been sentenced after she assaulted and racially abused a police officer by a hotel.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/carer-racially-abused-police-officer-197549/

'Burglar' caught by man working overtime

A solicitor held a suspected burglar at his workplace until police arrived.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/burglar-caught-by-man-working-overtime-197568/

Mum braves fire to rescue pet tortoise

A woman ran into a burning building to save the beloved family pet after hearing an explosion.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/mum-braves-fire-to-rescue-pet-tortoise-197562/

'Perfect storm' pressure on GPs

Patients outnumber doctors by more than a thousand to one in most surgeries across parts of Kent.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/perfect-storm-pressure-on-gps-197587/

Church named after 'warmonger'

A call has been made for a place of worship to change its name amid links to a king who started several wars.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/church-named-after-warmonger-197599/

Church dedicated to 'warmonger'

A call has been made for a place of worship to change its name amid links to a king who started several wars.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/church-dedicated-to-warmonger-197599/

Thief caught forcing open window with garden fork

A prolific burglar has been jailed after being caught on CCTV trying to force his way into a home.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/thief-caught-forcing-open-window-with-garden-fork-197598/

New hope for tormented mum

A mum-of-two tormented by the sound of her own eyeballs moving in her head has raised almost £2,000 for life-changing brain surgery.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/new-hope-for-tormented-mum-197550/

Mum raises cash for brain surgery

A mum-of-two tormented by the sound of her own eyeballs moving in her head has raised almost £2,000 for life-changing brain surgery.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/mum-raises-cash-for-brain-surgery-197550/

Football unites Dads who have lost a child

Dads unified by loss are supporting each other by being part of a new football team.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/football-unites-dads-who-have-lost-a-child-197597/

Dealers locked up

Two dealers who drove into heavy traffic while trying to outmanoeuvre a patrol car have been locked up.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/dealers-locked-up-197596/

GCSE league tables revealed

Secondary schools in Kent have seen mixed fortunes in the latest GCSE results for 2018.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/gcse-league-tables-revealed-197593/

Twelve arrested in drugs clampdown

Twelve people have been arrested after police executed a series of warrants in the county and in London to tackle drug lines.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/twelve-arrested-in-drugs-clampdown-197592/

Man denies attempted murder after 'strangling' lover

A man was recorded crying 'Come on...come on breathe' in a 999 call where he admitted strangling his lover because he thought she was having an affair

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/man-denies-attempted-murder-after-strangling-lover-197589/

Security-conscious burglar caused £30k damage

A man who lives in a trailer because he's petrified he'll be burgled has been jailed... for burglary.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/security-conscious-burglar-caused-30k-damage-197554/

Kent's witches and wizards

A woman says witchcraft helped her catch a thief, but how many others in the county follow her religion?

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kents-witches-and-wizards-197586/

Kent has lots of witches and wizards

A woman says witchcraft helped her catch a thief, but how many others in the county follow her religion?

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-has-lots-of-witches-and-wizards-197586/

Armed police hunt for 'weapon threat' suspect

A police helicopter joined armed officers in the hunt for a suspect who threatened a man with a weapon at a bar.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/armed-police-hunt-for-weapon-threat-suspect-197581/

Trains suspended after death

Train services have been suspended after a person hit by a train died.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/trains-suspended-after-death-197580/

Security-concious burglar caused £30k damage

A man who lives in a trailer because he's petrified he'll be burgled has been jailed... for burglary.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/security-concious-burglar-caused-30k-damage-197554/

Services suspended after person hit by train

Train services have been suspended after a person was hit by a train.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/services-suspended-after-person-hit-by-train-197580/

A chance to sing alongside the royal wedding choir

The choir who sang for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at their wedding are looking for a youth choir to sing with them in Kent.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/a-chance-to-sing-alongside-the-royal-wedding-choir-197578/

Father cleared of murder after child access row

A father who says he acted in self defence when he killed a man in a row over child access has been sensationally cleared of murder and manslaughter.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/father-cleared-of-murder-after-child-access-row-197576/

Car and lorry collide on M2

A car and a lorry have collided on the M2 leading to lengthy delays.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/car-and-lorry-collide-on-m2-197573/

Dog delays train services

Trains have been delayed after a dog made its way onto a train line.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/dog-delays-train-services-197571/

Laser shone at boat

The Port of London Authority is working with police to identify the source of a laser that was shone at a launch vessel on the Thames.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/laser-shone-at-boat-197541/

