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News and updates from the county of #Kent, UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 2h

Neighbours evacuated after hotel fire can return #Kent #BBCNews

Neighbours evacuated after Grand Burstin Hotel fire can return

Structural engineers find the Folkestone hotel is not at risk of collapse.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 8h

Masts on bomb-laden ship removed to stop explosion #Kent #BBCNews

Masts on SS Richard Montgomery removed to stop explosion

An architect working to remove them feared they may collapse on to 1,400 tonnes of explosives.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 11h

Family's fears as SEND son loses college place #Kent #BBCNews

Kent family fears SEND son will lose skills without college

Family says autistic son's progress is at risk after specialist college funding ended.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 23h

Critical incident stood down at hospital #Kent #BBCNews

William Harvey Hospital stands down full beds critical incident

People going to the facility in Ashford were warned to prepare for an "extremely long wait".

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NHS admits 'failing families' over stillbirths #Kent #BBCNews

East Kent NHS admits 'failing families' over stillbirths

An independent review ordered by the trust finds systemic issues lay at the heart of the failures.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Flood defence scheme costing £42m opened #Kent #BBCNews

West Kent flood defence scheme costing £42m opened

The scheme in west Kent cost £42m and will help protect communities along the River Medway.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hospital hopes pressure will ease within 48 hours #Kent #BBCNews

William Harvey Hospital hopes pressure will ease within 48 hours

A critical incident has been declared at the William Harvey Hospital where all beds are full.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Migrants using longer, more dangerous routes across Channel #Kent #BBCNews

More attempts at longer migrant small boat crossings in Channel

The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hospital declares critical incident as beds full #Kent #BBCNews

William Harvey Hospital declares critical incident as beds run out

People going to the William Harvey Hospital are warned to be ready for an "extremely long wait".

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Dad of drowned teen says death still 'not clear' #Kent #BBCNews

Death of Gravesend teen who drowned during heatwave still 'not clear', inquest hears

George Cuckoo, 15, had been swimming in a muddy lake with friends when he got into difficulty.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Driver jailed for killing highway worker in crash #Kent #BBCNews

Van driver sentenced for causing death of highways worker in M23 crash

Vilius Domarkas, 38, hit Anthony Howe, from Kent, near Crawley in July, a court hears.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt #Kent #BBCNews

Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt

A 10-year-old child and two 30-year-old women were on board the boat - which was carrying 105 people.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new cameras #Kent #BBCNews

Thousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new cameras

Illegal registration plates are far too easy to get hold of and are putting the public at risk, BBC is told.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Public meetings to be held on disputed housing plans #Kent #BBCNews

Tonbridge and Malling meetings to be held on disputed housing plans

Residents are invited to attend meetings on housing planned in Kent amid water supply concerns.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Alcohol licence rejected after police objection #Kent #BBCNews

Canterbury alcohol licence rejected after police objection

Diamond Shisha Lounge in Canterbury has had its alcohol license rejected by the city council.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

High street businesses say ferry closure hit trade #Kent #BBCNews

Gravesend High Street businesses say ferry closure hit trade

Traders say the loss of the Gravesend-Tilbury ferry has reduced footfall amid calls to restore it.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

High street businesses say ferry closure hit trade #Kent #BBCNews

Gravesend High Street businesses say ferry closure hit trade

Traders say the loss of the Gravesend-Tilbury ferry has reduced footfall amid calls to restore it.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

'I'll get emotional for son's international debut' #Kent #BBCNews

Luis Binks' mother says she will be emotional for his Scotland debut

Kent-born Luis Binks is called up to the Scotland men's senior team for the first time on Saturday.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our goal is to stop all migrant boats, says Burnham #Kent #BBCNews

Our goal is to stop all migrant boats, says Andy Burnham

The Prime Minister says there will be "no complacency" in cracking down on Channel crossings.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Harbour trade slowly returns after blaze disruption #Kent #BBCNews

Folkestone harbour trade returns after Grand Burstin Hotel fire

The owner of a Folkestone chip shop says the Grand Burstin Hotel fire disruption has affected trade.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Childhood dementia needs recognition, family says #Kent #BBCNews

Childhood dementia should be more widely recognised, mother says

An affected mother says she cannot think of a worse diagnosis for a child than childhood dementia.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Japan ambassador visits Kent samurai's home town #Kent #BBCNews

Japan ambassador visits Kent samurai's home town

Hiroshi Suzuki visits the birthplace of William Adams, who was made a samurai in the 16th Century.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Most migrant arrivals by small boat in single day of 2026 #Kent #BBCNews

Most migrant small boat arrivals in single day of 2026

A total of 781 migrants arrive on Wednesday, but the yearly total is below the same point in 2025.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Urgent review after two migrant boats reach shore #Kent #BBCNews

Urgent review after two migrant boats land on Kent beaches

Twenty-six people are detained after the landings, but it is not known if others are being sought.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Section of M20 closed after crash and fire #Kent #BBCNews

