Chloe Holmwood

1 week ago | kentlive.news | David Dubas-Fisher |CULLEN WILLIS |Chloe Holmwood

A small seaside town that's steeped in history is the county's cheapest place to live. Queenborough, on the Isle of Sheppey, is the cheapest place to buy a home in Kent, according to new figures. Homes in the ME11 postcode area sold for an average of £224,167 each in the 12 months to the end of February. That’s less than any postcode area in our county with at least 20 sales over the past year. New figures from the Land Registry have identified the ME11 postcode as Kent's cheapest place to live.

3 weeks ago | kentlive.news | Chloe Holmwood |Liam Gilliver

Fancy a break from the hustle and bustle of every day life? The quaint village of Aldington offers the perfect retreat this spring where you can 'isolate yourself from the outside world'. Nestled in the heart of rural Kent, this picture-perfect village and civil parish spans just 18.23 km² and is home to a little over 1,500 residents. Despite its small size, Aldington buzzes with activity, hosting annual events like the Soap Box Derby that attract visitors nationwide.

4 weeks ago | kentlive.news | Richard Ault |Chloe Holmwood

Scores of banks have vanished from Kent high streets since the launch of an initiative designed to protect access to cash - with more set to close this year or in 2026. Last week Santander announced it is shutting 95 branches across the UK from June. Last month Lloyds announced it was closing 137 of its brands’ branches between May this year and March 2026.

1 month ago | kentlive.news | Emilia Randall |Chloe Holmwood

A luxurious beachfront escape in Kent has been named among the best holiday homes in the UK for 2025. It comes as Vrbo, a rental platform in the Expedia Group, revealed the seven most remarkable rentals in the UK for the fourth year of its annual rankings. The list highlights homes and hosts that provide unforgettable stays for families and groups of friends.

1 month ago | kentlive.news | Chloe Holmwood

A woman has been charged with attempted murder following a report of a serious assault. Police were called to the St Peter’s area of Broadstairs at 6.50pm on Thursday (March 20). Officers attended a property alongside the South East Coast Ambulance Service where a woman in her 20s was treated for injuries consistent with stab wounds. She was taken to a London hospital where she remains in a serious but stable condition.