‘We need to get a proper grip on out-of-control HMO situation’
In her latest KentOnline column, Gillingham and Rainham MP Naushabah Khan writes about her concerns with houses of multiple occupation.
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‘It is vital we get order back at our borders’
In his latest column, MP Sojan Joseph outlines his support for the government’s tough new reforms on immigration.
Asking price for huge former high street Argos site slashed by £275k
The asking price for a large empty unit in a struggling high street has been slashed after failing to sell – six years after Argos moved out.
‘I opened my own business at 21 and I’m still here – it’s in my genes’
A mum-of-one is celebrating 15 years in business after taking the leap to open her own hairdressing salon.
'Everything I had on paper looked successful, but I ended up in hospital with psychosis'
A dad who appeared to have a successful life has told how he turned things around after hitting rock bottom and being hospitalised with psychosis.
Habitual thief back behind bars after attacking police who arrested her
A drug-addicted thief has been locked up again after attacking police as they arrested her over an alleged knifepoint robbery.
No answers for grieving family after dad, 31, dies at seafront hotel
A grieving wife has been warned she may never know what caused her husband’s sudden death at a Kent hotel.
‘She repeatedly stabbed me in front of my children - why wasn’t she jailed?’
A mum repeatedly stabbed in front of her children has spoken of her feelings of injustice after the woman who attacked her walked from court.
BRIT Award winners Bastille to play one-off open-air concert
The group, best known for hit single Pompeii, have announced a special Kent gig next summer.
Train delays after reports of ice on rail
Train passengers faced disruption this morning after ice on the conductor rail affected power in several parts of the county.
Joy as two Kent eateries scoop awards at ‘Curry Oscars’
Two Kent restaurants and takeaways have taken home top awards at this year’s Asian Curry Awards.
Biker injured after two-vehicle crash
A biker has been injured in a two-vehicle crash.
Footage shows women shouting and swearing before street brawl
A street fight between two women outside people’s homes was caught on camera, as one of the pair appeared before the courts.
What to expect at Kent’s biggest Christmas market
The market returns for three weekends and includes a Bavarian food village, children’s funfair and Dickensian characters.
Arson investigation launched after car ‘set on fire’ in high street
A car was reportedly set alight in a town centre in what firefighters believe was a deliberate act and is suspected of being arson.
Russian warships escorted by Royal Navy off Kent coast
The Royal Navy intercepted two Russian warships off the Kent coast and shadowed their passage close to UK waters.
Person airlifted to hospital after multi-vehicle crash
Police are leading an investigation into a multi-vehicle crash, which resulted in the part closure of a major road through the county.
‘Extremely volatile’ mum headbutted officer who came to help her in drunken state
A drunk mum-of-two headbutted a female officer tasked with assisting her after concerns were raised for her welfare.
Half-built office block could be converted into flats amid lack of demand
Plans have been submitted to transform a half-built office block into flats amid a lack of demand in the sector.
Properties to go under the hammer in last auction of the year
A range of Kent properties are going under the hammer in an auctioneer's last sale of the year.