Teen arrested over stabbing after man airlifted to London hospital
A teenage boy has been arrested by police investigating a stabbing after a man in his 30s was airlifted to a London hospital.
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Loungers to launch seventh Kent bar at former Prezzo restaurant
Loungers is set to build on its success in Kent by rolling out a new bar inside a former Prezzo.
‘European blackout nearly ruined my proposal and turned holiday into nightmare’
A couple’s first holiday abroad was plunged into darkness after a major power outage which hit critical infrastructure across Portugal and Spain.
Long-running seaside snack kiosk to be replaced
A popular seaside refreshments kiosk, which has been a long-serving fixture on the promenade, is set to be flattened and replaced.
Controversial school merger edges closer despite parents’ fears
A proposed merger between two education trusts in different parts of the county has moved a step closer despite objections from parents.
Man released without charge after huge armed response at traveller site
Officers have released a man without charge after reports of a weapon sparked a huge armed response at a traveller site.
Three Kent beaches win unwanted ‘Brown Flag’ status
Three Kent beaches have received the highly unwanted title of having some of the worst bathing water quality in Britain.
Driver ‘threatened with suspected firearm’
Detectives are investigating reports a man threatened a driver with a suspected firearm in broad daylight.
Delays on Eurotunnel due to ‘technical issues’
There are delays of up to an hour on the Channel Tunnel this morning due to “technical issues”.
Hottest day of the year so far to hit Kent with temperatures reaching 29C
Today is set to be the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures set to reach 29 degrees in parts of the county.
Council warns tourists to stop trampling 'iconic' flowerbeds
A council has warned tourists to stop trampling “iconic” flower beds in a popular park, as it looks at measures to protect the precious plants.
M20 closed after lorry engulfed in flames
A stretch of the M20 was closed for several hours after a lorry burst into flames earlier today.
‘We’re Polish and we work hard - we're not the mafia’
A decision by the Home Office to publish data on the nationalities of foreign criminals living in the UK has concerned Kent’s Polish community.
Village pub faces licence review over fire safety concerns
A pub’s licence is to set to be reviewed after concerns were raised by the fire service it had failed to meet essential safety requirements.
The Kent beaches where dogs are banned this summer
Dogs must make way for visitors at some of Kent’s most popular beaches from this month - with owners risking a £100 fine if they ignore the rules.
Residents offered free rape alarms after men expose themselves near Sainsbury’s
Free rape alarms are being offered to all residents in a village after multiple flashing incidents were reported.
‘Is this the purrfect weekend treat?’
Our reviewer was able to combine some of her favourite things – a cuppa, cakes and cute kittens – with afternoon tea at a cat cafe.
‘I prefer not being surrounded by children - let’s have no-kids days in pubs’
Children in pubs, climate change, Donald Trump and our increasingly cashless society are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.
Doctors blamed anxiety for seizures before collapse in park left girl, 16, brain-damaged
A devastated mum has told of the moment her teenage daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease - after previous seizures had been blamed on anxiety.
Decision day as voters head to the polls for KCC election
Voters will today choose who they want to take over County Hall in what will be the last-ever KCC election.