Stag to ride 300 miles to his wedding

A cycling enthusiast is hoping to raise £10,000 with an alternative stag do - by cycling 320 miles to his wedding.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/stag-to-ride-300-miles-to-his-wedding-203891/

Your guide to Kent's local elections

There is still time to vote as local elections for councils are held across Kent.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/your-guide-to-kents-local-elections-203917/

Trains halted as trespasser on tracks

Commuters have been told to expect delays after trains were brought to a halt after a trespasser was seen on the tracks.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/trains-halted-as-trespasser-on-tracks-203916/

Pete Doherty's seaside hotel opening teased

Indie rocker Pete Doherty has revealed The Libertines' new hotel on the Kent coast could be open in the summer.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/pete-dohertys-seaside-hotel-opening-teased-203915/

'Professional robber' jailed after £53k jewellery raid

A career criminal who smashed into a jewellers and fled with £53,000 worth of jewelry said his "terrifying" behaviour was down to a speech impediment.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/professional-robber-jailed-after-53k-jewellery-raid-203912/

Burglar 'lawfully killed' after breaking into pensioner's home

A coroner has ruled a burglar fatally stabbed by a homeowner with a kitchen knife died in a "lawful killing".

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/burglar-lawfully-killed-after-breaking-into-pensioners-home-203901/

Man jailed after £53k jewellery raid

A robber who forced his way into a jewellers and stole an estimated £53,000 worth of jewellery has been jailed.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/man-jailed-after-53k-jewellery-raid-203912/

Immigration vans at Indian restaurant

Immigration officials have descended on an area close to an Indian restaurant.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/immigration-vans-at-indian-restaurant-203914/

Late-night raids 'a kick in the teeth' for businesses

Hundreds of pounds have been stolen from two town centre stores after they were targeted in late-night raids.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/late-night-raids-a-kick-in-the-teeth-for-businesses-203910/

Inquest into burglar's fatal stabbing

A pensioner has told how he has no recollection of stabbing a man who burst into his home.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/inquest-into-burglars-fatal-stabbing-203901/

Film crew spotted in town

Stunning aerial photographs show a film crew in action - in an advert for a well-known brand.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/film-crew-spotted-in-town-203907/

Inquest hears of burglar's fatal stabbing

A pensioner has told how he has no recollection of stabbing a man who burst into his home.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/inquest-hears-of-burglars-fatal-stabbing-203901/

New food festival to come to Kent castle

A new food festival is coming to a country castle in the county.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/new-food-festival-to-come-to-kent-castle-203899/

Police hunt for wanted man

Detectives want the public's help to find a man on their wanted list.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/police-hunt-for-wanted-man-203908/

Council buys Matalan store for £5m

Officials hope a council's multi-million pound purchase of a Matalan store will secure its ability to fund services.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/council-buys-matalan-store-for-5m-203832/

Hot tubs and glamping come to Kent castle

A new food festival which also features food fights and glamping with hot tubs is coming to a country castle in the county.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/hot-tubs-and-glamping-come-to-kent-castle-203899/

M20 barrier to stay until at least October

A barrier on the M20 will remain in place until at least the end of October, meaning drivers will continue to face a 50mph limit and narrow lanes.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/m20-barrier-to-stay-until-at-least-october-203894/

Fears theme park could blight businesses and cause job losses

Residents, business leaders and experts fear uncertainty over plans for the new London Resort could have a negative impact on North Kent.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/fears-theme-park-could-blight-businesses-and-cause-job-losses-203890/

Police dog's nose points to retirement

A sniffer hound who guarded the Queen and Archbishop has finished his work.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/police-dogs-nose-points-to-retirement-203893/

Police 'went above and beyond their duty'

An independent investigation has found that police officers could not have foreseen a man's murder.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/police-went-above-and-beyond-their-duty-203879/

Vandals target car of election candidate

A Liberal Democrat candidate running in his first election has had his car daubed with a German swastika and a willy.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/vandals-target-car-of-election-candidate-203884/