One pupil suspended every day for violent assaults

Children as young as five are being suspended from school for attacking other pupils and even teachers, alarming figures reveal.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/one-pupil-suspended-every-day-for-violent-assaults-197563/

A2 reopens following serious crashes

Part of the A2 has reopened after a multi-vehicle accident after a separate section of the route was closed after a man died in a collision.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/a2-reopens-following-serious-crashes-197529/

Person hit by train

A person has been hit on a train line this afternoon, delaying services in Kent.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/person-hit-by-train-197560/

Home-schooling numbers rise sharply

Experts have revealed concerns that schools could be unofficially "cleansing themselves" of troublesome pupils.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/home-schooling-numbers-rise-sharply-197557/

Emergency services halt trains

Emergency services have been called to an incident between east Sussex and Kent train stations.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/emergency-services-halt-trains-197558/

Parents 'pressured, bullied and tricked' into taking children out of school

Experts have revealed concerns that schools could be unofficially "cleansing themselves" of troublesome pupils.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/parents-pressured-bullied-and-tricked-into-taking-children-out-of-school-197557/

Government advised councils how to avoid revealing Brexit info

Organisations in Kent preparing contingency plans for Brexit were advised by the government on how to resist releasing information about their work.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/government-advised-councils-how-to-avoid-revealing-brexit-info-197555/

Veolia fined £1m after death of dustman

A company has been hit with a £1 million fine over the death of a dustman five years ago.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/veolia-fined-1m-after-death-of-dustman-197552/

Snow falling in Kent

Parts of the county have seen snow fall this morning as the cold spell continues.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/snow-falling-in-kent-197551/

Javid to meet French over migrant crisis

The Home Secretary Sajid Javid is meeting his French counterpart today to discuss the continuing cross-Channel migrant crisis.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/javid-to-meet-french-over-migrant-crisis-197540/

'Neighbour from hell' jailed for 22 years

A drug-taking neighbour from hell who killed a man in a row over excessive noise has been jailed a minimum of 22 years.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/neighbour-from-hell-jailed-for-22-years-197544/

Locke jailed for 22 years after stabbing

A drug-taking neighbour from hell who killed a man in a row over excessive noise has been jailed a minimum of 22 years.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/locke-jailed-for-22-years-after-stabbing-197544/

Bitter feud sees father stabbed in front of family

An armed gang raided a mobile home in the middle of the night and stabbed a father in front of his children after demanding cash, a court heard.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/bitter-feud-sees-father-stabbed-in-front-of-family-197539/

Flowers left on M20 bridge after man dies in fall

Floral tributes have appeared on a bridge over the M20 where a man fell to his death.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/flowers-left-on-m20-bridge-after-man-dies-in-fall-197530/

Man dies after being hit by car on A2

A man in his 20s has died after he was hit by a car on the A2 which led to the road being closed for more than six hours overnight.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/man-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-on-a2-197531/

A2 closed following serious crashes

Part of the A2 was closed for more than six hours after a serious crash overnight - with another section still shut due to a multi-vehicle accident.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/a2-closed-following-serious-crashes-197529/

A2 closed following serious crash

Part of the A2 is closed while police investigate a serious crash

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/a2-closed-following-serious-crash-197529/

Teen mum denies stalking ex

A 19-year-old has pleaded not guilty after appearing in court charged with stalking the father her young child.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/teen-mum-denies-stalking-ex-197496/

'Bullying' probe at BBC

The BBC has become the focus of a bullying investigation after it emerged it called in a corporate law firm to examine concerns raised by staff.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/bullying-probe-at-bbc-197523/

Devastated daughter to dig up mum

A grief-stricken daughter has pledged to have her mother’s body exhumed after a “catastrophic” series of errors by a funeral director.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/devastated-daughter-to-dig-up-mum-197505/

Devastated owners need help finding missing pet

A family’s missing parrot has “left a void” after it flew off at the beginning of the year.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/devastated-owners-need-help-finding-missing-pet-197498/

'I could just see a dark shadow floating in the water'

A runner who came across four migrants in a seaside town spoke of his horror when he found a dark shadow on the shoreline.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/i-could-just-see-a-dark-shadow-floating-in-the-water-197495/

The Isle of Sheppey is campaigning for its own brown tourist signs

Sheppey, Kent's holiday isle, has stepped up a campaign for its own brown tourist signs after appearing on the BBC's Songs of Praise TV programme.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/the-isle-of-sheppey-is-campaigning-for-its-own-brown-tourist-signs-197483/

