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Barnes accused after police press office takeover move

Barnes accused after police press office takeover move

14 April 2014

Kent police commissioner Ann Barnes has come under fire after it emerged force press officers are to now come under her direct control.

The Kent men who fought for Australia

The Kent men who fought for Australia

14 April 2014

An Australian researching the First World War has found a surprising number of Kent men fighting for the Aussies.

Church hall destroyed in blaze

Church hall destroyed in blaze

13 April 2014

Kemsing church hall has been destroyed by fire overnight.

Squeeze frontman to play at Maidstone festival

Squeeze frontman to play at Maidstone festival

10 April 2014

Glenn Tilbrook joins the line-up for the May Bank Holiday celebrations in Maidstone town centre.

Looking for work? Then get on your (hire) bike!

Looking for work? Then get on your (hire) bike!

07 April 2014

Jobseekers are being told to get on their bikes - under a moped loan scheme aimed at helping people who don't have a car to find work.

Families have a right to know what went wrong, say solicitors

Families have a right to know what went wrong, say solicitors

07 April 2014

Report detailing why specialist surgery was halted at Maidstone Hospital will not be released in full, bosses confirm.

Jail for thief who stole from school changing rooms

Jail for thief who stole from school changing rooms

07 April 2014

A brazen thief is behind bars after stealing valuables from school pupils as they had games lessons.

Call for low emission zone to tackle killer air pollution

Call for low emission zone to tackle killer air pollution

03 April 2014

A low emission zone could tackle Kent's air pollution, it has been claimed after the county was hit with the highest possible levels.

'Pathetic' amount of people cycling to work

'Pathetic' amount of people cycling to work

03 April 2014

The number of people cycling to work is pathetic and urgent action is needed, according to the Green Party.

Sevenoaks MP Michael Fallon in favour of legalising fox hunting

Sevenoaks MP Michael Fallon in favour of legalising fox hunting

03 April 2014

Michael Fallon, who is also business minister, says he believes fox hunting should not be illegal.

Minister defends "cautious" Royal Mail share price

Minister defends "cautious" Royal Mail share price

01 April 2014

A Kent MP has downplayed findings which say the government's valuation of the Royal Mail could have cost taxpayers £750m.

Two arrested over suspected aggravated burglary

Two arrested over suspected aggravated burglary

30 March 2014

Two men are being held by police following reports of an early morning raid on a shop.

Car crashes into post in Maidstone road

Car crashes into post in Maidstone road

30 March 2014

A car mounted a hedgerow and crashed into a post on a residential street in Maidstone

Fringe Festival returns for fourth year

Fringe Festival returns for fourth year

30 March 2014

Maidstone's Fringe Festival will bring a range of artists to the town when it returns in May

Man charged after armed police swooped on Maidstone estate

Man charged after armed police swooped on Maidstone estate

29 March 2014

Hon Cheong Chu, of Tarragon Road, Maidstone, has been charged with a string of offences, including assault and possessing a prohibited firearm

Change could spell death knell for Kent's grammar expansion

Change could spell death knell for Kent's grammar expansion

28 March 2014

Plans by a girls' school to become co-ed have been shelved... casting doubts over a major expansion of grammar places in Kent.

There's so much MORE to your new-look KentOnline

There's so much MORE to your new-look KentOnline

28 March 2014

Love your new KentOnline? Find out how much more there is to your county-wide website.

Assault and firearm suspect remains in custody

Assault and firearm suspect remains in custody

27 March 2014

A 55-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of assault and firearms offences after police stormed his home.

Super slimming couple make final of weight-loss competition

Super slimming couple make final of weight-loss competition

27 March 2014

Brian Smith and Alison Milton made it to the finals of the Slimming World Couple of the Year 2014 after losing more than 11 stone between them.

Teachers' strike set to hit thousands

Teachers' strike set to hit thousands

26 March 2014

More than 50 schools will be shut or partly closed today as teachers stage a walk-out.

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