Find local news in Kent

Home   Categories   Grid

Folkestone

Tributes to ‘beautiful, fun, loving mummy’ Kirsty, 26

Tributes to ‘beautiful, fun, loving mummy’ Kirsty, 26

28 March 2017

A young woman who died suddenly has been described as “beautiful and fun”.

CCTV pictures released in burglary appeal

CCTV pictures released in burglary appeal

28 March 2017

CCTV images have been released of a man who may be able to assist a police investigation into a burglary.

Bridge reopens for Channel swimmers

Bridge reopens for Channel swimmers

27 March 2017

A beach used by Channel swimmers is reconnected by a new footbridge, more than a year after the original bridge was destroyed by a storm.

Man and dog stuck in mud on beach

Man and dog stuck in mud on beach

27 March 2017

Coastguard rescue teams were called after report of a man and his dog stuck in the mud on a beach.

Cash and jewellery stolen from homes

Cash and jewellery stolen from homes

27 March 2017

A "significant quantity" of cash and expensive jewellery was stolen from two houses over the weekend.

Man 'fell ill' in road

Man 'fell ill' in road

27 March 2017

Emergency services rushed to a residential road to help a man who had fallen ill.

Teenage boy attacked in town centre

Teenage boy attacked in town centre

26 March 2017

A 16-year-old was taken to hospital after he was allegedly assaulted by another teenager in a busy road.

Councils get cold feet over east Kent merger

Councils get cold feet over east Kent merger

26 March 2017

A radical plan for east Kent councils to merge has hit the buffers

Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

26 March 2017

Police say a 'vulnerable' pensioner who went missing for more than five hours is safe and well.

Man charged after fatal crash

Man charged after fatal crash

24 March 2017

A man has been charged with death by dangerous driving after a woman died following a motorway crash.

House fire probe to begin

House fire probe to begin

24 March 2017

Firefighters say the cause of a house fire will be investigated as they deal with the blaze which has destroyed roofs this afternoon.

Track record that goes back nearly 100 years

Track record that goes back nearly 100 years

24 March 2017

A light railway in Kent has welcomed royalty and comedy legends during its long history.

Union urges hospital bosses to honour pay rise

Union urges hospital bosses to honour pay rise

23 March 2017

Members of GMB union have urged East Kent Hospital Trust to scrap their contract with Serco over disputes about pay.

Work starts on new homes

Work starts on new homes

23 March 2017

A ground-breaking ceremony has marked the start of work on a major housing development which council bosses say will ease the waiting list.

Pub conversion would see homes for ex-servicemen

Pub conversion would see homes for ex-servicemen

23 March 2017

Scaffolding has been erected at the front of a dilapidated pub that closed after a shooting more than 10 years ago.

Feeder to play Kent gig

Feeder to play Kent gig

23 March 2017

Singer and guitarist Grant Nicholas reveals the band's song that annoys him most and how hard it is to be their drummer as he announces Kent gig.

Woman in her 20s found dead

Woman in her 20s found dead

23 March 2017

A woman, who was believed to be in her mid 20s, was found dead at a property after calls for her welfare were made to the police.

‘Super council’ plan in doubt

‘Super council’ plan in doubt

22 March 2017

Three out of four local authorities voted on a possible merger in what was the biggest decision of its kind in decades.

Happy birthday Vera....and now about Brexit

Happy birthday Vera....and now about Brexit

22 March 2017

The Prime Minister has wished Dame Vera Lynn a happy 100th birthday as she was asked about Brexit.

Animal parks beef up security after rhino killed

Animal parks beef up security after rhino killed

22 March 2017

Staff at two wild animal parks in Kent have confirmed they have increased security after a rhino was shot in France.

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