<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Medway - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Medway with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 03:47:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters block routes to Kent processing centre after migrant dinghy arrival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The protest comes a day after the demonstration at the Port of Dover]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/protesters-block-routes-to-kent-processing-centre-after-migrant-dinghy-arrival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/protesters-block-routes-to-kent-processing-centre-after-migrant-dinghy-arrival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two cyclists killed in fatal Cobham crash as three arrested by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car collided with three cyclists in a horror collision on Sunday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-cyclists-killed-in-fatal-cobham-crash-as-three-arrested-by-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-cyclists-killed-in-fatal-cobham-crash-as-three-arrested-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two cyclists killed and three arrests after crash in village road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two cyclists have died and a third was injured after a collision which has also seen two men and a woman arrested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-cyclists-killed-and-three-arrests-after-crash-in-village-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-cyclists-killed-and-three-arrests-after-crash-in-village-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rat nests' found at 'filthy' Kent restaurant but owner says hygiene has now improved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner said hygiene at the restaurant had now improved and that they would reapply for a re-score visit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rat-nests-found-at-filthy-kent-restaurant-but-owner-says-hygiene-has-now-improved/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rat-nests-found-at-filthy-kent-restaurant-but-owner-says-hygiene-has-now-improved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major update in fight to save beloved Kent theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Months of uncertainty may soon come to an end over the much-loved theatre's future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-update-in-fight-to-save-beloved-kent-theatre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-update-in-fight-to-save-beloved-kent-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man rescued by RNLI after becoming trapped at abandoned fort]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man had to be rescued by a volunteer crew after becoming trapped on an abandoned artillery fort by the incoming tide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-rescued-by-rnli-after-becoming-trapped-at-abandoned-fort/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-rescued-by-rnli-after-becoming-trapped-at-abandoned-fort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlord taking on fourth pub wants to get ‘stuck in’ with venue’s revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ambitious publican has taken over her latest venue and says she already has plans to get &ldquo;stuck in&rdquo; with its rmakeover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/landlord-taking-on-fourth-pub-wants-to-get-stuck-in-with-venues-revamp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/landlord-taking-on-fourth-pub-wants-to-get-stuck-in-with-venues-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up to 240 new homes could be built on Kent field owned by the Church of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 240 homes are planned on the edge of another newly-built estate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/up-to-240-new-homes-could-be-built-on-kent-field-owned-by-the-church-of-england/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/up-to-240-new-homes-could-be-built-on-kent-field-owned-by-the-church-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The stunning Kent city that's perfect for an autumn getaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been named as one of the best places to go in autumn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-stunning-kent-city-thats-perfect-for-an-autumn-getaway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-stunning-kent-city-thats-perfect-for-an-autumn-getaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert's crucial mistake renters make when comparing to buying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Coulson has explained why]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/experts-crucial-mistake-renters-make-when-comparing-to-buying/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/experts-crucial-mistake-renters-make-when-comparing-to-buying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Block of flats, former pubs and church for sale at auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &amp;#163;3.9 million block of flats, two former pubs, a church and a bowling green are among 228 lots being offered in an upcoming auction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/block-of-flats-former-pubs-and-church-for-sale-at-auction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/block-of-flats-former-pubs-and-church-for-sale-at-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Sussex Four in a Bed star ‘absolutely fuming’ after explosive feud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four in a Bed returned on Saturday with a repeat episode from 2024, as two teams faced a fiery clash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/west-sussex-four-in-a-bed-star-absolutely-fuming-after-explosive-feud/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/west-sussex-four-in-a-bed-star-absolutely-fuming-after-explosive-feud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New AI data centre 'entirely inappropriate' for 'beautiful Kent village' MP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Dickson MP brought the matter to the House of Commons after plans to turn Kent farmland into a huge data centre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-ai-data-centre-entirely-inappropriate-for-beautiful-kent-village-mp-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-ai-data-centre-entirely-inappropriate-for-beautiful-kent-village-mp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alistair Appleton's 'very stressful' ordeal before swapping London for Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Escape to the Country star Alistair Appleton has built a quiet life on the Sussex coast with his husband Daniel and their dog Ben after leaving London behind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/alistair-appletons-very-stressful-ordeal-before-swapping-london-for-sussex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/alistair-appletons-very-stressful-ordeal-before-swapping-london-for-sussex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prolific shoplifter defies court order banning him from all Kent Co-ops]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prolific thief caught stealing from shops he was banned from appeared in court twice in two days after being charged with a string of offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/prolific-shoplifter-defies-court-order-banning-him-from-all-kent-co-ops/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/prolific-shoplifter-defies-court-order-banning-him-from-all-kent-co-ops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent Heritage Open Days: Kent's 7 hidden gems you can visit for free this autumn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The open days will offer a rare chance to see inside some of Kent&rsquo;s most historic and iconic landmarks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-heritage-open-days-kents-7-hidden-gems-you-can-visit-for-free-this-autumn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-heritage-open-days-kents-7-hidden-gems-you-can-visit-for-free-this-autumn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dover traffic at standstill as 'masked men' gather in 'protest']]></title><description><![CDATA[An &ldquo;ongoing public order incident&rdquo; is affecting &ldquo;all routes&rdquo; into and out of Dover in Kent, the port has said in a statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dover-traffic-at-standstill-as-masked-men-gather-in-protest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dover-traffic-at-standstill-as-masked-men-gather-in-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent Politics Podcast: ‘We’re making progress, but Reform threat still exists’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Labour MP says the public should judge the government on how it is achieving the promises made in its election manifesto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-politics-podcast-were-making-progress-but-reform-threat-still-exists/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-politics-podcast-were-making-progress-but-reform-threat-still-exists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to turn 'smelly' and rubbish strewn Kent car park into 16 new homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local residents have complained of the smell caused by constant fly-tipping at the car park which could be soon turned into new homes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-turn-smelly-and-rubbish-strewn-kent-car-park-into-16-new-homes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-turn-smelly-and-rubbish-strewn-kent-car-park-into-16-new-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full diversion route as Dartford Crossing QEII Bridge to close this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A contraflow will be in place while maintenance and safety checks are carried out on the bridge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/full-diversion-route-as-dartford-crossing-qeii-bridge-to-close-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/full-diversion-route-as-dartford-crossing-qeii-bridge-to-close-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the Kent train stations that will close for works this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replacement buses will serve journeys where trains cannot run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/all-the-kent-train-stations-that-will-close-for-works-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/all-the-kent-train-stations-that-will-close-for-works-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad slapped partner during row over changing child’s nappy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A father slapped his former partner around the face during an argument over who was going to change the tot&rsquo;s diaper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-slapped-partner-during-row-over-changing-childs-nappy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-slapped-partner-during-row-over-changing-childs-nappy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage's Reform Party 'trying to sell off' Kent County Hall &lsquo;on the sly&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK have been accused of trying to sell off Kent County Council's historic headquarters 'on the sly']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/nigel-farages-reform-party-trying-to-sell-off-kent-county-hall-lsquoon-the-slyrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/nigel-farages-reform-party-trying-to-sell-off-kent-county-hall-lsquoon-the-slyrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent Police need more power to tackle 'rowdy yobs', local councillor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's been a sharp increase in antisocial behaviour across Kent, which one local councillor claims has been caused by an 'ever-present problem of rowdy yobs']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-police-need-more-power-to-tackle-rowdy-yobs-local-councillor-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-police-need-more-power-to-tackle-rowdy-yobs-local-councillor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police discover bodies of dead puppies buried in shallow grave near Kent village]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several shallow burial sites were found in the same field]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-discover-bodies-of-dead-puppies-buried-in-shallow-grave-near-kent-village/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-discover-bodies-of-dead-puppies-buried-in-shallow-grave-near-kent-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonbridge dealer jailed after he was caught trying to hide drugs in sock]]></title><description><![CDATA[He threw the sock filled with drugs out the window of his car window in front of police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tonbridge-dealer-jailed-after-he-was-caught-trying-to-hide-drugs-in-sock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tonbridge-dealer-jailed-after-he-was-caught-trying-to-hide-drugs-in-sock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gorgeous' hike 1hr from Kent goes through picturesque village from The Holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has shared a stunning circular walking trail 1 hour from Kent that takes you through the picturesque village that featured in The Holiday and other popular films]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gorgeous-hike-1hr-from-kent-goes-through-picturesque-village-from-the-holiday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gorgeous-hike-1hr-from-kent-goes-through-picturesque-village-from-the-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You were my hero': Emotional tributes to 'kind and caring' dad after fatal Ramsgate stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The community gathered together to remember dad Ashley Jones in an emotional candlelight vigil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/you-were-my-hero-emotional-tributes-to-kind-and-caring-dad-after-fatal-ramsgate-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/you-were-my-hero-emotional-tributes-to-kind-and-caring-dad-after-fatal-ramsgate-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Kent's newest Wagamama that's just opened in seaside town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant is now open for business and created 50 job roles for the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/inside-kents-newest-wagamama-thats-just-opened-in-seaside-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/inside-kents-newest-wagamama-thats-just-opened-in-seaside-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call 999 if you see most wanted man with links to multiple Kent towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is wanted on recall to prison]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-most-wanted-man-with-links-to-multiple-kent-towns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-most-wanted-man-with-links-to-multiple-kent-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent MP fronting assisted dying bill ‘confident’ it will pass upcoming vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kent MP backing the new assisted dying bill has said she believes it will pass through the vote next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-mp-fronting-assisted-dying-bill-confident-it-will-pass-upcoming-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-mp-fronting-assisted-dying-bill-confident-it-will-pass-upcoming-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A2 and M2 live traffic updates as crash causes long delays - recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcycle was rushed to hospital with injuries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/a2-and-m2-live-traffic-updates-as-crash-causes-long-delays-recap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/a2-and-m2-live-traffic-updates-as-crash-causes-long-delays-recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after A2 crash as police hunt driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police, paramedics and an air ambulance were called to the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcyclist-rushed-to-hospital-after-a2-crash-as-police-hunt-driver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcyclist-rushed-to-hospital-after-a2-crash-as-police-hunt-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A2 and M2 live traffic updates as 'crash' causes long delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident is said to have involved a motorcycle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/a2-and-m2-live-traffic-updates-as-crash-causes-long-delays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/a2-and-m2-live-traffic-updates-as-crash-causes-long-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three more Herne Bay play areas to get major £270k revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canterbury City Council has secured cash from the government&rsquo;s Playground Fund]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-more-herne-bay-play-areas-to-get-major-270k-revamp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-more-herne-bay-play-areas-to-get-major-270k-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘She should be getting ready too’: Twin starts school as sister, 4, forced to stay home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A row over funding has left a four-year-old girl stuck at home, unable to start school with her twin brother.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/she-should-be-getting-ready-too-twin-starts-school-as-sister-4-forced-to-stay-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/she-should-be-getting-ready-too-twin-starts-school-as-sister-4-forced-to-stay-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘One minute I was polishing the car, the next I woke up in hospital’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dad-of-two has thanked paramedics who saved his life after he had a cardiac arrest, which he mistook for indigestion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/one-minute-i-was-polishing-the-car-the-next-i-woke-up-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/one-minute-i-was-polishing-the-car-the-next-i-woke-up-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragons' Den star says 'I've poured my heart into this' as she's grilled on BBC show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ice cream business founder opened up about how much her business has meant to her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dragons-den-star-says-ive-poured-my-heart-into-this-as-shes-grilled-on-bbc-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dragons-den-star-says-ive-poured-my-heart-into-this-as-shes-grilled-on-bbc-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We have failed' South East Water boss admits during tense meeting with Whitstable locals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The beleaguered Kent water company admitted it lost around 100 million litres of water every day through leaks with constant outages leaving many without water]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-have-failed-south-east-water-boss-admits-during-tense-meeting-with-whitstable-locals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-have-failed-south-east-water-boss-admits-during-tense-meeting-with-whitstable-locals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm flabbergasted': Kent council retreats after major backlash from telling taxi firm to remove Remembrance poppies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council had ordered the taxi firm to remove Remembrance poppies from its vehicles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/im-flabbergasted-kent-council-retreats-after-major-backlash-from-telling-taxi-firm-to-remove-remembrance-poppies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/im-flabbergasted-kent-council-retreats-after-major-backlash-from-telling-taxi-firm-to-remove-remembrance-poppies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform looking to challenge plan that would abolish Kent councils]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform-led Kent County Council could take Angela Reynor to court over plans to abolish the 14 councils in the county in favour of a new system]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/reform-looking-to-challenge-plan-that-would-abolish-kent-councils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/reform-looking-to-challenge-plan-that-would-abolish-kent-councils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest two teenagers after 11 motorbikes stolen from homes across Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bikes were taken from properties throughout Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-arrest-two-teenagers-after-11-motorbikes-stolen-from-homes-across-kent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-arrest-two-teenagers-after-11-motorbikes-stolen-from-homes-across-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police hunting Tonbridge 'meat thief' after spree of thefts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have released an image of woman they would like to speak to in relation to the theft of meat products]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-hunting-tonbridge-meat-thief-after-spree-of-thefts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-hunting-tonbridge-meat-thief-after-spree-of-thefts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've lost a lot of people': Kent community left in shock after devastating Nepal floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man described how his family escaped the floods just moment before the water swept away his home town]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ive-lost-a-lot-of-people-kent-community-left-in-shock-after-devastating-nepal-floods/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ive-lost-a-lot-of-people-kent-community-left-in-shock-after-devastating-nepal-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Invasive mosquito' that 'can transmit disease' found in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The health authority has explained the risks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/invasive-mosquito-that-can-transmit-disease-found-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/invasive-mosquito-that-can-transmit-disease-found-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC carries out ‘deep clean’ after big rat jumping in bin sparks evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast food chain says it brought in pest control experts right away after customers discovered a rodent jumping in a bin inside the premises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kfc-carries-out-deep-clean-after-big-rat-jumping-in-bin-sparks-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kfc-carries-out-deep-clean-after-big-rat-jumping-in-bin-sparks-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC carries out ‘deep clean’ after ‘big rat jumping in a bin’ sparks evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast food chain says it brought in pest control experts right away after customers discovered a rodent jumping in a bin inside the premises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kfc-carries-out-deep-clean-after-big-rat-jumping-in-a-bin-sparks-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kfc-carries-out-deep-clean-after-big-rat-jumping-in-a-bin-sparks-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery after county councillor's sudden departure from Kent Conservatives group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The councillor, who will not site as an independent, said her reasons behind her departure from the Tories was a 'private matter']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mystery-after-county-councillors-sudden-departure-from-kent-conservatives-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mystery-after-county-councillors-sudden-departure-from-kent-conservatives-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locals will be 'worried sick' by plans to turn Kent farmland into thousands of new homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swathes of farmland could be turned into thousands of new homes as a Kent council calls for new development sites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/locals-will-be-worried-sick-by-plans-to-turn-kent-farmland-into-thousands-of-new-homes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/locals-will-be-worried-sick-by-plans-to-turn-kent-farmland-into-thousands-of-new-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to start charging drivers £1.80 at free car parks in Kent scrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to impose &pound;1.80 charges on some free car parks in Kent will no longer go ahead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-start-charging-drivers-180-at-free-car-parks-in-kent-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-start-charging-drivers-180-at-free-car-parks-in-kent-scrapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s so bizarre’: Mum’s car windows smashed twice in five days in ‘brazen attacks’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doorbell footage has captured the moment a man smashes the window of a car in what the owner believes is a &ldquo;targeted&rdquo; attack by a stranger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-so-bizarre-mums-car-windows-smashed-twice-in-five-days-in-brazen-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-so-bizarre-mums-car-windows-smashed-twice-in-five-days-in-brazen-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgian biker forced to take Eurostar home after £28,500 Ducati stolen from hotel car park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audacious thieves have stolen a luxury high-performance motorcycle from a hotel car park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/belgian-biker-forced-to-take-eurostar-home-after-28500-ducati-stolen-from-hotel-car-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/belgian-biker-forced-to-take-eurostar-home-after-28500-ducati-stolen-from-hotel-car-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to convert Grade II listed barn into homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a children&amp;#39;s home, two homes in a Grade II listed barn and a new digital advertising display are among the latest planning applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-convert-grade-ii-listed-barn-into-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-convert-grade-ii-listed-barn-into-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on Kent sea sauna plans locals claim look like 'shipping containers']]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the plans were submitted, there has been a lot of local resistance with some saying the saunas would 'destroy their peace']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/update-on-kent-sea-sauna-plans-locals-claim-look-like-shipping-containers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/update-on-kent-sea-sauna-plans-locals-claim-look-like-shipping-containers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 4, stuck by bus outside Kent hospital died in 'accidental' death, inquest concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boy was struck by a bus outside the hospital after he had been visiting his grandmother]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boy-4-stuck-by-bus-outside-kent-hospital-died-in-accidental-death-inquest-concludes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boy-4-stuck-by-bus-outside-kent-hospital-died-in-accidental-death-inquest-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 4, struck by bus outside Kent hospital died in 'accidental' death, inquest concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boy was struck by a bus outside the hospital after he had been visiting his grandmother]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boy-4-struck-by-bus-outside-kent-hospital-died-in-accidental-death-inquest-concludes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boy-4-struck-by-bus-outside-kent-hospital-died-in-accidental-death-inquest-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 4, killed by bus outside Kent hospital was an 'accidental' death, inquest concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boy was struck by a bus outside the hospital after he had been visiting his grandmother]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boy-4-killed-by-bus-outside-kent-hospital-was-an-accidental-death-inquest-concludes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boy-4-killed-by-bus-outside-kent-hospital-was-an-accidental-death-inquest-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested in Ashford after alleged indecent act in van]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-arrested-in-ashford-after-alleged-indecent-act-in-van/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-arrested-in-ashford-after-alleged-indecent-act-in-van/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-tipping hotspot given go-ahead for 16 homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car park which has been plagued by fly-tipping will be redeveloped into 16 homes after approval was granted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fly-tipping-hotspot-given-go-ahead-for-16-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fly-tipping-hotspot-given-go-ahead-for-16-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council gives response after fears Canterbury could lose city status in local government shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are serious concerns that Kent could lose its one and only city in plans to drastically change local government in the county]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/council-gives-response-after-fears-canterbury-could-lose-city-status-in-local-government-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/council-gives-response-after-fears-canterbury-could-lose-city-status-in-local-government-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work to build new Medway school for 160 pupils begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The school will be purpose-built for children with special educational needs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/work-to-build-new-medway-school-for-160-pupils-begins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/work-to-build-new-medway-school-for-160-pupils-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major update on plans to reopen Folkestone Sports Centre after break-ins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent vandalism has resulted in more than &pound;60,000 worth of unexpected repairs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-update-on-plans-to-reopen-folkestone-sports-centre-after-break-ins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-update-on-plans-to-reopen-folkestone-sports-centre-after-break-ins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police extend closure of Swanscombe home after endless complaints by neighbours]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were reports of suspected drug dealing at the troublesome property]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-extend-closure-of-swanscombe-home-after-endless-complaints-by-neighbours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-extend-closure-of-swanscombe-home-after-endless-complaints-by-neighbours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent man, 27, smashed up boss's home with traffic cone after he had wages docked]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was caught in camera using a traffic cone and a hammer to attack his former boss's home and car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-man-27-smashed-up-bosss-home-with-traffic-cone-after-he-had-wages-docked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-man-27-smashed-up-bosss-home-with-traffic-cone-after-he-had-wages-docked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex Police issue vital advice to any parents posting 'back to school' pictures this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[As parents send their children back to school after the six week summer holidays, Sussex Police have issued advice about back to school pictures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sussex-police-issue-vital-advice-to-any-parents-posting-back-to-school-pictures-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sussex-police-issue-vital-advice-to-any-parents-posting-back-to-school-pictures-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police hunting this man after Medway road rage 'violence']]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone who recognises the man should contact police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-hunting-this-man-after-medway-road-rage-violence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-hunting-this-man-after-medway-road-rage-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All of the Kent M20 roadworks and closures to avoid this September]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key bridge will be shut over a weekend for important repair works]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/all-of-the-kent-m20-roadworks-and-closures-to-avoid-this-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/all-of-the-kent-m20-roadworks-and-closures-to-avoid-this-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-train driver loses tribunal claim after arguing he was forced out of job]]></title><description><![CDATA[A train driver&rsquo;s claim against Southeastern has been thrown out after he tried to argue he had effectively been dismissed when he resigned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ex-train-driver-loses-tribunal-claim-after-arguing-he-was-forced-out-of-job/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ex-train-driver-loses-tribunal-claim-after-arguing-he-was-forced-out-of-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction begins on new SEN school to meet rising demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work has begun to create 160 new school places for children with special education needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/construction-begins-on-new-sen-school-to-meet-rising-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/construction-begins-on-new-sen-school-to-meet-rising-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police manhunt underway after alleged road rage incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have released an image of a man who may have important information after a driver allegedly threatened another motorist during a confrontation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-manhunt-underwayafter-alleged-road-rage-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-manhunt-underwayafter-alleged-road-rage-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations open for awards recognising people showing courage and commitment to their community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominations are now open for the 2027 Pride in Medway Awards as the annual celebration of the area&rsquo;s community heroes marks its 25th anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/nominations-open-for-awards-recognising-people-showing-courage-and-commitment-to-their-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/nominations-open-for-awards-recognising-people-showing-courage-and-commitment-to-their-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exact