Kent MP caught discussing fellow MPs 'wig'

A Kent MP has been caught speculating over her honourable friend's 'wig'.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/kent-mp-caught-discussing-fellow-mps-wig-197524/

KCC seeks to quell concerns over Brexit impact on schools

Education chiefs have sought to alleviate concerns that schools could be forced to close because of Brexit.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kcc-seeks-to-quell-concerns-over-brexit-impact-on-schools-197522/

County's Patisserie Valerie cafes will not close

None of Kent's branches of a popular chain of cafe will be closed, accountants have confirmed.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/countys-patisserie-valerie-cafes-will-not-close-197521/

More than half of school children miss flu jab

More than half of young children in Kent were not vaccinated when flu season hit.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/more-than-half-of-school-children-miss-flu-jab-197477/

High Court date for council v council dispute

The date of a High Court wrangle over funding of a feasibility study for a key road project has been revealed.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/high-court-date-for-council-v-council-dispute-197518/

Nearly half of school children miss flu jab

More than half of young children in Kent were not vaccinated when flu season hit.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/nearly-half-of-school-children-miss-flu-jab-197477/

Car bizarrely overturns outside Tesco

A driver was left trapped after a car overturned and landed on the pavement outside Tesco.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/car-bizarrely-overturns-outside-tesco-197506/

Pick-up stolen from garage after going for service

A dad is fuming after his pick-up truck was stolen from a car dealership after it went in for a routine service.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/pick-up-stolen-from-garage-after-going-for-service-197484/

Questions asked over student's suicide

A psychiatrist has been asked to explain why a suicidal student was not admitted to hospital before taking his own life.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/questions-asked-over-students-suicide-197499/

Human remains unearthed in town centre

Police have confirmed bones found at a building site to be human.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/human-remains-unearthed-in-town-centre-197504/

Car bizarrely overturns in city centre

A driver was left trapped after a car overturned and landed on the pavement outside Tesco.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/car-bizarrely-overturns-in-city-centre-197506/

Housemates desperately tried to revive hanged student

A film making student pulled out of university and took his own life after suffering mental health issues.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/housemates-desperately-tried-to-revive-hanged-student-197499/

'Mr Head was let down by his employers'

A company has been found guilty of failing to ensure the safety of a worker who died under the wheels of a dustcart.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/mr-head-was-let-down-by-his-employers-197492/

Lorry ploughs through motorway crash barrier

Traffic has been temporarily held back after an accident on a motorway.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/lorry-ploughs-through-motorway-crash-barrier-197485/

Man dies after M20 bridge fall

A man who fell off a bridge onto the M20 has died, police have confirmed.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/man-dies-after-m20-bridge-fall-197490/

Teen faces jail after stabbing at party

A teenager was stabbed three times at a birthday bash after he was attacked by five partygoers, a jury has decided.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/teen-faces-jail-after-stabbing-at-party-197486/

Airport revamp gets the all-clear

One of the county's airports is finally due to get a long-awaited upgrade after a final objection to plans for a £4.4 million revamp was lifted.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/airport-revamp-gets-the-all-clear-197472/

GP worried about insulin supplies

A doctor based in Kent says he is worried lives will be put at risk if insulin supplies are low if there is a no-deal Brexit.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/gp-worried-about-insulin-supplies-197468/

A doctor based in Kent says he is worried lives will be put at risk if insulin supplies are low if there is a no-deal Brexit.

Kent GP worried about insulin supplies

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/a-doctor-based-in-kent-says-he-is-worried-lives-will-be-put-at-risk-if-insulin-supplies-are-low-if-there-is-a-no-deal-brexit-197468/

CCTV released after hammers used in robbery

Detectives have launched an investigation after men used hammers to steal cash and cigarettes during a robbery at a shop.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/cctv-released-after-hammers-used-in-robbery-197465/

Drinks ban to continue at Castle Concerts

A council plans to continue its “inconsistent” drinks ban at this year’s Castle Concerts - which many claim led to big losses last summer.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/drinks-ban-to-continue-at-castle-concerts-197466/

Music line-up announced for Pub in the Park

Will Young, Rick Astley and Basement Jaxx are among the acts announced for Tom Kerridge's Pub in the Park festival this summer.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/music-line-up-announced-for-pub-in-the-park-197460/