'Eye-watering' income Dartford Crossing makes revealed

An MP has blasted the amount if income the Government has gained since costs for the crossing were cleared in 2003.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/eye-watering-income-dartford-crossing-makes-revealed-203886/

Video of devastating Co-op blaze

An e-cigarette may have been to blame for a devastating fire which ripped through a village store this week.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/video-of-devastating-co-op-blaze-203858/

Husband found wife dead in bathroom just before Christmas

A "kind and loving" mum overdosed on prescription drugs was struggling to live with the pain of a broken arm.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/husband-found-wife-dead-in-bathroom-just-before-christmas-203880/

'This is a very dangerous man'

A jury took just an hour to decide a man who gouged his victim's eyes and imprisoned her in a flat was guilty of all charges.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/this-is-a-very-dangerous-man-203888/

Attempted murder suspect in court

A man accused of attempted murder has been remanded in custody.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/attempted-murder-suspect-in-court-203887/

Boxing gran broke man's jaw

An "out of control" gran has avoided jail despite violent attacks on a man and woman.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/boxing-gran-broke-mans-jaw-203878/

Passengers experience delays due to 'trespasser'

Two train services have been stopped this lunchtime due to a 'trespass incident'.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/passengers-experience-delays-due-to-trespasser-203876/

Petition against cinema plans for doomed Debenhams

Almost 1000 people have signed a petition opposing drastic renovation proposals for a doomed Debenhams store.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/petition-against-cinema-plans-for-doomed-debenhams-203863/

Woman denies faking cancer for £45k donations

A mum accused of fraudulently accepting £45,000 in donations after claiming to have ovarian cancer has denied all charges.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/woman-denies-faking-cancer-for-45k-donations-203874/

Fourth person charged over dad's 'murder'

A fourth person has been charged after a dad was fatally stabbed in the heart outside his town centre home.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/fourth-person-charged-over-dads-murder-203872/

Life for man who strangled friend

A man has been jailed for life for strangling a drunken pal for five minutes because he wouldn’t leave.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/life-for-man-who-strangled-friend-203870/

Two migrant boats intercepted

Police, the Border Force and Coastguards have been involved in a possible new migrant case.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/two-migrant-boats-intercepted-203868/

House evacuated as fridge sparks huge fire

Firefighters have battled a house fire which is thought to have started due to an electrical fault in a fridge.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/house-evacuated-as-fridge-sparks-huge-fire-203864/

Police called to suspicious package at GP surgery

A doctors surgery was evacuated after a suspicious package was found in a waiting room.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/police-called-to-suspicious-package-at-gp-surgery-203867/

Hospital failures lead to grandfather's death

Hospital staff failed to correctly check a diabetic's blood sugar levels before he died.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/hospital-failures-lead-to-grandfathers-death-203865/

Car attacked by vandals

Neighbours have spoken of their shock after a car was vandalised on a housing estate.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/car-attacked-by-vandals-203862/

E-cigarette caused devastating Co-op blaze

An e-cigarette was to blame for a devastating fire which ripped through a village store this week.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/e-cigarette-caused-devastating-co-op-blaze-203858/

Ambitious plans for department stores

An empty department store could be transformed into a shopping thoroughfare akin to the popular Brighton Lanes development.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/ambitious-plans-for-department-stores-203855/

Tragic addict found dead in public toilet

Firefighters had to rip off a toilet door to reach the body of man.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/tragic-addict-found-dead-in-public-toilet-203856/

First part of Designer Outlet expansion opens

Shopping centre bosses will take the wraps off the first part of a £90m expansion today when a popular coffee and sandwich chain moves in.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/first-part-of-designer-outlet-expansion-opens-203853/

Sawn-off shotgun and cocaine seized

A man will appear in court this morning after cocaine and a sawn-off shotgun were found during a police raid.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/sawn-off-shotgun-and-cocaine-seized-203854/

Bridge removal gridlock fears

The removal of a tollbridge could spell disaster over the summer as KCC confirms it is looking into a major overhall to repair it.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/bridge-removal-gridlock-fears-203813/