times A2, M20, M26 and A249 will close in Kent this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Works will also require a full closure of the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/exact-times-a2-m20-m26-and-a249-will-close-in-kent-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/exact-times-a2-m20-m26-and-a249-will-close-in-kent-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent girl, 14, declared missing after travelling 'to meet a man']]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said anyone who sees her or knows where she is should call 999 immediately]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-girl-14-declared-missing-after-travelling-to-meet-a-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-girl-14-declared-missing-after-travelling-to-meet-a-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M26 vehicle fire causes delays after carriageway partially closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are still delays in the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m26-vehicle-fire-causes-delays-after-carriageway-partially-closed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m26-vehicle-fire-causes-delays-after-carriageway-partially-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locals to hold vigil for 'kind and friendly' man, 52, killed in Ramsgate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man in hospital from his injuries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/locals-to-hold-vigil-for-kind-and-friendly-man-52-killed-in-ramsgate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/locals-to-hold-vigil-for-kind-and-friendly-man-52-killed-in-ramsgate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Folkestone public toilets to shut early after 'repeated vandalism']]></title><description><![CDATA[The reduced operating hours will be in effect &ldquo;until further notice&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/folkestone-public-toilets-to-shut-early-after-repeated-vandalism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/folkestone-public-toilets-to-shut-early-after-repeated-vandalism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies at Medway shopping centre as police and paramedics rush to scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large emergency response was triggered by the incident at the popular shopping centre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-dies-at-medway-shopping-centre-as-police-and-paramedics-rush-to-scene/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-dies-at-medway-shopping-centre-as-police-and-paramedics-rush-to-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major plans to transform Kent football club after league promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals include a public gym, fitness studio and hydrotherapy pool, plus a dedicated education centre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-plans-to-transform-kent-football-club-after-league-promotion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-plans-to-transform-kent-football-club-after-league-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 'affordable' community supermarket with &pound;1 fruit and veg bag opening soon in Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[It promises budget-friendly groceries including a &pound;1 fruit-and-vegetable bag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-affordable-community-supermarket-with-pound1-fruit-and-veg-bag-opening-soon-in-kent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-affordable-community-supermarket-with-pound1-fruit-and-veg-bag-opening-soon-in-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in 30s dies at shopping centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews were dispatched to a shopping centre after a medical incident but a man was pronounced dead at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-in-30s-dies-at-shopping-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-in-30s-dies-at-shopping-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Found: Call 999 if you see missing Kent girl, 15, not been seen for days]]></title><description><![CDATA[The girl has since been located]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/found-call-999-if-you-see-missing-kent-girl-15-not-been-seen-for-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/found-call-999-if-you-see-missing-kent-girl-15-not-been-seen-for-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call 999 if you see missing Kent girl, 15, not been seen for days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police declared the 15-year-old girl missing last week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-missing-kent-girl-15-not-been-seen-for-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-missing-kent-girl-15-not-been-seen-for-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 Dartford Crossing traffic delays of 30 minutes after day of congestion - recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers faced 30 minutes delays anticlockwise on M25 towards Dartford Crossing after a day of congestion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-traffic-delays-of-30-minutes-after-day-of-congestion-recap-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-traffic-delays-of-30-minutes-after-day-of-congestion-recap-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 Dartford Crossing traffic delays of 30 minutes after day of congestion- recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers faced 30 minutes delays anticlockwise on M25 towards Dartford Crossing after a day of congestion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-traffic-delays-of-30-minutes-after-day-of-congestion-recap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-traffic-delays-of-30-minutes-after-day-of-congestion-recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Names and faces of Kent criminals jailed in August including rapists and child sex offenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crimes also included an attempted murder and violent assaults]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/names-and-faces-of-kent-criminals-jailed-in-august-including-rapists-and-child-sex-offenders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/names-and-faces-of-kent-criminals-jailed-in-august-including-rapists-and-child-sex-offenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent Four in a Bed star hailed 'an absolute legend' after 'best plot twist ever']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Four in a Bed clip has gone viral on TikTok, with new fans hailing the Maidstone hotel owner a 'legend']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-four-in-a-bed-star-hailed-an-absolute-legend-after-best-plot-twist-ever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-four-in-a-bed-star-hailed-an-absolute-legend-after-best-plot-twist-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters called to tackle council bin lorry fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters have tackled flames and smoke coming from a council bin lorry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/firefighters-called-to-tackle-council-bin-lorry-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/firefighters-called-to-tackle-council-bin-lorry-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters tackle council bin lorry fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters have tackled flames and smoke coming from a council bin lorry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/firefighters-tackle-council-bin-lorry-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/firefighters-tackle-council-bin-lorry-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters tackling council bin lorry fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are tackling flames and smoke coming from a council bin lorry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/firefighters-tackling-council-bin-lorry-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/firefighters-tackling-council-bin-lorry-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long delays on M2 after trailer jack-knifes across carriageway]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been long delays on the M2 following a crash where a trailer jack-knifed across the carriageway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/long-delays-on-m2-after-trailer-jack-knifes-across-carriageway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/long-delays-on-m2-after-trailer-jack-knifes-across-carriageway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The enchanting Kent village where Audrey Hepburn lived with 43 listed buildings and a superb pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's is one of the most enchanting villages in Kent, with 43 listed buildings, stunning countryside walks and a fascinating history]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-enchanting-kent-village-where-audrey-hepburn-lived-with-43-listed-buildings-and-a-superb-pub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-enchanting-kent-village-where-audrey-hepburn-lived-with-43-listed-buildings-and-a-superb-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tiny Kent village with brilliant name loved for its charming local woods and pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loved for the beautiful Beacon Wood Country Park and the family-friendly Black Horse pub this tiny village also boasts a wonderful name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-tiny-kent-village-with-brilliant-name-loved-for-its-charming-local-woods-and-pub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-tiny-kent-village-with-brilliant-name-loved-for-its-charming-local-woods-and-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The historic Kent market town that's been called one of best places to live thanks to strong community spirit and commutor links]]></title><description><![CDATA[With elegant period buildings, a bustling high street and a strong community spirit, this Kent market town offers an attractive lifestyle for residents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-historic-kent-market-town-thats-been-called-one-of-best-places-to-live-thanks-to-strong-community-spirit-and-commutor-links/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-historic-kent-market-town-thats-been-called-one-of-best-places-to-live-thanks-to-strong-community-spirit-and-commutor-links/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent's stunning 25-mile coastal walk along glorious beaches and through cosy seaside towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the spectacular Ramsgate to Whitstable walk along Kent's coastline, passing golden sandy beaches, chalk cliffs and welcoming seaside pubs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-stunning-25-mile-coastal-walk-along-glorious-beaches-and-through-cosy-seaside-towns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-stunning-25-mile-coastal-walk-along-glorious-beaches-and-through-cosy-seaside-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent's beautiful seaside town famous for its oysters with dozens of indie shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its famous oysters and incredible indie shopping scene have made it a popular destination]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-beautiful-seaside-town-famous-for-its-oysters-with-dozens-of-indie-shops/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-beautiful-seaside-town-famous-for-its-oysters-with-dozens-of-indie-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Magnificent' East Sussex period drama brings forgotten Jane Austen story to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC fans may spot a Vigil legend in this "outstanding" period drama cast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/magnificent-east-sussex-period-drama-brings-forgotten-jane-austen-story-to-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/magnificent-east-sussex-period-drama-brings-forgotten-jane-austen-story-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Kent restaurants added to prestigious Michelin Guide including vegan spot and traditional pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[An all vegan spot, a traditional pub and a city centre French restaurant have made the prestigious list]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-kent-restaurants-added-to-prestigious-michelin-guide-including-vegan-spot-and-traditional-pub/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-kent-restaurants-added-to-prestigious-michelin-guide-including-vegan-spot-and-traditional-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The quaint train station that's nowhere near the Kent village it's named after]]></title><description><![CDATA[The station is right next to a charming pub]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-quaint-train-station-thats-nowhere-near-the-kent-village-its-named-after/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-quaint-train-station-thats-nowhere-near-the-kent-village-its-named-after/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The once 'shabby' Kent seaside town that now 'as good' as Brighton but cheaper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Folkestone in Kent has been named one of the best places to live in the UK by The Sunday Times, praised as a younger, fresher and more affordable alternative to Brighton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-once-shabby-kent-seaside-town-that-now-as-good-as-brighton-but-cheaper/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-once-shabby-kent-seaside-town-that-now-as-good-as-brighton-but-cheaper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kent village with popular zoo and castle that non-locals struggle to pronounce]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a popular spot for a family day out, with a charming village and zoo to explore but with a name which is very hard to pronounce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-village-with-popular-zoo-and-castle-that-non-locals-struggle-to-pronounce/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-village-with-popular-zoo-and-castle-that-non-locals-struggle-to-pronounce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They have nowhere to go’: Kent faces shortage of 1,272 Traveller pitches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county needs more than 1,000 more Traveller pitches, as community members call for transit sites and planning permissions to tackle the shortage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/they-have-nowhere-to-go-kent-faces-shortage-of-1272-traveller-pitches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/they-have-nowhere-to-go-kent-faces-shortage-of-1272-traveller-pitches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 Dartford Crossing live updates as delays of 30 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers facing 30 minutes delays anticlockwise on M25 towards Dartford Crossing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-live-updates-as-delays-of-30-minutes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-live-updates-as-delays-of-30-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closure order issued to Swanley home known for 'persistent nuisance behaviour and disorder']]></title><description><![CDATA[The order lasts for three months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/closure-order-issued-to-swanley-home-known-for-persistent-nuisance-behaviour-and-disorder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/closure-order-issued-to-swanley-home-known-for-persistent-nuisance-behaviour-and-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on controversial 'strategic scale' development of 5,000 homes and two schools for Lenham Heath]]></title><description><![CDATA["The proposal is of strategic scale, it is not a modest village extension," said local community campaign group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/update-on-controversial-strategic-scale-development-of-5000-homes-and-two-schools-for-lenham-heath/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/update-on-controversial-strategic-scale-development-of-5000-homes-and-two-schools-for-lenham-heath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 Dartford Crossing live updates as delays of 50 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers facing 50 minutes delays anticlockwise on M25 towards Dartford Crossing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-live-updates-as-delays-of-50-minutes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-live-updates-as-delays-of-50-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men charged after armed officers descend on residential street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Armed police officers were called to reports of a disturbance involving weapons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-men-charged-after-armed-officers-descend-on-residential-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-men-charged-after-armed-officers-descend-on-residential-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadstairs drug dealer who hid £240k worth of cocaine beside his bed jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers found the drug dealer asleep when they carried out a warrant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/broadstairs-drug-dealer-who-hid-240k-worth-of-cocaine-beside-his-bed-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/broadstairs-drug-dealer-who-hid-240k-worth-of-cocaine-beside-his-bed-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gravesend rapist jailed for two decades after brutal assault involving steel capped boots]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was described as a "serious danger to women and to society"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gravesend-rapist-jailed-for-two-decades-after-brutal-assault-involving-steel-capped-boots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gravesend-rapist-jailed-for-two-decades-after-brutal-assault-involving-steel-capped-boots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 Dartford Crossing live updates as delays of 75 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers facing 75 minutes delays anticlockwise on M25 towards Dartford Crossing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-live-updates-as-delays-of-75-minutes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-live-updates-as-delays-of-75-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapist jailed after beating, sexually assaulting and kidnapping victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rape victim was kicked, punched and attacked with a Hoover pole by brutal attacker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rapist-jailed-after-beating-sexually-assaulting-and-kidnapping-victim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rapist-jailed-after-beating-sexually-assaulting-and-kidnapping-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 Dartford Crossing live updates as accident causing delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic at Dartford Crossing M25 is delayed after accident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-live-updates-as-accident-causing-delays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-live-updates-as-accident-causing-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former activity centre to be demolished to make way for 31 flats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approval has been granted to demolish a well-loved activity centre and redevelop the site into blocks of flats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-activity-centre-to-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-31-flats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-activity-centre-to-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-31-flats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent hospital A&amp;E patients left waiting 72 hours for beds, CQC finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trust said it has taken action to improve from these inspections]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-hospital-aampe-patients-left-waiting-72-hours-for-beds-cqc-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-hospital-aampe-patients-left-waiting-72-hours-for-beds-cqc-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hardworking' Kent nurse among 33 missing Brits in Nepal as flash floods cause 'irreplaceable loss']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarada Simkhada, a senior nurse at Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent, is one of the the 33 Brits missing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/hardworking-kent-nurse-among-33-missing-brits-in-nepal-as-flash-floods-cause-irreplaceable-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/hardworking-kent-nurse-among-33-missing-brits-in-nepal-as-flash-floods-cause-irreplaceable-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Sussex schoolgirl shares pride after Dragons' Den success during GCSEs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cat Black was sitting her GCSEs when she took part in Dragons' Den, walking away with major success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/west-sussex-schoolgirl-shares-pride-after-dragons-den-success-during-gcses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/west-sussex-schoolgirl-shares-pride-after-dragons-den-success-during-gcses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Call 999' if you see man added to Kent Police's most wanted list]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is wanted on recall to prison]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-man-added-to-kent-polices-most-wanted-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-man-added-to-kent-polices-most-wanted-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson charge after blaze at home closes road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 44-year-old man is accused of deliberately starting a fire and endangering people&rsquo;s lives after a blaze near a school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arson-charge-after-blaze-at-home-closes-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arson-charge-after-blaze-at-home-closes-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rich history of Kent pub once at the heart of thriving village that's set for demolition]]></title><description><![CDATA[For nearly two centuries, the pub was one of the most familiar landmarks in the village, and "was more than simply a place to drink, it was a social centre, a meeting place for agricultural workers"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rich-history-of-kent-pub-once-at-the-heart-of-thriving-village-thats-set-for-demolition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rich-history-of-kent-pub-once-at-the-heart-of-thriving-village-thats-set-for-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seek man after suspected indecent act on Kent beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak with in connection with the incident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-seek-man-after-suspected-indecent-act-on-kent-beach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-seek-man-after-suspected-indecent-act-on-kent-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Call 999' if you see woman added to Kent Police's most wanted list]]></title><description><![CDATA[She has links to a Kent town]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-woman-added-to-kent-polices-most-wanted-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-woman-added-to-kent-polices-most-wanted-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision made on 100-home application for working orchard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals to build on a commercial pear orchard were roundly rejected because of the harm it would to do the local area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/decision-made-on-100-home-application-for-working-orchard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/decision-made-on-100-home-application-for-working-orchard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police want to speak to man and woman after £200 stolen from Gravesend restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone who recognises the individuals should contact police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-want-to-speak-to-man-and-woman-after-200-stolen-from-gravesend-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-want-to-speak-to-man-and-woman-after-200-stolen-from-gravesend-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent hit with more thunderstorm warnings with lightning, hail and floods possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stormy weather could cause travel disruption around the county]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-hit-with-more-thunderstorm-warnings-with-lightning-hail-and-floods-possible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-hit-with-more-thunderstorm-warnings-with-lightning-hail-and-floods-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offshore developer must pay £5.4 million tax on profits from 550-home Tunbridge Wells estate, rule tribunal judges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knights Development is part of Dandara Group, a well-known developer in the Tunbridge Wells area, and it made more than &pound;28 million in taxable trading profits from Knights Wood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/offshore-developer-must-pay-54-million-tax-on-profits-from-550-home-tunbridge-wells-estate-rule-tribunal-judges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/offshore-developer-must-pay-54-million-tax-on-profits-from-550-home-tunbridge-wells-estate-rule-tribunal-judges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to “dedicated and much-loved” Medway council leader after death from lengthy illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The OBE-awarded councillor was the longest serving Leader of Medway Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tributes-paid-to-dedicated-and-much-loved-medway-council-leader-after-death-from-lengthy-illness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tributes-paid-to-dedicated-and-much-loved-medway-council-leader-after-death-from-lengthy-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discount supermarket to open in shopping centre offering fresh fruit and veg for £1]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new community supermarket will offer affordable groceries and financial advice in a town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/discount-supermarket-to-open-in-shopping-centre-offering-fresh-fruit-and-veg-for-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/discount-supermarket-to-open-in-shopping-centre-offering-fresh-fruit-and-veg-for-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discount community supermarket to open in town centre with fresh fruit and veg for £1]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new community supermarket will offer affordable groceries and financial advice in a town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/discount-community-supermarket-to-open-in-town-centre-with-fresh-fruit-and-veg-for-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/discount-community-supermarket-to-open-in-town-centre-with-fresh-fruit-and-veg-for-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 live traffic updates as crash causes delays near Dartford Crossing - recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers faced around two miles of traffic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-live-traffic-updates-as-crash-causes-delays-near-dartford-crossing-recap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-live-traffic-updates-as-crash-causes-delays-near-dartford-crossing-recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxing legend says Kent heavyweight ‘million times better’ than Tyson Fury and Antony Joshua]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent&rsquo;s Moses Itauma is the favourite to win the IBF heavyweight world title against Filip Hrgovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boxing-legend-says-kent-heavyweight-million-times-better-than-tyson-fury-and-antony-joshua/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boxing-legend-says-kent-heavyweight-million-times-better-than-tyson-fury-and-antony-joshua/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman finds 'human hair' in The Range after 'someone has a shave']]></title><description><![CDATA[Amy was looking for a new mirror]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/woman-finds-human-hair-in-the-range-after-someone-has-a-shave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/woman-finds-human-hair-in-the-range-after-someone-has-a-shave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 live traffic updates as crash causes delays near Dartford Crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are facing around two miles of traffic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-live-traffic-updates-as-crash-causes-delays-near-dartford-crossing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-live-traffic-updates-as-crash-causes-delays-near-dartford-crossing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upmarket Kent town and nearby villages to get 170m of double yellow lines and other traffic restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixteen roads in the Kent town and surrounding villages are set for changes, either double yellow lines or other traffic restrictions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/upmarket-kent-town-and-nearby-villages-to-get-170m-of-double-yellow-lines-and-other-traffic-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/upmarket-kent-town-and-nearby-villages-to-get-170m-of-double-yellow-lines-and-other-traffic-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Shoreham or Penshurst - Kent's prettiest village has been crowned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love Exploring has crowned this one-street Tudor treasure as the county's finest village]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/not-shoreham-or-penshurst-kents-prettiest-village-has-been-crowned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/not-shoreham-or-penshurst-kents-prettiest-village-has-been-crowned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to turn former high street hairdresser’s and beauty salon into flats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to turn a former hairdressers and beauty salon into homes are&amp;#160;among the latest applications submitted to a council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-turn-former-high-street-hairdressers-and-beauty-salon-into-flats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-turn-former-high-street-hairdressers-and-beauty-salon-into-flats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thunderstorm warning has been issued as forecasters predict up to 30mm of rain will fall within an hour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/flash-flooding-alert-as-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-kent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/flash-flooding-alert-as-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canterbury sex offender jailed following abuse of two children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives found over 25 incident images and videos of children]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/canterbury-sex-offender-jailed-following-abuse-of-two-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/canterbury-sex-offender-jailed-following-abuse-of-two-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor only allowed to speak to one officer after misconduct hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigations into two complaints have found a councillor breached conduct rules and will face the harshest punishment ever handed out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/councillor-only-allowed-to-speak-to-one-officer-after-misconduct-hearing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/councillor-only-allowed-to-speak-to-one-officer-after-misconduct-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent village rallies behind popular food van amid threat from 450-home development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The van has been selling hot food and drinks from the site for five years but now faces an uncertain future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-village-rallies-behind-popular-food-van-amid-threat-from-450-home-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-village-rallies-behind-popular-food-van-amid-threat-from-450-home-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist airlifted to London hospital with serious injuries following crash near Maidstone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man remains in a serious but stable condition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcyclist-airlifted-to-london-hospital-with-serious-injuries-following-crash-near-maidstone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcyclist-airlifted-to-london-hospital-with-serious-injuries-following-crash-near-maidstone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid as long-serving council chief dies, aged 83]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes have been pouring in for an influential Kent politician who led the county&rsquo;s only unitary authority for 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tributes-paid-as-long-serving-council-chief-dies-aged-83/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tributes-paid-as-long-serving-council-chief-dies-aged-83/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men arrested after armed officers descend on residential street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Armed police officers were called to reports of a disturbance involving weapons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-men-arrested-after-armed-officers-descend-on-residential-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-men-arrested-after-armed-officers-descend-on-residential-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medway launches multi-million-pound government bid to improve vital tunnel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council is seeking nearly &pound;10 million to carry out major renewal works]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-launches-multi-million-pound-government-bid-to-improve-vital-tunnel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-launches-multi-million-pound-government-bid-to-improve-vital-tunnel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead ducks discovered at popular Tunbridge Wells park could be caused by dog-harming bacteria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owners have been warned to keep dogs away from the park's water]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dead-ducks-discovered-at-popular-tunbridge-wells-park-could-be-caused-by-dog-harming-bacteria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dead-ducks-discovered-at-popular-tunbridge-wells-park-could-be-caused-by-dog-harming-bacteria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead ducks discovered at popular Tunbridge Wells park being tested for dog-harming bacteria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owners have been warned to keep them away from the park's