Snow falls in Kent

Snow has dusted parts of Kent with the white stuff.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/snow-falls-in-kent-197450/

Santander announces branch closures

High Street bank Santander has announced it it to close 140 of its branches including one in Kent putting more than 1,200 jobs at risk.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/santander-announces-branch-closures-197453/

Snow falls in Kent - but most are disappointed

Snow has dusted parts of Kent with the white stuff but many people have been left longing for heavier flurries.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/snow-falls-in-kent-but-most-are-disappointed-197450/

'It is the sort of case that could go all the way'

A Christian former magistrate who was dismissed for his views on the adoption of children by gay couples is awaiting the result of an appeal.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/it-is-the-sort-of-case-that-could-go-all-the-way-197445/

'You never know what lies beneath'

An ancient shoe originally thought to be a "bit of tat" has been carbon dated as about 1,000 years old.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/you-never-know-what-lies-beneath-197439/

Mobility scooter dumped in field after burglary

A stolen mobility scooter was found dumped in a field more than four miles away from its owner's home.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/mobility-scooter-dumped-in-field-after-burglary-197440/

Queues on the M25

Motorists are being told to expect delays on the M25 this morning after two incidents.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/queues-on-the-m25-197438/

Traffic issues on M25

Motorists are being told to expect delays on the M25 this morning after two incidents.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/traffic-issues-on-m25-197438/

'We have to make the Labour Party more accountable'

A Labour parliamentary candidate is threatening to take the party to court after she failed to win the endorsement of its national representatives.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/we-have-to-make-the-labour-party-more-accountable-197436/

Council's £232k bid to expand high school

County council bosses are seeking funding to expand a secondary school as its head teacher reveals that once again it is oversubscribed.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/councils-232k-bid-to-expand-high-school-197376/

Gap between the top and lowest earners widens

Top earners in Kent take home an average of £42,000 more per year than their lower-paid counterparts, figures show.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/gap-between-the-top-and-lowest-earners-widens-197403/

Government to allow extra 2,000 lorries to park at ex-airport

The government is to extend the capacity of the former Manston airport as an emergency lorry park to accommodate up to 6,000 HGVs.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/government-to-allow-extra-2-000-lorries-to-park-at-ex-airport-197431/

Keep an eagle eye out for our feathered friends

Here's how you can help nature by taking part in the 40th annual Big Garden BirdWatch this weekend, and hear the birdsongs to listen out for.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/keep-an-eagle-eye-out-for-our-feathered-friends-197426/

Private school to close after 14 years

Fee-paying parents of over 60 pupils at a private primary school will be looking for a new place for their children next year as it is set to close.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/private-school-to-close-after-14-years-197400/

Spell brought stolen scooter back, says witch

A witch has been convinced of the power of spells after two groups of conjurors joined forces to cast a spell on thieves who stole her scooter.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/spell-brought-stolen-scooter-back-says-witch-197395/

Migrant crossings 'blown out of proportion'

Charity bosses have played down the increase in the number of migrants trying to cross the Channel in a hearing before MPs.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/migrant-crossings-blown-out-of-proportion-197430/

Traffic brought to standstill after crash in tunnel

A collision at the Dartford Crossing resulted in traffic being temporarily held as officers try to move the vehicles.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/traffic-brought-to-standstill-after-crash-in-tunnel-197396/

'I just wanted him out of the house'

A father has claimed he was acting in self-defence when he killed a man "armed with scissors" during an argument over access to children.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/i-just-wanted-him-out-of-the-house-197428/

Patisserie Valerie falls into administration

The future of troubled cafe chain Patisserie Valerie is in doubt after it collapsed into administration, putting four shops in Kent at risk.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/patisserie-valerie-falls-into-administration-197427/

Happy hens saved from slaughter

Hundreds of happy hens have been saved from slaughter and rehomed after rescuers responded to an appeal to take them from a farm.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/happy-hens-saved-from-slaughter-197425/

Films shot in Kent pick up Oscar nominations

Two films which included scenes shot at locations in the county have featured in the Oscar nominations.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/films-shot-in-kent-pick-up-oscar-nominations-197401/

Hospital failed to care for dad after keyhole surgery

A grandfather died after doctors failed to manage well-known complications of a controversial form of surgery, a coroner has ruled.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/hospital-failed-to-care-for-dad-after-keyhole-surgery-197422/

Yellow weather warning for ice

People are being advised to take care as forecasters issue a yellow weather warning for ice across the county this evening.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/yellow-weather-warning-for-ice-197419/

