Town to host its first ever Pride: A town’s first Pride event is gearing up to go ahead this summer celebrating diversity and inclusion throughout the community.
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/town-to-host-its-first-ever-pride-305705/
Top Tory approached to take over from prominent Kent MP: A council leader has revealed he has been sounded out about taking over from one of the county’s ...
kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/top-tory-approached-to-takeover-from-prominent-kent-mp-305724/
Hillary, Dave or Lifty: Schoolchildren compete to name air ambulance helicopters: The air ambulance is asking children to name its helicopters as it reaches the ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/hillary-dave-or-lifty-schoolchildren-compete-to-name-air-a-305763/
‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’: Secret Drinker pulls up a pew to revel in the hop-picking heritage of a tucked-away local
kentonline.co.uk/secret-drinker/the-perfect-village-pub-and-the-staff-are-something-speci-305685/
‘Dirty leisure centre isn't improving - why are there only three cleaners?!’: A multimillion-pound leisure centre that employs three cleaners must take on more ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/dirty-leisure-centre-isnt-improving-why-are-there-only-3-305727/
Doctor Who star poses with Dalek at Kent shop: An actor best known for playing Doctor Who delighted staff by posing with a Dalek during a visit to a high street ...
kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/doctor-who-star-poses-with-dalek-at-kent-shop-305739/
Man in hospital after smash closes main route: A major route is closed in both directions and a man is in hospital following a crash between a lorry and van
kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/delays-after-smash-on-main-route-in-rush-hour-traffic-305693/
Junior footballers warned against trend made popular by Jack Grealish: Junior players are being told not to adopt a trend made famous by Premier League aces such ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/trending/junior-footballers-warned-against-trend-made-popular-by-jack-305646/
Driver caught using dead woman’s blue badge: A driver who used a dead woman's blue badge to park closer to his hotel on two occasions in Kent has been fined.
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/driver-caught-using-dead-woman-s-blue-badge-305722/
Biosecurity checks to start - despite fears Kent site off M20 isn’t ready: There are fears a site off the M20 is not ready for new biosecurity checks coming in ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/biosecurity-checks-to-start-despite-fears-kent-site-off-m2-305721/
New forensic technique helps snare stalker: A stalker has been jailed after new forensic technology which shows up under UV light was put on the victim’s home ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/new-forensic-technique-helps-snare-stalker-305701/
Teens arrested in Kent charged over Mother’s Day stabbing: Two teenagers arrested in Kent have been charged with attempted murder after a man in his 30s was ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/teens-arrested-in-kent-charged-over-mother-s-day-stabbing-305691/
New vision revealed for ‘parkland council estate’ on abandoned site: New images show how a “parkland council estate” planned for an overgrown patch of land could ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/new-vision-revealed-for-parkland-council-estate-on-abandon-305687/
‘I'm doing this to honour my son’: A grieving dad is opening a dessert parlour to honour the memory of his son, who died aged seven in a suspected hit-and-run.
kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/im-doing-this-to-honour-my-son-305637/
We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’: Our reporter had to sign a waiver warning of “possible loss of life” before taking on a ferociously hot ...
kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/we-took-on-hot-wings-challenge-that-risks-loss-of-life-305650/
Historic lift ‘will reopen next year’ despite fears over lack of work on site: The team behind the £6.6m refurbishment of a historic cliffside lift have ...
kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/work-set-to-get-underway-at-historic-coastal-landmark-305612/
The most popular dog and cat names – by breed – revealed: The top 20 dog and cat names have been revealed – alongside the monikers currently most popular with ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/trending/the-most-popular-dog-and-cat-names-by-breed-revealed-305569/
Happy International Guide Dog Day! We meet the trainers transforming people’s lives - one puppy at a time 🐶🥰
Read more: International Guide Dog Day: KentOnline spends a day in the life of a guide dog trainer at the Guide Dogs Training Centre in Maidstone
‘Alarming decline’ in Kent insect numbers unsustainable, warn experts: Flying insect numbers in Kent are declining at an unsustainable rate, fear wildlife ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/trending/alarming-decline-in-kent-insect-numbers-unsustainable-war-305606/
Smoking ban is ‘unworkable and unenforceable’: A senior county councillor has called for new smoking legislation to be repealed saying it will simply encourage ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/smoking-ban-is-unworkable-and-unenforceable-305648/
Rare toy bought for just £1.25 could now fetch £30k: An ultra-rare Star Wars toy bought for £1.25 in 1978 could soon fetch up to £30,000 at a Kent auction.