water]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dead-ducks-discovered-at-popular-tunbridge-wells-park-being-tested-for-dog-harming-bacteria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dead-ducks-discovered-at-popular-tunbridge-wells-park-being-tested-for-dog-harming-bacteria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed officers descend on residential street where two men injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Armed police officers were called to reports of a disturbance involving weapons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/armed-officers-descend-on-residential-street-where-two-men-injured/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/armed-officers-descend-on-residential-street-where-two-men-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five types of home to see steepest energy bill rises in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills will go up more for some homes than others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/five-types-of-home-to-see-steepest-energy-bill-rises-in-october/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/five-types-of-home-to-see-steepest-energy-bill-rises-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exactly when Kent is forecast to be hit by thunderstorms as weather warning comes into effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy downpours could lead to flash floods and travel disruption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/exactly-when-kent-is-forecast-to-be-hit-by-thunderstorms-as-weather-warning-comes-into-effect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/exactly-when-kent-is-forecast-to-be-hit-by-thunderstorms-as-weather-warning-comes-into-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent home care agency downgraded to inadequate after 'unsafe and undignified' conditions found]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inspection revealed some staff experienced racial abuse and threats directed at them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-home-care-agency-downgraded-to-inadequate-after-unsafe-and-undignified-conditions-found/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-home-care-agency-downgraded-to-inadequate-after-unsafe-and-undignified-conditions-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New CCTV released as search for missing Harrietsham teen continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[She is now believed to have visited shopping centres in Folkestone and Thanet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-cctv-released-as-search-for-missing-harrietsham-teen-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-cctv-released-as-search-for-missing-harrietsham-teen-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FOUND: New CCTV released as search for missing Harrietsham teen continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have confirmed that she has been safely located]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/found-new-cctv-released-as-search-for-missing-harrietsham-teen-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/found-new-cctv-released-as-search-for-missing-harrietsham-teen-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim named in Ramsgate murder investigation following double stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has bene charged with murder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/victim-named-in-ramsgate-murder-investigation-following-double-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/victim-named-in-ramsgate-murder-investigation-following-double-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AD FEATURE: Contemporary Craft Fair returns to Hever Castle this September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Book your discounted tickets for a memorable day out featuring contemporary homeware, unique furniture and stylish fashion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ad-feature-contemporary-craft-fair-returns-to-hever-castle-this-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ad-feature-contemporary-craft-fair-returns-to-hever-castle-this-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent family in 'dire straights' as school cancels residential place due to visa issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visa issues could mean a student with complex needs is left without an education]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-family-in-dire-straights-as-school-cancels-residential-place-due-to-visa-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-family-in-dire-straights-as-school-cancels-residential-place-due-to-visa-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jail for 'relentless' abuser who attacked and manipulated Faversham woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[In one instance he threw a shopping trolley at the victim before strangling her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/jail-for-relentless-abuser-who-attacked-and-manipulated-faversham-woman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/jail-for-relentless-abuser-who-attacked-and-manipulated-faversham-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening date and time set for new Poundstretcher taking over former Kent Poundland]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be free goodies on offer for the first 100 customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/opening-date-and-time-set-for-new-poundstretcher-taking-over-former-kent-poundland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/opening-date-and-time-set-for-new-poundstretcher-taking-over-former-kent-poundland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community rallies for food van under threat from 450-home development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of an under-threat food van have been left touched by a swell of support from residents keen to see the business survive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/community-rallies-for-food-van-under-threat-from-450-home-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/community-rallies-for-food-van-under-threat-from-450-home-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ageing tunnel on key route could get £10.5m overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key route used for 50,000 journeys every day could be in line for a &amp;#163;10.5m overhaul.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ageing-tunnel-on-key-route-could-get-105m-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ageing-tunnel-on-key-route-could-get-105m-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 Dartford Crossing broken down lorry caused seven miles' congestion - recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[A broken down lorry at M25 Dartford Crossing caused seven miles of congestion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-broken-down-lorry-caused-seven-miles-congestion-recap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-broken-down-lorry-caused-seven-miles-congestion-recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 Dartford Crossing broken down lorry causing seven miles congestion - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A broken down lorry at M25 Dartford Crossing has caused seven miles of congestion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-broken-down-lorry-causing-seven-miles-congestion-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-broken-down-lorry-causing-seven-miles-congestion-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 Dartford Crossing broken down lorry causing long delays with three lanes closed - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A broken down lorry at M25 Dartford Crossing is causing four miles of congestion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-broken-down-lorry-causing-long-delays-with-three-lanes-closed-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-broken-down-lorry-causing-long-delays-with-three-lanes-closed-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Date set for closure of Poundland store in Medway high street]]></title><description><![CDATA[An alternative store can be found just a short distance away]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/date-set-for-closure-of-poundland-store-in-medway-high-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/date-set-for-closure-of-poundland-store-in-medway-high-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 Dartford Crossing accident causing long delays with road partially blocked - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[An accident at M25 Dartford Crossing is causing long delays]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-accident-causing-long-delays-with-road-partially-blocked-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-dartford-crossing-accident-causing-long-delays-with-road-partially-blocked-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonbridge fire shut A-road as firefighters tackled blaze - recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thick black smoke could be seen billowing into the sky as crews worked at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tonbridge-fire-shut-a-road-as-firefighters-tackled-blaze-recap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tonbridge-fire-shut-a-road-as-firefighters-tackled-blaze-recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug boss ordered to pay back £111,000 after selling cocaine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cocaine dealer made thousands of pounds from his drug network has been ordered to pay it back or spend longer behind bars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drug-boss-ordered-to-pay-back-111000-after-selling-cocaine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drug-boss-ordered-to-pay-back-111000-after-selling-cocaine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonbridge fire shuts A-road as firefighters tackle blaze - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thick black smoke can be seen billowing into the sky as crews work at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tonbridge-fire-shuts-a-road-as-firefighters-tackle-blaze-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tonbridge-fire-shuts-a-road-as-firefighters-tackle-blaze-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mind blowing' Netflix series filmed in Kent leaves fans in tears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix has added multiple seasons of the show fans say everyone should watch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mind-blowing-netflix-series-filmed-in-kent-leaves-fans-in-tears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mind-blowing-netflix-series-filmed-in-kent-leaves-fans-in-tears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M20 live travel updates as crash causes long delays and traffic - recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were taken to hospital with injuries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-live-travel-updates-as-crash-causes-long-delays-and-traffic-recap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-live-travel-updates-as-crash-causes-long-delays-and-traffic-recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 19, admits neglecting his emaciated horse that was found in "pain" in a Sevenoaks field]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has been banned from owning any animal for six years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-19-admits-neglecting-his-emaciated-horse-that-was-found-in-pain-in-a-sevenoaks-field/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-19-admits-neglecting-his-emaciated-horse-that-was-found-in-pain-in-a-sevenoaks-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medway thief stole delivery van and drove on wrong side of road before arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was also charged with shoplifting offences in Chatham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-thief-stole-delivery-van-and-drove-on-wrong-side-of-road-before-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-thief-stole-delivery-van-and-drove-on-wrong-side-of-road-before-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people taken to hospital with injuries after multi-vehicle crash on Kent M20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers and ambulance crews were called to the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-people-taken-to-hospital-with-injuries-after-multi-vehicle-crash-on-kent-m20/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-people-taken-to-hospital-with-injuries-after-multi-vehicle-crash-on-kent-m20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look inside elegant Tunbridge Wells home after restoration from former council offices for sale for £2,450,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a restoration of the former council offices to their original use as a villa designed by Decimus Burton who shaped the Tunbridge Wells we know today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/look-inside-elegant-tunbridge-wells-home-after-restoration-from-former-council-offices-for-sale-for-2450000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/look-inside-elegant-tunbridge-wells-home-after-restoration-from-former-council-offices-for-sale-for-2450000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parts of Kent hit with 19-hour thunderstorm warning as flooding and disruption possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Very heavy rain will batter Kent over the coming days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/parts-of-kent-hit-with-19-hour-thunderstorm-warning-as-flooding-and-disruption-possible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/parts-of-kent-hit-with-19-hour-thunderstorm-warning-as-flooding-and-disruption-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms for parts of the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/yellow-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-parts-of-kent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/yellow-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-parts-of-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M20 live travel updates as crash causes long delays and traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services have been called to the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-live-travel-updates-as-crash-causes-long-delays-and-traffic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-live-travel-updates-as-crash-causes-long-delays-and-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[350 homes will be built on former Kent plant nursery after plans are approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 350 homes estate for the former Kent plant nursery would have 564 parking spaces]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/350-homes-will-be-built-on-former-kent-plant-nursery-after-plans-are-approved/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/350-homes-will-be-built-on-former-kent-plant-nursery-after-plans-are-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent mum can't go into her own garden due to spider 'infestation' that saw her bitten three times in a matter of weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danni Virgo was first bitten back in 2020 when she put on some pyjamas that had been hung up to dry on her washing line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-mum-cant-go-into-her-own-garden-due-to-spider-infestation-that-saw-her-bitten-three-times-in-a-matter-of-weeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-mum-cant-go-into-her-own-garden-due-to-spider-infestation-that-saw-her-bitten-three-times-in-a-matter-of-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’re being penalised for bringing an empty high street building back to life’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sauce shop owners claim a &ldquo;backwards&rdquo; council tax rule has landed them in a sticky financial situation after investing heavily into their new venture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/were-being-penalised-for-bringing-an-empty-high-street-building-back-to-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/were-being-penalised-for-bringing-an-empty-high-street-building-back-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I keep going back to one Kent seaside town - I like it but it makes me feel sad]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is a place of unique bleak beauty on the Kent coast - and once you've visited, it's hard to stay away]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-keep-going-back-to-one-kent-seaside-town-i-like-it-but-it-makes-me-feel-sad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-keep-going-back-to-one-kent-seaside-town-i-like-it-but-it-makes-me-feel-sad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for new homes near landmark pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans have been submitted for a new housing estate near a well-known village pub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-new-homes-near-landmark-pub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-new-homes-near-landmark-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanet council responds as refuse workers to begin ballot on strike action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Union members say they &ldquo;have had enough of bearing the brunt of the public&rsquo;s frustrations&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thanet-council-responds-as-refuse-workers-to-begin-ballot-on-strike-action/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thanet-council-responds-as-refuse-workers-to-begin-ballot-on-strike-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shirtless thief jumps from moving van after leading police on four-and-a-half mile pursuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thief who stole a delivery van before driving&amp;#160;the wrong way down a road, ignoring no entry signs and clipping two vehicles has been jailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shirtless-thief-jumps-from-moving-van-after-leading-police-on-four-and-a-half-mile-pursuit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shirtless-thief-jumps-from-moving-van-after-leading-police-on-four-and-a-half-mile-pursuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EastEnders and CBBC actresses to star in town’s annual panto production]]></title><description><![CDATA[A TV soap star and a CBBC actress are among the cast heading to a town for its annual pantomime production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/eastenders-and-cbbc-actresses-to-star-in-towns-annual-panto-production/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/eastenders-and-cbbc-actresses-to-star-in-towns-annual-panto-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight Kent A282, M20, A21 and Sheppey Crossing closures to avoid this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key stretch of the M20 will close on multiple nights]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/overnight-kent-a282-m20-a21-and-sheppey-crossing-closures-to-avoid-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/overnight-kent-a282-m20-a21-and-sheppey-crossing-closures-to-avoid-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M20 crash victim named locally as 14-year-old girl as friends pay tribute]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of people have paid tributes, sharing pictures of the young girl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-crash-victim-named-locally-as-14-year-old-girl-as-friends-pay-tribute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-crash-victim-named-locally-as-14-year-old-girl-as-friends-pay-tribute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sittingbourne residents fight to save green space from Kent Council park sell-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three-acre site has been used by the public for at least 75 years as a popular spot for dog walkers and children to play sports and ride bikes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sittingbourne-residents-fight-to-save-green-space-from-kent-council-park-sell-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sittingbourne-residents-fight-to-save-green-space-from-kent-council-park-sell-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to reopen historic Margate Winter Gardens concert venue move forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The venue has been closed since 2022 but plans for a major refurbishment have moved a step closer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-reopen-historic-margate-winter-gardens-concert-venue-move-forward/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-reopen-historic-margate-winter-gardens-concert-venue-move-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge inflatable course at Kent shopping centre to run for an extra week this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Monster has seen its stay at the centre extended due to &ldquo;exceptional demand&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/huge-inflatable-course-at-kent-shopping-centre-to-run-for-an-extra-week-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/huge-inflatable-course-at-kent-shopping-centre-to-run-for-an-extra-week-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two days of rain forecast for Kent weather but still lots of sunshine and top temperature of 27C]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain is forecast for Kent but don't cancel your plans, as there's plenty of sunshine still left in summer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-days-of-rain-forecast-for-kent-weather-but-still-lots-of-sunshine-and-top-temperature-of-27c/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-days-of-rain-forecast-for-kent-weather-but-still-lots-of-sunshine-and-top-temperature-of-27c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested by Kent Police on suspicion of murder following fatal fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was travelling to France by train]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-arrested-by-kent-police-on-suspicion-of-murder-following-fatal-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-arrested-by-kent-police-on-suspicion-of-murder-following-fatal-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Call 999' if you see latest woman added to Kent Police's most wanted list]]></title><description><![CDATA[She has links to three Kent areas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-latest-woman-added-to-kent-polices-most-wanted-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-latest-woman-added-to-kent-polices-most-wanted-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'coolest' Kent seaside town attracting A-listers that's perfect for a weekend away]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular Kent coast destination is ideal for a weekend getaway, as there's so much to see and do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-coolest-kent-seaside-town-attracting-a-listers-thats-perfect-for-a-weekend-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-coolest-kent-seaside-town-attracting-a-listers-thats-perfect-for-a-weekend-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening date set for cafe chain’s new location at Ashford shopping centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch is creating 15 new jobs in the town]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/opening-date-set-for-cafe-chains-new-location-at-ashford-shopping-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/opening-date-set-for-cafe-chains-new-location-at-ashford-shopping-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in a serious condition after two-vehicle crash in Dartford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Police is appealing for witnesses and footage after the two car crash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-in-a-serious-condition-after-two-vehicle-crash-in-dartford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-in-a-serious-condition-after-two-vehicle-crash-in-dartford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder investigation launched after man fatally injured in Ramsgate stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/murder-investigation-launched-after-man-fatally-injured-in-ramsgate-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/murder-investigation-launched-after-man-fatally-injured-in-ramsgate-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call 999 if you see missing teenager from Ebbsfleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 15-year-old has been missing for almost a week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-missing-teenager-from-ebbsfleet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-missing-teenager-from-ebbsfleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The pretty Kent seaside town with 'UK's best beach' where house prices fly up by &pound;130K]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average asking price of a house with a view of the sea has risen by more than &pound;60,000 since 2019, outpacing the rest of Britain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-pretty-kent-seaside-town-with-uks-best-beach-where-house-prices-fly-up-by-pound130k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-pretty-kent-seaside-town-with-uks-best-beach-where-house-prices-fly-up-by-pound130k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weed-smoking shoplifter caged after dangerous dog mauls woman in street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 35-year-old shoplifter has been sentenced for a series of crimes, including a dog attack which left a woman scared to leave her home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/weed-smoking-shoplifter-caged-after-dangerous-dog-mauls-woman-in-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/weed-smoking-shoplifter-caged-after-dangerous-dog-mauls-woman-in-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried fish fingers from Aldi, Lidl, M&amp;S and more &mdash; winner beats Birds Eye]]></title><description><![CDATA[I put a range of supermarket fish fingers to the taste test to see which one came out on top.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-tried-fish-fingers-from-aldi-lidl-mamps-and-more-mdash-winner-beats-birds-eye/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-tried-fish-fingers-from-aldi-lidl-mamps-and-more-mdash-winner-beats-birds-eye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offender breached order by moving home and using aliases]]></title><description><![CDATA[A convicted sex offender has appeared in court after breaching the terms of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sex-offender-breached-order-by-moving-home-and-using-aliases/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sex-offender-breached-order-by-moving-home-and-using-aliases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wagamama confirms opening date for newest Kent restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[And it will be giving away 350 meals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/wagamama-confirms-opening-date-for-newest-kent-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/wagamama-confirms-opening-date-for-newest-kent-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest death notices across Kent as families remember loved ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/latest-death-notices-across-kent-as-families-remember-loved-ones/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/latest-death-notices-across-kent-as-families-remember-loved-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flats plan for former Kent sports centre recommended for approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals for a former sports and activity hub to be demolished and replaced with 31 flats have been recommended for approval]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/flats-plan-for-former-kent-sports-centre-recommended-for-approval/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/flats-plan-for-former-kent-sports-centre-recommended-for-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent's extraordinary medieval church tucked away in the countryside that's unlike any other]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been described as the county's 'finest Norman church']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-extraordinary-medieval-church-tucked-away-in-the-countryside-thats-unlike-any-other/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-extraordinary-medieval-church-tucked-away-in-the-countryside-thats-unlike-any-other/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoplifter ‘over the moon’ to be locked up after stealing items worth thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prolific thief was said to be &ldquo;over the moon&rdquo; about being locked up for a week after stealing items worth thousands from high street stores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shoplifter-over-the-moon-to-be-locked-up-after-stealing-items-worth-thousands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shoplifter-over-the-moon-to-be-locked-up-after-stealing-items-worth-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven family-friendly bank holiday adventures that refuse to be boring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Make the most of the long weekend with these awesome days out taking place across Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/seven-family-friendly-bank-holiday-adventures-that-refuse-to-be-boring/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/seven-family-friendly-bank-holiday-adventures-that-refuse-to-be-boring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tested supermarket honey from Aldi, Sainsbury's and more &mdash; 1 tasted more like syrup]]></title><description><![CDATA[I put five popular supermarket honeys to the test &ndash; from Aldi's budget-friendly option to Rowse's pricier squeeze bottle. One brand stood out as the clear favourite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-tested-supermarket-honey-from-aldi-sainsburys-and-more-mdash-1-tasted-more-like-syrup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-tested-supermarket-honey-from-aldi-sainsburys-and-more-mdash-1-tasted-more-like-syrup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s not the council’s job’: Councillor defends new litter-picking scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[A councillor has responded to people criticising a new plan to help clear litter across a district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-not-the-councils-job-councillor-defends-new-litter-picking-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-not-the-councils-job-councillor-defends-new-litter-picking-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen girl dies after M20 collision near footbridge at Aylesford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrols attended the scene and the girl was confirmed to be deceased]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/teen-girl-dies-after-m20-collision-near-footbridge-at-aylesford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/teen-girl-dies-after-m20-collision-near-footbridge-at-aylesford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EastEnders and CCBC actresses to star in town’s annual panto production]]></title><description><![CDATA[A TV soap star and a CBBC actress are among the cast heading to a town for its annual pantomime production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/eastenders-and-ccbc-actresses-to-star-in-towns-annual-panto-production/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/eastenders-and-ccbc-actresses-to-star-in-towns-annual-panto-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offender jailed after crash outside Maidstone police station]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was sentenced on Tuesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sex-offender-jailed-after-crash-outside-maidstone-police-station/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sex-offender-jailed-after-crash-outside-maidstone-police-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic village pub in Kent reopens after huge £1.5m revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next year, eight en-suite bedrooms at the pub are set to open so people can stay overnight and explore the spectacular village]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/historic-village-pub-in-kent-reopens-after-huge-15m-revamp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/historic-village-pub-in-kent-reopens-after-huge-15m-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic Kent seaside town has one of England's best beaches and it's an uncrowded oasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[This charming seaside town offers Victorian landmarks, a unique shingle-and-sand beach, and all the classic coastal delights - from fish and chips to ice cream along the promenade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/classic-kent-seaside-town-has-one-of-englands-best-beaches-and-its-an-uncrowded-oasis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/classic-kent-seaside-town-has-one-of-englands-best-beaches-and-its-an-uncrowded-oasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried bourbon biscuits from six supermarkets &mdash; two beat McVitie's]]></title><description><![CDATA[I compared a range of supermarket bourbon biscuits against the brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-tried-bourbon-biscuits-from-six-supermarkets-mdash-two-beat-mcvities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-tried-bourbon-biscuits-from-six-supermarkets-mdash-two-beat-mcvities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 homes on Kent orchard would cause 'unacceptable damage to the countryside']]></title><description><![CDATA[The application has received significant opposition from locals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/100-homes-on-kent-orchard-would-cause-unacceptable-damage-to-the-countryside/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/100-homes-on-kent-orchard-would-cause-unacceptable-damage-to-the-countryside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man taken to hospital after crash involving motorbike and car near Maidstone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road was partially blocked due to the crash and emergency crews were at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-involving-motorbike-and-car-near-maidstone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-involving-motorbike-and-car-near-maidstone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Will benefits crackdown return to haunt Reform and Robert Jenrick?’