Man 'falls from bridge on motorway'

A motorway is set to be "closed for some time" after a man is reported to have fallen from a bridge.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/man-falls-from-bridge-on-motorway-197408/

'I saw this hand come out and push my hip'

Cyclists have become victims of a warped trend which sees van passengers pushing them off their bikes.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/i-saw-this-hand-come-out-and-push-my-hip-197406/

Man arrested for spitting at police

A man has been arrested for spitting at police under a new law protecting emergency workers.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/man-arrested-for-spitting-at-police-197402/

Preparing Kent's roads ahead of Brexit costing the taxpayer £28.8m says KCC

KCC given nearly £29m by government to improve roads ahead of Brexit

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/preparing-kents-roads-ahead-of-brexit-costing-the-taxpayer-28-8m-says-kcc-197404/

Sea freezes on Kent beach

A dog-walker has captured incredible footage of the sea frozen into slush as the temperature drops.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/sea-freezes-on-kent-beach-197398/

Traffic at a standstill after crash in tunnel

A collision at the Dartford Crossing has resulted in traffic being temporarily held as officers try to move the vehicles.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/traffic-at-a-standstill-after-crash-in-tunnel-197396/

No crime committed in school massacre threat, say police

A threat was made to parents and teachers at a school by a teenage boy who said he would 'shoot them'.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/no-crime-committed-in-school-massacre-threat-say-police-197393/

Call to ban hunt meeting in town for good

An appeal has been made to permanently ban a Boxing Day hunt meeting following violent skirmishes.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/call-to-ban-hunt-meeting-in-town-for-good-197382/

Hotel chain overwhelmed with job applications

More than 500 people have applied for jobs at a £5.5 million luxury boutique hotel due to open in May.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/hotel-chain-overwhelmed-with-job-applications-197383/

Woman's body found on beach

The family of a woman in her 60s has been told her body was found on a beach.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/womans-body-found-on-beach-197392/

Slip road planned for M20 junction

Plans to create a slip road from a busy roundabout on to a motorway have been met with criticism.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/slip-road-planned-for-m20-junction-197387/

Kent's #10YearChallenge

What's changed in Kent over the last decade as the county takes on the #10YearChallenge.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kents-10yearchallenge-197390/

Bones found at building site 'could be human'

Police are investigating whether bones uncovered by contractors carrying out groundwork at a building site are human.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/bones-found-at-building-site-could-be-human-197389/

Chippie boss 'wields baseball bat' in high street brawl

A high street takeaway could lose its premises licence after CCTV showed staff appearing to wield a baseball bat, broom handle and knife.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/chippie-boss-wields-baseball-bat-in-high-street-brawl-197369/

Home Bargains and UFC Gym expected to open at retail park

The site of an old Toys R Us site could be turned into a gym and discount store.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/home-bargains-and-ufc-gym-expected-to-open-at-retail-park-197381/

Delays as emergency roadworks cause gridlock

Emergency roadworks cause gridlocks for drivers this morning.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/delays-as-emergency-roadworks-cause-gridlock-197375/

Murderer dropped paving slab on homeless man's head

A callous thug who carried out a sickening assault on a homeless man as he slept in a park has been jailed for murder.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/murderer-dropped-paving-slab-on-homeless-mans-head-197373/

Foals announced for summer gig in Kent

Foals are the latest act announced to play the Forest Live gigs in Kent this summer.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/foals-announced-for-summer-gig-in-kent-197366/

Hospital repairs backlog 'putting patients at risk'

Patients are being put "at risk of harm" as hospitals struggle to deal with a £28 million backlog of urgent repairs.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/hospital-repairs-backlog-putting-patients-at-risk-197332/

Appeal after New Year's petrol station assault

Officers have released images of a man they would like to talk to in connection with an assault at a Shell petrol station.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/appeal-after-new-years-petrol-station-assault-197368/

Campaigners voice concerns over private development talks

Campaigners against a controversial seafront development have accused a council of ‘lacking transparency’ when discussing the issue.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/campaigners-voice-concerns-over-private-development-talks-197363/

Hundreds of hospital safety failures

Patients are being put at risk of harm as hospitals struggle to deal with a £28 million backlog of urgent repairs.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/hundreds-of-hospital-safety-failures-197332/

Pub chain in talks to open hotel

A national chain of pubs has begun talks about opening a hotel above one of its seafront bars.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/pub-chain-in-talks-to-open-hotel-197320/