Campaign launched to stop child sex abuse images

Police across the South East will now work with a child protection charity in a bid to reduce the number of child sex abuse images shared online.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/campaign-launched-to-stop-child-sex-abuse-images-203837/

Plans for block of flats behind nightclub approved

The definition of noisy neighbours could be redefined after councillors passed plans to build a block of flats behind a popular nightclub.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/plans-for-block-of-flats-behind-nightclub-approved-203824/

'We appreciate the disruption this could cause'

The removal of a tollbridge could spell disaster over the summer as KCC confirms it is looking into a major overhall to repair it.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/we-appreciate-the-disruption-this-could-cause-203813/

Paloma Faith filming at Kent hotel

A world famous singer has been spotted filming at a hotel on the Kent coast.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/paloma-faith-filming-at-kent-hotel-203842/

Defence Secretary sacked

Gavin Williamson sacked after MP Tom Tugendhat voiced reservations about the government’s decision to work with Chinese company Huawei.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/defence-secretary-sacked-203841/

Mental health help demand after mum's tragedy

Theresa May has been asked for more government mental health support after a baby's mother died.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/mental-health-help-demand-after-mums-tragedy-203820/

Mystery surrounds death of student

A pathologist said the cause of the death of the young man could not be determined.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/mystery-surrounds-death-of-student-203840/

Dolphin found on beach

A man living in the area spotted the creature while out walking along the shore.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/dolphin-found-on-beach-203836/

Murder accused 'breached curfew' on night of fatal fire

A 52-year-old man accused of murdering his mother-in-law breached his curfew on the night of the fire, it has been alleged.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/murder-accused-breached-curfew-on-night-of-fatal-fire-203838/

Man arrested over 'dangerous dog'

Police descended on a town centre to arrest a man in connection with the suspected offences relating to a dangerous dog this afternoon.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/man-arrested-over-dangerous-dog-203833/

'We’ll be able to bring a bit of quality to the town'

The opening of one town's first Italian restaurant is just around the corner and fills a High Street unit which has been empty for eight years.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/we-ll-be-able-to-bring-a-bit-of-quality-to-the-town-203808/

Inquest into death of 'cherished' Lydia

An inquest has heard how a well-loved 23-year-old died in a car crash.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/inquest-into-death-of-cherished-lydia-203829/

Inquest hears death into 'cherished' Lydia

An inquest has heard how a well-loved 23-year-old died in a car crash earlier this year.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/inquest-hears-death-into-cherished-lydia-203829/

Teacher, 49, dies after asbestos exposure

A mum has died after she was exposed to asbestos during renovation works at her workplace more than 20 years ago, an inquest has heard.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whitstable/news/teacher-49-dies-after-asbestos-exposure-203830/

Town regeneration scheme gets the go-ahead

An under used car park will be transformed with shops, flats and houses.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/town-regeneration-scheme-gets-the-go-ahead-203795/

Student found unconscious in garden after random attack

A 21-year-old has thanked the strangers who called 999 after he was assaulted.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/student-found-unconscious-in-garden-after-random-attack-203799/

'Cottaging' concerns at village toilets

Residents in a village are being asked if they would like their public toilets to remain open after concerns over 'cottaging'.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/cottaging-concerns-at-village-toilets-203809/

Convicted abuser 'pulled girlfriend's eyelids back'

A convicted domestic abuser pulled his pregnant girlfriend's eyelids back in a shocking assault before imprisoning her for three days, a court heard.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/convicted-abuser-pulled-girlfriends-eyelids-back-203823/

Apple Maps car spotted in Kent

A car mapping the UK for the Apple Map app has been spotted in Kent.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/apple-maps-car-spotted-in-kent-203821/

Officers 'save life of suicidal man'

Coastguard officers have been praised for their work after the life of a "suicidal person was undoubtedly saved".

