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'My flat’s being invaded by mushrooms - it's like The Last of Us!'
22 February 2023A grandmother living in a flat with mushrooms sprouting from the kitchen ceiling says it's like something from post-apocalyptic series The Last of Us.
Pregnant mum spared jail after stealing from friend to buy drugs
22 February 2023A mum-of-two who stole from cars and even her own friend to fund her heroin habit has narrowly avoided prison.
Norovirus cases among over 65s at their highest in a decade
21 February 2023The number of people ill with sickness and diarrhoea infection norovirus are at record levels but it's older people who are being severely affected.
Woman escapes being dragged into car in terrifying kidnap bid
21 February 2023Two men have been jailed for robbery and kidnap offences after targeting lone women in the street, including one who escaped being dragged into a car.
'Cold weather' blamed for delaying roadworks until next month
21 February 2023Further delays to major roadworks which were set to finish last week have been blamed on cold weather.
Salad shortages lead to empty shelves at supermarkets
21 February 2023A shortage of some fruit and vegetables, including peppers and tomatoes, is being caused by problems in Europe say retail experts.
Local legend who died at 78 to go on 'final journey' through town
21 February 2023A well-known and much loved member of the public who died earlier this year will go on one last trip through his home town before his funeral.
Care home ‘not always safe’ as resident’s life ‘put in danger’
21 February 2023A resident’s life was put in danger at a care home labelled “not always safe” by inspectors.
Housing estate bid for 130-year-old garden centre site
21 February 2023A bid has been launched to transform wasteland that used to be home to a 130-year-old garden centre into a housing estate.
High street blocked by stuck lorry
21 February 2023A high street was blocked by a lorry which got stuck down a narrow lane, with residents baffled as to how it would get out.
UK's oldest shoe found on Kent beach
21 February 2023A Bronze Age relic found on a Kent beach is believed to be the oldest shoe ever found in the UK.
Banksy-style artist makes their mark on town
21 February 2023An anonymous street artist who works in a similar way to Banksy has spoken out after creating two new pieces in one Kent town.
Man found dead near Kent seafront lido
21 February 2023A man has been found dead near a Kent seafront lido after emergency services were called to the scene.
Cost of HRT to be slashed for women
21 February 2023Women prescribed HRT for the menopause are to be saved hundreds of pounds each year under a new prescription deal announced for their medication.
Couple caught smuggling asylum seekers inside sofas
21 February 2023A married couple has been sentenced after being caught trying to smuggle asylum seekers into Kent in the back of sofas.
Huge queues stretched for miles after crash
21 February 2023Traffic was queuing for miles along a busy road following a "nasty" crash.
Appeal to find missing man
21 February 2023Police are appealing for help to find the whereabouts of a missing man.
D-day for former movie theatre in the Kent town without a cinema
21 February 2023The owners of a derelict former cinema and bingo hall that campaigners want restored to its former glory are set to unveil their plans for the site.
Dog poo capital of Kent branded 'dump' as only 1% fined
21 February 2023Only 30 fines have been dished out to dog owners in two years for failing to pick up after their pets, a KentOnline investigation has found.
'Fantasy land' plans for 52 flats with just 10 parking spaces
21 February 2023Neighbours have hit out at plans to build a "tower block" on a busy residential street, saying: "This isn't Canary Wharf."
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