Surge in electric car sales

Registrations of plug-in vehicles are up by more than 40%, the latest figures show.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/surge-in-electric-car-sales-197334/

Thousands of air ambulance calls

MP Tracey Crouch met some of the life-savers at Kent Air Ambulance as it prepares to mark 30 years of voluntary service.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/thousands-of-air-ambulance-calls-197342/

Bar boss cleared of assault

A pub landlord accused of assaulting a reveller as he broke up a disturbance has been acquitted by a jury.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/bar-boss-cleared-of-assault-197358/

Extra boats to curb migrant crossings

Two additional cutter vessels are to be used as part of a range of measures to help tackle the migrant crisis.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/extra-boats-to-curb-migrant-crossings-197357/

Grenfell-style fire door fears

More than 60 fire doors that failed tests after the Grenfell fire tragedy remain in council properties.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/grenfell-style-fire-door-fears-197356/

Car abandoned in central reservation of main road

An abandoned car was found on the central reservation of a dual carriageway.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/car-abandoned-in-central-reservation-of-main-road-197348/

New primary school to be built

Councillors have backed plans for a purpose-built primary school.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/new-primary-school-to-be-built-197352/

Football brothers jailed for fraud

Famous sporting brothers who played for clubs in Kent have been "shamed" for milking a charity set up for poor African children.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/football-brothers-jailed-for-fraud-197346/

Woman in her 80s targeted by burglar

Cash, a passport, chequebook and bank card were stolen after a woman in her 80s was targeted by a burglar.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/woman-in-her-80s-targeted-by-burglar-197345/

Wedding venue facing closure threat

A Victorian wedding venue is under threat as a council seeks to move staff into the building to save money.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/wedding-venue-facing-closure-threat-197347/

Kyle's murder featured on TV

A powerful documentary featuring the murder of Gillingham teenager, Kyle Yule is featured on Channel 4 this evening.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/kyles-murder-featured-on-tv-197207/

'Weapon threat' triggers police manhunt

Firearm officers swooped on a seafront bar after a man reportedly brandished a weapon and threatened a victim.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/weapon-threat-triggers-police-manhunt-197343/

Road closing for four months

A key route is set to be closed off for up to four months, as part of vital sewage works, starting today.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/road-closing-for-four-months-197327/

Police investigating school massacre threat

An investigation has been launched into claims a teenager threatened shoot dead pupils and staff at a secondary school.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/police-investigating-school-massacre-threat-197338/

Mum disgusted after finding severed fox head

WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO. A mum was shocked to come face to face with a severed fox head on a zebra crossing.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/mum-disgusted-after-finding-severed-fox-head-197336/

Gang jailed for 43 years under first Robert's Law convictions

A mum who successfully fought for tougher sentences for fentanyl dealers in memory of her son has welcomed the first convictions.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/gang-jailed-for-43-years-under-first-roberts-law-convictions-197330/

Two arrested in anti-terror swoop

Two Belgians have been arrested in connection with terrorism as they tried to arrive in Britain.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/two-arrested-in-anti-terror-swoop-197329/

Council's £1.5m funding gap for interpreters

Interpreter costs “continue to be a major burden” on Kent County Council’s finances because of a shortage of translators living in the area.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/councils-1-5m-funding-gap-for-interpreters-197328/

Man dies after being found in woodland

Police searching for a missing person found a man in a serious condition in woodland, who later died.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/man-dies-after-being-found-in-woodland-197318/

Opportunities missed to stop abuse

A review has concluded ineffective procedures led to missed opportunities to stop abuse at a secure children's centre which featured in a BBC expose.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/opportunities-missed-to-stop-abuse-197197/

Bid for new sixth form building

A plan for a new building exclusively for sixth formers is in the pipeline at a Kent secondary school.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/bid-for-new-sixth-form-building-197316/

Migrants rescued as crisis continues

Two more groups of migrants trying to reach Britain via Kent have been rescued overnight.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/migrants-rescued-as-crisis-continues-197315/

Setback as new school's opening delayed a year

The opening of a new secondary school in a city has been put back a year, KentOnline can reveal.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/setback-as-new-schools-opening-delayed-a-year-197308/

Man in court charged with attempted murder 'of mother'

A man accused of attempting to murder a woman thought to be his mother has appeared in court.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-in-court-charged-with-attempted-murder-of-mother-197312/

