By csimmonds@thekmgroup.co.uk (Cara Simmonds) A popular landlady who managed one of Kent’s independent pubs for 28 years is set to retire. Annmarie Hoare has run The Crown at Upchurch since 1994 and is now looking forward to spending more time with her…
Inquest opens into tragic death of Chris Figgis, 18, from Faversham who was a deputy head boy at Kent College
By gwarren@thekmgroup.co.uk (Gerry Warren) Touching tributes have poured in to a “wonderful and gifted young man” following his tragic death. Chris Figgis, 18, died in a barn near his home in Graveney, near Faversham, where his father runs a farm. His …
Who’s for padel tennis? New leisure plan to convert empty historic Machine Shop No 8 at Chatham Maritime
By njordan@thekmgroup.co.uk (Nicola Jordan) A climbing wall, a drive-in cinema – and now a centre showcasing one of the world’s fastest growing sports – padel tennis. That’s the latest plan to transform the landmark empty shell of a historic former doc…
Woman assaulted in The Zoo bar and nightclub, in Maidstone
By cphillips@thekmgroup.co.uk (Charlotte Phillips) A woman reportedly left a bar “with her teeth in her hand” after she was attacked on a night out. The victim, who wants to remain anonymous, says she was in The Zoo bar and nightclub in Maidstone when …
Suspected shoplifter charged with alleged thefts from Tesco Express and Wilkinson in Maidstone
By cphillips@thekmgroup.co.uk (Charlotte Phillips) A suspected shoplifter has been charged over a number of alleged thefts. Alcohol, electrical items and food were reportedly stolen from Tesco Express and Wilkinson on Sunday in Maidstone. Leonard Duval…
Folkestone Academy explain why police were called to school
By ajee@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Jee) Bosses at a Kent school have confirmed why police were called out today – in order to dispel rumours circulating on social media. “Incorrect information” was being spread that a teacher had been attacked by a pupil a…
Villagers in shock after man dies after being stabbed at the Cricketers Inn, Meopham
By alangridge@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Langridge) Villagers have spoken of their shock after a man was fatally stabbed at a rural pub. At 9.15pm on Saturday, October 5, officers were called to the Cricketers Inn in Meopham and found two men had been inju…
Behind the barriers of the M2 A249 flyover works at Stockbury, Sittingbourne
By jnurden@thekmgroup.co.uk (John Nurden) It has been a year since work began on revamping one of Kent’s busiest motorway junctions. But what happens on the other side of the barriers? Senior reporter John Nurden donned his hard hat and headed for the …
Two lanes of Dartford Tunnel shut due to emergency repairs
By cphillips@thekmgroup.co.uk (Charlotte Phillips) One of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing has been shut for emergency repairs. There is queuing traffic on the anti-clockwise carriageway due to the closure on the A282, put in place by National High…
Pedestrian in critical condition after attack in King Street, Ramsgate
By jwright@thekmgroup.co.uk (Joe Wright) A pedestrian attacked in the street on Friday night is in a critical condition in hospital. The man in his 50s suffered serious head injuries as a result of the night-time assault in King Street, Ramsgate. Follo…