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Council sorry as dog walker ‘stalked’ on beach by rookie enforcement officer

Council sorry as dog walker ‘stalked’ on beach by rookie enforcement officer

14 June 2023

A woman “stalked” by a novice enforcement officer wrongly demanding she put her dog on a lead has received a public apology from the council.

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Trains delayed after vehicle hits bridge

Trains delayed after vehicle hits bridge

12 June 2023

Train passengers were left frustrated this morning after journeys were disrupted, following a vehicle striking a railway bridge

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Bridges and walkway to view wild bison approved

Bridges and walkway to view wild bison approved

09 June 2023

A £250,000 project to allow bison cross the road and explore a wider grazing while also allowing the public to view the animals has been approved.

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Two week bin strike called off as talks commence

Two week bin strike called off as talks commence

08 June 2023

Strike action by refuse workers has been called off amid fears bin collections could be heavily disrupted.

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Nine more arrested in connection with US cannabis trade

Nine more arrested in connection with US cannabis trade

07 June 2023

The number of arrests made in connection with an international drugs trade has risen to 11 after searches at several addresses.

A299 at standstill after crash blocked road

A299 at standstill after crash blocked road

04 June 2023

Traffic was left at a standstill after a crash on the A299 New Thanet Way this morning.

Violent thug stabbed man in back in fight outside pub

Violent thug stabbed man in back in fight outside pub

03 June 2023

A violent thug plunged a knife into a man’s back after they came to blows in a pub car park, leaving his victim seriously injured.

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Police called after duo ‘made threats and tried to access home’

Police called after duo ‘made threats and tried to access home’

02 June 2023

Two people – including a teenager – have been charged and appeared in court in connection with an attempted aggravated burglary.

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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‘It hasn’t rained - so why are they still pumping sewage into the sea?’

‘It hasn’t rained - so why are they still pumping sewage into the sea?’

31 May 2023

Traders have branded Southern Water’s excuses for its latest round of spillages as “the same s***, different day – literally!”

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Elderly left strugging 600m uphill as bus service to medical centre is axed

Elderly left strugging 600m uphill as bus service to medical centre is axed

28 May 2023

A bus company has been called to reconsider cutting a vital route, as some patients now have to walk 600m uphill to reach a medical centre

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Busy road closed after four-car crash

Busy road closed after four-car crash

28 May 2023

A busy route was shut off in the early hours of this morning following an accident involving four cars.

Trains cancelled after vehicle strikes railway bridge

Trains cancelled after vehicle strikes railway bridge

27 May 2023

A train line has reopened after a vehicle hitting a bridge led to hours of disruption earlier today.

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Bulldog on steroids dragged woman down gravel path as it savaged her puppy

Bulldog on steroids dragged woman down gravel path as it savaged her puppy

27 May 2023

A woman’s pet bulldog “tore apart” a Dachshund puppy outside her house and left its owners with puncture wounds to their necks, face and fingers.

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Children find ‘gun’ in park

Children find ‘gun’ in park

26 May 2023

Police officers were called to a children’s play park after a ‘gun’ was found.

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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Busy restaurant ‘forced to turn away diners’ wins expansion bid

Busy restaurant ‘forced to turn away diners’ wins expansion bid

25 May 2023

An overbooked restaurant which has regularly had to turn customers away has been granted permission to expand into a former DIY shop.

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Tragic mistake of mum and daughter found dead in burger hut

Tragic mistake of mum and daughter found dead in burger hut

24 May 2023

A fatal error claimed the lives of a mother and daughter who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a burger hut, a coroner has concluded.

Headless seal washes up on Kent beach

Headless seal washes up on Kent beach

24 May 2023

A dead seal which has its head missing has washed up on a beach in Kent after strong winds.

Is this Kent’s most expensive two-bedroom house?

Is this Kent’s most expensive two-bedroom house?

23 May 2023

This stunning seaside property is on the market for an eye-watering £1m - but with just two bedrooms, is it worth the price tag?

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