Man charged with attempted murder 'of mother' in court

A man accused of attempting to murder a woman thought to be his mother has appeared in court.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-of-mother-in-court-197312/

More frosty and icy mornings expected

People should expected more ice and frost later this week and look out for their elderly and vulnerable neighbours as the cold spell continues.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/more-frosty-and-icy-mornings-expected-197313/

Co-op announces new store

Convenience store the Co-op will be the first big name supermarket to join 1,300 homes, a school and hotel in a garden city.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/co-op-announces-new-store-197311/

Double lung transplant is only hope for brave Yasmin

A seriously ill 20-year-old is lying in a hospital bed waiting for a double lung transplant - her only hope of survival.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/double-lung-transplant-is-only-hope-for-brave-yasmin-197302/

D-day for specialist stroke units revealed

A final decision on a planned reorganisation of stroke services in Kent will be made next month, it has been confirmed.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/d-day-for-specialist-stroke-units-revealed-197310/

Teens 'offer drugs to primary school pupils at playtime'

Teenagers have allegedly offered cigarettes and drugs to primary school pupils during playtime in a shocking incident.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/teens-offer-drugs-to-primary-school-pupils-at-playtime-197306/

Helicopter called in search for 'distressed' person

A police helicopter was heard circling above homes near the coast last night as part of a search for a 'distressed' person.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/helicopter-called-in-search-for-distressed-person-197301/

Body found on beach

Police, coastguard, fire and ambulance crews were called after a body was found on a beach.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/body-found-on-beach-197304/

Part of M20 to shut again this weekend

Work to install another bridge will see part of the M20 closed in both directions again this weekend, with drivers set to face delays.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/part-of-m20-to-shut-again-this-weekend-197294/

Two men treated after house fire

Two men have been treated by paramedics after a fire in their home is believed to have started because of a faulty extension plug.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/two-men-treated-after-house-fire-197295/

Rare super blood wolf moon over Kent

Hundreds of Kent residents woke up early this morning to admire a solar phenomenon.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/rare-super-blood-wolf-moon-over-kent-197292/

Blood moon over Kent

Hundreds of Kent residents woke up early this morning to admire a solar phenomenon.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/blood-moon-over-kent-197292/

Crime-hit gardens to shut at night

A crime-ridden city centre park will be mostly shut off at night as part of a trial to stop anti-social behaviour plaguing residents.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/crime-hit-gardens-to-shut-at-night-197270/

'I knew from that moment I had lost her'

A teenager who escaped from a restaurant inferno that killed her mum and siblings has broken decades of silence to share her heartbreaking story.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/i-knew-from-that-moment-i-had-lost-her-197268/

Inspector slapped by passenger likened to Eastenders character

An irate rail passenger slapped a ticket inspector after claiming he had likened her to Shirley Carter from EastEnders.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/inspector-slapped-by-passenger-likened-to-eastenders-character-197271/

The cheapest place to park in Kent revealed

The postcode lottery of council-owned car park charges across Kent has been uncovered in analysis carried out by KentOnline.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/the-cheapest-place-to-park-in-kent-revealed-197202/

'Always ready for a joke' Wife pays tribute to councillor husband

The wife of a long-serving councillor who died suddenly has recalled his humour.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/always-ready-for-a-joke-wife-pays-tribute-to-councillor-husband-197287/

Woman thanks police officer who saved her life

A woman who contemplated suicide has had her gratitude passed on to the police officer who saved her life after he talked her down from a bridge.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/woman-thanks-police-officer-who-saved-her-life-197257/

Strictly Star James Jordan suffers small stumble on ice

Kent star James Jordan has admitted he struggles with his nerves after delivering his second Dancing on Ice routine.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/strictly-star-james-jordan-suffers-small-stumble-on-ice-197286/

Strictly Star James Jordan performs second Dancing on Ice routine

Kent star James Jordan has admitted he struggles with his nerves after suffering a little stumble on his Dancing on Ice performance.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/strictly-star-james-jordan-performs-second-dancing-on-ice-routine-197286/

School forced to close to majority of its pupils

A school left without heating in several of its buildings will only open for three year groups tomorrow.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/school-forced-to-close-to-majority-of-its-pupils-197285/

Sixteen migrants found off Kent

A group of 16 men who claim to be Iranian and Iraqi have been detained after being intercepted by immigration officers.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/sixteen-migrants-found-off-kent-197276/

