The inside story of MP’s £200k in outside work and overseas trips
One of Kent’s 18 MPs has declared more in outside interests since the start of 2025 than any other by some distance.
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Man denies attempted murder after alleged high street attack
A 31-man has appeared in court accusing of trying to kill another man, in his 60s, who was left with head injuries after a reported assault.
Widower rebuilding life with ‘superdog’ who survived fatal gas blast
A widower whose wife died in a gas explosion is trying to rebuild his life - alongside “superdog” Teddy who miraculously survived the blast.
Woman pulled from car blaze near leisure centre
A woman was rescued from a burning car after her vehicle went up in flames near a leisure complex.
More concern as village GP surgery earmarked for closure put on RightMove for 650k
A GP surgery has been put on the market after patients and the local MP condemned a decision by the local NHS board to close it.
Celebrity chefs, authors and comedians set for four-day spring festival
The four-day festival boasts a fascinating programme of author talks and guided walks.
A war on graffiti, and how one MP is clocking up the air miles
In today’s Kent Politics Podcast, more changes at KCC, the cost-of-living crisis, and how one MP declared almost £200k in outside interests.
Sports bar ‘out of step’ with council’s revamp plans to close down
Sports bar bosses have confirmed the popular venue will shut down after leaked council plans revealed it will “adversely impact” its revamp proposals.
Emergency services shut A-road after five-car crash
A busy A-road is shut near a motorway junction following reports of a five-car pile-up.
‘I went from Asda to signing a record deal’: Viral singer brings headline tour to Kent
A popstar who found chart success on social media while still working in a supermarket has spoken of her path to fame.
Ice cream parlour honouring tragic hit-and-run child to shut
A dessert parlour opened in memory of a young boy struck and killed by a car will not reopen, says its grieving owner.
Biker taken to hospital after coming off motorcycle
A biker has been taken to hospital after coming off their motorcycle.
Reform’s Robert Jenrick says Kent ‘sick to death of illegal immigration’
Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick has asked Kent voters to tell the government the county is “sick to death” of illegal immigration.
Person taken to hospital after fire at home
A person has been taken to hospital after a garage fire.
‘Very risky’ 760-home scheme that would see village double in size approved
A proposed housing development that would see a village double in size has been granted approve despite fierce opposition.
‘Massive relief’ as court throws out animal sanctuary noise nuisance case
A legal battle is over after magistrates dismissed claims against a popular charity that the animals were too noisy.
Demolition work takes place at fire-ravaged former cinema
Demolition work has taken place at a fire-ravaged former cinema after the site was deemed unsafe.
Lorry driver charged after serious crash with stationary car
A lorry driver has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving as police continue to appeal for witnesses to the crash.
Construction begins on town's new £20 million leisure centre revamp
Construction is underway on a new £20 million leisure centre following the demolition of a long-standing swimming pool.
‘Barbaric’ couple forced children into animal pens and made one eat cow tongue
A “barbaric” couple who forced foster children into animal enclosures and made one eat a cow tongue have been jailed for two and a half years.