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‘Straight from another planet’: Secret Drinker at Kent’s most remarkable pub

‘Straight from another planet’: Secret Drinker at Kent’s most remarkable pub

02 June 2023

Why visit a bog standard boozer when you can enjoy a pint (or a homemade rabbit burger) in a weird and wonderful pub?

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Top 13 places to get fish and chips as voted by KentOnline readers

Top 13 places to get fish and chips as voted by KentOnline readers

02 June 2023

To celebrate National Fish and Chip Day, we sent a reporter to try out Kent’s top chippie as voted for by you.

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Operation Brock contraflow to be removed

Operation Brock contraflow to be removed

01 June 2023

The controversial Operation Brock contraflow is to be removed, only two weeks after it was implemented.

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Loud and proud: Kent’s summer Pride events

Loud and proud: Kent’s summer Pride events

01 June 2023

This summer will see colourful parades, star-studded entertainment and family festivals popping up to celebrate Pride season.

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Sex Pistols frontman to share life story on stage

Sex Pistols frontman to share life story on stage

01 June 2023

Singer John Lydon, formerly known as Johnny Rotten, will be sharing anecdotes from his life and career in a huge nationwide tour.

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Two new restaurants open at tourist hotspot

Two new restaurants open at tourist hotspot

31 May 2023

Two more food vendors have joined the line up at a popular beauty spot, which is visited by thousands every year.

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Town’s first Greggs to open in coming weeks

Town’s first Greggs to open in coming weeks

30 May 2023

Work has started inside a new Greggs branch which is set to open in the next few weeks.

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Air ambulance lands in town park in early hours

Air ambulance lands in town park in early hours

28 May 2023

An air ambulance landed in a town park in the early hours of this morning.

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Town roads at standstill as travellers head to port

Town roads at standstill as travellers head to port

27 May 2023

A town’s roads are snarled up as families trying to get away for half-term fun head to its port.

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The eye-catching Kent buildings named best in South East

The eye-catching Kent buildings named best in South East

26 May 2023

The world’s first multi-storey skate park is one of three Kent buildings to receive a regional architectural award.

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Kent's first-ever 'Green' council axes seafront scheme

Kent's first-ever 'Green' council axes seafront scheme

26 May 2023

Kent's first-ever 'Green' council has axed a controversial seafront housing scheme.

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Blood-stained toilets, dirty wards and risk of baby swaps uncovered

Blood-stained toilets, dirty wards and risk of baby swaps uncovered

26 May 2023

Damning inspections of maternity units across east Kent have seen services given the worst possible rating by a government watchdog.

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Care home where half of residents died in 10 days closes down

Care home where half of residents died in 10 days closes down

24 May 2023

A care home which lost half of its residents to covid is set to close as high bills and pressure on the sector have made it impossible to carry on.

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Second man charged after stabbing

Second man charged after stabbing

23 May 2023

A second man has been charged after a stabbing in a residential street.

Derelict site replaced by 14 new homes

Derelict site replaced by 14 new homes

22 May 2023

A derelict site has been given new lease of life with the creation of 14 homes, which will be let to waiting families.

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Sushi restaurant to fill gap left by long-standing curry house

Sushi restaurant to fill gap left by long-standing curry house

22 May 2023

A town is set to get its first sushi restaurant – with bosses revealing it will be opening very soon following renovations.

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The hidden gem park with incredible views that is loved by locals

The hidden gem park with incredible views that is loved by locals

21 May 2023

With beautiful woodland walks, streams and incredible views, this park is cherished by residents.

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Gemma Collins takes photo with fans in fish and chip shop

Gemma Collins takes photo with fans in fish and chip shop

20 May 2023

A reality TV star was spotted ordering fish and chips and taking photos with fans in a seaside town.

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Outrage as water pours into street for days

Outrage as water pours into street for days

19 May 2023

Residents have been left feeling angry as water continues to pour into a main road for three days running.

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Gladiators, ready! Kent YouTuber to star on revived show

Gladiators, ready! Kent YouTuber to star on revived show

18 May 2023

A YouTuber and former international athlete from Kent has been announced as the latest Gladiator to join the revived TV series.

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