Section of M20 closed near Ashford after crash and fire

National Highways says the motorway is closed "for a number of hours" as an inquiry is carried out.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Dozens of migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea #Kent #BBCNews

Dozens of migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea

Protesters had earlier gathered in Gosport after an initial report that the small boat would be brought further west.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Champions recognised at Make a Difference awards #Kent #BBCNews

Kent champions recognised at Make a Difference awards

Community champions from across Kent are recognised at the BBC's Make a Difference Awards.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Man pleads guilty to racist Badenoch death threats #Kent #BBCNews

Gillingham man pleads guilty to racist Badenoch death threats

Kieran Kyle was ex-IRA and would have shot Badenoch when he was a paramilitary, a court hears.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Man who shared beheading videos jailed #Kent #BBCNews

Mohammed Malik jailed for sharing beheading videos online

Malik was jailed for eight years after being convicted of sharing the graphic material online.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe #Kent #BBCNews

Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe

The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Two arrested over major fire at Folkestone hotel #Kent #BBCNews

Two arrested over Grand Burstin hotel fire in Folkestone

Kent Police say a 38-year-old man and 21-year-old woman, both from the local area, are under arrest.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Homes evacuated over fire-damaged hotel safety fears #Kent #BBCNews

Folkestone council evacuates nearby residents after Grand Burstin hotel fire

Residents living near Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel relocated after safety inspectors' concerns.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Family shares hidden cost of cancer care #Kent #BBCNews

Hythe family shares hidden cost of cancer after teen's diagnosis

Maya, 13, from Hythe in Kent, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was three.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The forgotten sea tragedy which killed hundreds #Kent #BBCNews

The Victorian ship sinking which killed hundreds off Kent coast

In 1873, passengers of the Northfleet died after it was hit by a steamer off the coast of Dungeness.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

More than 200 evacuated after fire at seaside hotel #Kent #BBCNews

More than 200 evacuated from Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel after fire

The blaze is believed to have broken out in the basement of the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

'Staff spat at and wrestled' during shop abuse #Kent #BBCNews

'Staff spat at and wrestled' during shop abuse

Retail workers say they hope a new law will help to cut violence and abuse on the shop floor.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Teen who piloted Channel boat with 165 migrants jailed #Kent #BBCNews

Chan Mathok Atak jailed over Channel boat with 165 migrants

Chan Mathok Atak has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after piloting the boat.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Rapist jailed for attack on sleeping teen at party #Kent #BBCNews

Man jailed for raping sleeping teenage girl at Halloween party

Angelos Ntolakai claimed any sex was consensual, police said, but was unanimously convicted

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Parents have 'more hope' after Cyprus death debate #Kent #BBCNews

Family of Cyprus stabbing victim George Low 'hopeful' after debate

Helen Low, from Dartford, says it was "emotional" seeing a debate in her son's name in Parliament.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Fraud warning after phone scammers pose as police #Kent #BBCNews

Fraud warning after phone scammers impersonate Kent Police

Kent Police says several members of the public have reported receiving the scam calls.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Scheme aids lions in the wild and Kenyan villagers #Kent #BBCNews

Kent project helps lions in the wild and Kenyan villagers

Lion Aid, which is based in Dover, is providing flashing lights to keep wild animals from villages.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Council faces 'challenging' £82m budget shortfall #Kent #BBCNews

Medway Council faces 'challenging' £82m budget shortfall

The authority now anticipates shortfalls totalling £360m over the next five years.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Fall in small boats down to law enforcement, agency says #Kent #BBCNews

Law enforcement 'key factor' in falling small boats numbers, says NCA

But other factors, including developments in the Middle East, may also be playing a role.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Cruel hare coursers leave 22 dead animals at farm #Kent #BBCNews

Cruel hare coursers leave 22 dead animals at Kent farm

Farmers say more action and harsher punishments are needed to tackle the illegal sport.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Channel biometric border checks face more delays #Kent #BBCNews

English Channel biometric border checks face delays until 2027

The checks, in which fingerprints and photos are taken, were meant to be fully in place by October.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Man jailed for life after £10 phone debt murder #Kent #BBCNews

Chatham man jailed for life after £10 phone debt row murder

Mark Jesse was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years behind bars for killing Charlie Belsham in 2025.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Fears grow for future of Battle of Britain memorial #Kent #BBCNews

Battle of Britain Memorial's future in doubt amid funding concerns

Trustees for the site say rising costs and a lack of government funding are threatening its future.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Beach ordnance destroyed in controlled explosion #Kent #BBCNews

Sandwich Bay beach ordnance destroyed in controlled explosion

Two pieces of suspected ordnance were found on a beach in Sandwich Bay, Kent, on Sunday.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Despair for student paramedics as vacancies drop #Kent #BBCNews

Despair for student paramedics in South East as vacancies drop

Up to half of all students may not find work in the UK, The Royal College of Paramedics says.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Man in critical condition after attack #Kent #BBCNews

Man in critical condition after Ashford attack

The man, aged in his 30s, was found injured in the street in the early hours of Sunday.