Find local news in Kent

Home   Categories   Grid

Chatham

Sir Keir Starmer visits Medway after historic win

Sir Keir Starmer visits Medway after historic win

05 May 2023

The Labour leader has delivered a speech after the party had a historic win for the first time in years.

36
Teenage boy sexually assaulted by ‘intoxicated man’ on bus

Teenage boy sexually assaulted by ‘intoxicated man’ on bus

27 April 2023

Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy reported being inappropriately touched on-board an Arriva bus by an older man.

6
Woman denies stealing £100k from ex-employers

Woman denies stealing £100k from ex-employers

27 April 2023

A 26-year-old woman has denied stealing more than £100,000 from a former employer in little under a year-and-a half with the company.

Delays after car overturns on M2

Delays after car overturns on M2

21 April 2023

Drivers were queuing up on the M2 after a car overturned in a collision.

Outgoing council leader: 'Be careful what you wish for'

Outgoing council leader: 'Be careful what you wish for'

19 April 2023

As he prepares to call time on his political career outgoing Medway Council Leader Alan Jarrett has given his verdict on his tenure.

17
Sniffer dog uncovers huge drug haul

Sniffer dog uncovers huge drug haul

18 April 2023

A man and woman have been charged with intent to supply drugs after a dog helped detect nearly 400 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine.

Pizza shop loses late-night bid

Pizza shop loses late-night bid

18 April 2023

A pizza takeaway has lost its bid to stay open until the early hours over police concerns it could lead to noise complaints.

3
Air ambulance called to crash in lane

Air ambulance called to crash in lane

15 April 2023

Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash in a country lane which sparked a large emergency response.

Greens target seats in local elections

Greens target seats in local elections

14 April 2023

Voters are set to go to the polls in local elections and with all seats on one local council up for grabs we spoke to some of the candidates standing.

18
Council blunder sees local flats scheme marketed as 'second homes'

Council blunder sees local flats scheme marketed as 'second homes'

14 April 2023

A council-run construction company has apologised after an advert appeared online encouraging people to buy second homes in a town centre.

7
Labour's Wes Streeting responds to Kent MP's 'snub' by party leader

Labour's Wes Streeting responds to Kent MP's 'snub' by party leader

13 April 2023

A Labour frontbencher has responded after party leader Keir Starmer was accused by Kent's only MP of snubbing her during a recent visit to the county.

19
Town's Sweeps festival is back

Town's Sweeps festival is back

13 April 2023

Hundreds of dancers, musicians and performers will be back for a three-day folk music event.

Road reopened after four-car crash

Road reopened after four-car crash

04 April 2023

An accident at a busy roundabout caused delays earlier today.

Car snob or joker? Confusion after resident requests 'old banger' be removed

Car snob or joker? Confusion after resident requests 'old banger' be removed

31 March 2023

A man has been accused of snobbery after asking the owner of a car outside his home to move it as it's 'ruining the aesthetic of the area'.

30
High-speed police chase along motorway caught on camera

High-speed police chase along motorway caught on camera

30 March 2023

Bodycam footage shows how police pursued a criminal in a 100mph chase on the M2 - before he crashed and fled on foot.

1
Blaze stops traffic on motorway

Blaze stops traffic on motorway

29 March 2023

Traffic was held on a motorway following a vehicle fire.

4
Man died after leaving party on freezing night

Man died after leaving party on freezing night

28 March 2023

Tributes have been paid to 26-year-old groundworker Christopher Cooke, who was found unconscious after leaving a party in March last year.

2
Ed Sheeran films music video in Kent

Ed Sheeran films music video in Kent

28 March 2023

Singer Ed Sheeran has shared a clip of his new music video filmed at a tourist attraction in the county.

4
Man caused horror crash in 100mph M2 police chase

Man caused horror crash in 100mph M2 police chase

28 March 2023

A thief who thought he was "untouchable" led police on a 100mph chase down a hard shoulder and crashed - causing his victim life-changing injuries.

28
Ed Sheeran grabs selfie with staff at Kent pub

Ed Sheeran grabs selfie with staff at Kent pub

23 March 2023

Pub bosses have thanked superstar Ed Sheeran for taking a "team photo" with staff.

36

Features

Xmas

WIN a festive family experience and tickets to meet Father Christmas

Kent Medway Food and Drink Awards

THEY'RE BACK: Don't miss your chance to vote in the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

First Class

First Class - COMING SOON

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