Woman treated for leg injury after car crash

Emergency services treat a woman's leg injury after a two vehicle crash.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/woman-treated-for-leg-injury-after-car-crash-197283/

'Funny and always ready for a joke," wife's tribute to councillor husband

The wife of a Medway councillor who died has thanked his colleagues, the community and a hospital as she pays tribute.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/funny-and-always-ready-for-a-joke-wifes-tribute-to-councillor-husband-197280/

'Not enough young people getting mental health treatment'

A council could take over running mental health services for young people after becoming worried the current NHS service is not up to scratch.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/not-enough-young-people-getting-mental-health-treatment-197281/

Wife pays tribute to longstanding councillor after shock death

Kirstine Carr thanks councillors, the community and a hospital as she pays tribute to her late husband.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/wife-pays-tribute-to-longstanding-councillor-after-shock-death-197280/

Cash, cards and tablet computer taken from supermarket

Police have issued CCTV of two men after a supermarket's staff area was targeted by thieves.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/cash-cards-and-tablet-computer-taken-from-supermarket-197279/

Schools told to prepare to close if Kent becomes gridlocked by Brexit

Kent County Council warns schools they must prepare for Brexit

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/schools-told-to-prepare-to-close-if-kent-becomes-gridlocked-by-brexit-197278/

'Migrant boat' towed into port

A boat said to be carrying eight migrants was discovered by fishermen.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/migrant-boat-towed-into-port-197276/

Rescue operation sees man lifted out of gully

A major operation has swung into place after a man fell around 20ft down a gully.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/rescue-operation-sees-man-lifted-out-of-gully-197272/

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

A cyclist has been treated after his bike was in a collision with a car.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/cyclist-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-197275/

Road closed after man falls down a gully

A road has been closed after a man fell approximately twenty feet down a gully behind shops.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/road-closed-after-man-falls-down-a-gully-197272/

Pile of pallets goes up in flames

A fire has taken hold in a large stack of pallets in a storage yard.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/pile-of-pallets-goes-up-in-flames-197269/

Brace yourself for more freezing conditions

Met office forecasters predict tonight's temperature to drop below zero.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/brace-yourself-for-more-freezing-conditions-197267/

Anger over 'uneven' cobbles in town centre

There are claims rough streets stop disabled people visiting a town centre amid complaints over uneven cobbles.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/anger-over-uneven-cobbles-in-town-centre-197217/

Fears historic pub will lose its traditional charm after revamp

Customers fear a major refurbishment could spoil the traditional feel of a 259-year-old pub.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/fears-historic-pub-will-lose-its-traditional-charm-after-revamp-197260/

Pledge to clamp down on ‘reckless’ delivery riders

A crackdown on food delivery riders cycling recklessly through a city centre has been pledged by council chiefs.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/pledge-to-clamp-down-on-reckless-delivery-riders-197259/

Vape shop: ‘We defied burglars by opening’

The owner of a vape shop is “sticking two finger up” to burglars by keeping his shop open after it suffered a break-in.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/vape-shop-we-defied-burglars-by-opening-197253/

Britain First deputy leader quits

The former deputy leader of far-right party Britain First, who was jailed for her behaviour during a gang rape trial, has confirmed she has quit.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/britain-first-deputy-leader-quits-197263/

Pair arrested after suspected burglary

Two men have been arrested after a reported burglary where police search dogs are understood to have been deployed.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/pair-arrested-after-suspected-burglary-197261/

Youths risk lives playing on railway tracks

Two youngsters were caught risking their lives playing on rail tracks.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/youths-risk-lives-playing-on-railway-tracks-197258/

Woman searches for police officer who saved her life

A woman who contemplated suicide is searching for the police officer who saved her life.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/woman-searches-for-police-officer-who-saved-her-life-197257/

Long-serving councillor dies

A long-standing councillor who had a "unique gift of being able to put everyone he met at their ease" has died after suffering a stroke.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/long-serving-councillor-dies-197255/

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

Residents were shocked as a motorbike and a car crashed into each other.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/motorcyclist-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-197252/

Six new faces added to Kent's most-wanted list

Kent Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of six men who have been added to the force's list of most-wanted people.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/six-new-faces-added-to-kents-most-wanted-list-197250/

Man known as 'dog whisperer' dies, aged 83

Hundreds of tributes poured in for a man known for walking dozens of people's dogs in a town, after the news of his death was announced.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/man-known-as-dog-whisperer-dies-aged-83-197251/