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/rare-toy-bought-for-just-1-25-could-now-fetch-30k-305653/
Major route shuts days after reopening following emergency works: A major road connecting two districts in the county has shut again after repairs to a burst ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/major-route-shut-again-after-repairs-leave-bump-in-road-305660/
Company behind huge luxury flats project 'has not gone bust': The development company behind a huge coastal tower block of 91 luxury flats has not gone bust ...
kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/company-behind-huge-luxury-flats-project-has-not-gone-bust-305655/
KentOnline News : A carpet of bluebells among the trees at King's Wood in Challock 😍
Thanks to @moxeys_photography for tagging #kentonline
Busy route to close for emergency gas work: A route used by school parents will be closed for up to 10 days due to emergency gas works.
kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/busy-route-to-close-for-emergency-gas-work-305639/
Motorway shuts in both directions amid man’s welfare concerns: A motorway was briefly shut today following concerns for a man’s welfare.
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/motorway-shuts-in-both-directions-amid-man-s-welfare-concern-305605/
'We’ve never been so quiet – it’s a critical moment for the town’: The long-time owner of a bar in the world’s first “music town” says its reputation as a ...
kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/we-ve-never-been-so-quiet-it-s-a-critical-moment-for-the-305590/
Child among five dead in Channel tragedy: At least five people have died attempting to cross the Channel, according to reports.
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/lifeless-bodies-spotted-in-english-channel-after-horror-in-305540/
Panel set up to improve special needs provision faces axe: A sub-committee started in the wake of a damning report into Kent’s failures in SEND provision has ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/panel-set-up-to-improve-special-needs-provision-faces-axe-305578/
BMW driver ‘crashes into roundabout and keeps driving with sparking wheel’: A driver was arrested after a BMW crashed into a round about and continued driving ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/bmw-driver-crashes-into-roundabout-and-keeps-driving-with-s-305576/
Cashpoint scam warning as ‘despicable’ fraudsters steal £800 from elderly woman: An elderly woman was scammed out of hundreds of pounds after fraudsters targeted ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/cashpoint-scam-warning-as-despicable-fraudsters-steal-800-305575/
What you can expect from Kent’s priciest flats: These three apartments creep into the millions, but what makes a two- or three-bedroom flat worth the hefty price ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/kent-homes-news/what-you-can-expect-from-kent-s-priciest-flats-305498/
Plans to turn empty community centre into shop finally approved: An empty community centre is to be converted into a shop - almost two years after the same ...
kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/plans-to-turn-empty-community-centre-into-shop-finally-appro-305553/
First glimpse inside £4.5m moated manor with working drawbridge: A moated manor dating back to the days of Edward II which features a working drawbridge has been ...
kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/first-glimpse-inside-4-5m-moated-manor-with-working-drawbri-305543/
Huge convoy of fire engines spotted on M20: A huge convoy of fire engines has been spotted travelling down the M20 as the largest number of emergency vehicles to ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/huge-convoy-of-fire-engines-spotted-on-m20-305539/
The reality of being homeless in Kent: We spoke to people in Kent struggling to put a roof over their heads - and the charity workers trying to help them amid ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/the-reality-of-being-homeless-in-kent-305488/
Pictures inside shop given one-star food hygiene rating: A convenience store where animal carcasses were kept just inches from fresh herbs and salad items has ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/shocking-picture-inside-shop-given-one-star-food-hygiene-rat-305510/
Kent train services face disruption as union confirms more strikes: Strikes by train drivers at 16 different rail operating companies have been announced by ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/trending/kent-train-services-face-disruption-as-drivers-announce-fres-305493/
Get into a new career with EKC Training: Whether you’re looking to get back into learning or change jobs, these specially designed courses across East Kent are ...
kentonline.co.uk/education/education-news/get-into-a-new-career-with-ekc-training-305397/
'Crime commissioner role remains frustratingly difficult to explain to voters’: Political editor Paul Francis explores the often misunderstood role of police and ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/opinion/crime-commissioner-role-confuses-voters-no-wonder-last-tu-305500/
Sex offender jailed for 14 years: A sex offender has been jailed for 14 years for abusing two girls and a woman.
