Find local news in Kent

Home   Categories   Grid

Bexley and Bromley

Teen wielded Samurai sword in street fight terror

Teen wielded Samurai sword in street fight terror

15 August 2024

A 19-year-old who was part of a gang that fought with long knives and swords in front of terrified onlookers has been jailed.

21
Girl, 9, who died after being hit by bus named

Girl, 9, who died after being hit by bus named

15 August 2024

A young girl who died after being hit by a bus has been named and pictured for the first time.

5
Kent men sentenced after disorder in London riots

Kent men sentenced after disorder in London riots

14 August 2024

Two men from the county have appeared in court charged with public order offences during riots in London.

Motorists stung by ‘incredibly harsh’ speeding fines vow to fight on

Motorists stung by ‘incredibly harsh’ speeding fines vow to fight on

13 August 2024

A controversial speed limit change which saw thousands of motorists slapped with fines despite claims of inadequate signage is set to be axed.

13
Major milestone reached for hospice’s new multi-million-pound wing

Major milestone reached for hospice’s new multi-million-pound wing

12 August 2024

Volunteers and staff celebrated as the last roof tile was placed on their hospice’s new wellbeing wing.

Secret Drinker: ‘What the police were doing there, I’ll never know’

Secret Drinker: ‘What the police were doing there, I’ll never know’

09 August 2024

Our man found himself well and truly in the dark when he popped into this traditional pub for lunch.

21
Three boys in hospital after shooting

Three boys in hospital after shooting

08 August 2024

Two boys aged 14, and an 18-year-old, have been treated for injuries after being shot.

11
Girl, 9, dies after being hit by bus

Girl, 9, dies after being hit by bus

07 August 2024

A nine-year-old girl has died two days after being involved in a bus crash.

Jason Donovan is Time Warp-ing his way back to the stage

Jason Donovan is Time Warp-ing his way back to the stage

07 August 2024

The Aussie singer is slipping back into his corset and fishnet tights to star in the latest production of the Rocky Horror Show.

Mum and daughter injured in teacup ride horror

Mum and daughter injured in teacup ride horror

07 August 2024

A mum has told of the terrifying moment she and her three-year-old daughter were injured as a teacup detached from a ride at a Kent theme park.

45
Anger as dozens of brides let down by videographer on wedding day

Anger as dozens of brides let down by videographer on wedding day

05 August 2024

Dozens of brides have slammed a videographer for last-minute cancellations - but the woman at the centre of the row calls their claims a “witch hunt”.

70
Teenager stabbed in high street

Teenager stabbed in high street

04 August 2024

A 19-year-old was airlifted to hospital after he was stabbed in a town centre.

10
Arrest after children injured in bus crash

Arrest after children injured in bus crash

03 August 2024

Two young siblings have been taken to hospital after being involved in a bus crash.

150 jobs created as global firm throws doors open for business in Kent

150 jobs created as global firm throws doors open for business in Kent

03 August 2024

Almost 150 jobs are set to be created as a global clean energy-tech company opens a headquarters in the county.

Major route shut in both directions after crash

Major route shut in both directions after crash

03 August 2024

A major route has been shut in both directions following reports of a crash.

Drug dealer who tried to avoid officers at railway station jailed

Drug dealer who tried to avoid officers at railway station jailed

02 August 2024

A couple have been sentenced after being found with a “substantial” amount of drugs.

9
Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash

Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash

28 July 2024

The A2 was temporarily shut near Dartford Heath while emergency services attended a crash involving a motorbike.

1
Fashion giant could shut all stores

Fashion giant could shut all stores

26 July 2024

Ted Baker, once hugely popular, could close all of its shops amid reports that staff have been handed three-week’s notice.

1
Electric car thief who hit motorcyclist while fleeing police found with ‘burglary kit’

Electric car thief who hit motorcyclist while fleeing police found with ‘burglary kit’

23 July 2024

A prolific burglar being pursued by police veered onto the wrong side of the road before “seriously injuring” a biker and their passenger.

5
Thieves pose as charity workers for Tony Hudgell Foundation

Thieves pose as charity workers for Tony Hudgell Foundation

21 July 2024

A warning has been issued after thieves posing as charity workers for the Tony Hudgell Foundation attempted to pocket donations after door-knocking.

8

Features

County Show

Win VIP family tickets to the Kent County Show 2025

Kent Medway Food and Drink Awards

Vote in the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards and win a Champagne dinner at The Ivy

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More