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Plans for Nasons stalled for years

Plans for Nasons stalled for years

19 March 2021

A department store could stand derelict for years because of water pollution in protected lakes - with plans for 50,000 homes also on hold.

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Kent's biggest theatre set for June reopening

Kent's biggest theatre set for June reopening

18 March 2021

The Marlowe Theatre has revealed it will not reopen until June at the earliest - and has a surprise in store for audiences when it does return.

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Teaching assistant's suicide sparks clinic probe

Teaching assistant's suicide sparks clinic probe

18 March 2021

A private clinic has launched a probe after the death of a young teaching assistant whose cries for help were not seen by a therapist on annual leave.

'Lets await the outcome of Clapham inquiry' says MP

'Lets await the outcome of Clapham inquiry' says MP

15 March 2021

A Kent MP says it is best to wait for the official report to find out the full circumstances of a vigil for a murder victim that plunged into chaos.

Three men charged over armed shop robberies

Three men charged over armed shop robberies

15 March 2021

Three suspected robbers will appear in court accused of raiding two shops while armed with weapons.

Terriers to the rescue for Whitstable woman

Terriers to the rescue for Whitstable woman

15 March 2021

A woman who was inspired to start a pet accessories business by her two rescue dogs is now also promoting a new National Terriers Day.

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Doorstep vigils take place across Kent in Sarah's memory

Doorstep vigils take place across Kent in Sarah's memory

13 March 2021

Candles are being lit and socially-distanced walks held across Kent this evening as a show of solidarity following the death of Sarah Everard.

Kent firm's innovative turbines to be installed at O2

Kent firm's innovative turbines to be installed at O2

13 March 2021

New wind turbines designed in Kent are to be installed at The O2 and create clean and cheap energy.

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Shop worker attacked in post office raid

Shop worker attacked in post office raid

12 March 2021

Three men have been arrested after a member of staff was attacked during a raid on a post office.

Reclaim These Streets vigils in Kent cancelled

Reclaim These Streets vigils in Kent cancelled

12 March 2021

Vigils for the death of Sarah Everard as part of the Reclaim These Streets movement have been called off following a high court ruling.

Portrait of a hero

Portrait of a hero

11 March 2021

An artist is auctioning online a picture of Captain Sir Tom Moore for a hospitals charity after one ward cared for his ailing father.

Man bitten during attempted dog robbery in woods

Man bitten during attempted dog robbery in woods

11 March 2021

A dog thief wielding a stick was bitten by the pet he was trying to steal as he confronted its owner in remote woodland.

'I'm 31 and have never felt better - but I was told to have the Covid jab'

'I'm 31 and have never felt better - but I was told to have the Covid jab'

09 March 2021

A man who almost lost his life to alcohol at 26 says being offered the Covid vaccine was a sobering reminder of the damage addiction had inflicted.

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Joy as care homes welcome face-to-face visitors

Joy as care homes welcome face-to-face visitors

08 March 2021

A husband-and-wife of 60 years were among those reunited face-to-face today as care home visiting rules were relaxed.

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Council 'unreservedly sorry' for bin collection chaos

Council 'unreservedly sorry' for bin collection chaos

08 March 2021

A council has apologised to its residents after thousands of bins were left overflowing during a rocky first month for its new collection service.

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Shoppers face 25% parking hike on return to high street

Shoppers face 25% parking hike on return to high street

08 March 2021

A council has agreed to increase parking fees by as much as 70p an hour in time for shoppers returning to the high street next month.

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'Axe on-street parking to boost social distancing'

'Axe on-street parking to boost social distancing'

08 March 2021

An architect has revealed his bid to improve social distancing in a busy street by axing parking ahead of a predicted staycation boom this summer.

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Bomb squad called to popular beach

Bomb squad called to popular beach

05 March 2021

A bomb disposal unit was called to a seafront following a report of a suspected wartime munition.

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Revealed: Airbnb hosts rent rooms out for illegal lockdown getaways

Revealed: Airbnb hosts rent rooms out for illegal lockdown getaways

04 March 2021

EXCLUSIVE: A KentOnline investigation has revealed rogue Airbnb hosts are renting rooms out in breach of lockdown rules.

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Half of Kent's libraries set to reopen in coming months

Half of Kent's libraries set to reopen in coming months

03 March 2021

A total of 43 libraries in the county could reopen their doors to the public over the next eight weeks.

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