Thursday, 2 May 2019

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/