Sounds of hope in Kent as more nightingales join dawn chorus Elusive nightingale ‘doing well’ at Northward Hill, Kent, but experts cite concerns around loss of habitat The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
How a facility turning plastic into jet fuel could solve the UK’s next oil crisis As airlines and travellers feel the effect of global jet fuel shortages, scientists in Kent may have figured out a sustainable solution to the crisis The Independent UK · Apr 28
This Characterful Kent Countryside Kitchen Was the Final Step in a Decade-Long Renovation Project — And It's the Definition of Saving the Best Till Last 10 years in the making, this beautiful kitchen design is rich with surprising finishes and unique touches Livingetc · Apr 26
Teenage boys among five charged over alleged rape of girl in Gravesend Kent Police officers received reports a teenage girl had been raped at a private property in Gravesend Evening Standard · Apr 25
Three teenagers among five charged over alleged rape of girl in Kent Kent Police officers received reports on Tuesday The Independent UK · Apr 25
Three boys and two men charged over rape of teenage girl in Kent Four accused of rape and one of aiding and abetting rape in connection with incident in Gravesend The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Rio Ferdinand puts £10m Kent mansion up for sale after moving family to Dubai The football star, 47, previously blasted the tax rises in the UK and said he feels ‘valued’ in Dubai Evening Standard · Apr 24
UK-grown strawberries hit supermarket shelves early thanks to warm weather Punnets will begin to arrive on Tesco shelves from Friday The Independent UK · Apr 24
Glorious weather sees UK-grown strawberries arrive in supermarkets Punnets will begin to arrive on Tesco shelves in Surrey, Kent, Herefordshire and some London stores from Friday. Evening Standard · Apr 24
Three meningitis B cases confirmed in Dorset as young people offered vaccines UK Health Security Agency says cases have been treated successfully and antibiotics are being given as a precaution The Guardian - UK · Apr 17
Meningitis B outbreak hits schools in Weymouth prompting fresh vaccine rollout Antibiotics and vaccines are being offered to young people in school years 7 to 13 across the Weymouth, Portland and Chickerell areas of Dorset The Independent UK · Apr 17
South East Water chief to forgo bonus following Kent and Sussex water outages Chief executive David Hinton, who receives a £400,000 salary, said he has made the decision not to receive any performance payment this year. Evening Standard · Apr 14
South East Water boss tells MPs he ‘got it wrong’ in handling outages Bosses of the company were grilled by MPs on Tuesday about their response to the recent supply interuptions in Kent and Sussex. Evening Standard · Apr 14
South East Water boss admits to ‘failure on primary duty’ to supply water Bosses of the company were grilled by MPs on Tuesday about their response to recent outages that left thousands without drinking water. Evening Standard · Apr 14
The Independent UK · Apr 14 South East Water boss to give up bonus after thousands of customers hit by outages Bill-payers were left with no tap water, were unable to shower or bathe and could not flush their toilets
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12 County cricket: Craig Overton completes game to remember by finishing off Essex – as it happened Somerset’s stand-in skipper added a couple of batters and a catch to his century on Saturday in 10-wicket win
Evening Standard · Apr 10 Zack Polanski's Greens storm onto Nigel Farage's Reform turf winning in Kent ahead of May elections Green strategists believe that some voters desperate for change are switching to their party from Reform as they offer a more appealing message and policies
The Independent UK · Apr 3 Easter traffic gridlock as crashes and queues spark UK motorway delays Britain’s motorway network is heavily congested as the Easter getaway begins on Good Friday (April 3). The M6 Toll in the West Midlands is closed northbound between Junction 6 Brownhills Interchange and the M6 J11a Saredon Interchange due to a serious crash. There are also severe delays of 90 minutes…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1 Highland cows – how these unlikely social media stars were forced into hiding After being pushed to ‘distress’ by people trying to film and take selfies with the cattle in Kent, the fold has had to be taken away from public view
Evening Standard · Mar 31 ‘Very special’ flag from 1947 royal tour in South Africa up for sale Memorabilia given to a chauffeur are being sold by Catherine Southon’s Auctioneers and Valuers in Kent.
The Conversation · Mar 30 The meningitis vaccine now sits at the centre of two health crises The UK has recently seen a resurgence of meningococcal B (MenB) disease, with a cluster of cases in Kent described as “unprecedented” by the health secretary, Wes Streeting. As attention turns from the current MenB outbreak to how to prevent future outbreaks, another challenge is also growing: gonorrhoea is becoming…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 30 Kent’s meningitis outbreak taught me that post-Covid Britain is not as divided as many feared The government’s plan was clear and communities have followed its guidance – with young people leading the way, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Burglar tracked down by neon t-shirt while eating fish and chips in Kent Police were able to track down a wanted burglar, after his neon t-shirt was identified by officers in a chip shop.
Evening Standard · Mar 29 London leaver: 'We swapped a £20k/year rental in Orpington to buy in Faversham' A family inheritance gave this couple the boost they needed to get on the property ladder in Kent
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29 The Wellington, Margate, Kent: ‘Worth risking a werewolf attack to get to’ – restaurant review The ever-changing menu is a paean to things that make me happy