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New visuals show how plans for a rooftop ... Show more
Emergency services scrambled to riverside development: Police, paramedics, fire crews and the Coastguard have been sent to a riverside development.
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/emergency-services-scrambled-to-riverside-development-347219/
🎙️ The latest Kent Politics Podcast is out now!
This week, we look at:
💷 Three Medway businesses fined a total of £220,000 for employing illegal workers ... Show more
The Kent Politics Podcast
The Kent Politics Podcast
‘It should be a landmark not a liability’: Town’s ‘worst eyesore’ could become luxury flats again
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/it-should-be-a-landmark-not-a-liability-town-s-worst-eye-345562/
Kent Online Sep 15
Kent from the skies in the 1990s: Just how much has the county changed since the 1990s? Take a trip down memory lane with dozens of aerial pictures of Kent's ...
premium.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/kent-from-the-skies-in-the-1990s-270016/
The £19m bridge that transformed life in two Kent villages – for better and worse
kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/the-19m-bridge-that-transformed-life-in-two-kent-villages-345074/
Waverley cruises from Southend Pier return this month: Waverley river cruises are set to return to Southend this month offering passengers the chance to step ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26519574.waverley-cruises-southend-pier-return-month/
Kent's 'hidden gem' lido that only costs £8.15 that's perfect to beat the heatwave heat
kentlive.news/whats-on/family-kids/kents-hidden-gem-lido-only-11105556
Ageing tunnel on key route could get £10.5m overhaul: A key route used for 50,000 journeys every day could be in line for a £10.5m overhaul.
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/ageing-tunnel-on-key-route-could-get-10-5m-overhaul-344328/
The behaviour of scores of fish in the River Medway seemingly gasping for air at the water's surface has been explained by the Environment Agency (EA) ... Show more
Emergency services swarm bridge after ‘noise of someone possibly falling in river’
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/emergency-services-swarm-bridge-after-noise-of-someone-poss-344133/
Wildfire by river suspected to be ‘deliberate’: Four fire engines were sent to battle a wildfire which broke out by a river.
kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/wildfire-by-river-suspected-to-be-deliberate-343981/
Residents' concern at large numbers of fish in Kent river appearing to 'gasp for air'
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/residents-concern-large-numbers-fish-11101998
‘Kent’s quirkiest cafe where the cocktails come with a side of calamity’: Our reviewer visited an offbeat tearoom after it reopened after years of being closed - ...
kentonline.co.uk/weald/news/kent-s-quirkiest-cafe-where-the-cocktails-come-with-a-side-343665/
This beautiful riverside walk has everything dogs love – and a nice café to boot: Our reviewer and her canine companions take in a trail which combines beautiful ...
kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/this-beautiful-riverside-walk-has-everything-dogs-love-in-su-343661/
Work to start on £20m project to transform derelict former college into homes with rooftop gardens
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/work-to-start-on-20m-project-to-transform-derelict-former-c-343593/
Ham & High Aug 03
Village near London is England's most breathtaking: Aylesford in Kent has been named among the most breathtaking villages in England, and it is less than an hour ...
london-now.co.uk/news/26425888.village-near-london-englands-breathtaking/
'Stay out of toxic water' warning after deadly algae found at popular Kent spots: People are being told to 'stay out of affected waters'
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/stay-out-toxic-water-warning-11086476
The former chief executive of Southern Water has been charged with conspiracy to defraud over allegations he was involved in a plan to manipulate water quality ... Show more
'Stay out of toxic water' warning after deadly algae found at popular Kent spots: People are being told to 'stay out of affected waters'
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/stay-out-toxic-water-warning-11086476
Tributes paid to devoted volunteer who spent decades preserving historic ship: A much-loved mother, grandparent, and volunteer who spent four decades preserving ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/tributes-paid-to-devoted-volunteer-who-spent-decades-preserv-343147/
Kent's hidden away riverside gem is one of the UK's 'most beautiful wild swimming spots'
kentlive.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/kents-hidden-away-riverside-gem-11075138
You could be fined £1,000 if you don’t have a paddleboard licence: Ross Mathieson was out on the River Medway in Maidstone, Kent, with a pal on July 3 when he ...
metro.co.uk/2026/07/17/fined-1-000-dont-a-paddleboard-licence-29161517/
Kent Online Jul 13
Biggest council shake-up in 50 years ‘to be announced this week’: The shape of the biggest shake-up in local government in fice decades should become apparent ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/biggest-council-shake-up-in-50-years-to-be-announced-this-w-342637/
‘We feel betrayed’: Sadness as time runs out to save iconic First World War ship: A First World War ship which played a vital role in destroying enemy U-boats is ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/we-feel-betrayed-sadness-as-time-runs-out-to-save-iconic-342478/
Consultation launched on protecting River Lawn in Tonbridge by making it a 'village green'
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/consultation-launched-protecting-river-lawn-11028252
Building on fire beside Kent river as smoke billows into sky: Plumes of smoke can be seen coming over a Kent marina this evening.
