By knelson@thekmgroup.co.uk (Katie May Nelson, local democracy reporter) 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 the Wi…
Injunction granted following the Just Stop Oil protests on M25
By baustin@thekmgroup.co.uk (Ben Austin) A new injunction could see anyone strapping themselves to any object or structure on the country’s busiest motorway slapped with a hefty fine, jail time or a combination of both. The High Court has granted an in…
‘Robust’ screening programme to tackle diphtheria cases after outbreak at Manston
By cweller@thekmgroup.co.uk (Chantal Weller) A “robust screening process” has been set up amid rising cases of diphtheria at asylum seeker accommodation. Minister for immigration, Robert Jenrick, spoke in parliament today about the plans put in place, …
Rochester man bailed after Strood assault leaves man fighting for his life
By smcpolin@thekmgroup.co.uk (Sean McPolin) A man arrested after a town centre assault prompted a large police cordon has been released on bail. Part of Cuxton Road in Strood was taped off from the public at around 11.10pm last Sunday and a men was lef…
Lower Thames Crossing cost rises to £9 billion as project added to ‘low value for money’ watchlist
By sdelaney@thekmgroup.co.uk (Sean Delaney) The cost of building the country’s longest road tunnel to ease congestion on the Dartford Crossing has risen by nearly £2bn over the last two years. A revised bid to build the Lower Thames Crossing connecting…
Man arrested after woman dies in M2 crash between Faversham and Sittingbourne
By jhorn@thekmgroup.co.uk (Jenni Horn) A woman has died after a crash on the M2 and a man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink-driving. Police have confirmed the death following the motorway collision this morn…
Jumpers Rebound Centre’s Louise Brownsey wins team silver for Great Britain at Trampoline World Championships in Bulgaria
By multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk (KentOnline reporter) A Medway-based gymnast has become a medallist alongside her team-mates at the Trampoline World Championships. Louise Brownsey, who trains at Jumpers Rebound Centre in Gillingham, was part of the …
Pedestrian ‘hit by car’ outside Northfleet School for Girls in Hall Road, Gravesend
By jnurden@thekmgroup.co.uk (John Nurden) Hall Road in Gravesend was “partially blocked” in both directions this afternoon after a pedestrian was reported to have been hit by a car. The crash happened around 4pm outside Northfleet School for Girls. Pol…
Maritime Academy Trust invests £60k to provide hundreds of pupils with their own laptop
By atregenna@thekmgroup.co.uk (Amy Tregenna) A trust has provided more than 600 pupils with their own individual laptops to bridge the digital divide between the most and least disadvantaged children. The Maritime Academy Trust invested more than £60,0…
CCTV image released after alleged assault in Temple Hill Square, Dartford
By alangridge@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Langridge) A man has been taken to hospital with a broken jaw after he was punched in the head multiple times. The victim was sitting outside a shop in Temple Hill Square, Dartford, when he was approached by a man h…