‘Killjoy council took away my love it or hate it elephant slide’
A perturbed pensioner is pleading with council chiefs to return a 20ft-long fibreglass elephant removed from his driveway over safety fears.
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Major grocery chain set to move into new waterfront development
A convenience store chain is coming to a Kent town centre as a major development nears completion.
Children’s cancer nurse crowned ‘hospital hero’ award winner
An oncology nurse who goes above and beyond for children battling cancer has won the Kent Messenger-sponsored Hospital Hero award.
Biker taken to hospital after crash on busy route
A road was partially blocked following a collision involving a motorbike and a car.
Concerns grow for missing teen, 13
Police are appealing for help to trace a missing 13-year-old girl last seen near a busy road leading to town centre.
School's touching gesture for brain-damaged teen
A school leavers’ celebration turned into an emotional tribute as pupils gave a standing ovation for a classmate involved in a tragic accident.
Film tour takes visitors to the set of Mission: Impossible and Bridgerton
A new tour at a top Kent attraction will take film fans behind the scenes of huge blockbusters and popular TV shows.
Families left in lurch as two ‘failing’ special needs schools announce closure
Children at two independent schools have been told their school will shut in just over two weeks’ time, prompting fears as to where they will go.
Delays on busy route after two-car crash
A busy road was partially blocked due to a crash involving two vehicles.
‘I thought I was going to die there’: Motorcyclist left with life-changing injuries after crash
A 24-year-old lay on the side of the road for five hours following a crash which left him with life-changing injuries.
Ex-EastEnders star auctions off exclusive recording for £3k
A former soap star who secured an interview with Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd’s Rick Wright auctioned off his exclusive recording for more than £3,000.
Pervert sent pictures to police officers posing as ‘schoolgirls’ on Snapchat
A man has been ordered to sign the sex offenders register after an undercover police sting caught him messaging two underage girls on social media.
Former High Sheriff speaks out after husband’s multi-million pound fraud revealed
A former Kent High Sheriff and national care agency boss says people should look past her husband’s multi-million pound fraud and judge her on merit.
Splash out: Kent’s outdoor swimming spots
Make the most of summer days by taking a dip in the county’s gorgeous freshwater lakes and family-friendly outdoor pools.
Homes plan for part of former school rejected over ‘poor living conditions’
An application to turn an Edwardian home which was part of a former school into 11 flats and build eight homes in the garden has been rejected.
Body found in woodland in search for missing man
Police officers have found a body in a wooded area during their search for a missing 35-year-old.
Dolphin spotted swimming ‘erratically’ in Kent river
A dolphin has been captured on camera swimming in one of the county’s rivers.
Brawls, referees attacked and sideline punch-ups – is violence in Kent football on the rise?
It might be the summer break for football, but a KentOnline investigation has found serious concerns over increased disorder in the grassroots game.
‘This bar has one of the best views in Kent - but surely it’s missing a trick?’
Our reviewer found her new favourite spot for a sundowner, but is this waterside bar squandering a golden opportunity?
Terminally-ill dad named in King’s Birthday Honours List
A dad-of-two who was given eight years to live after being diagnosed with prostate cancer is to be awarded a BEM.