Month: November 2022
Met Police special constable raped woman at roadside
An off-duty Met Police special constable raped a woman at the roadside after showing his warrant card and quizzing her about his driving licence. Paul Hoile was drunk at the […]
Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie, who used to live in Wickhambreaux near Canterbury, dies
A popstar who found tranquillity in a Kent village has sadly died aged 79. Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie lived in Wickhambreaux near Canterbury for 25 years before selling her estate […]
Man arrested following disturbance at Ashford health centre
A man has been arrested after reports of a disturbance at a health centre in Ashford. Police were called to St Stephens Health Centre in St Stephens Walk just after […]
Trust launches investigation after mums not allowed gas and air pain relief at Ashford’s William Harvey Hospital
A hospital will carry out an investigation after mothers in labour were unable to access gas and air pain relief. Last week, an issue with ventilation on maternity wards at […]
Tragic death of Margate boy who was bullied for having autism
A teenager was found hanging in his bedroom in Margate after being bullied for being autistic, an inquest has heard today. Stefan Kluibenschadl, 15, was taunted by people he encountered […]
Luxury shoppers 'heading to Paris and Milan' instead of London as Bond Street sales crash
The end of tax-free shopping for tourists has hammered the group’s trading in its high-end stores, particularly its Bond Street outlet >
Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny to be recorded in Maidstone this December
The public are invited to join the biggest party of the year with acclaimed musician Jools Holland. The pianist will be recording his Jools’ Annual Hootenanny show, which is broadcast […]
A249 crash between Sheppey Crossing and Leysdown turn off causing traffic problems
A crash near a busy crossing is causing traffic problems. Motorists are facing delays on the A249 between Sheppey Crossing and the A2500, on the Isle of Sheppey. The crash […]
Kent Air Ambulance staff honoured for their work with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medals
An MP has presented air ambulance staff with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medals for their incredible emergency work. Chatham and Aylesford MP Tracey Crouch headed to the Rochester headquarters of […]
Lady Susan Hussey quits over remarks to charity boss Ngozi Fulani
Lady Susan Hussey steps down over her remarks at a reception hosted by Camilla, the Queen Consort. >