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/sex-offender-jailed-for-14-years-305483/
D-Day hero who dodged enemy shells dies aged 98: A D-Day hero who dodged enemy shells and chronicled the suffering that day has died.
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/d-day-hero-who-dodged-enemy-shells-dies-aged-98-305519/
Daytime TV star and new boyfriend have ‘dream’ day in Kent: A daytime TV star says she had a “superb” stay at a Kent celebrity hotspot with her new boyfriend.
kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/daytime-tv-star-and-new-boyfriend-have-dream-day-in-kent-305504/
Discover environmental initiatives on your doorstep this Earth Day: From dining at sustainable restaurants to visiting nature reserves, Kent boasts plenty of ...
kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/discover-environmental-initiatives-on-your-doorstep-this-ear-304956/
🏠 In case you missed it earlier this month, Ashford School is planning to move to Great Chart, leaving its historic home in East Hill
Huge new secondary school set to open at Kent ‘garden town’ next summer: A new secondary school being built at a sprawling ‘garden town’ development is set to ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/huge-new-secondary-school-set-open-at-kent-garden-town-nex-305408/
Popular cafe on the market as boss leaves Kent after ‘finding true love’: A popular Kent cafe has gone on the market three months after the owner announced she ...
kentonline.co.uk/romney-marsh/news/popular-cafe-on-the-market-as-boss-leaves-kent-after-findin-305458/
Sadness as popular cafe and music venue closes: Residents have expressed their sadness after a late-night cafe and music venue closed its doors for the final ...
kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/sadness-as-popular-cafe-and-music-venue-closes-305455/
Popular coastal path to close for safety works: A popular coastal walk will be shut amid concerns about the height and weight of trees along the route.
kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/popular-coastal-path-to-close-for-safety-works-305370/
Why some lifelong Tory voters are ditching party in key election battleground: We’ve been out in one of Kent’s “weathervane” seats to find out why some voters ...
kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/why-some-lifelong-tory-voters-are-ditching-party-in-key-elec-305316/
Woman, 36, accused of stealing Lindt Chocolate and Nike clothes: A woman is due in court after chocolate, sportswear and clothing were reportedly stolen from a ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/woman-36-accused-of-stealing-lindt-chocolate-and-nike-clot-305270/
Motorway service station acquired by Eurotunnel: A service station on the M20 has been taken over by Eurotunnel as part of a deal to help speed-up cross-Channel ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/motorway-service-station-acquired-by-eurotunnel-305178/
Aldi reveals when controversial store in ‘crazy’ location will open: Aldi has revealed when a controversial new supermarket set to be built in a “crazy” location ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/aldi-reveals-when-controversial-store-in-crazy-location-wi-305454/
'Our roads are terrible, why are we not included in Pothole Blitz!': Furious residents say they feel forgotten as their town's "terrible" roads ...
kentonline.co.uk/tenterden/news/our-roads-are-terrible-why-are-we-not-included-in-pothole-305400/
Cheers! Pubs where you can celebrate the May Day weekend: Kick off the month with a long weekend of craft beer, live music, outdoor BBQs and more at these Kent ...
kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/cheers-pubs-where-you-can-celebrate-the-may-day-weekend-305163/
Business park ‘bucking trend of failing high streets’: Owners of a popular business park want to expand the site as it continues to “buck the trend” of failing ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/business-park-bucking-trend-of-failing-high-streets-305371/
‘Wasteland woods reeked of rotten eggs - it felt like I was being poisoned’: We visited a historic Kent woodland where 27,000 tonnes of waste has been dumped - ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/wasteland-woods-reeked-of-rotten-eggs-it-felt-like-i-was-305403/
‘If they won’t collect our bins, we won’t pay council tax’: An elderly couple are going to stop paying council tax - because their bins haven’t been collected ...
kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/if-they-won-t-collect-our-bins-we-won-t-pay-council-tax-305388/
Tough times ahead for drivers as petrol prices look set to surge: Filling up a family car is now £5 more expensive and drivers are being warned tough times lay ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/trending/tough-times-ahead-for-drivers-as-petrol-prices-look-set-to-s-305252/
Have you recently lost someone close to you? Pay tribute to your loved ones in our obituary section here: Today's Kent Online Death Notices
Sadness as much-loved bakery to close after 52 years: A traditional and revered bakery which fed the masses for more than 50 years will close its doors marking ...
kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/sadness-as-much-loved-bakery-closes-after-52-years-305398/
Man taken to hospital after crash closes busy route: A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy road forced police to close the route.
