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Local News Keir Starmer resigns amid party revolt and record-low ratings — what it means for Kent
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister amid open party revolt and record-low approval. Kent Local News on how it came apart — and…
22 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Release CCTV Image After Attempted Robbery in Gillingham
Officers are appealing for witnesses and asking anyone who recognises a man in CCTV footage to come forward following a suspected attempted…
21 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Seize Stolen Scooter in Chatham Nuisance Vehicle Crackdown
A white and black three-wheeled scooter — found to be stolen — has been removed from Chatham streets as part of ongoing police action…
21 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Man Jailed After Police Uncover More Than 15,000 Child Abuse Images
More than 15,000 indecent images and videos of children. All three severity categories. One address in Kent — and a specialist police unit…
20 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Suspect Charged Following Serious Stabbing in Margate Town Centre
A man in his 20s was seriously injured in a stabbing on Margate High Street, with one suspect now charged and the case expected to proceed…
20 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Appeal for Help Finding Missing Boy from Maidstone
Officers say they are concerned for the welfare of a missing boy from Maidstone and are urging anyone with information to contact them…
20 June 2026 -
Council Updates Biggest KSENT Games Yet Brings Inclusive Sport to 127 SEND Pupils Across Kent and Medway
Active Kent & Medway brought together pupils from 18 special schools for a day of adapted sport at what organisers called the largest KSENT…
19 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Missing 12-Year-Old Maidstone Girl Found Safe After Kent Police Appeal
Kent Police confirmed the girl, reported missing on 30 April 2026, was safely located after a public appeal drew a strong community…
19 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Renew Appeal After Visiting Sportsmen Attacked in Lydd
Three men who had travelled to the UK for an international sports competition were assaulted near Cannon Street and Coronation Square in…
19 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Missing 14-Year-Old Girl from Meopham Found Safe After Kent Police Appeal
A teenager reported missing from the Gravesham village of Meopham since 13 June 2026 has been safely located, Kent Police have confirmed. A…
18 June 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury’s 800-Year-Old Poor Priests’ Hospital Opens Its Doors as a Living Gallery
Canterbury City Council has launched the Clocktower Gallery inside the restored medieval Poor Priests’ Hospital, with its first exhibition…
18 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Suspect Arrested After Serious Assault on Road Between Paddock Wood and Five Oak Green
A 32-year-old man from Ashford has been arrested on suspicion of assault and drink-driving following a serious assault on the road between…
18 June 2026