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/officers-save-life-of-suicidal-man-203778/

More arrests in connection with rape

A total of six men have been arrested in connection with the rape of a woman.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/more-arrests-in-connection-with-rape-203811/

Travellers leave site and move a mile away

Travellers handed a court order to leave a site have set up a new one five minutes away.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/travellers-leave-site-and-move-a-mile-away-203803/

Police appeal after cash machine theft

Officers want to talk to anyone with information after a cash machine was stolen and forced a school to close.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/police-appeal-after-cash-machine-theft-203806/

Jealous ex 'murdered' mum-in law in house fire

A "jealous and obsessive" man murdered his mother-in-law after deliberately torching a house, it was claimed today.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/jealous-ex-murdered-mum-in-law-in-house-fire-203807/

Uber driver sets record straight after 'grim' debate

An Uber driver has responded to comments made about the firm during “very grim and disheartening” debate.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/uber-driver-sets-record-straight-after-grim-debate-203802/

'Drink driver' charged with assaulting police officer

A man has been charged following allegations a police officer was assaulted after arriving at a crash scene.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/drink-driver-charged-with-assaulting-police-officer-203797/

Suspended election candidate still to appear on ballot

An election candidate will still appear on ballot papers as a Conservative candidate despite being suspended because it was too late to remove her.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/suspended-election-candidate-still-to-appear-on-ballot-203793/

New micropub opens after £15k refurb

A new micropub has opened in a village after owners completed a £15,000 refurbishment.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/new-micropub-opens-after-15k-refurb-203790/

Labour candidate suspended over anti-semitic posts

The Labour party are investigating candidate Jeffrey Froud after he shared a series of antisemitic posts on social media.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/labour-candidate-suspended-over-anti-semitic-posts-203780/

MP objects to KFC plans

A town is divided on fast-food plans, and now an MP has weighed in as well.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/mp-objects-to-kfc-plans-203787/

Broken rail causes train delays

Services towards the capital may be delayed or cancelled due to a broken down rail.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/broken-rail-causes-train-delays-203788/

Police hunt for 'nuisance' motorcyclists

Officers are searching for three riders after they received multiple reports of a 'nuisance' motorbike riding through the town.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/police-hunt-for-nuisance-motorcyclists-203784/

Drugs and knife seized after chase

Plain clothed police officers managed to chase down a suspected drug dealer.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/drugs-and-knife-seized-after-chase-203783/

Want to be on Location, Location, Location?

Household names Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer are searching for home-buyers in Kent to appear on our screens this summer.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/want-to-be-on-location-location-location-203782/

Thousands left without power

A faulty underground cable left thousands of people without power.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/thousands-left-without-power-203779/

Hit property show comes to Kent

Household names Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer are searching for home-buyers in Kent to appear on our screens this summer.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/hit-property-show-comes-to-kent-203782/

Officers 'save life of suicidal person'

Coastguard officers have been praised for their work after the life of a "suicidal person was undoubtedly saved".

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/officers-save-life-of-suicidal-person-203778/

Big Ben costume runner describes 'mental' press attention

A marathon runner has spoken of being thrust into the limelight thanks to his oversized costume, which was later stolen.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/big-ben-costume-runner-describes-mental-press-attention-203775/

Pete Doherty hospitalised after hedgehog injury

Libertines frontman Pete Doherty has been holed up in a hospital bed after ignoring an injury caused by a hedgehog, which became infected.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/pete-doherty-hospitalised-after-hedgehog-injury-203773/

Turner Prize shortlist announced

The four artists who have been shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2019 - and whose work will go on show in Kent - have been announced.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/turner-prize-shortlist-announced-203771/

Intruder in balaclava invades family home

A family have been left traumatised after a masked man invaded their home before fleeing on a moped.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/intruder-in-balaclava-invades-family-home-203767/

School closed after cash machine raid

An independent school has been forced to close after police taped off access following a raid on a nearby petrol garage.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/school-closed-after-cash-machine-raid-203770/

Lorry stuck under railway bridge

Rail commuters heading are facing delays after a lorry hit a bridge.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/lorry-stuck-under-railway-bridge-203769/

Crash causes delays on M2

Drivers are facing delays exiting the M2 after an accident.

from KentOnline News https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/crash-causes-delays-on-m2-203766/