Jaguar fire sparks late-night panic as residents feared explosion beneath flats
A Jaguar engulfed in flames transformed a flat block into a scene of terror with residents fearing an explosion beneath their homes.
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How a motorist successfully fought a council’s ‘traffic ban’ fine and won
Thousands of fines issued while enforcing a road safety scheme near schools could be void after a tribunal overturned a driver’s penalty charge.
‘We are no longer safe’: Kent reacts to Bondi Beach shooting
Kent politicians have joined the Jewish community in expressing shock and outrage at the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Fence goes up in flames in suspected arson attack
Vandals are believed to be behind a fence fire which broke out in the early hours.
Decision on 800-home plan taken out of councillors’ hands
A huge housing application has been recommended for refusal but a government planning inspector is to have the final say.
South East Water staff told to avoid public at Christmas bash
A water company which left customers without supplies for days went ahead with a Christmas bash for staff, but told them to avoid the public.
‘Democracy needs to be defended from violence and intimidation’
In his KentOnline column, Medway Council leader Vince Maple calls on people to “disagree agreeably”.
Jailed yob hurled abuse at MP and council leader
A 41-year-old has been locked up and fined for a series of motoring offences and for abusing Labour Party members as they canvassed in the street.
‘If I hadn’t known three words, they might not have reached me in time’
A 42-year-old who had a heart attack while on a hike says an app which pinpointed his location so emergency crews could find him helped save his life.
Chance to win free family pass at Hollywood Bowl
KentOnline has teamed up with Hollywood Bowl to offer a fantastic family-fun deal.
‘We are not all money-hungry devils out to make a fast buck - we are being demonised’
Thee men behind involved in creating HMOs speak out about the stigma around the controversial houses.
Trust apologises after baby boy died following ‘avoidable’ hospital delays
An inquest has concluded into the death of a baby boy who died within four hours of becoming seriously unwell at his home.
‘What went wrong?’ High Street health facility scrapped suddenly after lack of NHS funding
The plug has been pulled on plans for an elective care centre to be based in a former department store after insufficient funds to “back it up”.
‘Rosie Duffield should have quit Labour before standing at general election’
A county councillor has lifted the lid on Labour’s unhappiness towards an MP who quit the party just months after being re-elected.
The final countdown: Kent’s 12 days of Christmas
We’ve got fabulously festive things to do every single day until Christmas Eve. Here’s our guide to the final 12 days of Christmas…
‘We are closing!’: Landlords of backstreet pub announce they’re leaving
The licensees of a pub have announced they are calling time after more than three years at the helm.
Suspected murder victim named for the first time
A 19-year-old was fatally stabbed seven times after an argument with another man, an inquest has heard.
Hospital brings in new mask rules amid surge of ‘mutant flu’ in Kent
A hospital has introduced mandatory masks as a “tidal wave of flu” sees record numbers of people needing beds.
Motorsport centre plans for kart track delayed
Huge plans for a multi-million-pound investment at a race track have been put on hold, with bosses blaming government policies and roadworks.
Edwardian streetlights returned to waterfront after three-year restoration
Two ornate Edwardian streetlights have been put back together again on a town waterfront for the first time in 60 years.