KentOnline News

• Reform sweep to victory in five KCC divisions

  The Isle of Sheppey and Sittingbourne turned turquoise as Reform UK claimed five of the seven Swale divisions at Kent County Council.

• Can Reform deliver on Kent election promises - or could power be the beginning of the end?

  As Reform UK celebrates a thumping victory at the KCC elections, we examine what it means for Kent and the party’s chances on the national stage.

• Group ‘threw drugs and contraband’ over walls into prison

  Three men have been arrested after it is alleged illegal items were thrown over the walls of a prison to inmates.

• Teenager charged after man airlifted to hospital with stab wound

  A teenage boy has been charged following a serious assault which saw a man airlifted to hospital with a stab wound.

• Arrest over ‘hit-and-run’ as pedestrian remains in hospital with serious injuries

  Police have arrested a driver over a suspected hit-and-run which has left a pedestrian in hospital with serious injuries.

• Fresh plans for one of Kent’s largest HMOs

  Plans to turn disused student housing into one of Kent’s largest HMOs have been downsized after previously being rejected.

• Investigation after two cats found dead with ‘crushed’ skulls

  An investigation has been launched after two pets were found with “horrendous” injuries.

• Labour hold onto MP’s seat at by-election

  Labour have held onto their seat on a borough council following a by-election prompted by the resignation of a councillor to become the town’s MP.

• Man, 18, arrested after teenage girl ‘sexually assaulted’ on bus

  An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a teenager was allegedly “touched over her clothing” on a bus.

• Police helicopter scrambled to search for missing person

  A helicopter was seen searching a town after concerns were raised for a person.

• Plumes of smoke seen from border facility as explosions lead to huge fire

  Plumes of thick black smoke can be seen billowing this morning after several explosions sparked a serious fire.

• ‘Could the party really be over for the big two of British politics?’

  As counting begins, our local democracy reporter looks at the rise of minor parties and how Britain has become a multi-party democracy.