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Kent mum keeps getting fines for driving on school street despite being exempt

1 day ago | kentlive.news | Robert Boddy

A mother has received a court order after being issued 18 fines for driving in a restricted zone despite being exempt. Marlene Nwaokolo, from Lordswood, has a disability exemption for the Bleakwood Road school street scheme in Walderslade where her daughter attends. The 42-year-old was using a courtesy car after being involved in a crash and had contacted Medway Council to ask them to apply her exemption to the new car between November 30 and December 6.
The Kent area where houses take longer to sell than almost anywhere else in the country

1 day ago | kentlive.news | Victoria Shipp

One area of Kent has been named as having one of the slowest housing markets in England and Wales. With properties staying on the market for 20 days longer than average, homes could be moving slowly for a number of reasons. On average it took 56 days for a home in Canterbury to sell during the first few months of 2025. According to one of the UK’s leading property websites, Zoopla, this is the longest waiting time of any area in the South East and the seventh longest in the country.
Thief 'armed with metal tool threatens staff' in Kent EE phone store

2 days ago | kentlive.news | Annette Belcher

CCTV has been released by police following the theft of mobile phones prised from display stands at a shop in Tunbridge Wells. It was reported the devices were stolen after a man entered an EE store in Calverley Road, at around 2.15pm on Monday, April 21. The suspect is alleged to have made threats to staff as he used a metal tool to break two phones from separate displays. He then fled on foot in the direction of Camden Road and Garden Street, according to Kent Police.
All-weather path running alongside former Kent railway line gets back on track

3 days ago | kentlive.news | Hedi Mehrez

A local community group has created an all-weather path along a portion of the Sheppey Light Railway line. The Sheppey Light Railway Greenway is an ambitious project to open a walking, wheeling and cycling greenway following the path of the former railway line that ran from Leysdown to Queenborough. It has received support from Swale Borough Council.
Crowds explore The Range as it opens new Kent store with exciting garden centre

4 days ago | kentlive.news | Victoria Shipp

Crowds of excited shoppers have flocked to the launch of a new The Range store in Kent. The retailer opened its new-format superstore in Sevenoaks on Friday (April 18) with an exciting garden centre attached. ‘Garden Centre by Homebase’ is a new addition to the store, fitted with everything that they need to build their garden. From outdoor plants to compost this extra area of the store means that shoppers will not miss out after the closure of the old Homebase.
The stunning Kent stunning riverside walk where you can both start and end at a pub

4 days ago | kentlive.news | Sam Honey

With the weather warming up, it couldn’t be a better time to get out and explore all of Kent’s gorgeous walking trails and cycle paths. While the promise of a good trek surrounded by pleasant scenery is motivation enough to strap your walking boots on, the prospect of a cosy pub at the end will get just about anyone out of the house. How about then a trail that both starts and ends at some brilliant boozers?
The Kent beach loved by celebrities that has a pub right on the sand and is 'better than Miami'

4 days ago | kentlive.news | Hedi Mehrez

From the sun-kissed golden shores of Broadstairs to the picturesque pebble beaches of Deal, Kent's coastline boasts an abundance of stunning spots to soak up the sun and enjoy the sea. One beach, in particular, has proven to be a magnet for not only locals but also visitors from London and even a few famous faces. Whitstable, a quaint coastal town nestled between Herne Bay and Seasalter, just five miles north of Canterbury, has plenty of attractions that draw people in.
Live Kent A2 updates as multi-vehicle crash blocks road near Darenth Interchange

5 days ago | kentlive.news | Hedi Mehrez

A multi-vehicle crash on a busy A-road is causing long delays near the Darenth Interchange. The incident happened on Saturday afternoon (April 19) on the A2 west-bound. It is causing stationary traffic at junction 2 for the M25 (Darenth Interchange), according to traffic monitoring site Inrix. KentLive has approached emergency services for further information. Never get stuck in a jam again with our FREE traffic and travel email for KentLive readers. Find out more here. This is a live event.
Armed police called to Kent disturbance after report man was in possession of weapons

5 days ago | kentlive.news | Hedi Mehrez

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info×We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info A man has been arrested in Gravesend following reports of a disturbance at a property in Gravesend.
Campaign to keep Kent seaside that provides vital access to beach open all year round continues

5 days ago | kentlive.news | Hedi Mehrez

The fight continues in Broadstairs for a lift to be open all year round to ensure disabled people have consistent access to Viking Bay. Barry Stickings MBE, a Thanet resident whose son is blind, launched a petition back in 2021, attracting more than 4,000 signatures at the time. Thanet District Council responded by repairing the Viking Bay lift in time for the summer holidays, but Barry said it was not available all year round.