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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 · 23h

£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland #Kent #BBCNews

Hoads Wood illegal waste "supersite" finally cleared at £15m cost

Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Manhunt under way after three injured in stabbing #Kent #BBCNews

Police manhunt as three injured in Sevenoaks suspected stabbing

Armed officers are called to reports of a domestic incident at a property in Borough Green.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We need more bleed kits, says mother of stabbed teen #Kent #BBCNews

Mother of stabbed Herne Bay teen calls for more bleed kits

Camille Harrington is calling for more bleed control kits to be installed in town centres.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Pub faces cut-off threat over £55k electric bill #Kent #BBCNews

Lamberhurst pub faces cut-off threat over £55k electricity bill

The owners of the Chequers Inn are disputing the £55,589 bill with Yorkshire Gas and Power.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

People should feel able to give CPR, survivor says #Kent #BBCNews

Gatwick cardiac arrest survivor says people should feel able to give CPR

The cardiac arrest survivor says she "wouldn't be here" without people who gave her CPR at Gatwick.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Group planned 'as much damage as possible' - court #Kent #BBCNews

Palestine Action planned raid to 'smash up' factory in Sandwich, court hears

Nine members of the proscribed group are accused of targeting the Instro Precision plant in 2024.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

'Talk to your loved ones about organ donation' #Kent #BBCNews

Man who had cardiac arrest aged 12 is encouraging organ donation

Now 21, Soban Saqib needs a life-saving transplant, having been told he has end-stage heart failure.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Two men die in Channel crossing attempt off northern France #Kent #BBCNews

Two men die in English Channel crossing attempt off northern France

Two women were also rescued and taken to hospital with serious burns from the mixture of gasoline and seawater.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Panto return planned for Raac-affected theatre #Kent #BBCNews

Panto return planned for Raac-affected Orchard Theatre

The council says the refurbishment of the Dartford venue has cost nearly £30m.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Kent village that helped shape Audrey Hepburn #Kent #BBCNews

The Kent village that helped shape Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn spent three years in Elham before the outbreak of World War Two.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Anti-migrant protest at Dover amid face mask ban #Kent #BBCNews

Anti-migrant protesters gather at Dover amid face mask ban

Kent Police estimates about 100 protesters attend Saturday's demonstration in Dover.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Historical toll bridge reopens after tanker crash #Kent #BBCNews

Sandwich Toll Bridge reopens after Southern Water tanker crash

Sandwich's mayor says he is delighted the bridge has reopened after a two-month closure.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Trains cancelled after bedbugs found on board #Kent #BBCNews

Southeastern trains cancelled after bedbugs found on board

Southeastern said the insects were discovered in drivers' cabs, with the trains removed for cleaning.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering migrant site #Kent #BBCNews

Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering Dover migrant site

Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, is accused of multiple offences in Dover in the spring.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

'I want change and new law after daughter's death' #Kent #BBCNews

Sittingbourne mum calls for change after daughter's suicide

Natalie James describes her daughter Ella as beautiful, hilarious and someone who loved rugby.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Stillbirth failings 'have to stop', mum tells Trust #Kent #BBCNews

Canterbury mum's pleas over East Kent Hospital stillbirth failings

Georgia Blinston Jones lost her son at 39 weeks following a review of maternity care failings.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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 · 01/10/2026

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.

Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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 · 30/09/2026

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".

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.