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Columnist Simon Finlay asks whether Reform&rsquo;s proposed benefits crackdown will hit its own voters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/will-benefits-crackdown-return-to-haunt-reform-and-robert-jenrick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/will-benefits-crackdown-return-to-haunt-reform-and-robert-jenrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxpayers to foot £12m bill to prepare county for councils’ revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest shake-up of Kent&rsquo;s councils in half a century will cost taxpayers an initial &amp;#163;12 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/taxpayers-to-foot-12m-bill-to-prepare-county-for-councils-revamp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/taxpayers-to-foot-12m-bill-to-prepare-county-for-councils-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police renew appeal to find missing Kent teenager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone with information about her whereabouts should call 999]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-renew-appeal-to-find-missing-kent-teenager/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-renew-appeal-to-find-missing-kent-teenager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent couple's home like 'crime scene' after ancient bones found in kitchen extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[It sparked a major police investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-couples-home-like-crime-scene-after-ancient-bones-found-in-kitchen-extension/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-couples-home-like-crime-scene-after-ancient-bones-found-in-kitchen-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoplifter banned from Morrisons, Poundland, B&amp;M and other stores across Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prolific shoplifter has been banned for three years from any shop in Medway and a number of stores across Kent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shoplifter-banned-from-morrisons-poundland-bampm-and-other-stores-across-kent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shoplifter-banned-from-morrisons-poundland-bampm-and-other-stores-across-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic released after car bursts into flames on motorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic was held on a section of the M2 while crews respond to a car fire, with pictures showing flames and smoke billowing from the bonnet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/traffic-released-after-car-bursts-into-flames-on-motorway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/traffic-released-after-car-bursts-into-flames-on-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoplifter banned from Poundland, B&amp;M, Aldi and other stores across Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prolific shoplifter has been banned from a number of shops after filling baskets with food and alcohol before walking out without paying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shoplifter-banned-from-poundland-bampm-aldi-and-other-stores-across-kent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shoplifter-banned-from-poundland-bampm-aldi-and-other-stores-across-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M2 fire LIVE as motorway partially blocked with long delays after car bursts into flames]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queues are building up on the M2 motorway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-fire-live-as-motorway-partially-blocked-with-long-delays-after-car-bursts-into-flames/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-fire-live-as-motorway-partially-blocked-with-long-delays-after-car-bursts-into-flames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic held as car bursts into flames on motorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[All traffic has been held on a section of the M2 while crews respond to a car fire, with pictures showing flames and smoke billowing from the bonnet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/traffic-held-as-car-bursts-into-flames-on-motorway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/traffic-held-as-car-bursts-into-flames-on-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug-driver from Margate jailed for causing death of 'much-loved' pensioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pensioner suffered multiple injuries and underwent extensive hospital treatment, but died 10 months later]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drug-driver-from-margate-jailed-for-causing-death-of-much-loved-pensioner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drug-driver-from-margate-jailed-for-causing-death-of-much-loved-pensioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening date for gorgeous new spa at Kent leisure centre with saunas, steam room and plunge pools]]></title><description><![CDATA[This could be your new favourite place to rest and unwind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/opening-date-for-gorgeous-new-spa-at-kent-leisure-centre-with-saunas-steam-room-and-plunge-pools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/opening-date-for-gorgeous-new-spa-at-kent-leisure-centre-with-saunas-steam-room-and-plunge-pools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council speaks out on future of The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells after it was put up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pantiles car park is being marketed as having development potential]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/council-speaks-out-on-future-of-the-pantiles-in-tunbridge-wells-after-it-was-put-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/council-speaks-out-on-future-of-the-pantiles-in-tunbridge-wells-after-it-was-put-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Violent' Kent abuser who jumped out of flat window to escape police jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[He viciously attacked a woman over several days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/violent-kent-abuser-who-jumped-out-of-flat-window-to-escape-police-jailed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/violent-kent-abuser-who-jumped-out-of-flat-window-to-escape-police-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent sisters achieve top grades in GCSEs and A Levels just one week apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sisters have both achieved a string of academic successes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-sisters-achieve-top-grades-in-gcses-and-a-levels-just-one-week-apart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-sisters-achieve-top-grades-in-gcses-and-a-levels-just-one-week-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flat plan for former sports centre recommended for approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for 31 flats at a former sports centre have been recommended for approval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/flat-plan-for-former-sports-centre-recommended-for-approval/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/flat-plan-for-former-sports-centre-recommended-for-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather maps show heat surge with Kent facing 31C temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office has predicted more heatwaves in September]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/weather-maps-show-heat-surge-with-kent-facing-31c-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/weather-maps-show-heat-surge-with-kent-facing-31c-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government now to decide on rejected 1,300 homes plan near Aylesford]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public inquiry will now be held to decide on the planning application]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/government-now-to-decide-on-rejected-1300-homes-plan-near-aylesford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/government-now-to-decide-on-rejected-1300-homes-plan-near-aylesford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council's cost-cutting proposal to move Tunbridge Wells Family Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents, families, young people, and organisations which work with the hub, still have time to give their views in a six-week consultation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/councils-cost-cutting-proposal-to-move-tunbridge-wells-family-hub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/councils-cost-cutting-proposal-to-move-tunbridge-wells-family-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands celebrate GCSE results including mum and former Fenwick manager, 49]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of pupils are celebrating their GCSE results across Kent today - including a 49-year-old former Fenwick manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-celebrate-gcse-results-including-mum-and-former-fenwick-manager-49/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-celebrate-gcse-results-including-mum-and-former-fenwick-manager-49/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘For duck’s sake’: Engineer takes unusual stand against Kent’s persistent leaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[An aircraft engineer has deployed a family of rubber ducks to highlight more than a dozen water leaks reported across Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/for-ducks-sake-engineer-takes-unusual-stand-against-kents-persistent-leaks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/for-ducks-sake-engineer-takes-unusual-stand-against-kents-persistent-leaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial plans for 66 homes in scenic Kent village rejected by council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents said it would ruin their waterside village in Kent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/controversial-plans-for-66-homes-in-scenic-kent-village-rejected-by-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/controversial-plans-for-66-homes-in-scenic-kent-village-rejected-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed after 'brutal' Chatham attack left woman 'traumatised']]></title><description><![CDATA[He was also handed a six-year restraining order]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-jailed-after-brutal-chatham-attack-left-woman-traumatised/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-jailed-after-brutal-chatham-attack-left-woman-traumatised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who strangled woman and snapped her phone in half jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who left a woman &ldquo;traumatised&rdquo; after strangling and assaulting her has been locked up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-who-strangled-woman-and-snapped-her-phone-in-half-jailed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-who-strangled-woman-and-snapped-her-phone-in-half-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating 'unexplained' death of woman in Ramsgate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Witnesses are sought by officers investigating the death]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-investigating-unexplained-death-of-woman-in-ramsgate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-investigating-unexplained-death-of-woman-in-ramsgate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent woman turns 'Vinted hobby' into '&pound;100K' day job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chloe Lovett decided to take the plunge and make her passion for fashion her full-time job - and is now raking in &pound;400 a day from online sales alone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-woman-turns-vinted-hobby-into-pound100k-day-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-woman-turns-vinted-hobby-into-pound100k-day-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100-homes on pear orchard would cause ‘unacceptable damage to the countryside’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scheme for 100 homes on a commercial pear orchard has been recommended for refusal by planning officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/100-homes-on-pear-orchard-would-cause-unacceptable-damage-to-the-countryside/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/100-homes-on-pear-orchard-would-cause-unacceptable-damage-to-the-countryside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of Kent pupils discovering GCSE results this morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of pupils across Kent are now discovering their GCSE results this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-of-kent-pupils-discovering-gcse-results-this-morning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-of-kent-pupils-discovering-gcse-results-this-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man taken to hospital after crash involving motorbike and car in Northfleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Police and ambulance crews from SECAmb attended the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-involving-motorbike-and-car-in-northfleet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-involving-motorbike-and-car-in-northfleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’re taking action to make sure people have proper say about their high streets’]]></title><description><![CDATA[In her latest column, MP Lauren Edwards welcomes moves to give residents more say on the future of their high streets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/were-taking-action-to-make-sure-people-have-proper-say-about-their-high-streets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/were-taking-action-to-make-sure-people-have-proper-say-about-their-high-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency services swarm bridge after ‘noise of someone possibly falling in river’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two large emergency services responses involving the coastguard and police took place overnight at the same location within hours of each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emergency-services-swarm-bridge-after-noise-of-someone-possibly-falling-in-river/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emergency-services-swarm-bridge-after-noise-of-someone-possibly-falling-in-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GCSE results day 2026: Live reaction from schools as Kent pupils pick up their grades]]></title><description><![CDATA[KentLive will bring you the latest 2026 GCSE results from schools across Kent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gcse-results-day-2026-live-reaction-from-schools-as-kent-pupils-pick-up-their-grades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gcse-results-day-2026-live-reaction-from-schools-as-kent-pupils-pick-up-their-grades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of Kent pupils await GCSE results this morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of pupils across Kent are facing a nervous wait ahead of discovering their GCSE results this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-of-kent-pupils-await-gcse-results-this-morning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-of-kent-pupils-await-gcse-results-this-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£60m black hole: Kent and Medway councils face shortfall despite cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent County Council and Medway Council face a combined budget gap of more than &amp;#163;60 million next year, despite making significant cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/60m-black-hole-kent-and-medway-councils-face-shortfall-despite-cuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/60m-black-hole-kent-and-medway-councils-face-shortfall-despite-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers faced motorway delays after multi-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers faced rush-hour delays on a motorway following an accident reportedly involving several vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-faced-motorway-delays-after-multi-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-faced-motorway-delays-after-multi-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M2 live: Long delays and traffic at standstill after multi-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic is being temporarily held]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-live-long-delays-and-traffic-at-standstill-after-multi-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-live-long-delays-and-traffic-at-standstill-after-multi-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers face motorway delays after multi-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are facing rush-hour delays on a motorway following an accident reportedly involving several vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-face-motorway-delays-after-multi-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-face-motorway-delays-after-multi-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyminge residents object to plans to turn former Age UK day centre into social homes for the elderly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say the property should remain a community facility]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lyminge-residents-object-to-plans-to-turn-former-age-uk-day-centre-into-social-homes-for-the-elderly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lyminge-residents-object-to-plans-to-turn-former-age-uk-day-centre-into-social-homes-for-the-elderly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad who died in Shoreham triple drowning was 'Palestinian refugee' with police naming all three]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police name three people who tragically died off the coast of Shoreham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-who-died-in-shoreham-triple-drowning-was-palestinian-refugee-with-police-naming-all-three/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-who-died-in-shoreham-triple-drowning-was-palestinian-refugee-with-police-naming-all-three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad who died in Shoreham beach tragedy was 'Palestinian refugee' with police naming all three]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police name three people who tragically died off the coast of Shoreham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-who-died-in-shoreham-beach-tragedy-was-palestinian-refugee-with-police-naming-all-three/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-who-died-in-shoreham-beach-tragedy-was-palestinian-refugee-with-police-naming-all-three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person taken to hospital after crash shuts A226 Gravesend Road in Strood]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road was shut for more than two hours]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/one-person-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-shuts-a226-gravesend-road-in-strood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/one-person-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-shuts-a226-gravesend-road-in-strood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad insists on hour long detour on roadtrip to visit ‘iconic’ sign in Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[While starting up their family holiday, a dad dragged his wife and kids on a one hour long detour from their roadtrip in order to see an 'iconic' sign in East Kent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-insists-on-hour-long-detour-on-roadtrip-to-visit-iconic-sign-in-kent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-insists-on-hour-long-detour-on-roadtrip-to-visit-iconic-sign-in-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson probe as ‘devastating’ hay bale fire costs farm more than £100k]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &ldquo;devastating&rdquo; hay bale fire being treated as arson will cost a farm more than &amp;#163;100,000, police have said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arson-probe-as-devastating-hay-bale-fire-costs-farm-more-than-100k/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arson-probe-as-devastating-hay-bale-fire-costs-farm-more-than-100k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Alistair Appleton's quiet Sussex life with rarely-seen husband]]></title><description><![CDATA[Escape to the Country star Alistair Appleton is a familiar face on our screens, but away from the cameras he enjoys a much quieter life in Sussex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/inside-alistair-appletons-quiet-sussex-life-with-rarely-seen-husband/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/inside-alistair-appletons-quiet-sussex-life-with-rarely-seen-husband/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular fish and chip chain opens new restaurant in Kent seaside town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new restaurant has created local employment opportunities in the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/popular-fish-and-chip-chain-opens-new-restaurant-in-kent-seaside-town/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/popular-fish-and-chip-chain-opens-new-restaurant-in-kent-seaside-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent's famously wonky house that is loved by tourists hits the market for &pound;650K]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has become one of the city's most iconic landmarks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-famously-wonky-house-that-is-loved-by-tourists-hits-the-market-for-pound650k/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-famously-wonky-house-that-is-loved-by-tourists-hits-the-market-for-pound650k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls to scrap plans for huge new AI data centre in rural Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[It would be the size of 90 football pitches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/calls-to-scrap-plans-for-huge-new-ai-data-centre-in-rural-kent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/calls-to-scrap-plans-for-huge-new-ai-data-centre-in-rural-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going through the roof! House prices in SIX Kent hotspots increase £10K in just 12 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s the average price of a home where you live? Find out in the latest House Price Index figures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/going-through-the-roof-house-prices-in-six-kent-hotspots-increase10k-in-just-12-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/going-through-the-roof-house-prices-in-six-kent-hotspots-increase10k-in-just-12-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footage shows moment rapist is arrested after Tunbridge Wells attack]]></title><description><![CDATA['This was a distressing ordeal for the victim who was assaulted by a stranger']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/footage-shows-moment-rapist-is-arrested-after-tunbridge-wells-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/footage-shows-moment-rapist-is-arrested-after-tunbridge-wells-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson probe after straw bales set alight in huge blaze at farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge fire which tore through straw bales at a farm is being treated as arson, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arson-probe-after-straw-bales-set-alight-in-huge-blaze-at-farm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arson-probe-after-straw-bales-set-alight-in-huge-blaze-at-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-fit released after indecent exposure reported at Botany Bay beach in Broadstairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers have released an e-fit image of a man they want to identify]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/e-fit-released-after-indecent-exposure-reported-at-botany-bay-beach-in-broadstairs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/e-fit-released-after-indecent-exposure-reported-at-botany-bay-beach-in-broadstairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Straw bales alight in huge blaze on farm after wildfires break out across Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dramatic images show straw bales alight in a large blaze on a farm - as crews battled wildfires across Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/straw-bales-alight-in-huge-blaze-on-farm-after-wildfires-break-out-across-kent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/straw-bales-alight-in-huge-blaze-on-farm-after-wildfires-break-out-across-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Southeastern buses will replace trains in Tonbridge, High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trains between Tonbridge and Wadhurst will be affected, so that includes High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/when-southeastern-buses-will-replace-trains-in-tonbridge-high-brooms-and-tunbridge-wells/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/when-southeastern-buses-will-replace-trains-in-tonbridge-high-brooms-and-tunbridge-wells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Straw bales alight in huge blaze on farm as wildfires break out across Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dramatic images show straw bales alight in a large blaze on a farm - as crews battle wildfires across Kent this evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/straw-bales-alight-in-huge-blaze-on-farm-as-wildfires-break-out-across-kent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/straw-bales-alight-in-huge-blaze-on-farm-as-wildfires-break-out-across-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permission for controversial holiday flats at Kent's spectacular Bewl Reservoir won at appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were 153 official objections to the application but permission has been granted on appeal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/permission-for-controversial-holiday-flats-at-kents-spectacular-bewl-reservoir-won-at-appeal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/permission-for-controversial-holiday-flats-at-kents-spectacular-bewl-reservoir-won-at-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant on Kent border which takes name from famous lake named London’s best curry spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant wanted to bring authentic Indian street food to the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/restaurant-on-kent-border-which-takes-name-from-famous-lake-named-londons-best-curry-spot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/restaurant-on-kent-border-which-takes-name-from-famous-lake-named-londons-best-curry-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver appears in court nearly four years after dad crushed to death by lorry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lorry driver has appeared in court accused of crushing a man to death in a horror crash almost four years ago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-appears-in-court-nearly-four-years-after-dad-crushed-to-death-by-lorry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-appears-in-court-nearly-four-years-after-dad-crushed-to-death-by-lorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillingham sex offender jailed for failing to comply with court order]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was convicted last year of making indecent images of children]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gillingham-sex-offender-jailed-for-failing-to-comply-with-court-order/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gillingham-sex-offender-jailed-for-failing-to-comply-with-court-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I bought cask of whisky for &pound;130 in 1971 - it's now worth &pound;270k']]></title><description><![CDATA[Angus Kerr - who doesn't even like whisky - bought it in 1971]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-bought-cask-of-whisky-for-pound130-in-1971-its-now-worth-pound270k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-bought-cask-of-whisky-for-pound130-in-1971-its-now-worth-pound270k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 55, charged after railway explosives and weapons found at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have charged a man with several offences after detonators and multiple weapons were discovered by police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-55-charged-after-railway-explosives-and-weapons-found-at-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-55-charged-after-railway-explosives-and-weapons-found-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 'masturbated' while pointing at woman on train platform in Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-masturbated-while-pointing-at-woman-on-train-platform-in-kent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-masturbated-while-pointing-at-woman-on-train-platform-in-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thriving Kent school seeing 'unanticipated' surge in pupil numbers is set to expand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupil numbers have surged at this thriving Kent school during the past three years and there is a pressing need for more classrooms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thriving-kent-school-seeing-unanticipated-surge-in-pupil-numbers-is-set-to-expand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thriving-kent-school-seeing-unanticipated-surge-in-pupil-numbers-is-set-to-expand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile jailed after police dog finds hidden Samsung tablet ‘wrapped in a curtain’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &ldquo;high risk&rdquo; sex offender was caught after a police dog located his hidden electronic device during a search of his property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/paedophile-jailed-after-police-dog-finds-hidden-samsung-tablet-wrapped-in-a-curtain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/paedophile-jailed-after-police-dog-finds-hidden-samsung-tablet-wrapped-in-a-curtain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rochester residents can't open windows amid 12 weeks of uncollected rubbish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rubbish was left in the storerooms for 12 weeks, causing an 'awful' smell and attracting rats and foxes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rochester-residents-cant-open-windows-amid-12-weeks-of-uncollected-rubbish/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rochester-residents-cant-open-windows-amid-12-weeks-of-uncollected-rubbish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South East Water urges Kent customers to use water for essential uses only]]></title><description><![CDATA[South East Water has warned that water levels in its drinking storage tanks across Kent remain "critically low"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/south-east-water-urges-kent-customers-to-use-water-for-essential-uses-only/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/south-east-water-urges-kent-customers-to-use-water-for-essential-uses-only/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested after after teen stabbed on a Kent high street]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim was found with injuries consistent with stab wounds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-arrested-after-after-teen-stabbed-on-a-kent-high-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-arrested-after-after-teen-stabbed-on-a-kent-high-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's worst seaside town named and it's just 90 minutes from Kent - but locals disagree]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sussex spot been named the UK's worst seaside town for 2026 by Which?- but locals are pushing back and calling the verdict 'snobbery']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/uks-worst-seaside-town-named-and-its-just-90-minutes-from-kent-but-locals-disagree/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/uks-worst-seaside-town-named-and-its-just-90-minutes-from-kent-but-locals-disagree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Kent pub loved by locals goes on sale for £1.25m]]></title><description><![CDATA[It features three characterful bars and a pub garden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/historic-kent-pub-loved-by-locals-goes-on-sale-for-125m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/historic-kent-pub-loved-by-locals-goes-on-sale-for-125m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DVSA tells drivers 'don't panic' if they get warnings on test]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has reassured drivers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dvsa-tells-drivers-dont-panic-if-they-get-warnings-on-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dvsa-tells-drivers-dont-panic-if-they-get-warnings-on-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum’s lies about ‘broom attack’ led to neighbour being held in cell for 13 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mum of six who submitted false evidence about her neighbour hitting her with a broom before blaming the error on her children has been convicted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mums-lies-about-broom-attack-led-to-neighbour-being-held-in-cell-for-13-hours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mums-lies-about-broom-attack-led-to-neighbour-being-held-in-cell-for-13-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It stinks!’: Bins at block of flats left uncollected for 12 weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Piles of uncollected rubbish are forcing residents and their neighbours to keep their windows shut during heatwaves because of the stench.