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/building-on-fire-beside-kent-river-as-smoke-billows-into-sky-341741/
Jetstream cruises from Southend Pier to Rochester launched: New river cruises are setting sail from Southend Pier to ‘Charles Dickens country’ this summer after ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26163963.jetstream-cruises-southend-pier-rochester-launched/
Medieval chapel set to feature early work by artist Tracey Emin: A never-before-exhibited painting by Dame Tracey Emin is going on display as an historic charity ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/medieval-chapel-set-to-feature-early-work-by-artist-tracey-e-340974/
Historic riverside fortress set to reopen under new management: A rare Elizabethan artillery fort will open its doors to the public for monthly guided tours ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/historic-riverside-fortress-set-to-reopen-under-new-manageme-340685/
‘It feels more like Greece’: How one of Kent’s top summer attractions stays afloat
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/it-feels-more-like-greece-how-one-of-kent-s-top-summer-at-340583/
‘Built with love’: Parents to unveil riverside throne in memory of daughter lost to brain tumour
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/built-with-love-parents-to-unveil-riverside-throne-in-mem-340401/
Re-opening of popular Medway lido will see launch of new PlayZone this bank holiday weekend
kentlive.news/whats-on/family-kids/re-opening-popular-medway-lido-10972902
Stranded dolphin manages to escape River Medway lock in Kent
New monthly market launches with 90 traders and live entertainment: Shoppers are being invited to a new market offering everything from vintage goods to street ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/new-monthly-market-launches-with-90-traders-and-live-enterta-339847/
Experts monitoring dolphin in Kent river: Experts say they are monitoring a dolphin in a lock on the River Medway in Kent.
kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/experts-monitoring-dolphin-in-kent-river-339864/
Date set for re-opening of popular Kent lido with splash pad and lazy river: It is the only open air pool found across the Medway towns
kentlive.news/whats-on/family-kids/date-set-re-opening-popular-10942747
Date set for re-opening of popular Kent lido with splash pad and lazy river: It is the only open air pool found across the Medway towns
kentlive.news/whats-on/family-kids/date-set-re-opening-popular-10942747
Lido that 'looks like Greece' opening soon and is just an hour from London: The historic pool is the only saltwater lido in the country, with a lazy river ...
mylondon.news/lifestyle/travel/lido-looks-like-greece-opening-33864707
New free Medway monthly indoor market launching on bank holiday weekend: It promises to be 'something Medway hasn’t seen before'
kentlive.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-free-medway-monthly-indoor-10943587
Riverside village in Kent named one of England's 'most breathtaking': This riverside gem of a town in Kent is a must-visit
kentlive.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/riverside-village-kent-named-one-10933498
Kent Online Apr 23
These pubs, hotels, restaurants and chefs have been named the best in Kent: After a record-breaking number of votes, meet the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/native/these-pubs-hotels-restaurants-and-chefs-have-been-named-th-339382/
Musical Here & Now featuring Steps' music coming to Norwich: The first look at the new musical Here & Now has been revealed ahead of its shows at Norwich Theatre ...
edp24.co.uk/news/25985120.musical-now-featuring-steps-music-coming-norwich/
Fresh hope for town’s troubled eyesore that ‘looks like an abandoned cruise ship’
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/fresh-hope-for-town-s-troubled-eyesore-that-looks-like-an-a-338714/
Green light for 500 flats and supermarket plan for former gas works: Plans for 500 homes, a supermarket and an older living complex have been given unanimous ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/green-light-for-500-flats-and-supermarket-plan-for-former-ga-337675/
Plans to spend £4m on bridge for cyclists over River Medway: Another bridge could be built specifically for cyclists over a river and one of the county’s busiest ...
kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/plans-to-spend-4m-on-bridge-for-cyclists-over-river-medway-337313/
‘Last year I was at school - now I’m opening a new riverside cafe’: An enterprising teenager has launched a new cafe bar, which she hopes will boost community ...
kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/last-year-i-was-at-school-now-i-m-opening-a-new-riverside-336948/
Costa drive-thru in Kent finally approved delay over flooding concerns: It will be near a McDonald's and a petrol station
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/costa-drive-thru-kent-finally-10819970
First finalists revealed for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2026: The wait is over! It’s time to share the top three finalists across some of our most ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/native/first-finalists-revealed-for-the-kent-medway-food-drink-336365/
‘We haven’t cracked it yet’: Plea for help to explain origins of mystery lines in field
kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/we-haven-t-cracked-it-yet-plea-for-help-to-explain-origin-335874/
Massive overhaul of councils in Kent moves to next stage: The next step in the overhaul of local government in Kent took an important step today with the start ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/massive-overhaul-of-councils-in-kent-moves-to-next-stage-336086/
People told to 'prepare' as flooding 'possible' in Kent with more heavy rain forecast
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/people-told-prepare-flooding-possible-10794553
Eight flood alerts issued across Kent as more rain expected: River levels remain high around Kent
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/eight-flood-alerts-issued-across-10781717
Flood alert issued for parts of the county: The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for parts of the Lower River Medway.
kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/flood-alert-issued-for-parts-of-the-county-335437/
Beat the January blues with free mental health walks: Kent’s Wellbeing Walks are a great opportunity to get some fresh air, improve fitness and meet new people.
kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/beat-the-january-blues-with-free-mental-health-walks-335053/
Town centre plot with 195-home regeneration plan sold for £2.2m: A site which has approval for 195 homes has been sold by a council for £2.2m.
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/town-centre-plot-with-195-home-regeneration-plan-sold-for-2-335190/
Man found dead in river named as police launch appeal: A man whose body was found in a river more than a week after he was last seen has been named.
kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/man-found-dead-in-river-named-as-police-launch-appeal-334931/
High Court rejects bid to overthrow plans to demolish docks for major business park
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/high-court-rejects-bid-to-overthrow-plans-to-demolish-docks-335116/
Body of man in his 50s found in river: Police have confirmed the body of a man has been found in the River Medway.
kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/body-of-man-in-his-50s-found-in-river-334648/
Kent from the skies in the 1970s and 80s: Just how much has the county changed in the last 40 to 50 years? Take a trip down memory lane with 101 pictures of ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-from-the-skies-in-the-1970s-and-80s-240458/
Inquest reveals cause of man’s ‘incredibly tragic’ river death: An inquest has concluded into the death of a 37-year-old former convict who had turned his life ...
kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/inquest-reveals-cause-of-reformed-convict-s-incredibly-trag-334870/
Man died in 'incredibly tragic accident' after stepping back into river: Daniel Grossett, 37, fell into the water and could not be saved
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/man-died-incredibly-tragic-accident-36523527
‘So much done, and so much more to do in coming year’: In a Christmas and New Year message to readers, Medway Council’s leader looks back on a busy 2025.
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/so-much-done-and-so-much-more-to-do-in-coming-year-334397/
Kent issued four flood alerts by Environment Agency with more rain on the way: There is more rain forecast for Kent and four flood alerts are in place
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/kent-issued-four-flood-alerts-10713645
Historic military fort on river sells for more than double the asking price: An historic military fort on an island has been sold at auction for more than double ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/historic-military-fort-on-river-sells-for-more-than-double-t-333713/
Fancy a fort of your own? Rare military monument listed on market for £50k: A historic military fort constructed around 150 years ago to protest access to a ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/fancy-a-fort-of-your-own-rare-military-monument-listed-on-m-332884/
‘It’s become a local attraction but it’s a nightmare’: The art-deco flats left to rot in town centre
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/it-s-become-a-local-attraction-the-art-deco-flats-left-to-332811/
New drone images show progress on £419m riverside revamp: Aerial photos show how a multi-million-pound riverside regeneration scheme, which includes a school ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/new-drone-images-show-progress-on-419m-riverside-revamp-332896/
Business cases for local council reforms put forward in huge ‘shake up’ to Kent: Kent’s councils have published a series of draft proposals as part of the ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/business-cases-for-local-council-reforms-put-forward-in-huge-332266/
Story of summer love set to sounds of pop sensation Steps: The sounds of pop sensation Steps and a story of summertime love collide in a brand-new musical.
newarkadvertiser.co.uk/whats-on/story-of-summer-love-set-to-sounds-of-pop-sensation-steps-9439225/
Video captures moment pensioner deliberately drove into neighbour: An angry pensioner drove his car into another senior citizen at the gated residential park ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/video-captures-moment-pensioner-deliberately-drove-into-neig-329575/
Man who died in river tragedy named as author who turned life around: In today’s podcast, a man who died after falling in the River Medway has been described as ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/man-who-died-in-river-tragedy-named-as-author-who-turned-lif-328829/
‘Tasty brunches in an outdoor oasis with a resident goat - why didn’t I visit sooner?’
kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/tasty-brunches-in-an-outdoor-oasis-with-a-resident-goat-w-327882/
Street cleaner destroys century-old river shelter: A well-known park shelter has suddenly collapsed following an incident involving a maintenance vehicle.
kentonline.co.uk/tonbridge/news/street-cleaner-destroys-century-old-river-shelter-327926/
