Medway news

• Police 'concerned for welfare' of missing 60-year-old man from Chatham

  12-10-2026 11:43 via kentlive.news
  
  Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 999
  
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• Watch: Chilling moment masked men target elderly couple in house burglary

  12-10-2026 18:12 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A burglary ringleader who spent nearly a year planning a raid on an elderly couple’s home has been jailed alongside two accomplices.
  
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• Man charged with burglary and robbery offences after Kent spree

  12-10-2026 17:14 via kentlive.news
  
  In one instance, he is alleged to have threatened restaurant workers with a knife before stealing money from a till
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after shooting in Swanley

  12-10-2026 17:07 via kentlive.news
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
  
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• Sadness as beloved Wingham red panda dies after 12 years at wildlife park

  12-10-2026 16:58 via kentlive.news
  
  Mai Xlang arrived at the park aged just 10 months old
  
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• Kent TikToker accused of murdering Medway man in Dubai is ‘suffering terribly’

  12-10-2026 16:39 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  The family of a 23-year-old woman say she is struggling in Dubai custody after her murder trial hearing was adjourned again.
  
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• AD FEATURE: Get your heart racing with an unmissable family day out this autumn

  12-10-2026 16:23 via kentlive.news
  
  RA Monster Events is back, bigger and better than ever, with a new fleet of incredible monster trucks
  
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• Gravesend influencer 'suffering' in Dubai prison after allegedly stabbing boyfriend

  12-10-2026 15:26 via kentlive.news
  
  Brooke George from Kent has over 100,000 followers on TikTok
  
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• Suspected serial shoplifter in court after Subway staff ‘threatened with knife’

  12-10-2026 15:01 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with robbery, theft and burglary after an alleged crime spree across Kent.
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Borough Green

  12-10-2026 14:30 via kentlive.news
  
  He has been remanded in custody
  
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• Kent family's £4k Tunisia holiday ruined by 'filthy' hotel leaving son, 5, on antibiotics

  12-10-2026 13:35 via kentlive.news
  
  A family says the £4,000 Tunisia holiday was ruined by what it claims were filthy conditions at the hotel
  
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• Kent boy, 5, on antibiotics after family's £4k holiday from hell

  12-10-2026 13:35 via kentlive.news
  
  A family says the £4,000 Tunisia holiday was ruined by what it claims were filthy conditions at the hotel
  
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• Unique Rochester museum closes but bosses say 'this is not the end'

  12-10-2026 11:57 via kentlive.news
  
  It has operated in the historic town centre for just over 10 years
  
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• Update: Man reported missing from Chatham found 'safe and well'

  12-10-2026 11:43 via kentlive.news
  
  Anyone with information on his whereabouts was told to call 999
  
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• Historic 600-year-old Kent pub faces closure over 'catastrophic' £55k energy bill

  12-10-2026 11:10 via kentlive.news
  
  The owners of the Chequers Inn are disputing the £55,589.77p charge, which they say they can't afford to pay
  
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• Northern Lights UK forecast from Met Office as stronger display expected tonight

  12-10-2026 10:53 via kentlive.news
  
  The Met Office has issued an aurora alert as the Northern Lights UK forecast predicts a stronger display on Monday night, with Aurora Borealis sightings possible further south across the country
  
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• Motorcyclist dies following fatal crash near Tenterden

  12-10-2026 09:12 via kentlive.news
  
  His next of kin has been informed
  
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• Businessman acquires historic High Street building as unique museum closes

  12-10-2026 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A businessman and award-winning conservationist who runs a high street pub and restaurant has taken over a building which houses town’s museum.
  
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• Audi-driving plumber arrested just moments after avoiding being sent to prison

  11-10-2026 15:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Moments after narrowly avoiding being sent straight to prison, an uninsured Audi A6 driver was arrested as he left court.
  
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• When the Olympics came to town - remembering Tunbridge Wells' 2012 torch relay

  11-10-2026 13:00 via kentlive.news
  
  There was a sea of crowds everywhere you looked, many waving Union Flags and cheering as the procession passed
  
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• European coffee chain plans to open first UK site at Kent business park near M20

  11-10-2026 08:00 via kentlive.news
  
  The chain, which is based in Germany, could open a drive-thru in Kent
  
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• Pension savers urged to check contributions over 'five-year gap'

  11-10-2026 07:45 via kentlive.news
  
  There is a growing problem facing many pension savers
  
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• 15 great autumn walks to try in Kent now that we're in the 'Ber' months

  11-10-2026 07:00 via kentlive.news
  
  There are plenty of beautiful family-friendly autumn walks and trails to be had in Kent this autumn
  
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• Mum used pushchair to steal £450 of goods from Primark and Poundland

  11-10-2026 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A mother used a pushchair to steal hundreds of pounds worth of goods from shops despite having the cash to pay for the items.
  
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• Kent’s creepiest ghost stories to get you in the Halloween spirit

  10-10-2026 13:00 via kentlive.news
  
  Terrifying tales and frightening fables can be found in all corners of the county
  
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• Kent secondary school teacher resigns

  10-10-2026 12:54 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A school has thanked a headteacher for her “hard work, leadership and commitment” after she stepped down from her role during the term.
  
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• Tunbridge Wells Puppetry Festival returns with half-term activities and fun for all ages

  10-10-2026 11:00 via kentlive.news
  
  'The timing is perfect for families looking for wallet-friendly activities during half-term'
  
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• Plans submitted for 44-home estate on edge of tiny Kent village

  10-10-2026 08:00 via kentlive.news
  
  The developers describe the site as an 'unproductive agricultural field'
  
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• MenKind to return to Kent shopping centre after three-year absence

  10-10-2026 07:00 via kentlive.news
  
  The retailer is known for its eclectic selection of stock, ranging from collectibles, games and tech, to apparel, decorations and personalised gifts
  
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• Vinted booming, stores closing – but this is why Kent still loves its charity shops

  10-10-2026 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Thanks to smartphone apps like Vinted, second-hand shopping has never been more popular. So why are charity shops in Kent closing?
  
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