‘We are incredibly proud’: School praised in glowing Ofsted report
A village school is celebrating a glowing Ofsted report highlighting impressive pupil performance and behaviour.
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Patient died after water was left for him despite being ‘nil by mouth’
A hospital has apologised after a patient who was ‘nil by mouth’ died after drinking water.
No new meningitis cases confirmed as 12,000 vaccinated so far
Latest figures show there have been no new meningitis cases linked to the outbreak in Kent.
Body found in woodland after police set up cordon
The body of a 56-year-old man has been found in a woodland.
Young seal rescued from beach after reports of children throwing stones
A five-week-old seal had to be rescued from a beach after reports children were throwing stones at it.
Cracking family days out in Kent this Easter
Enjoy egg hunts, garden trails, craft sessions and more at the county’s top attractions this Easter holiday.
Wes Streeting: ‘Kent meningitis outbreak is contained – but stay alert’
Writing exclusively for KentOnline, Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the county’s meningitis outbreak is “contained” but urges vigilance.
Air ambulance lands near busy route
An air ambulance has landed on a school field near a busy route.
Trains moving again after trespasser apprehended
Trains were halted due to reports of a trespasser.
Kent Police officer dies after emergency response crash
Tributes have been paid to a 27-year-old police officer who died after being critically injured in the line of duty.
How an award-winning actor has become a town centre warrior
Award-winning TV and film actor Tom Burke has become a town centre campaigner in recent months - but insists he is “not trying to be a hero”.
Kent art exhibition slammed as antisemitic and reported to police
An exhibition at a Kent gallery has been slammed as antisemitic by a Jewish columnist who says she was left “shaking” by the artwork.
Raw sewage floods town centre street
Raw sewage has flooded a street near an art gallery, with waste seen flowing down the road and splashing onto pavements.
Calls for water companies to be consulted on all planning applications
A council is pushing back on government housing targets in light of a stark water supply warning from South East Water.
Cook and kitchenware retailer looks to join new arrivals at town centre shopping complex
A leading cookware store is looking to open its fourth branch in the county.
‘It’s more than a business’: Owners fight to keep community coffee shop open
A couple who set up a coffee shop as a safe space for residents have made a heartfelt appeal for support as rising costs have put its future at risk.
Appeal clears way for town’s fifth Starbucks despite parking concerns
Plans for a 24-hour Starbucks drive-thru at a retail park have been given the go-ahead after an appeal despite fears over loss of parking spaces.
M20 motorcycle crash leads to long delays
A motorcycle crash has caused long delays on a motorway this afternoon.
Specialist team joins search for missing cat abandoned in plastic bag as kitten
A much-loved cat has been missing for almost two weeks after he went out as normal but never returned home.
Emergency services called after person injured in two-car crash
Three fire engines, police officers and ambulance crews were called after a two-car crash left one person injured.