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Inspectors raise safety concerns at care home

Inspectors raise safety concerns at care home

03 March 2020

A state-of-the-art care home has been given a "requires improvement" rating by after a government watchdog found the service is "not always safe".

Theatre show cancelled over links to coronavirus case

Theatre show cancelled over links to coronavirus case

02 March 2020

A Kent theatre has cancelled a show tonight after a 'close contact' of cast members was confirmed to have coronavirus.

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Controversial 'bleak, bulky blob' set for green light

Controversial 'bleak, bulky blob' set for green light

02 March 2020

Plans for shops and flats are set for approval despite objections over pollution, parking and views being “obliterated”.

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Man still missing after almost 2 weeks

Man still missing after almost 2 weeks

02 March 2020

Police are still searching for a man who has been missing for almost two weeks.

Man still missing after 10 days

Man still missing after 10 days

28 February 2020

Police have launched an appeal after a man's prolonged disappearance.

Gran goes viral after gatecrashing fashion show

Gran goes viral after gatecrashing fashion show

27 February 2020

Here's how a YouTube stunt led to a 78-year-old going viral and appearing in Vogue magazine.

'Take our dream wedding to save deposit'

'Take our dream wedding to save deposit'

26 February 2020

A couple forced to pull out of their dream wedding are searching for two love-birds to take the date.

Fancy glamping in these forts?

Fancy glamping in these forts?

25 February 2020

Striking images reveal what decaying sea towers could look like if converted into a luxury glamping retreat.

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'Ticket barriers will stop drunken gangs terrorizing towns'

'Ticket barriers will stop drunken gangs terrorizing towns'

22 February 2020

Councillors believe installing ticket barriers at two railway stations will help tackle anti-social behaviour.

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Man injured in street brawl

Man injured in street brawl

21 February 2020

A person was taken to hospital with an injury after an altercation with four people.

Normandy veteran left in pain for days after fracturing hip

Normandy veteran left in pain for days after fracturing hip

20 February 2020

A war veteran was left in pain for four days before being taken to hospital with a fractured hip. He died three weeks later.

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'Send me breast pics to reduce rent'

'Send me breast pics to reduce rent'

19 February 2020

A young mum has shared shocking messages she received from a man posing as a landlord while house-hunting in Kent, in a now-viral post.

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Burglar yanks savings from terminally ill gran's hands

Burglar yanks savings from terminally ill gran's hands

18 February 2020

A burglar smashed open a key box and broke into a shocked 84-year-old's home before calmly chatting to her while he swiped more than £2,000.

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Body of teen pulled from sea

Body of teen pulled from sea

15 February 2020

An 18-year-old has been found dead on a Kent beach after he failed to return home from a night out.

Kent's best takeaway reveals its secrets

Kent's best takeaway reveals its secrets

15 February 2020

The owner of a chippy - voted by KentOnline readers as the county's finest - has revealed what makes the family business tick.

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'Extinct' red squirrel running wild in Kent

'Extinct' red squirrel running wild in Kent

14 February 2020

Staff could nut believe their eyes when they spotted a red squirrel nibbling on bird-feed at a Kent garden centre.

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Fire drama at popular family restaurant

Fire drama at popular family restaurant

14 February 2020

Diners were evacuated after a fire broke out in a restaurant kitchen.

Towns could keep free parking as decision looms

Towns could keep free parking as decision looms

13 February 2020

Free parking could be retained during key hours after a council committee recommended scrapping a number of controversial proposals.

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Water firm accused of 8,000 sewage breaches

Water firm accused of 8,000 sewage breaches

12 February 2020

A major wastewater treatment company has appeared in court to faces allegations over thousands of sewage spills, including at Kent plants.

TV star's heartache after mum's death

TV star's heartache after mum's death

12 February 2020

A television presenter who moved to Kent to be closer to her parents has been left devastated by the death of her mum.

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