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/man-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-closes-busy-route-305386/
Carpenter killed as truck’s trailer ‘came loose and rolled into his van’: A carpenter was killed when a trailer came loose from a truck and rolled into his van ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/carpenter-killed-as-truck-s-trailer-came-loose-and-rolled-i-305378/
Migrant smugglers jailed after nine people found in lorry: Two men have been jailed after attempting to smuggle migrants in the back of a lorry - despite one ...
kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/migrant-smugglers-jailed-after-nine-people-found-in-lorry-305369/
Rowdy peacock rescued after “roaming” streets for six months: A noisy peacock whose loud mating calls from the tops of houses “concerned” neighbours has finally ...
kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/rowdy-peacock-rescued-after-roaming-streets-for-six-months-305368/
Government urged to delay fresh border checks amid huge disruption fears: The government could phase in checks on imported goods entering the UK amid fears they ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/government-urged-to-delay-fresh-border-checks-amid-huge-disr-305358/
Dates confirmed for Christmas light trail: A second festive light trail featuring jaw-dropping installations has announced it will return this year ...
kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/dates-confirmed-for-christmas-light-trail-305263/
Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?: Secret Drinker lets his dog take the lead as they head to a seaside haven for those on two legs ...
kentonline.co.uk/secret-drinker/love-the-beach-beer-and-big-mutts-this-is-the-spot-for-you-305299/
‘Ongoing bin crisis will take months to sort out…’: Residents could be in for a long wait in getting their bin collections up-to-date, according to the guest of ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/ongoing-bin-crisis-will-take-months-to-sort-out-305326/
‘Kent council bosses deserve huge pay - they could be earning more’: New research reveals dozens of senior Kent council staff earn more than £100 ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-council-bosses-deserve-huge-pay-they-could-be-gettin-305261/
‘How did thieves swipe our bronze garden statues while we were home?’: The owner of multiple solid bronze statues says it is like they were “beamed out of the ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/how-did-thieves-swiped-our-bronze-garden-statues-while-we-w-305343/
Teens charged after multiple cars stolen from rural parts of Kent: Two teenagers have been charged after a crime spree saw three houses in rural parts of Kent ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/teens-charged-after-multiple-cars-stolen-from-rural-parts-of-305313/
The five-star drinks at hidden gem Kent bar you have to try: In our latest food review, we visit a restaurant with a strange taste when it comes to interior ...
kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/the-five-star-drinks-at-hidden-gem-kent-bar-you-have-to-try-305122/
Locked-out OAP charged £1,600 by ‘rogue trader’ to access home: A pensioner left locked out of her home believes she was ripped off by a “rogue trader” who ...
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/locked-out-oap-charged-1-600-by-rogue-trader-to-access-ho-305282/
Taylor Swift fans targeted in ticket scam surge: Ticket scams are said to be ‘flooding’ social media with Taylor Swift fans being heavily targeted ahead of the ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/trending/taylor-swift-fans-targeted-in-ticket-scam-surge-305210/
Smacking children should be banned in England, say doctors: Smacking children must now be made illegal in England say a leading group of children’s doctors ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/trending/smacking-children-should-be-banned-in-england-say-doctors-305219/
Cars are getting too big for UK parking spaces: Parking spaces are failing to keep up with the size of new cars, says a study, which is in turn costing drivers ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/trending/cars-are-getting-too-big-for-uk-parking-spaces-305188/
Garden wall smashed as driver flees scene of crash: A driver fled the scene of a crash which destroyed a garden wall - sending debris into two parked vans.
kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/garden-wall-smashed-as-driver-flees-scene-of-crash-305266/
Strictly’s Joanne Clifton to star as fairytale princess: The former ballroom dancer has swapped the Blackpool Tower for the land of Far Far Away as she’s set to ...
kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/strictly-s-joanne-clifton-to-star-as-fairytale-princess-305174/
‘Face-off with road rage hothead made me realise my scrapping days are over’: He’s had his fair share of bust-ups, but in the face of an aggressive driver this ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/opinion/face-off-with-road-rage-hothead-made-me-realise-my-scrappin-305167/
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