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-stinks-bins-at-block-of-flats-left-uncollected-for-12-weeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-stinks-bins-at-block-of-flats-left-uncollected-for-12-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dartford Crossing, M20, M26 and A2 among Kent road closures this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key routes include work on A2, M20, the M26 and of course, the M25. The A282 northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel will be closed from 10pm to 5.30am for maintenance works each day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dartford-crossing-m20-m26-and-a2-among-kent-road-closures-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dartford-crossing-m20-m26-and-a2-among-kent-road-closures-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South East water apologises as 8,000 homes across Kent experience no or low water pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[See a full list of places where you can collect bottled water below]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/south-east-water-apologises-as-8000-homes-across-kent-experience-no-or-low-water-pressure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/south-east-water-apologises-as-8000-homes-across-kent-experience-no-or-low-water-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sittingbourne cake shop owners make 'tough' decision to close after 42 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners are retiring and plan on 'starting a new chapter' for themselves after surviving through the rise of online shopping]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sittingbourne-cake-shop-owners-make-tough-decision-to-close-after-42-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sittingbourne-cake-shop-owners-make-tough-decision-to-close-after-42-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man taken to hospital with head injury following 'racially aggravated assault' in Canterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers have released a CCTV image]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-taken-to-hospital-with-head-injury-following-racially-aggravated-assault-in-canterbury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-taken-to-hospital-with-head-injury-following-racially-aggravated-assault-in-canterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrests after teenager stabbed in high street attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men have been arrested after a teenager was stabbed near a high street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-arrests-after-teenager-stabbed-in-high-street-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-arrests-after-teenager-stabbed-in-high-street-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four nights of diversions for motorists on one of Kent’s busiest roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busy road is set to close for five nights in a row so highways teams can carry out vital maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/four-nights-of-diversions-for-motorists-on-one-of-kents-busiest-roads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/four-nights-of-diversions-for-motorists-on-one-of-kents-busiest-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for 360 homes and more boot fairs among planning applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[New details of plans for hundreds of new homes and a bid to hold more boot fairs are among the latest planning applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-360-homes-and-more-boot-fairs-among-planning-applications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-360-homes-and-more-boot-fairs-among-planning-applications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five nights of diversions for motorists on one of Kent’s busiest roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busy road is set to close for five nights in a row so highways teams can carry out vital maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/five-nights-of-diversions-for-motorists-on-one-of-kents-busiest-roads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/five-nights-of-diversions-for-motorists-on-one-of-kents-busiest-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural Kent village with scenic river poised for 20mph speed limits on 11 roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven roads are set for 20mph limits in this gorgeous village]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rural-kent-village-with-scenic-river-poised-for-20mph-speed-limits-on-11-roads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rural-kent-village-with-scenic-river-poised-for-20mph-speed-limits-on-11-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Kent fireworks events cancelled due to wildfire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[This follows an emergency alert that was sent to people in Kent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-kent-fireworks-events-cancelled-due-to-wildfire-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-kent-fireworks-events-cancelled-due-to-wildfire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davina McCall completes 'nightmare' renovations on &pound;3.4m Kent home after neighbour row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Big Brother presenter Davina McCall has reportedly completed the renovations on her dream &pound;3.4million home in Tunbridge Wells - but the process hasn't been without its problems]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/davina-mccall-completes-nightmare-renovations-on-pound34m-kent-home-after-neighbour-row/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/davina-mccall-completes-nightmare-renovations-on-pound34m-kent-home-after-neighbour-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When and where rain is forecast this week in Kent after months of heatwaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple forecasters are finally expecting rain in parts of the county]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/when-and-where-rain-is-forecast-this-week-in-kent-after-months-of-heatwaves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/when-and-where-rain-is-forecast-this-week-in-kent-after-months-of-heatwaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travellers set up encampment in open space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police and the council are taking steps to remove an unauthorised Traveller encampment after motorhomes and caravans were pitched on a bit of land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/travellers-set-up-encampment-in-open-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/travellers-set-up-encampment-in-open-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent woman uses 'flirting coach' to find her future husband]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elizabeth Laing, 49, was fed up of awful dates, terrible boyfriends and horrible situationships - so she learned how to flirt, and approach complete strangers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-woman-uses-flirting-coach-to-find-her-future-husband/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-woman-uses-flirting-coach-to-find-her-future-husband/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your legal rights to complain about the smell of neighbours smoking]]></title><description><![CDATA[If secondhand smoke from your neighbour's garden or window is drifting into your home, you may have legal options]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/your-legal-rights-to-complain-about-the-smell-of-neighbours-smoking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/your-legal-rights-to-complain-about-the-smell-of-neighbours-smoking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You couldn’t have asked to meet nicer guys - until I realised I’d been scammed’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A train driver claims he was left &amp;#163;720 out of pocket after being handed counterfeit notes when selling two phones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/you-couldnt-have-asked-to-meet-nicer-guys-until-i-realised-id-been-scammed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/you-couldnt-have-asked-to-meet-nicer-guys-until-i-realised-id-been-scammed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent's eerie 'lost' village that was swallowed by the sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampton-on-Sea was once a thriving village near Herne Bay, but it was abandoned in 1916 and fell victim to coastal erosion by 1921 &ndash; all that remains of this lost village is a desolate strip of land, only visible at low tide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-eerie-lost-village-that-was-swallowed-by-the-sea/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-eerie-lost-village-that-was-swallowed-by-the-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent's remote church with no electricity still lit by oil lamps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The church has no electricity, no running water, and services are still illuminated by oil lamps and candles just as they were in medieval times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-remote-church-with-no-electricity-still-lit-by-oil-lamps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-remote-church-with-no-electricity-still-lit-by-oil-lamps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent's 'hidden gem' lido that only costs &pound;8.15 that's perfect to beat the heatwave heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Strand Lido in Gillingham has been a popular spot for locals and visitors alike for almost 130 years, and reviewers say it feels more like a Mediterranean resort than a pool beside the River Medway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-hidden-gem-lido-that-only-costs-pound815-thats-perfect-to-beat-the-heatwave-heat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-hidden-gem-lido-that-only-costs-pound815-thats-perfect-to-beat-the-heatwave-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The pretty Kent seaside town where you can see France across the Channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town has a strong history in defending England's shores from the French and other historic enemies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-pretty-kent-seaside-town-where-you-can-see-france-across-the-channel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-pretty-kent-seaside-town-where-you-can-see-france-across-the-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death notices and funeral announcements from Kent area this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/death-notices-and-funeral-announcements-from-kent-area-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/death-notices-and-funeral-announcements-from-kent-area-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist who died in M2 crash had ‘significantly underinflated’ tyres]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 29-year-old man who lost control of his motorbike while trying to overtake a lorry had underinflated tyres, an inquest has heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcyclist-who-died-in-m2-crash-had-significantly-underinflated-tyres/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcyclist-who-died-in-m2-crash-had-significantly-underinflated-tyres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More wildfires battled by crews amid government warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters have been battling more blazes in the county&rsquo;s fields as hot, dry weather continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/more-wildfires-battled-by-crews-amid-government-warning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/more-wildfires-battled-by-crews-amid-government-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent's al fresco capital rated as the best place to visit for summer days and evenings]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the perfect place in Kent for eating and drinking outside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-al-fresco-capital-rated-as-the-best-place-to-visit-for-summer-days-and-evenings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-al-fresco-capital-rated-as-the-best-place-to-visit-for-summer-days-and-evenings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers warned 'never' do this to let ambulance pass - you 'could be prosecuted']]></title><description><![CDATA[The rule is the same for any emergency vehicle and getting it wrong could prove costly, warns ambulance service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-warned-never-do-this-to-let-ambulance-pass-you-could-be-prosecuted/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-warned-never-do-this-to-let-ambulance-pass-you-could-be-prosecuted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The gorgeous medieval town that's Kent's best-kept secret for foodies and shoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town's medieval charm, with its winding streets and ancient landmarks tied with its independent shops and amazing restaurants, makes it a wonderful spot for a local day trip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-gorgeous-medieval-town-thats-kents-best-kept-secret-for-foodies-and-shoppers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-gorgeous-medieval-town-thats-kents-best-kept-secret-for-foodies-and-shoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beautiful Kent park with cooling shade, great value café and superb wooden adventure play area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cool shade from trees, a lovely cafe, and a large wooden play area - and it's in the heart of the town, opposite the railway station]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/beautiful-kent-park-with-cooling-shade-great-value-caf-and-superb-wooden-adventure-play-area/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/beautiful-kent-park-with-cooling-shade-great-value-caf-and-superb-wooden-adventure-play-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ancient buried labyrinth carved by druids beneath historic Kent town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full of history and perfect during a heatwave, the caves are a perfect trip out for the family during the summer holidays]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-ancient-buried-labyrinth-carved-by-druids-beneath-historic-kent-town/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-ancient-buried-labyrinth-carved-by-druids-beneath-historic-kent-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent's crystal clear lakes that's like 'being in the Maldives']]></title><description><![CDATA[St Andrews Lakes in Halling, Kent, is a stunning spring-fed freshwater lake with crystal-clear water, a sandy beach and a host of water sports and activities &mdash; and visitors say it feels just like a trip to the Maldives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-crystal-clear-lakes-thats-like-being-in-the-maldives/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kents-crystal-clear-lakes-thats-like-being-in-the-maldives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Secretary advice to 'check' during hot weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has urged Brits to 'check in']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/health-secretary-advice-to-check-during-hot-weather/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/health-secretary-advice-to-check-during-hot-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Within minutes the whole van was alight’: Firefighters called to blaze outside riverside homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riverside residents are being told to keep their windows shut following a van blaze just metres from several homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/within-minutes-the-whole-van-was-alight-firefighters-called-to-blaze-outside-riverside-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/within-minutes-the-whole-van-was-alight-firefighters-called-to-blaze-outside-riverside-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footage shows ‘smash and grab’ burglar breaking into various shop fronts before dramatic arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brazen burglar and his accomplice have been caught on camera using a crowbar to smash through the shutters and windows of various shops to steal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/footage-shows-smash-and-grab-burglar-breaking-into-various-shop-fronts-before-dramatic-arrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/footage-shows-smash-and-grab-burglar-breaking-into-various-shop-fronts-before-dramatic-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent driver airlifted to hospital in critical condition after A-road crash with JCB truck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for witnesses to the serious collision at Bethersden near Ashford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-driver-airlifted-to-hospital-in-critical-condition-after-a-road-crash-with-jcb-truck/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-driver-airlifted-to-hospital-in-critical-condition-after-a-road-crash-with-jcb-truck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was on derailed East Sussex train and it's a miracle we're okay']]></title><description><![CDATA[A major incident was declared by British Transport Police after three carriages of a train derailed near Lewes, East Sussex, trapping around 150 passengers on board]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-was-on-derailed-east-sussex-train-and-its-a-miracle-were-okay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-was-on-derailed-east-sussex-train-and-its-a-miracle-were-okay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses in Sandwich 'hit at worst possible time' as Toll Bridge closure causes disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engineering assessments are ongoing to determine the full extent of the structural damage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/businesses-in-sandwich-hit-at-worst-possible-time-as-toll-bridge-closure-causes-disruption/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/businesses-in-sandwich-hit-at-worst-possible-time-as-toll-bridge-closure-causes-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested over ‘computer misuse’ after raid on flat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 56 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of computer misuse and a public order offence after a police raid on a flat above an off-licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-arrested-over-computer-misuse-after-raid-on-flat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-arrested-over-computer-misuse-after-raid-on-flat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M20 motorway was partially blocked in both directions due to fire - recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Fire and Rescue Service was at the scene from Junction 9 to Junction 8]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-motorway-was-partially-blocked-in-both-directions-due-to-fire-recap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-motorway-was-partially-blocked-in-both-directions-due-to-fire-recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M20 traffic live as motorway partially blocked in both directions due to fire incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Fire and Rescue Service is at the scene from Junction 9 to Junction 8]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-traffic-live-as-motorway-partially-blocked-in-both-directions-due-to-fire-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-traffic-live-as-motorway-partially-blocked-in-both-directions-due-to-fire-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 Darenth Interchange live as A2 lorry crash causing long delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The accident is on the A2 slip for M25 at Dartford]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-darenth-interchange-live-as-a2-lorry-crash-causing-long-delays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-darenth-interchange-live-as-a2-lorry-crash-causing-long-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kent areas most at risk from wildfires as full list of UK hotspots mapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Resilience data shows that firefighters responded to 966 wildfires between January 1 and August 10 in England and Wales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-areas-most-at-risk-from-wildfires-as-full-list-of-uk-hotspots-mapped/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-areas-most-at-risk-from-wildfires-as-full-list-of-uk-hotspots-mapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent nursing home rated inadequate after 'unexplained bruising' and wounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nursing home was found to be in breach of seven regulations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-nursing-home-rated-inadequate-after-unexplained-bruising-and-wounds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-nursing-home-rated-inadequate-after-unexplained-bruising-and-wounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-level results day sees thousands of Kent pupils scoop top marks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of pupils across Kent are celebrating after discovering their A-level results today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/a-level-results-day-sees-thousands-of-kent-pupils-scoop-top-marks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/a-level-results-day-sees-thousands-of-kent-pupils-scoop-top-marks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our high street has so much potential… I am glad this action is being taken’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers on a high street with the highest concentration of bookies have welcomed plans to make it harder for them to open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/our-high-street-has-so-much-potential-i-am-glad-this-action-is-being-taken/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/our-high-street-has-so-much-potential-i-am-glad-this-action-is-being-taken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent area among England's best for A-level results as almost half of entries get top grades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students are celebrating their achievements, with some awarded A or A*]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-area-among-englands-best-for-a-level-results-as-almost-half-of-entries-get-top-grades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-area-among-englands-best-for-a-level-results-as-almost-half-of-entries-get-top-grades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: A-level results day sees thousands of Kent pupils scoop top marks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of pupils across Kent are celebrating after discovering their A-level results today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/live-a-level-results-day-sees-thousands-of-kent-pupils-scoop-top-marks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/live-a-level-results-day-sees-thousands-of-kent-pupils-scoop-top-marks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 crash near Clacket Lane Services caused traffic delays - recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists were facing delays during the morning rush hour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-crash-near-clacket-lane-services-caused-traffic-delays-recap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-crash-near-clacket-lane-services-caused-traffic-delays-recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M20 accident caused traffic delays near Leeds Castle - recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The M20 was partially blocked due to an accident anticlockwise near Leeds Castle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-accident-caused-traffic-delays-near-leeds-castle-recap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-accident-caused-traffic-delays-near-leeds-castle-recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M20 accident causing traffic delays near Leeds Castle - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The M20 is partially blocked due to an accident anticlockwise near Leeds Castle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-accident-causing-traffic-delays-near-leeds-castle-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m20-accident-causing-traffic-delays-near-leeds-castle-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more dogs snatched in Kent in one of the UK's dog theft hotspots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incidents of dog thefts are rising across parts of the UK, with 1,626 dogs reported stolen during 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-more-dogs-snatched-in-kent-in-one-of-the-uks-dog-theft-hotspots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-more-dogs-snatched-in-kent-in-one-of-the-uks-dog-theft-hotspots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why many people change their coffee order when they are on holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[People downgrade when away from home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/why-many-people-change-their-coffee-order-when-they-are-on-holiday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/why-many-people-change-their-coffee-order-when-they-are-on-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 crash near Clacket Lane Services causing traffic delays - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are facing delays during the morning rush hour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-crash-near-clacket-lane-services-causing-traffic-delays-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-crash-near-clacket-lane-services-causing-traffic-delays-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent A-level results live reactions as students get grades across the county - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's results day! See how your school performed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-a-level-results-live-reactions-as-students-get-grades-across-the-county-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-a-level-results-live-reactions-as-students-get-grades-across-the-county-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 crash near Clacket Lane Services causes traffic delays - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are facing delays during the morning rush hour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-crash-near-clacket-lane-services-causes-traffic-delays-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m25-crash-near-clacket-lane-services-causes-traffic-delays-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kent area that is the south east's disability benefit hotspot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of people in England and Wales claiming personal independence payments (PIP), the main disability benefit, has passed four million for the first time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-area-that-is-the-south-easts-disability-benefit-hotspot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-area-that-is-the-south-easts-disability-benefit-hotspot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Relief’ as MP ‘intervenes’ over rolling road closures for major power network upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major scheme to upgrade the underground electricity network near a motorway is now well under way - and about to impact a busy village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/relief-as-mp-intervenes-over-rolling-road-closures-for-major-power-network-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/relief-as-mp-intervenes-over-rolling-road-closures-for-major-power-network-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: A-level results day for thousands of Kent pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of pupils across Kent are preparing to find out their A-level results today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/live-a-level-results-day-for-thousands-of-kent-pupils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/live-a-level-results-day-for-thousands-of-kent-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxi driver racially assaulted in unprovoked Dartford attack as man jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers located him in a pub a few days after the incident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/taxi-driver-racially-assaulted-in-unprovoked-dartford-attack-as-man-jailed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/taxi-driver-racially-assaulted-in-unprovoked-dartford-attack-as-man-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ginger man banned from approaching ‘lone women’ after offering to ‘rub their feet’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old man has been hit with a formal police warning after approaching women and making them feel uncomfortable near a town railway station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ginger-man-banned-from-approaching-lone-women-after-offering-to-rub-their-feet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ginger-man-banned-from-approaching-lone-women-after-offering-to-rub-their-feet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who killed rough sleeper with stone slab convicted of murder for second time]]></title><description><![CDATA[A murderer who won the right to a retrial on the grounds of diminished responsibility has been resentenced after a jury found him guilty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-who-killed-rough-sleeper-with-stone-slab-convicted-of-murder-for-second-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-who-killed-rough-sleeper-with-stone-slab-convicted-of-murder-for-second-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent MP hits back at racist and Islamophobic abuse in sarcastic social media video]]></title><description><![CDATA["Go home," one troll told her. &ldquo;Guess what? I already am."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-mp-hits-back-at-racist-and-islamophobic-abuse-in-sarcastic-social-media-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-mp-hits-back-at-racist-and-islamophobic-abuse-in-sarcastic-social-media-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to redevelop Kent hotel site after it closed suddenly in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight homes would be built across the site and the former hotel would become one spectacular home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-redevelop-kent-hotel-site-after-it-closed-suddenly-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-redevelop-kent-hotel-site-after-it-closed-suddenly-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents brand 825-home plans for Kent orchard 'sneaky' and vow to fight back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 51-hectare site was refused planning permission in 2020 and the decision upheld at appeal, but Medway Council has since allocated it for housing in its draft local plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/residents-brand-825-home-plans-for-kent-orchard-sneaky-and-vow-to-fight-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/residents-brand-825-home-plans-for-kent-orchard-sneaky-and-vow-to-fight-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spiralling care costs force council chiefs to ask for government help]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local authority says its resources are being stretched to breaking point by an explosion in social care costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/spiralling-care-costs-force-council-chiefs-to-ask-for-government-help/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/spiralling-care-costs-force-council-chiefs-to-ask-for-government-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent village with no street lighting poised for 20mph speed limits for 'entire length' of six roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[The entire length of six roads in this gorgeous Kent village is set for 20mph speed limits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-village-with-no-street-lighting-poised-for-20mph-speed-limits-for-entire-length-of-six-roads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-village-with-no-street-lighting-poised-for-20mph-speed-limits-for-entire-length-of-six-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikToker accused of murdering boyfriend in Dubai to appear in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court date has been set for a 23-year-old woman accused of murdering her partner following a fatal stabbing abroad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tiktoker-accused-of-murdering-boyfriend-in-dubai-to-appear-in-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tiktoker-accused-of-murdering-boyfriend-in-dubai-to-appear-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four fire engines called to fire on residential street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters have put out a fire in a residential street this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/four-fire-engines-called-to-fire-on-residential-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/four-fire-engines-called-to-fire-on-residential-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Drink driver crashed into my house - but I feel like I'm the one who's done time']]></title><description><![CDATA[A court has been shown footage of the moment a drink driver crashed into a grandmother&rsquo;s bungalow - forcing her to live in a hotel for six months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drink-driver-crashed-into-my-house-but-i-feel-like-im-the-one-whos-done-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drink-driver-crashed-into-my-house-but-i-feel-like-im-the-one-whos-done-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency services called to fire on residential street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to the scene of a fire in a residential street this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emergency-services-called-to-fire-on-residential-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emergency-services-called-to-fire-on-residential-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent dad who got earache on holiday in Turkey told he has 12 months to live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kris and fianc&eacute;e Hollie are now 'racing' to get married]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-dad-who-got-earache-on-holiday-in-turkey-told-he-has-12-months-to-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-dad-who-got-earache-on-holiday-in-turkey-told-he-has-12-months-to-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M2, M20, and M25 all named in motorway closures on Wednesday - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways has confirmed a number of motorway closures affecting Kent and London tonight, with the M2, M20 and M25 all impacted by overnight roadworks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-m20-and-m25-all-named-in-motorway-closures-on-wednesday-full-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-m20-and-m25-all-named-in-motorway-closures-on-wednesday-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moment drink-driver ploughs into grandmother’s home captured on CCTV]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court has been shown footage of the moment a drink driver crashed into a grandmother&rsquo;s bungalow - forcing her to live in a hotel for six months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/moment-drink-driver-ploughs-into-grandmothers-home-captured-on-cctv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/moment-drink-driver-ploughs-into-grandmothers-home-captured-on-cctv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Heartbreak’ as Spider-Man-obsessed fan ‘ignored’ in disabled viewing area at premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Spider-Man fan was left &ldquo;in tears&rdquo; as he watched hundreds of fans get pictures and autographs from Tom Holland while he was left in a separate area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/heartbreak-as-spider-man-obsessed-fan-ignoredin-disabled-viewing-area-at-premiere/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/heartbreak-as-spider-man-obsessed-fan-ignoredin-disabled-viewing-area-at-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners vow to ‘fight again’ as ‘sneaky’ plans to build 825 homes on orchard emerge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are gearing up for another fight as a developer looks to build more homes on a plot following a council U-turn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/campaigners-vow-to-fight-again-as-sneaky-plans-to-build-825-homes-on-orchard-emerge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/campaigners-vow-to-fight-again-as-sneaky-plans-to-build-825-homes-on-orchard-emerge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashford residents warned to 'keep windows and doors closed overnight' due to yard fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Fire and Rescue Service remain at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ashford-residents-warned-to-keep-windows-and-doors-closed-overnight-due-to-yard-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ashford-residents-warned-to-keep-windows-and-doors-closed-overnight-due-to-yard-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing Kent pensioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was due to travel by bus to meet family]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/update-police-increasingly-concerned-for-missing-kent-pensioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/update-police-increasingly-concerned-for-missing-kent-pensioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing Kent pensioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was due to travel by bus to meet