King's School in Canterbury to get new girls' boarding house...
A new boarding house for girls will open in Canterbury from September following a £5million refurbishment.The King's School will house 55 secondary students at Lady Kingsdown House - the former...
View ArticleBurglars steal fridge full of Budweiser from Sevenoaks Town...
The town football club was burgled yesterday – and the thieves even took a fridge full of beer. Heavy items were taken from the pitch buildings of Sevenoaks Town Football Club in Greatness Park...
View ArticleHome Office fears this Ashford property was used to bring dozens...
Dozens of migrants face an uncertain future after a nursing home company lost its legal battle with the Home Office.Raj and Knoll Limited, whose headquarters until recently were based in Ashford, had...
View ArticleNew figures show shocking rise in sex crimes against children in...
The latest crime statistics for Kent have revealed a staggering rise in cases of sexual activity involving a child under 13.The government figures, which show reported crimes, revealed that since...
View ArticlePlans for brand new primary school next to Hundred of Hoo Academy...
Plans for a brand new primary school near Rochester have been recommended for approval.The new school, which would have one form of entry, would be part of the Hundred of Hoo Academy in Hoo St Werburgh...
View ArticleCanterbury Christ Church University's plans to open free new...
Plans to build a free secondary free school in Canterbury will be discussed at a public meeting in September.Canterbury Christ Church University has confirmed it will be making a proposal to open the...
View Article18 tweets to Kent Police this summer that probably made officers...
Our local bobbies have to a lot to deal with – awkward incidents, violent criminals and huge budget cuts to name but a few. But we reckon one new aspect of police work will have lightened the mood some...
View ArticlePolice searching for missing man from Five Oak Green
Police are looking for a 49-year-old man reported missing from Five Oak Green.Matthew Small was last seen at his home in Willow Crescent at around 9pm on Thursday.He left the house on foot and is not...
View ArticleVet warns dog owners about the dangers of lungworm
A vet has warned dog owners about the symptoms and dangers of lungworm.Graeme McKeown, from Companion Care Vets in Dowding Way, said he decided to advise owners after new figures revealed Tunbridge...
View ArticleCar smashes into lamppost following two-vehicle crash in Dover
Two cars were involved in a collision in Dover town centre last night.Kent Police was called to Maison Dieu Road, near to the entrance of Morrisons and Asda, just after 9.30pm following the crash.A...
View Article17 fantastic (Mr Fox) images of Roald Dahl-mania sweeping across...
Hundreds turned out for the Roald Dahl Festival in Sevenoaks yesterday.Sevenoaks Town Partnership presented the free event in the Vine Gardens on Saturday from 10am until 3pm.The mayor of Sevenoaks...
View ArticleArmed police called to Rochester after two men spotted with guns
Armed Officers have arrested two men on suspicion of possessing a firearm in Rochester.Kent Police was called at 7.41pm on Saturday July 23 following a reported sighting of a firearm in Maidstone Road,...
View ArticleTraffic nightmare: This man knew how to beat the 12-hour delays
After a day of misery on the M20, M2 and A20, one stranded motorist knew the quickest way to get around. Taken on the A20, where many drivers were stranded for 12 hours, one man took to his skateboard...
View ArticleM2 accident: Very slow traffic on junctions five, four and three
There is very slow traffic on the M2 after an accident involving two cars.The collision took place at just after 11am, on the coastbound junction 5 for Sittingbourne.Delays are being reported back to...
View ArticleAlkham Valley Road reopened to through traffic as council makes...
Kent County Council has reversed its decision to close Alkham Valley Road – just hours after implementing idea.It was closed to allow "access for welfare to traffic stuck on the A20" from 6.30am on...
View ArticleLitter louts leave old barbecues and rubbish at Ramsgate beauty...
Furious parents and dog walkers have condemned the lazy actions of litter louts in one of the Thanet's beauty spots.People visiting King George VI Memorial Park in Ramsgate on Friday (July 22) were...
View ArticleThe cheapest place to get a suit dry cleaned in West Kent
The most affordable places in west Kent to get a standard two-piece suit dry cleaned have been revealed.Whether it is for a smart event, or just another day in the office, a suit is an important item...
View ArticleDid Miss Kent win the Miss England competition?
The country's new Miss England 2016 was crowned on Thursday night.Miss Preston, Elizabeth Grant, was crowned the winner at the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre in Southport.The 6ft student, aged...
View ArticleWill the summer sun in Kent continue this week?
The summer sun finally came to Kent last week.Temperatures soared to hit 32 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, it was hotter than Kenya in some areas and a heatwave health warning was issued.But will this...
View ArticleFruit pastilles could be key to solving Sevenoaks Football Club...
The thieves who burgled Sevenoaks Football Club last week left behind nothing but a packet of fruit pastilles. Items including a PA system and a fridge full of Budweiser were taken from the pitch...
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