Lifeguard, parking guru and goat sanctuary founder among Kent people recognised in honours list
The annual New Year Honours list, marking the achievements of extraordinary people across the country, includes 20 people from the county.
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Man taken to hospital after crash at roundabout
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash sparked traffic delays on a busy route.
Third man arrested after death of OAP carried 1.5 miles on top of hit-and-run car
A third man has been taken into custody in connection with the hit-and-run death of a pensioner.
Forensic officers spotted in street after cannabis farm uncovered at home
Forensic officers have been spotted in a residential street after 80 cannabis plants were found.
Fatal house fire that killed teenage girl not suspicious, police say
A fatal fire which tragically claimed the life of a 13-year-old girl is not being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed.
70-year-old arrested after ‘indecent exposure’ near Scout hall and playground
A 70-year-old man has been arrested after a report of indecent exposure near a youth football club, Scout hall, and playground.
‘151! The drink drive limit is 35 - that's extremely high'
A festive crackdown on drink and drug driving has seen more than 300 suspected offences recorded by police.
Police hold traffic on A2 due to incident
Police held traffic on the A2 due to an incident.
Owner of Britain’s smallest brewpub makes ‘difficult decision’ to call time
The owner of Britain’s smallest brewpub is calling time as he admits he has had “far too little time” to spend with his family.
Four Kent pubs win places on prestigious top 50 list
Four Kent inns have won a position in a highly revered list of the UK’s Top 50 Gastropubs – with the winner set to be revealed next month.
‘Council is dragging its heels over social housing - so I’ve put land on market for £5m’
An entrepreneur has blamed council delays after he put land earmarked for social housing up for sale at more than six times the purchase price.
‘She will be sadly missed’: Tributes paid to talented theatre ‘all-rounder’
Tributes have been paid to a long-standing theatre member whose dedication spanned generations and helped build a lasting cultural legacy.
The four major building projects set to reshape Kent forever in 2026
The county is gearing up for a busy year of construction as works on several major projects are scheduled to start or reach key stages.
‘The days between Christmas and New Year have no rules’
Our columnist reflects on the strange limbo between Christmas and New Year — a week where time blurs, routines stall and nothing quite starts or ends…
‘It’s one of the biggest mental health killers – I still struggle with this every day’
A 26-year-old who was close to death after living with an eating disorder for 13 years has launched a podcast and book to try to help others.
Further plans for Traveller site refused after almost 200 objections
Proposals to create another Traveller site on a piece of farmland have been rejected.
House fire victim, 13, named locally as investigation continues into blaze
A girl who tragically died in a house fire has been named locally - as flowers are left at the scene of the devastating blaze.
Driver denies causing major pile-up which injured multiple people
An Audi driver has appeared in court accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving on the A2 at Northfleet during alleged road rage incident.
Scrapped power station tipped for nuclear return by government
The government has suggested nuclear power generation could restart in Kent under plans for new reactors.
Two taken to hospital after shed blaze
Two people have been taken to hospital after reports a shed caught alight.