family]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-increasingly-concerned-for-missing-kent-pensioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-increasingly-concerned-for-missing-kent-pensioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convicted Kent drug dealer ordered to pay back more than £85,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[He must pay it back within three months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/convicted-kent-drug-dealer-ordered-to-pay-back-more-than-85000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/convicted-kent-drug-dealer-ordered-to-pay-back-more-than-85000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care home for dementia patients ‘temporarily closed’ following safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 40-bed nursing home has shut amid safeguarding concerns as alternative places are sought for residents who have dementia and mental health issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/care-home-for-dementia-patients-temporarily-closed-following-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/care-home-for-dementia-patients-temporarily-closed-following-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent is officially in drought as fire service tackled at least 10 fires in four days]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office forecasts top temperatures for Kent now at 35C this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-is-officially-in-drought-as-fire-service-tackled-at-least-10-fires-in-four-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-is-officially-in-drought-as-fire-service-tackled-at-least-10-fires-in-four-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for 250 homes and upgraded sports ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans linked to a major housing development, new sports facilities and a string of home extensions are among the latest planning applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-250-homes-and-upgraded-sports-ground/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-250-homes-and-upgraded-sports-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents' concern at large numbers of fish in Kent river appearing to 'gasp for air']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency has explained the behaviour is not a cause for alarm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/residents-concern-at-large-numbers-of-fish-in-kent-river-appearing-to-gasp-for-air/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/residents-concern-at-large-numbers-of-fish-in-kent-river-appearing-to-gasp-for-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Call 999' if you see man missing from Dartford as police are concerned about his welfare]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has gone missing from Dartford]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-man-missing-from-dartford-as-police-are-concerned-about-his-welfare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-man-missing-from-dartford-as-police-are-concerned-about-his-welfare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar eclipse viewing in Kent where and when will be best to see rare event]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are several locations across Kent where people can watch the eclipse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/solar-eclipse-viewing-in-kent-where-and-when-will-be-best-to-see-rare-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/solar-eclipse-viewing-in-kent-where-and-when-will-be-best-to-see-rare-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco reveals 'competitive wages' and benefits for 250 jobs at planned Kent warehouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco has shared loads of information about all the roles at the warehouse in Kent if it gets permission, the pay and salaries, and the benefits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/costco-reveals-competitive-wages-and-benefits-for-250-jobs-at-planned-kent-warehouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/costco-reveals-competitive-wages-and-benefits-for-250-jobs-at-planned-kent-warehouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent village hit by road closure chaos as councillor says it's a 'total joke']]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are facing chaos from road closures linked to housing developments, with a local councillor warning the situation is becoming a 'total joke']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-village-hit-by-road-closure-chaos-as-councillor-says-its-a-total-joke/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-village-hit-by-road-closure-chaos-as-councillor-says-its-a-total-joke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Dementia didn't take her &mdash; the failures of a system supposed to care for her did&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families say their elderly relatives are being left without dignity and as &ldquo;shadows&rdquo; of their former selves by a crumbling social care system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquodementia-didnt-take-her-mdash-the-failures-of-a-system-supposed-to-care-for-her-didrsquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquodementia-didnt-take-her-mdash-the-failures-of-a-system-supposed-to-care-for-her-didrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time can you see solar eclipse 2026 in Kent and how to watch it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most significant solar eclipse in nearly 30 years will be visible across the UK and Ireland on August 12, with the Moon covering approximately 90% to 96% of the Sun at its peak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/what-time-can-you-see-solar-eclipse-2026-in-kent-and-how-to-watch-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/what-time-can-you-see-solar-eclipse-2026-in-kent-and-how-to-watch-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cup of daily drink 'helps cut cholesterol' for women after menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research has been published]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cup-of-daily-drink-helps-cut-cholesterol-for-women-after-menopause/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cup-of-daily-drink-helps-cut-cholesterol-for-women-after-menopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV appeal after man exposes himself on a bus near Greenhithe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have released an image of a man "who may be able to assist enquiries"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cctv-appeal-after-man-exposes-himself-on-a-bus-near-greenhithe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cctv-appeal-after-man-exposes-himself-on-a-bus-near-greenhithe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migration stats show thousands more are moving to Kent than moving out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only three parts of Kent saw more people leave than arrive in the latest statistics]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/migration-stats-show-thousands-more-are-moving-to-kent-than-moving-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/migration-stats-show-thousands-more-are-moving-to-kent-than-moving-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘She was a force of nature’: Tributes paid to assisted dying campaigner after cancer battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes have been paid to a terminally ill publisher who was backing a Kent MP&rsquo;s reintroduction of the assisted dying bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/she-was-a-force-of-nature-tributes-paid-to-assisted-dying-campaigner-after-cancer-battle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/she-was-a-force-of-nature-tributes-paid-to-assisted-dying-campaigner-after-cancer-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beautiful seaside town named as the best in Kent with seven beaches and thriving high street]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kent coastline stretches for more than 350 miles, and a charming town nestled among the picturesque shores has been named as the best - and it's not Margate or Whitstable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/beautiful-seaside-town-named-as-the-best-in-kent-with-seven-beaches-and-thriving-high-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/beautiful-seaside-town-named-as-the-best-in-kent-with-seven-beaches-and-thriving-high-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I visited Canterbury for the first time and came away disappointed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canterbury ranked 10th on The Telegraph's list of the best British cities, but my personal visit left me underwhelmed. Here's my honest review of a trip I would not repeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-visited-canterbury-for-the-first-time-and-came-away-disappointed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-visited-canterbury-for-the-first-time-and-came-away-disappointed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people treated by paramedics after garage fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were treated by paramedics after a fire broke out in a garage near a secondary school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-people-treated-by-paramedics-after-garage-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-people-treated-by-paramedics-after-garage-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three taken to hospital as Kent A-road closed in both directions following multi-vehicle crash - recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers faced slow traffic in the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-taken-to-hospital-as-kent-a-road-closed-in-both-directions-following-multi-vehicle-crash-recap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-taken-to-hospital-as-kent-a-road-closed-in-both-directions-following-multi-vehicle-crash-recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-tipper fined after being caught on camera dumping waste in rural lane]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council has warned flytippers that technology is making it much more likely they will be caught.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fly-tipper-fined-after-being-caught-on-camera-dumping-waste-in-rural-lane/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fly-tipper-fined-after-being-caught-on-camera-dumping-waste-in-rural-lane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three taken to hospital following multiple-vehicle crash on Kent A299]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road remained closed in both directions for a few hours]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-taken-to-hospital-following-multiple-vehicle-crash-on-kent-a299/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-taken-to-hospital-following-multiple-vehicle-crash-on-kent-a299/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver dies in two-vehicle collision near Maidstone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people were in need of medical attention, said SECAmb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-dies-in-two-vehicle-collision-near-maidstone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-dies-in-two-vehicle-collision-near-maidstone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snodland live updates as fire crews called to industrial estate blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[People have been advised to close windows and doors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/snodland-live-updates-as-fire-crews-called-to-industrial-estate-blaze/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/snodland-live-updates-as-fire-crews-called-to-industrial-estate-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber heat health alerts for Kent as UK heatwave brings mid-30C temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office has issued amber heat health alerts for most of England, with the heat expected to peak on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/amber-heat-health-alerts-for-kent-as-uk-heatwave-brings-mid-30c-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/amber-heat-health-alerts-for-kent-as-uk-heatwave-brings-mid-30c-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for South East Water to be statutory consultee on major Kent housing plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[However some fear it could lead to improtant developments being vetoed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/calls-for-south-east-water-to-be-statutory-consultee-on-major-kent-housing-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/calls-for-south-east-water-to-be-statutory-consultee-on-major-kent-housing-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our ambition for young people with SEND cannot stop at the age of 16’]]></title><description><![CDATA[In her latest column, MP Lauren Edwards talks about her time learning first-hand about parents&rsquo; experiences with the SEND system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/our-ambition-for-young-people-with-send-cannot-stop-at-the-age-of-16/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/our-ambition-for-young-people-with-send-cannot-stop-at-the-age-of-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands back petition calling for clarity over when towpath will reopen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of people have backed a campaign demanding action over the long-delayed reopening of a riverside walking route.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-back-petition-calling-for-clarity-over-when-towpath-will-reopen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-back-petition-calling-for-clarity-over-when-towpath-will-reopen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent temperatures to hit 33C as heat alert rises to amber for South East]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office forecast the "heat peaking" on Wednesday and Thursday with further strong sunshine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-temperatures-to-hit-33c-as-heat-alert-rises-to-amber-for-south-east/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-temperatures-to-hit-33c-as-heat-alert-rises-to-amber-for-south-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Margate Bull's Head pub pavement licence application sparks neighbour objections]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bull's Head pub in Margate has applied for a pavement licence to expand outdoor seating into Market Place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/margate-bulls-head-pub-pavement-licence-application-sparks-neighbour-objections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/margate-bulls-head-pub-pavement-licence-application-sparks-neighbour-objections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent Police forced to pay &pound;13k after bid to stop pub becoming corner shop labelled 'generic']]></title><description><![CDATA[Evidence provided by Kent Police against the proposed shop's alcohol licence was described as 'lacklustre']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-police-forced-to-pay-pound13k-after-bid-to-stop-pub-becoming-corner-shop-labelled-generic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-police-forced-to-pay-pound13k-after-bid-to-stop-pub-becoming-corner-shop-labelled-generic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent map shows the places where police are alerted to the most sex attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[While overall recorded crime has generally fallen over the past decade, sexual offending has soared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-map-shows-the-places-where-police-are-alerted-to-the-most-sex-attacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-map-shows-the-places-where-police-are-alerted-to-the-most-sex-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Failings of Kent's care system laid bare as families tell of being at &lsquo;breaking point&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families say their elderly relatives are being left without dignity and as &ldquo;shadows&rdquo; of their former selves by a crumbling social care system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/failings-of-kents-care-system-laid-bare-as-families-tell-of-being-at-lsquobreaking-pointrsquo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/failings-of-kents-care-system-laid-bare-as-families-tell-of-being-at-lsquobreaking-pointrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow traffic as people head home from coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are reports of slow traffic on the M2 and A299 as people head home from the coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/slow-traffic-as-people-head-home-from-coast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/slow-traffic-as-people-head-home-from-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 15, among pair arrested over theft of copper cables and BMW wheels]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and a boy have been arrested after officers recovered a van loaded with stolen copper cabling within hours of a reported break-in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boy-15-among-pair-arrested-over-theft-of-copper-cables-and-bmw-wheels/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boy-15-among-pair-arrested-over-theft-of-copper-cables-and-bmw-wheels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic slow on M2 due to broken-down vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are reports of slow traffic on the M2 due to a broken-down vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/traffic-slow-on-m2-due-to-broken-down-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/traffic-slow-on-m2-due-to-broken-down-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds Castle Christmas light trail dates, prices and timings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The landmark promises a brand-new trail 'filled with surprises' this winter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/leeds-castle-christmas-light-trail-dates-prices-and-timings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/leeds-castle-christmas-light-trail-dates-prices-and-timings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic slow on M2 following crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are reports of slow traffic on the M2 following a crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/traffic-slow-on-m2-following-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/traffic-slow-on-m2-following-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Go home’? ‘I already am’: Kent MP’s witty comebacks at racist abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kent MP has turned a barrage of racist abuse on its head by telling trolls demanding she &ldquo;go home&rdquo;: &ldquo;I already am. It&rsquo;s Gillingham.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/go-home-i-already-am-kent-mps-witty-comebacks-at-racist-abuse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/go-home-i-already-am-kent-mps-witty-comebacks-at-racist-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent Police forced to pay £10k to shopowner over failed store alcohol licence appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county&rsquo;s police force has been ordered to pay costs to both a businessman and a council over a failed appeal against an alcohol licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-police-forced-to-pay-10k-to-shopowner-over-failed-store-alcohol-licence-appeal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-police-forced-to-pay-10k-to-shopowner-over-failed-store-alcohol-licence-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pictures show long queues after incidents on Kent’s motorways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are facing delays after two incidents on major routes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/pictures-show-long-queues-after-incidents-on-kents-motorways/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/pictures-show-long-queues-after-incidents-on-kents-motorways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This beautiful riverside walk has everything dogs love – and a nice café to boot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our reviewer and her canine companions take in a trail which combines beautiful scenery, historic landmarks and plenty of opportunities to cool off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-beautiful-riverside-walk-has-everything-dogs-love-and-a-nice-caf-to-boot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-beautiful-riverside-walk-has-everything-dogs-love-and-a-nice-caf-to-boot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big emergency responses as wildfire blazes hit Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A witness has described a huge wildfire threatening a house and sending smoke across part of the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/big-emergency-responses-as-wildfire-blazes-hit-kent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/big-emergency-responses-as-wildfire-blazes-hit-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge emergency responses as wildfire blazes hit Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed after a large wildfire broke out, sending smoke across part of the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/huge-emergency-responses-as-wildfire-blazes-hit-kent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/huge-emergency-responses-as-wildfire-blazes-hit-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large wildfire blaze visible for miles]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed after a large wildfire broke out, sending smoke across part of the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/large-wildfire-blaze-visible-for-miles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/large-wildfire-blaze-visible-for-miles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile who got girl, 15, pregnant is jailed after police find her hiding in cupboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old sex offender who had several sexual encounters with a girl he knew was 15 &ndash;&amp;#160;including getting her pregnant &ndash;&amp;#160;has been locked up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/paedophile-who-got-girl-15-pregnant-is-jailed-after-police-find-her-hiding-in-cupboard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/paedophile-who-got-girl-15-pregnant-is-jailed-after-police-find-her-hiding-in-cupboard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;There is no secret deal': Council leader rejects London borough and asylum seeker claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council leader has hit back at claims new town centre flats will be homes for asylum seekers or bought by London councils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquothere-is-no-secret-deal-council-leader-rejects-london-borough-and-asylum-seeker-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquothere-is-no-secret-deal-council-leader-rejects-london-borough-and-asylum-seeker-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M2 shut due to ‘concerns for person’s welfare’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are facing miles of queues on a motorway which has been closed by the police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-shut-due-to-concerns-for-persons-welfare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-shut-due-to-concerns-for-persons-welfare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning town centre cafe and restaurant to shut for good after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A town&rsquo;s award-winning cafe and restaurant is to shut permanently after a fire badly damaged the kitchen three months ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/award-winning-town-centre-cafe-and-restaurant-to-shut-for-good-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/award-winning-town-centre-cafe-and-restaurant-to-shut-for-good-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M2 shut due to police incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are facing miles of queues on a motorway due to a police-led incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-shut-due-to-police-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-shut-due-to-police-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity devastated after specialist £800 boat reportedly stolen]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity has appealed for help after thieves allegedly stole a specialist boat used during sailing sessions for children with additional needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/charity-devastated-after-specialist-800-boat-reportedly-stolen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/charity-devastated-after-specialist-800-boat-reportedly-stolen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to Medway football great as all-conquering club fold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medway&rsquo;s most successful-ever Sunday League club have folded following the loss of long-serving manager and local legend Steve Lester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tributes-to-medway-football-great-as-all-conquering-club-fold/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tributes-to-medway-football-great-as-all-conquering-club-fold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I could get more pulling pints': Hospital staff feeling squeeze after parking charges hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospital staff say cuts to pay and rising parking costs are making them consider leaving for other jobs altogether.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-could-get-more-pulling-pints-hospital-staff-feeling-squeeze-after-parking-charges-hike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-could-get-more-pulling-pints-hospital-staff-feeling-squeeze-after-parking-charges-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booze-fuelled burglar stole alcohol from homes of neighbours while they slept]]></title><description><![CDATA[A carpenter who crept into the homes of villagers to pilfer booze from them was found slumped at the wheel of his car by an off-duty officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/booze-fuelled-burglar-stole-alcohol-from-homes-of-neighbours-while-they-slept/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/booze-fuelled-burglar-stole-alcohol-from-homes-of-neighbours-while-they-slept/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They will be a lifeline for so many’: New emergency mental health units planned for Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county is set to benefit from an expansion of NHS mental health services across England which aims to help people get support closer to home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/they-will-be-a-lifeline-for-so-many-new-emergency-mental-health-units-planned-for-kent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/they-will-be-a-lifeline-for-so-many-new-emergency-mental-health-units-planned-for-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work to start on £20m project to transform derelict former college into homes with rooftop gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is finally set to start on transforming an &ldquo;ugly&rdquo; derelict arts college, where Zandra Rhodes, Tracey Emin and Karen Millen once studied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/work-to-start-on-20m-project-to-transform-derelict-former-college-into-homes-with-rooftop-gardens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/work-to-start-on-20m-project-to-transform-derelict-former-college-into-homes-with-rooftop-gardens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cinema-goers flee Spider-Man screening after mice spotted ‘running up the walls’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A screening of a new movie at Odeon erupted into &ldquo;screams&rdquo; after a group of mice were spotted &ldquo;running up the walls&rdquo; and eating popcorn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cinema-goers-flee-spider-man-screening-after-mice-spotted-running-up-the-walls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cinema-goers-flee-spider-man-screening-after-mice-spotted-running-up-the-walls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for former doctors' surgery to become flats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to convert a former medical centre into nine flats, as well as upgrades for a petrol station and a new gym are among the latest applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-former-doctors-surgery-to-become-flats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-former-doctors-surgery-to-become-flats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We just want the truth': Family's plea after son dies following 12-year coma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of a man left in a coma for more than a decade after being restrained at a party are pleading for answers following his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-just-want-the-truth-familys-plea-after-son-dies-following-12-year-coma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-just-want-the-truth-familys-plea-after-son-dies-following-12-year-coma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playrooms to pastries: Nursery owners open cosy coffee shop they’ve always dreamed of]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of running nurseries, two friends have brought their dream cafe to life and it&rsquo;s already proving a hit with locals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/playrooms-to-pastries-nursery-owners-open-cosy-coffee-shop-theyve-always-dreamed-of/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/playrooms-to-pastries-nursery-owners-open-cosy-coffee-shop-theyve-always-dreamed-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horror as ‘balaclava-clad group of 50 youths’ storm past station ‘carrying glass bottles’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commuters were left horrified as yobs dressed in black with facial coverings ran through a street near a railway station &ldquo;shouting and screaming&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/horror-as-balaclava-clad-group-of-50-youths-storm-past-station-carrying-glass-bottles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/horror-as-balaclava-clad-group-of-50-youths-storm-past-station-carrying-glass-bottles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former fireman’s ‘major step forward’ in miscarriage of justice fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organisation which probes potential miscarriages of justice has confirmed it is looking into the case of a Kent man jailed more than 40 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-firemans-major-step-forward-in-miscarriage-of-justice-fight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-firemans-major-step-forward-in-miscarriage-of-justice-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child sex offender jailed for 25 years after six victims spoke out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sex offender has been jailed after police were told that he had raped a teenager more than a decade ago, leading to other victims being identified.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/child-sex-offender-jailed-for-25-years-after-six-victims-spoke-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/child-sex-offender-jailed-for-25-years-after-six-victims-spoke-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Critical’ shortfall of care home beds sparks conversion plan for new nursing facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge shortfall in nursing home beds has been predicted for a part of Kent in just three years time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/critical-shortfall-of-care-home-beds-sparks-conversion-plan-for-new-nursing-facility/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/critical-shortfall-of-care-home-beds-sparks-conversion-plan-for-new-nursing-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health bosses admit mistakes after ‘nil by mouth’ patient dies after drinking water left at bedside]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coroner raised serious concerns about practices leading up to death of a 67-year-old man who was not allowed food or drink orally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/health-bosses-admit-mistakes-after-nil-by-mouth-patient-dies-after-drinking-water-left-at-bedside/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/health-bosses-admit-mistakes-after-nil-by-mouth-patient-dies-after-drinking-water-left-at-bedside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commuters face rush-hour delays after person taken ill at train station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Railway passengers are being warned to expect delays after a person was taken ill at a station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/commuters-face-rush-hour-delays-after-person-taken-ill-at-train-station/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/commuters-face-rush-hour-delays-after-person-taken-ill-at-train-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s something good for a deprived area’: Former cash and carry could become huge new gym]]></title><description><![CDATA[An empty warehouse on an industrial complex has been earmarked for transformation into a massive state-of-the-art gym.