Stephen Morris is best known as the drummer from New Order and Joy Division. He lived in a converted farmhouse in a quiet part of the UK. Stephen owned a home in Macclesfield which is fitted with a home studio. It has stunning views of the nearby count…
UK weather forecast: Polar ice blast to plunge Britain into sub-zero freeze
Forecasters are predicting temperatures to plummet as the UK is set to be pummelled by a Polar ice blast. WXCharts is temperatures will plunge to an icy -8C in central Scotland at around lunchtime next Thursday, January 18. Temperatures are set to fall…
I’m A Celeb’s Babatunde Aléshé is bringing his stand-up tour, Babahood, to Canterbury and Dartford
Rising comedy star Babatunde Aléshé is returning to Kent on his first solo tour. The Babahood tour is the first time the TV personality has taken his show on the road by himself, and he will be bringing the laughs to the Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Cante…
Eat My Words: We start ‘Veganuary’ 2024 at The Veg Box Cafe in Canterbury
I began the new year with the classic resolution of eating more healthily – less meat and more green stuff. With that goal in mind, meandering down Canterbury high street with a ready appetite can be a slippery slope towards a sloppy burger. So, kickin…
Dog saves woman’s life after devastating caravan fire in West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks
A woman who lost everything in a devastating fire on Christmas Eve has her rescue dog Dobby to thank for still being alive. Emma Churchill was left with nothing but the pyjamas she was wearing and her beloved pet after a blaze ripped through her static…
Data from Kent County Council reveal 5,510 reports of potholes between October 1 and December 19
The number of reported potholes has almost tripled in two years as highways bosses trial new kit for better repairs. Kent County Council (KCC) data comparing a 10 week period in late 2023 compared to the same time frame in 2021 shows a sharp rise in cr…
New Herne Bay plaza and one-way system branded ‘ridiculous’ as hundreds sign petition against project
Frustrated residents have branded their town’s new £250,000 Spanish-style plaza “a total and utter waste of money” and say it should be ripped up. A stretch of Central Parade, which runs along Herne Bay seafront, has been shut off to cars as a result o…
Opinion: Just Stop Oil, pints of wine, electric scooters and state of NHS debated in letters to the KentOnline editor
Our readers from across the county give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Kent and beyond. Some letters refer to past correspondence which can be found by clicking here. Join the debate by emailing letters@thekmgroup.co.uk ‘Stopping oil…
UK weather: More chaos for Brits as new storm on the way amid Met Office warning
By Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas More weather chaos looks set to hit the UK after the Met Office issued a slew of new warnings for heavy rain just hours, Storm Henk has brought deadly flooding and fierce 94mph winds to parts of the nation this week – and the …
Folkestone Invicta boss Andy Drury looks to leave days of playing himself behind as they aim to build on Isthmian Premier derby 2-0 win at Margate
Manager Andy Drury hopes to leave the days of playing himself firmly behind him after a tough start in charge of Folkestone. Invicta moved out of the Isthmian Premier relegation zone on New Year’s Day with a much-needed 2-0 derby victory at Margate, as…