Driver, 19, jailed after crashing into ambulance injuring paramedics
A driver who was driving a stolen car at speeds above 100mph before crashing into an ambulance has been jailed
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Woman, 70, dies after suffering head injury in car crash
A woman has died in hospital after sustaining a head injury following a crash involving an SUV and a parked van.
‘So much has been achieved – but there is still more to do’
In his column for KentOnline, MP Tony Vaughan reflects on how the Budget will help make Britain affordable again.
‘We’ve grown far beyond what anyone imagined - town deserves a place like this’
The future of a popular food and entertainment complex has been secured – with plans also in place to expand the site.
Heartbreak as charity cash stolen from Kent’s most festive house
The family behind one of Kent’s most festive houses have been left devastated after thieves stole money raised in memory of a dead baby.
Second man arrested in murder probe after fatal stabbing
A teenager has been arrested as police continue to investigate the death of a 19-year-old man found with fatal stab wounds.
‘This is a water catastrophe’: Major incident declared as families left without supply for five days
The Prime Minister has described the water crisis in a Kent town as shocking as 24,000 properties are left without water for a fifth day.
Where’s Dave? KentOnline goes in search of South East Water boss
As a town’s water supply crisis enters its fifth day, KentOnline has gone in search of the company boss responsible for fixing the problem.
Dad’s £390k payout in dispute with electrical firm over devastating house fire
A dad has received a £390,000 payout from an electrical firm following a lengthy dispute over the cause of a fire that tore through his family home.
Lower Thames Crossing to cost taxpayers more than £3bn
Taxpayers will still contribute a large chunk of the funds for the longest road tunnel in Britain despite ministers’ plans to seek private finance.
Burger King next to McDonald’s gets 24-hour drive-thru green light
Plans for a fast-food restaurant to remain open 24 hours a day at an entertainment complex have been approved.
Water crisis: Owner forced to mothball hotel after losing £30k
After losing at least £30,000 in lost business, a hotelier says he is having to temporarily mothball his establishment.
Plans for ‘critical’ £1.8m works to maternity unit branded ‘not fit for purpose’
Plans have been lodged to spend almost £2 million on “critical” works to a maternity unit branded “not fit for purpose”.
Landlord looks to convert pub amid lack of offers to buy it
A pub landlord has warned his award-winning boozer might be turned into a house – as nobody wants to buy it.
Two-way traffic will return after £1.5m project complete, council leader vows
A two-way traffic system through Canterbury’s Westgate Towers will return once works are complete, the city council’s leader has confirmed.
‘It’s quite trendy up north - I don’t see why we can’t do the same’
An ambitious business owner has opened his hometown’s only baked potato restaurant – his second food venture in seven months.
‘Hundreds will be left homeless’: Year-round use of caravans refused
Bosses say “vulnerable” residents will be left with nowhere to go after being denied permission to stay in their caravans in the off-season.
Indie band The Kooks announce anniversary concert
The chart-topping group will celebrate 20 years since the release of their debut album next year.
‘Ring doorbell proved I shouldn’t pay £100 fine’
Visitors to a shopping outlet who were mistakenly slapped with £100 parking fines are fighting back with doorbell footage.
‘Our road is dangerous - why won’t the council grit it?’
A furious resident is demanding his road be gritted after a BMW driver slid on ice and smashed into his parked car.