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-something-good-for-a-deprived-area-former-cash-and-carry-could-become-huge-new-gym/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-something-good-for-a-deprived-area-former-cash-and-carry-could-become-huge-new-gym/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man left with fractured cheek and eye socket after ‘assault’ at school fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for witnesses after a&amp;#160;man was left with serious injuries following an alleged assault at a school fair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-left-withfractured-cheek-and-eye-socket-after-assault-at-school-fair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-left-withfractured-cheek-and-eye-socket-after-assault-at-school-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man taken to hospital following home ‘stabbing’]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation has been launched after a man was reportedly seriously attacked inside a home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-taken-to-hospital-following-home-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-taken-to-hospital-following-home-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relief as demolition finally starts at fire-hit former school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former school which has suffered arson and break-ins is finally being demolished after years of issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/relief-as-demolition-finally-starts-at-fire-hit-former-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/relief-as-demolition-finally-starts-at-fire-hit-former-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serial offender avoids jail and £150k clean-up after ‘industrial-scale’ fly-tipping which saw ‘pigs released onto the A2’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council leader says sentencing guidelines for fly-tipping offences are &ldquo;fundamentally flawed&rdquo; after a culprit caught red-handed walked free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/serial-offender-avoids-jail-and-150k-clean-up-after-industrial-scale-fly-tipping-which-saw-pigs-released-onto-the-a2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/serial-offender-avoids-jail-and-150k-clean-up-after-industrial-scale-fly-tipping-which-saw-pigs-released-onto-the-a2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Charming’ young man, 18, fell onto live track after ‘best weekend of his life’]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old described by his mum as &ldquo;charming and determined&rdquo; died after accidentally falling onto a live railway line, an inquest has heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/charming-young-man-18-fell-onto-live-track-after-best-weekend-of-his-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/charming-young-man-18-fell-onto-live-track-after-best-weekend-of-his-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s first ‘super university’ officially launches as merger completed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A merger between two universities to form what has been dubbed the country&rsquo;s first &lsquo;super university&rsquo; has been signed off and comes into effect today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/uks-first-super-university-officially-launches-as-merger-completed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/uks-first-super-university-officially-launches-as-merger-completed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I believe Michael Stone will be free man within next 12 months’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A solicitor representing the man locked up for one of Kent&rsquo;s most infamous crimes says vital new evidence could see her client&rsquo;s conviction quashed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-believe-michael-stone-will-be-free-man-within-next-12-months/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-believe-michael-stone-will-be-free-man-within-next-12-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver who rammed pedestrian and drove 100m with him on bonnet jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver has been jailed after he struck a pedestrian and continued driving with him on the bonnet before he fell off and was knocked unconscious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-who-rammed-pedestrian-and-drove-100m-with-him-on-bonnet-jailed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-who-rammed-pedestrian-and-drove-100m-with-him-on-bonnet-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone images reveal impact on county of driest July in almost 190 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[New drone images reveal how weeks of hot weather and little rainfall have transformed the county, leaving parks, farmland and playing fields scorched.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drone-images-reveal-impact-on-county-of-driest-july-in-almost-190-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drone-images-reveal-impact-on-county-of-driest-july-in-almost-190-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up to 3,200 homes without supplies after burst water main]]></title><description><![CDATA[A burst water main has left up to 3,200 homes without water, while a separate leak has turned part of a pavement into a fountain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/up-to-3200-homes-without-supplies-after-burst-water-main/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/up-to-3200-homes-without-supplies-after-burst-water-main/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burst water main leads to supply issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A burst water main has left homes without water and a road flooded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/burst-water-main-leads-to-supply-issues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/burst-water-main-leads-to-supply-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The kids can have lots of fun with slime - and you don’t have to worry about the mess’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our reporter found a way to let little ones loose with the sticky stuff, without having to worry about it making a mess at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kids-can-have-lots-of-fun-with-slime-and-you-dont-have-to-worry-about-the-mess/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kids-can-have-lots-of-fun-with-slime-and-you-dont-have-to-worry-about-the-mess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum shocked at winning £1k thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lucky mum is planning a trip away after winning &amp;#163;1,000 thanks to kmfm&rsquo;s Thousand Pound Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mum-shocked-at-winning-1k-thanks-to-kmfms-thousand-pound-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mum-shocked-at-winning-1k-thanks-to-kmfms-thousand-pound-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver who carried grandad on car roof for a mile after fatal hit-and-run jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dangerous driver who carried a grandfather on the roof of his Mercedes for more than a mile after a fatal hit-and-run has been jailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-who-carried-grandad-on-car-roof-for-a-mile-after-fatal-hit-and-run-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-who-carried-grandad-on-car-roof-for-a-mile-after-fatal-hit-and-run-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closing date for town centre multi-storey car park confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A town centre car park with 469 spaces will close next month to be demolished and 100 homes built.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/closing-date-for-town-centre-multi-storey-car-park-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/closing-date-for-town-centre-multi-storey-car-park-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to spend £2.7m on Traveller site plan it didn’t want]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council which tried to prevent Travellers from living on a site now plans to turn it into a permanent site for caravans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/council-to-spend-27m-on-traveller-site-plan-it-didnt-want/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/council-to-spend-27m-on-traveller-site-plan-it-didnt-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver jailed for killing ‘respected and loved’ great-grandad in hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been sentenced after a dental surgeon was hit by a car and carried on its roof for 1.5 miles before being found fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-jailed-for-killing-respected-and-loved-great-grandad-in-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-jailed-for-killing-respected-and-loved-great-grandad-in-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers face delays after M2 closure for broken down lorry]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are miles of queues on the M2 this afternoon are part of the motorway was closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-face-delays-after-m2-closure-for-broken-down-lorry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-face-delays-after-m2-closure-for-broken-down-lorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays clear on M2 after after rush-hour vehicle breakdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic was queuing on a motorway this morning after a vehicle broke down on a slip road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/delays-clear-on-m2-after-after-rush-hour-vehicle-breakdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/delays-clear-on-m2-after-after-rush-hour-vehicle-breakdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers facing delays on M2 after rush-hour crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic is queuing on a motorway after a reported crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-facing-delays-on-m2-after-rush-hour-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-facing-delays-on-m2-after-rush-hour-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent Politics Podcast: Starmer, Burnham and the future of local government]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month&rsquo;s bumper edition of the Kent Politics Podcast brings together two big beasts from Labour and the Conservatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-politics-podcast-starmer-burnham-and-the-future-of-local-government/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-politics-podcast-starmer-burnham-and-the-future-of-local-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s hospice charity loses ‘tenth of workforce’ as it faces £3.6m deficit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demelza bosses say the charity is facing significant financial challenges, which have forced it to review its workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/childrens-hospice-charity-loses-tenth-of-workforce-as-it-faces-36m-deficit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/childrens-hospice-charity-loses-tenth-of-workforce-as-it-faces-36m-deficit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drink-driving arrest after police called to Tesco car park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of committing driving offences in a supermarket car park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drink-driving-arrest-after-police-called-to-tesco-car-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drink-driving-arrest-after-police-called-to-tesco-car-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile who forced child to watch pornography jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 45-year-old man who made a child watch pornography before engaging in sexual activity with them has been jailed after his victim came forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/paedophile-who-forced-child-to-watch-pornography-jailed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/paedophile-who-forced-child-to-watch-pornography-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in 20s taken to hospital after reported assault near town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to an alleged assault near a town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-in-20s-taken-to-hospital-after-reported-assault-near-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-in-20s-taken-to-hospital-after-reported-assault-near-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drunk woman threatened to stab strangers amid tirade of racist abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has avoided jail despite threatening to stab strangers and shouting racist slurs at them in the street outside a charity&rsquo;s headquarters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drunk-woman-threatened-to-stab-strangers-amid-tirade-of-racist-abuse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drunk-woman-threatened-to-stab-strangers-amid-tirade-of-racist-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodycam footage shows dogs sniffing out £25k worth of illegal tobacco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raids on shops have seen &amp;#163;25k of illegal tobacco products seized from fiendish hiding places.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bodycam-footage-shows-dogs-sniffing-out-25k-worth-of-illegal-tobacco/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bodycam-footage-shows-dogs-sniffing-out-25k-worth-of-illegal-tobacco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football coach undergoes life-saving cancer op abroad after community raises £30k]]></title><description><![CDATA[A football coach has been declared cancer-free after undergoing complex surgery in Portugal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/football-coach-undergoes-life-saving-cancer-op-abroad-after-community-raises-30k/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/football-coach-undergoes-life-saving-cancer-op-abroad-after-community-raises-30k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New care home, 800-home development and Pride flag among latest planning bids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning applications for a new care home, conversion of retail units into homes, and a major housing development have been sent to a council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-care-home-800-home-development-and-pride-flag-among-latest-planning-bids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-care-home-800-home-development-and-pride-flag-among-latest-planning-bids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent hospitals declare 'critical incident' over major IT disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kent hospital trust has declared a critical incident and warned patients attending A&amp;amp;E to expect &ldquo;extremely long waits&rdquo; amid ongoing IT disruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-hospitals-declare-critical-incident-over-major-it-disruption/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-hospitals-declare-critical-incident-over-major-it-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I won’t quit’: Controversial member hit with third vote of no confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A councillor formerly accused of bullying and harassment has suffered a third vote of no confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-wont-quit-controversial-member-hit-with-third-vote-of-no-confidence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-wont-quit-controversial-member-hit-with-third-vote-of-no-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks at town’s mainline railway station to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American coffee chain is closing a cafe at a town&rsquo;s busy railway station amid global cuts and competition from rivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/starbucks-at-towns-mainline-railway-station-to-close/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/starbucks-at-towns-mainline-railway-station-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pictures show smoke billowing into sky as firefighters tackle vehicle blaze in field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters were called to reports of a vehicle alight in a field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/pictures-show-smoke-billowing-into-sky-as-firefighters-tackle-vehicle-blaze-in-field/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/pictures-show-smoke-billowing-into-sky-as-firefighters-tackle-vehicle-blaze-in-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pervert found with more than 1,000 indecent images of young girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 53-year-old was found with hundreds of indecent images as well as handwritten stories about children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/pervert-found-with-more-than-1000-indecent-images-of-young-girls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/pervert-found-with-more-than-1000-indecent-images-of-young-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former bookies on A2 could become restaurant serving West African cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A restaurant serving West African specialities could open in what used to be a betting shop on a busy main road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-bookies-on-a2-could-become-restaurant-serving-west-african-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-bookies-on-a2-could-become-restaurant-serving-west-african-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member of burglary gang which held knife to pensioner’s throat jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old man who was part of a gang which punched a pensioner and held a knife to his throat has been locked up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/member-of-burglary-gang-which-held-knife-to-pensioners-throat-jailed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/member-of-burglary-gang-which-held-knife-to-pensioners-throat-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GPs unable to access records as IT issues hit Kent surgeries again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of patients and doctors across Kent are facing disruption as surgeries in the county have been hit by IT issues affecting clinical software.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gps-unable-to-access-records-as-it-issues-hit-kent-surgeries-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gps-unable-to-access-records-as-it-issues-hit-kent-surgeries-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s been a fantastic 58 years:’ End of era as Kent salon boss retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[After almost six decades, a stalwart of the hairdressing industry in Kent is closing his final salon as he prepares for retirement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-been-a-fantastic-58-years-end-of-era-as-kent-salon-boss-retires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-been-a-fantastic-58-years-end-of-era-as-kent-salon-boss-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gran feared dying in Morrisons car park after brain haemorrhage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gran who had a brain haemorrhage while shopping at a supermarket says she was left fearing for her life while waiting alone in the car park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gran-feared-dying-in-morrisons-car-park-after-brain-haemorrhage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gran-feared-dying-in-morrisons-car-park-after-brain-haemorrhage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detailed plans for controversial 450-home scheme on farmland recommended for approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals for a news home development which received major opposition are set to be given the green light despite ongoing concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/detailed-plans-for-controversial-450-home-scheme-on-farmland-recommended-for-approval/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/detailed-plans-for-controversial-450-home-scheme-on-farmland-recommended-for-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-car crash on main route sparks emergency response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services are in attendance and a lane has been closed on a busy route after a collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-car-crash-on-main-route-sparks-emergency-response/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-car-crash-on-main-route-sparks-emergency-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘My heart is so full of happiness’: Second stolen goat returned after being spotted in field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two goats stolen from stables have been returned after one was found abandoned and the other was rescued by a member of the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/my-heart-is-so-full-of-happiness-second-stolen-goat-returned-after-being-spotted-in-field/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/my-heart-is-so-full-of-happiness-second-stolen-goat-returned-after-being-spotted-in-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional reunion after stolen goat found by roadside but sister still missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of two goats stolen from stables has been reunited with one of her pets after she was found abandoned by a road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emotional-reunion-after-stolen-goat-found-by-roadside-but-sister-still-missing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emotional-reunion-after-stolen-goat-found-by-roadside-but-sister-still-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Date Beefeater restaurants to close revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[11 popular Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants which are earmarked for closure have stopped accepting bookings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/date-beefeater-restaurants-to-close-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/date-beefeater-restaurants-to-close-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby suffers life-threatening injuries falling from window of flat above shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passers-by ran to help after a one-year-old boy fell 14 feet from a window above a convenience store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/baby-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-falling-from-window-of-flat-above-shop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/baby-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-falling-from-window-of-flat-above-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s disgusting’: Overflowing skip left outside mum’s home for more than a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mum has told of her &ldquo;disgust&rdquo; after overlooking an eyesore skip for more than a year which will now be removed after KentOnline got involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-disgusting-overflowing-skip-left-outside-mums-home-for-more-than-a-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-disgusting-overflowing-skip-left-outside-mums-home-for-more-than-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It drains you’: Parents locked in constant battle as number of special needs children not in school revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families have described feeling emotionally &amp;quot;drained&amp;quot; as shock new data reveals the number of children with special educational needs not in school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-drains-you-parents-locked-in-constant-battle-as-number-of-special-needs-children-not-in-school-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-drains-you-parents-locked-in-constant-battle-as-number-of-special-needs-children-not-in-school-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern over man missing for a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they are concerned for a 45-year-old man who has been missing for a week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/concern-over-man-missing-for-a-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/concern-over-man-missing-for-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad-tempered meeting’s five hours to decide shop’s booze bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[People could fly from London to Cyprus in less time than it took councillors to decide on a shop&rsquo;s application to sell alcohol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bad-tempered-meetings-five-hours-to-decide-shops-booze-bid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bad-tempered-meetings-five-hours-to-decide-shops-booze-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delight as stolen miniature horses are found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family are &lsquo;over the moon&rsquo; as police recover a pair of stolen American miniature horses following online appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/delight-as-stolen-miniature-horses-are-found/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/delight-as-stolen-miniature-horses-are-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brutal murder: Witnesses point to new suspect in 1996 killings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crucial witnesses have come forward to identify a Kent man as a suspect in the Chillenden murders 30 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/brutal-murder-witnesses-point-to-new-suspect-in-1996-killings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/brutal-murder-witnesses-point-to-new-suspect-in-1996-killings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug addict threatened to ‘kick off and spit on’ his housing manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[An abusive and volatile man who has more than 100 offences under his belt has appeared in court again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drug-addict-threatened-to-kick-off-and-spit-on-his-housing-manager/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drug-addict-threatened-to-kick-off-and-spit-on-his-housing-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Shoplifting is worst it’s ever been’: Shocking CCTV footage shows kids looting convenience store]]></title><description><![CDATA[A frustrated convenience store owner says his store was targeted by brazen shoplifters three days in a row but no culprits have been caught.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shoplifting-is-worst-its-ever-been-shocking-cctv-footage-shows-kids-looting-convenience-store/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shoplifting-is-worst-its-ever-been-shocking-cctv-footage-shows-kids-looting-convenience-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People can't afford it anymore': Fuel thefts soar in Kent since Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petrol station workers fear renewed hostilities involving Iran could trigger another surge in fuel theft following a spike when war first broke out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/people-cant-afford-it-anymore-fuel-thefts-soar-in-kent-since-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/people-cant-afford-it-anymore-fuel-thefts-soar-in-kent-since-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offender sexually assaulted lone child at pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 40-year-old who inappropriately touched a child while they were sitting alone at a pub has been sentenced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sex-offender-sexually-assaulted-lone-child-at-pub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sex-offender-sexually-assaulted-lone-child-at-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to devoted volunteer who spent decades preserving historic ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[A much-loved mother, grandparent, and volunteer who spent four decades preserving a historic vessel has died at the age of 84.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tributes-paid-to-devoted-volunteer-who-spent-decades-preserving-historic-ship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tributes-paid-to-devoted-volunteer-who-spent-decades-preserving-historic-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect charged after man and teenager stabbed in alleyway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has appeared in court after being charged in connection with the serious assault of man and a teenager in an alleyway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/suspect-charged-after-man-and-teenager-stabbed-in-alleyway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/suspect-charged-after-man-and-teenager-stabbed-in-alleyway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealer found with large knife who played ‘pivotal role’ in drug operation jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drug dealer who played a &ldquo;pivotal role&rdquo; in distributing crack cocaine and heroin continued to offend despite being arrested multiple times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dealer-found-with-large-knife-who-played-pivotal-role-in-drug-operation-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dealer-found-with-large-knife-who-played-pivotal-role-in-drug-operation-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow health warning issued as Kent braces for another heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yellow heat health alert has been issued as Kent braces for another heatwave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/yellow-health-warning-issued-as-kent-braces-for-another-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/yellow-health-warning-issued-as-kent-braces-for-another-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories ousted by Reform in seat party held for almost 30 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK has won a by-election called after the death of a long-standing councillor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tories-ousted-by-reform-in-seat-party-held-for-almost-30-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tories-ousted-by-reform-in-seat-party-held-for-almost-30-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories ousted by Reform in seat it held for almost 30 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK has won a by-election called after the death of a long-standing councillor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tories-ousted-by-reform-in-seat-it-held-for-almost-30-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tories-ousted-by-reform-in-seat-it-held-for-almost-30-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I wasn’t expecting this’: School’s heartfelt tribute to lollipop lady retiring after 33 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lollipop lady was honoured by pupils past and present as she retired after three decades in the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-wasnt-expecting-this-schools-heartfelt-tribute-to-lollipop-lady-retiring-after-33-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-wasnt-expecting-this-schools-heartfelt-tribute-to-lollipop-lady-retiring-after-33-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flying display and fun day returns to historic airport for the first time in more than 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spitfires, Tiger Moths, other rare aircraft plus a parachute stunt team to feature at landmark event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/flying-display-and-fun-day-returns-to-historic-airport-for-the-first-time-in-more-than-10-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/flying-display-and-fun-day-returns-to-historic-airport-for-the-first-time-in-more-than-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocaine-fuelled BMW driver led police on high speed chase before fishtailing into farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drug driver led police on a high-speed chase before running away from officers when he fishtailed his BMW into a farmyard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cocaine-fuelled-bmw-driver-led-police-on-high-speed-chase-before-fishtailing-into-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cocaine-fuelled-bmw-driver-led-police-on-high-speed-chase-before-fishtailing-into-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offender who sexually assaulted child at pub is locked up]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 40-year-old who inappropriately touched a child while they were sitting alone at a pub has been sent to prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sex-offender-who-sexually-assaulted-child-at-pub-is-locked-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sex-offender-who-sexually-assaulted-child-at-pub-is-locked-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kent postcodes with the highest number of car crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figures show the five areas in the county with the highest levels of vehicle crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-postcodes-with-the-highest-number-of-car-crimes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-postcodes-with-the-highest-number-of-car-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men charged after man in 30s ‘stabbed’ in street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 30s remains in hospital in a serious condition after an alleged stabbing in a street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-men-charged-after-man-in-30s-stabbed-in-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-men-charged-after-man-in-30s-stabbed-in-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yet more plans revealed for sports club taken over by major fitness chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The transformation of a sports club is under way with plans for new features based on the wishes of existing members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/yet-more-plans-revealed-for-sports-club-taken-over-by-major-fitness-chain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/yet-more-plans-revealed-for-sports-club-taken-over-by-major-fitness-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football fans divided over decision to ban external food and drink from stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[A League 2 club has come under fire from some sections of its fanbase after announcing a policy barring external food or drink from its homeground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/football-fans-divided-over-decision-to-ban-external-food-and-drink-from-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/football-fans-divided-over-decision-to-ban-external-food-and-drink-from-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s a small step in the right direction’: Kent venues react to Burnham’s business rates cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decision to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues has been welcomed by venues across Kent - but some say it&rsquo;s not far enough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-a-small-step-in-the-right-direction-kent-venues-react-to-burnhams-business-rates-cut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-a-small-step-in-the-right-direction-kent-venues-react-to-burnhams-business-rates-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's destroyed me': Firm fined &pound;90k after dad's forklift fall on unsafe construction site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A firm has been fined &amp;#163;90,000 after a dad was left &amp;quot;physically ruined&amp;quot; when he fell from a forklift tipping bucket at an unsafe construction site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-destroyed-me-firm-fined-pound90k-after-dads-forklift-fall-on-unsafe-construction-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-destroyed-me-firm-fined-pound90k-after-dads-forklift-fall-on-unsafe-construction-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was picked because I was crying': Woman shares heartbreaking forced adoption story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Columnist Melissa Todd spoke to a woman who was adopted as a baby and is now campaigning for survivors of forced adoption&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-was-picked-because-i-was-crying-woman-shares-heartbreaking-forced-adoption-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-was-picked-because-i-was-crying-woman-shares-heartbreaking-forced-adoption-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheelchair-bound dad left stranded for 19 hours in hospital reception after patient transport no-show]]></title><description><![CDATA[A paralysed man says he was &ldquo;horrified&rdquo; after spending a night in his wheelchair after his patient transport provider took 19 hours to arrive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/wheelchair-bound-dad-left-stranded-for-19-hours-in-hospital-reception-after-patient-transport-no-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/wheelchair-bound-dad-left-stranded-for-19-hours-in-hospital-reception-after-patient-transport-no-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kent academy bosses told by government to justify pay - with one on almost £400k]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has written to a string of academy trusts over the size of their chief executives&rsquo; pay packets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-academy-bosses-told-by-government-to-justify-pay-with-one-on-almost-400k/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-academy-bosses-told-by-government-to-justify-pay-with-one-on-almost-400k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery donor buys £320k former chalk pits once home to flying reptiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former chalk pits that were one of the best sites for fossils in the country have been gifted to a charity after being bought by a mystery donor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mystery-donor-buys-320k-former-chalk-pits-once-home-to-flying-reptiles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mystery-donor-buys-320k-former-chalk-pits-once-home-to-flying-reptiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass rally to be staged against fire station closures and job cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are to stage a mass demo outside the county council&rsquo;s offices in protest at planned station closures and job cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mass-rally-to-be-staged-against-fire-station-closures-and-job-cuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mass-rally-to-be-staged-against-fire-station-closures-and-job-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second man arrested after stabbing which left man in ‘serious’ condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have confirmed a second arrest has been made after a stabbing in a street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/second-man-arrested-after-stabbing-which-left-man-in-serious-condition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/second-man-arrested-after-stabbing-which-left-man-in-serious-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest after man and teenager stabbed by stranger in alleyway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have confirmed a suspect has been arrested after a man and a teenager were stabbed on Monday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arrest-after-man-and-teenager-stabbed-by-stranger-in-alleyway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arrest-after-man-and-teenager-stabbed-by-stranger-in-alleyway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over ‘plan to manipulate water quality tests’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former employees of a water company, including its ex chief executive, are set to appear in court accused of conspiracy to defraud.