Find local news in Kent

Home   Categories   Grid

Chatham

Thieves break into primary school

Thieves break into primary school

28 June 2013

A caretaker disturbed thieves who broke into a Chatham school and stole cash saved up for treats on a pupils’ outing.

One week on: Chatham cemetery vandals still hunted

One week on: Chatham cemetery vandals still hunted

24 June 2013

Police are continuing to hunt for vandals who smashed graves including babies ones at Chatham cemetery.

Blow to customers and businesses as bank prepares to shut

Blow to customers and businesses as bank prepares to shut

17 June 2013

One of the busiest Barclays branches in the county is to close its doors for the last time in just three months

170 jobs under threat as US owners plan plant closure

170 jobs under threat as US owners plan plant closure

11 June 2013

In another blow to employment figures, a Kent packaging factory is expected to close with the loss of up to 170 jobs.

Rochester Bridge Trust wins award for schools work

Rochester Bridge Trust wins award for schools work

10 June 2013

The Rochester Bridge Trust presented with an award by the Institute of Civil Engineers for work with schools

£8.5m dockyard scheme moves closer

£8.5m dockyard scheme moves closer

03 June 2013

Multi-million pound plans for Chatham Historic Dockyard ready to become reality

Thames Estuary airport debate takes a new twist

Thames Estuary airport debate takes a new twist

31 May 2013

Building an airport in Kent would mean Heathrow would have to close, according to a think tank.

M2 celebrates golden anniversary of motoring

M2 celebrates golden anniversary of motoring

29 May 2013

It may have caused gridlock, jams and roadworks... but the M2 is marking a special birthday

4G launched but are you in a blackspot?

4G launched but are you in a blackspot?

28 May 2013

Faster speeds for the latest version of mobile technology are being made available in Medway from this week

Heaven help us

Heaven help us

23 May 2013

Save our choir: An appeal to raise much-needed cash to the tune of £9m has been launched by Rochester Cathedral

Kent celebrates English Wine Week

Kent celebrates English Wine Week

22 May 2013

What better excuse to enjoy a tipple than English Wine Week, which starts on Saturday. What’s On found out more about some of Kent's celebrations.

Commuters warned of rail chaos

Commuters warned of rail chaos

22 May 2013

Kent rail passengers have been warned to expect serious disruption on services to and from London... for up to two years.

Family evacuate smoke-filled home

Family evacuate smoke-filled home

21 May 2013

A family had to evacuate their home in Albert Road, Chatham, after smoke started coming out of a washing machine.

The icemen cometh

The icemen cometh

20 May 2013

A major new exhibition on the exploration of the coldest place on the planet is about to open in the county

Rock attacker jailed for four years after vicious assault

Rock attacker jailed for four years after vicious assault

20 May 2013

A woman thug has been jailed after repeatedly smashing her victim over the head with a rock.

'Beyond contempt!'

'Beyond contempt!'

17 May 2013

A burglar who cooked food, dumped syringes around a house and even had a bath in his victims' homes has been condemned as 'beyond contempt'.

1980s legend Billy Ocean returns to Kent

1980s legend Billy Ocean returns to Kent

16 May 2013

Kathryn Tye catches up with Billy Ocean - the biggest black recording star Britain has ever produced - ahead of two gigs in the county

Car crashes into store in Strood

Car crashes into store in Strood

11 May 2013

A vehicle smashed into the front of a store in Strood High Street this morning.

Fire at flats in Chatham

Fire at flats in Chatham

11 May 2013

Ten people had to be evacuated from a block of flats this morning after a blaze broke out.

Man arrested on suspicion of wasting police time

Man arrested on suspicion of wasting police time

11 May 2013

A man has been arrested after an incident near Rochester railway station.

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