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ex-southern-water-boss-among-four-charged-over-plan-to-manipulate-water-quality-tests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ex-southern-water-boss-among-four-charged-over-plan-to-manipulate-water-quality-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booming! The Kent area where house prices have risen by £21k in just 12 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s the average cost of a home where you live? Find out in the latest House Price Index figures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/booming-the-kent-area-where-house-prices-have-risen-by-21k-in-just-12-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/booming-the-kent-area-where-house-prices-have-risen-by-21k-in-just-12-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miniature horses stolen from stables in overnight raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers are investigating the reported theft of two black American miniature horses from a family stable overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/miniaturehorses-stolen-from-stables-in-overnight-raid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/miniaturehorses-stolen-from-stables-in-overnight-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fireworks can cause misery for pets, parents and vulnerable veterans’]]></title><description><![CDATA[In her latest column for KentOnline, MP Lauren Edwards looks at the often controversial subject of fireworks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fireworks-can-cause-misery-for-pets-parents-and-vulnerable-veterans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fireworks-can-cause-misery-for-pets-parents-and-vulnerable-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver taken to hospital after lorry overturned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police and paramedics were called to reports of an overturned lorry, which temporarily closed the road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-taken-to-hospital-after-lorry-overturned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-taken-to-hospital-after-lorry-overturned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shocking video shows ‘smiling’ police officer’s nightclub attack on woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shocking footage shows the moment a smiling off-duty police officer violently pulled a woman towards the ground by her hair on a drunken night out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shocking-video-shows-smiling-police-officers-nightclub-attack-on-woman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shocking-video-shows-smiling-police-officers-nightclub-attack-on-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s branch reopens after undergoing revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fast food chain branch has reopened after undergoing a refurbishment, with&amp;#160;the changes aiming to deliver a better experience for&amp;#160;customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mcdonalds-branch-reopens-after-undergoing-revamp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mcdonalds-branch-reopens-after-undergoing-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in serious condition after stabbing in residential street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested by armed police after a stabbing in a residential street, with police appealing for witnesses to come forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-in-serious-condition-after-stabbing-in-residential-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-in-serious-condition-after-stabbing-in-residential-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political upset in the making? The long-held seat which could change hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of a small collection of villages could provide the county&rsquo;s latest political upset when they go to the polls tomorrow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/political-upset-in-the-making-the-long-held-seat-which-could-change-hands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/political-upset-in-the-making-the-long-held-seat-which-could-change-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and teenager stabbed by stranger in alleyway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A manhunt is underway after a man and a teenager were stabbed last night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-and-teenager-stabbed-by-stranger-in-alleyway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-and-teenager-stabbed-by-stranger-in-alleyway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency crews descend on car park after concerns for woman’s welfare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews were called to an office car park near a shopping centre following reports of concerns for a woman&rsquo;s welfare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emergency-crews-descend-on-car-park-after-concerns-for-womans-welfare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emergency-crews-descend-on-car-park-after-concerns-for-womans-welfare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency crews descend on car park for second time in a fortnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews were called to an office car park near a shopping centre following reports of concerns for a woman&rsquo;s welfare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emergency-crews-descend-on-car-park-for-second-time-in-a-fortnight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emergency-crews-descend-on-car-park-for-second-time-in-a-fortnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travellers seen ‘speeding’ in park and driving on pavements ordered off land by courts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travellers who pitched up on a recreation ground and seen driving &ldquo;at speed&rdquo; on the open space have been ordered to leave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/travellers-seen-speeding-in-park-and-driving-on-pavements-ordered-off-land-by-courts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/travellers-seen-speeding-in-park-and-driving-on-pavements-ordered-off-land-by-courts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travellers seen “speeding” in park and driving on pavements booted off land by courts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travellers who pitched up on a recreation ground and seen driving &ldquo;at speed&rdquo; on the open space have been ordered to leave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/travellers-seen-speeding-in-park-and-driving-on-pavements-booted-off-land-by-courts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/travellers-seen-speeding-in-park-and-driving-on-pavements-booted-off-land-by-courts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s like a movie!’: Bomb squad called after shock garden find]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dad is grateful his birthday weekend didn&rsquo;t go off with a bang after he dug up a mortar bomb in his garden - and unwittingly took it into his home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-like-a-movie-bomb-squad-called-after-shock-garden-find/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-like-a-movie-bomb-squad-called-after-shock-garden-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Oh my God, it’s like a movie!”]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dad is grateful his birthday weekend didn&rsquo;t go off with a bang after he dug up a mortar bomb in his garden - and unwittingly took it into his home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/oh-my-god-its-like-a-movie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/oh-my-god-its-like-a-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I found a bomb in my back garden - I was only trying to put up a shed!”]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dad is grateful his birthday celebration didn&rsquo;t go off with a bang after he dug up a live mortar bomb - and unwittingly took it into his home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-found-a-bomb-in-my-back-garden-i-was-only-trying-to-put-up-a-shed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-found-a-bomb-in-my-back-garden-i-was-only-trying-to-put-up-a-shed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes evacuated after gas leak in village]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some people have been evacuated from their homes while two fire engines and a gas company work to make the area safe after a leak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/homes-evacuated-after-gas-leak-in-village/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/homes-evacuated-after-gas-leak-in-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic First World War ‘dazzle’ combat ship towed to scrapyard]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic ship hailed as a national maritime treasure for her part in the war has been towed to a scrapyard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/historic-first-world-war-dazzle-combat-ship-towed-to-scrapyard-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/historic-first-world-war-dazzle-combat-ship-towed-to-scrapyard-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic First World War “dazzle” combat ship towed to scrapyard]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic ship hailed as a national maritime treasure for her part in the war has been towed to a scrapyard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/historic-first-world-war-dazzle-combat-ship-towed-to-scrapyard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/historic-first-world-war-dazzle-combat-ship-towed-to-scrapyard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’ve been put through hell’: Couple faced eviction in support dog dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple say they were &ldquo;put through hell&rdquo; after being left with the choice of giving up their new flat or the dog one of them relies on for support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/weve-been-put-through-hell-couple-faced-eviction-in-support-dog-dispute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/weve-been-put-through-hell-couple-faced-eviction-in-support-dog-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carer punched wheelchair-bound client in the face after request for a blanket]]></title><description><![CDATA[A care assistant has narrowly avoided jail after lashing out at a man he was meant to be caring for and punching him twice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/carer-punched-wheelchair-bound-client-in-the-face-after-request-for-a-blanket/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/carer-punched-wheelchair-bound-client-in-the-face-after-request-for-a-blanket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s like drinking four cups of coffee’: Under-16s to be banned from buying high-caffeine energy drinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent GPs have welcomed a forthcoming ban which will stop under-16s from being able to buy high-caffeine energy drinks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-like-drinking-four-cups-of-coffee-under-16s-to-be-banned-from-buying-high-caffeine-energy-drinks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-like-drinking-four-cups-of-coffee-under-16s-to-be-banned-from-buying-high-caffeine-energy-drinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxers and Premier League ace to launch ‘unique’ elite gym and lifestyle centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A string of sports stars - including a Kent boxer tipped as a future world champion - are behind a swanky new gym opening in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boxers-and-premier-league-ace-to-launch-unique-elite-gym-and-lifestyle-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boxers-and-premier-league-ace-to-launch-unique-elite-gym-and-lifestyle-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing woman, 52, found safe and well]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a 52-year-old woman reported missing has now been safely located.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/missing-woman-52-found-safe-and-well/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/missing-woman-52-found-safe-and-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns grow for missing woman, 52]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for help to trace a 52-year-old woman who has been reported missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/concerns-grow-for-missing-woman-52/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/concerns-grow-for-missing-woman-52/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: Kent to have four massive new unitary councils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent will be carved up into four new unitary authorities once existing councils abolish themselves in the coming months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/revealed-kent-to-have-four-massive-new-unitary-councils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/revealed-kent-to-have-four-massive-new-unitary-councils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School's out! 8 epic attractions in Kent to let the kids run wild this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for ways to fill the six-week break? These&amp;#160;action-packed activities offer plenty of opportunities for children to climb, splash and explore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/schools-out-8-epic-attractions-in-kent-to-let-the-kids-run-wild-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/schools-out-8-epic-attractions-in-kent-to-let-the-kids-run-wild-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Our vet bills are astronomical&rsquo;: Dog owners' grass seed fury as park &lsquo;left to grow wild&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pet owners are urging a council to better maintain their green spaces after a surge in grass seed cases landed them with &ldquo;astronomical&rdquo; vet bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquoour-vet-bills-are-astronomicalrsquo-dog-owners-grass-seed-fury-as-park-lsquoleft-to-grow-wildrsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquoour-vet-bills-are-astronomicalrsquo-dog-owners-grass-seed-fury-as-park-lsquoleft-to-grow-wildrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest after man taken to hospital following ‘stabbing’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police cordon is in place and a man has been arrested after another was reportedly stabbed in a town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arrest-after-man-taken-to-hospital-following-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arrest-after-man-taken-to-hospital-following-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen, 15, taken to hospital after being struck by e-scooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A CCTV image of a man police think could help their investigation has been released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/teen-15-taken-to-hospital-after-being-struck-by-e-scooter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/teen-15-taken-to-hospital-after-being-struck-by-e-scooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s concerning’: Health bosses’ warning as nine new cases of measles recorded in Kent in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health bosses are urging people to get their MMR vaccinations as Kent and Medway see a rise in measles cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-concerning-health-bosses-warning-as-nine-new-cases-of-measles-recorded-in-kent-in-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-concerning-health-bosses-warning-as-nine-new-cases-of-measles-recorded-in-kent-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bid to overturn 250-homes scheme described as 'slow motion car crash&rsquo; fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large housing development in a rural part of Kent has been given the green light despite fears the roads won&rsquo;t cope with more cars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bid-to-overturn-250-homes-scheme-described-as-slow-motion-car-crashrsquo-fails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bid-to-overturn-250-homes-scheme-described-as-slow-motion-car-crashrsquo-fails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for a five-storey flat block resubmitted as permission expires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to build a five-storey block of six flats with office space have been resubmitted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-a-five-storey-flat-block-resubmitted-as-permission-expires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-a-five-storey-flat-block-resubmitted-as-permission-expires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco to close dozens of Kent stores early if England reaches World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[A supermarket giant has announced it will shut its stores early so staff can watch England play if the team reaches the World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tesco-to-close-dozens-of-kent-stores-early-if-england-reaches-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tesco-to-close-dozens-of-kent-stores-early-if-england-reaches-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxers and Premier League ace to launch £199-a-month gym]]></title><description><![CDATA[A string of sports stars - including a Kent boxer tipped as a future world champion - are behind a swanky new gym opening in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boxers-and-premier-league-ace-to-launch-199-a-month-gym/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boxers-and-premier-league-ace-to-launch-199-a-month-gym/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shocking footage shows Mercedes-driving dental nurse causing horror crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video has been released showing the moment a young couple were seriously hurt when a 22-year-old driver pulled out in front of them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shocking-footage-shows-mercedes-driving-dental-nurse-causing-horror-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shocking-footage-shows-mercedes-driving-dental-nurse-causing-horror-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 16-year-old Kent migrant helped pioneer Argentine football and the career of Messi]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Three Lions prepare to face Argentina tonight we look back at the influential figure who helped shape the career of the world&rsquo;s greatest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/how-16-year-old-kent-migrant-helped-pioneer-argentine-football-and-the-career-of-messi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/how-16-year-old-kent-migrant-helped-pioneer-argentine-football-and-the-career-of-messi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh leads in former fireman’s fight to clear his name]]></title><description><![CDATA[A businessman has contacted an organisation that investigates potential miscarriages of justice in the hope it can help clear his name after 43 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fresh-leads-in-former-firemans-fight-to-clear-his-name/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fresh-leads-in-former-firemans-fight-to-clear-his-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family-friendly festival of events set to return]]></title><description><![CDATA[A programme of events celebrating a town and its regeneration will return this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/family-friendly-festival-of-events-set-to-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/family-friendly-festival-of-events-set-to-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major A2 road works planned for ten weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists will see ten weeks of &ldquo;potential disruption&rdquo; while significant improvements are made to a town&rsquo;s central road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-a2-road-works-planned-for-ten-weeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-a2-road-works-planned-for-ten-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have your say on how £60m should be spent improving high streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications are now open to the public for a special community role which will decide how cash should be spent improving neighbourhoods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/have-your-say-on-how-60m-should-be-spent-improving-high-streets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/have-your-say-on-how-60m-should-be-spent-improving-high-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refusal of 800-homes plan near ‘already congested A-road’ upheld]]></title><description><![CDATA[A developer&rsquo;s appeal against a decision to refuse planning permission for its 800-home scheme near a busy roundabout has been dismissed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/refusal-of-800-homes-plan-near-already-congested-a-road-upheld/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/refusal-of-800-homes-plan-near-already-congested-a-road-upheld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;We're leaving no stone unturned&rsquo;: Inside town&rsquo;s major &pound;21m theatre revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The doors to an &ldquo;iconic&rdquo; theatre have been opened for the first time in years to showcase ongoing works to restore it to its former glory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquowere-leaving-no-stone-unturnedrsquo-inside-townrsquos-major-pound21m-theatre-revamp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquowere-leaving-no-stone-unturnedrsquo-inside-townrsquos-major-pound21m-theatre-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shopper ‘grabbed around neck’ by stranger while in Sainsbury’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shopper was allegedly grabbed around the neck by a stranger who then tried to drag him out of a supermarket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shopper-grabbed-around-neck-by-stranger-while-in-sainsburys/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shopper-grabbed-around-neck-by-stranger-while-in-sainsburys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch moment ‘arrogant’ conman who swindled pensioner out of £15k is arrested on prison release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shows the moment a seasoned conman who repeatedly targeted his vulnerable victim is arrested upon release from prison for similar offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/watch-moment-arrogant-conman-who-swindled-pensioner-out-of-15k-is-arrested-on-prison-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/watch-moment-arrogant-conman-who-swindled-pensioner-out-of-15k-is-arrested-on-prison-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parish councillor jailed after making ‘death threat’ to former MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parish councillor who made a &ldquo;death threat&rdquo; towards a former MP while at a funeral has been jailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/parish-councillor-jailed-after-making-death-threat-to-former-mp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/parish-councillor-jailed-after-making-death-threat-to-former-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodyear Blimp flies over Kent in journey back home to Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world-renowned airship has flown over the county&rsquo;s skies as part of its route back home to Germany today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/goodyear-blimp-flies-over-kent-in-journey-back-home-to-germany/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/goodyear-blimp-flies-over-kent-in-journey-back-home-to-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bomb ship’s iconic masts to be sent to tourist attraction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &amp;#163;9.5m plan to remove the masts of a notorious Second World War wreck will see the structures transferred to one of Kent&rsquo;s top tourist attractions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bomb-ships-iconic-masts-to-be-sent-to-tourist-attraction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bomb-ships-iconic-masts-to-be-sent-to-tourist-attraction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal for missing boy last seen near train station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers are asking for the public&amp;#39;s help to find a 12-year-old boy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-appeal-for-missing-boy-last-seen-near-train-station/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-appeal-for-missing-boy-last-seen-near-train-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder charge man, 32, appears in court after body found in suitcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[An alleged murder victim has been named in court after two suspects appeared there this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/murder-charge-man-32-appears-in-court-after-body-found-in-suitcase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/murder-charge-man-32-appears-in-court-after-body-found-in-suitcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police locate missing boy and girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say two missing teenagers who had not been seen for almost a week have been found safe and well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-locate-missing-boy-and-girl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-locate-missing-boy-and-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son searching for answers after dad’s asbestos-related cancer death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The son of a former docks worker is urging his dad&rsquo;s former colleagues to come forward after he died from an asbestos-related cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/son-searching-for-answers-after-dads-asbestos-related-cancer-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/son-searching-for-answers-after-dads-asbestos-related-cancer-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bungling vigilante tried kicking down wrong door – leaving young family terrified]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bungling vigilantes tried kicking down the wrong door in a late-night raid &ndash; leaving a young family with more than &amp;#163;2,000 of damage to their home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bungling-vigilante-tried-kicking-down-wrong-door-leaving-young-family-terrified/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bungling-vigilante-tried-kicking-down-wrong-door-leaving-young-family-terrified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spending watchdog to investigate concerns over ‘rising costs’ of £11bn road tunnel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of a major infrastructure project that will see the creation of a second river crossing between Kent and Essex is back in the spotlight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/spending-watchdog-to-investigate-concerns-over-rising-costs-of-11bn-road-tunnel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/spending-watchdog-to-investigate-concerns-over-rising-costs-of-11bn-road-tunnel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash-strapped council sells one of the ‘hottest’ restaurants in town]]></title><description><![CDATA[An award-winning restaurant located inside a former fire station has been sold for &amp;#163;325,000 in a welcome boost to the coffers of its landlord.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cash-strapped-council-sells-one-of-the-hottest-restaurants-in-town/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cash-strapped-council-sells-one-of-the-hottest-restaurants-in-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 32, charged with murder after body found in suitcase at Kent park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder after a body was found inside a suitcase in a park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-32-charged-with-murder-after-body-found-in-suitcase-at-kent-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-32-charged-with-murder-after-body-found-in-suitcase-at-kent-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moment police stop ‘evil’ criminal on motorway with £55k in plastic bag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men who helped smuggle migrants into the UK hidden inside lorries have been sentenced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/moment-police-stop-evil-criminal-on-motorway-with-55k-in-plastic-bag/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/moment-police-stop-evil-criminal-on-motorway-with-55k-in-plastic-bag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Brazen’ thieves, 19, broke into Kent homes to steal high-value cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two &ldquo;brazen&rdquo; thieves have been jailed after stealing high-value cars by breaking into victims&rsquo;&amp;#160;homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/brazen-thieves-19-broke-into-kent-homes-to-steal-high-value-cars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/brazen-thieves-19-broke-into-kent-homes-to-steal-high-value-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police searching for missing boy and girl last seen six days ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are searching for two missing teenagers who have not been seen for almost a week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-searching-for-missing-boy-and-girl-last-seen-six-days-ago/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-searching-for-missing-boy-and-girl-last-seen-six-days-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands raised for family of highways worker killed on motorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of pounds have been raised for the family of a highways worker who died in a collision on the M23.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-raised-for-family-of-highways-worker-killed-on-motorway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-raised-for-family-of-highways-worker-killed-on-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serial killer to provide DNA as part of new Chillenden murders probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A serial killer is set to give a DNA sample in connection with one of Kent&rsquo;s most notorious crimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/serial-killer-to-provide-dna-as-part-of-new-chillenden-murders-probe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/serial-killer-to-provide-dna-as-part-of-new-chillenden-murders-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found in suitcase at park close to children’s teddy bear hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was discovered in a suitcase at a park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/body-found-in-suitcase-at-park-close-to-childrens-teddy-bear-hunt/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/body-found-in-suitcase-at-park-close-to-childrens-teddy-bear-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recreation ground taped off for second day after large emergency response]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recreation ground remains sealed off by police after a large number of officers and forensics teams were spotted there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/recreation-ground-taped-off-for-second-day-after-large-emergency-response/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/recreation-ground-taped-off-for-second-day-after-large-emergency-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police tape off recreation ground amid large emergency response]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recreation ground has been taped off by police amid a large emergency response.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-tape-off-recreation-ground-amid-large-emergency-response/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-tape-off-recreation-ground-amid-large-emergency-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I am immensely proud’: Secondary school records best ever Ofsted result]]></title><description><![CDATA[A secondary school has recorded its strongest ever inspection result following a visit from the education watchdog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-am-immensely-proud-secondary-school-records-best-ever-ofsted-result/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-am-immensely-proud-secondary-school-records-best-ever-ofsted-result/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to ‘absolute gentleman’ whose musical talent brought joy to thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A well-respected band leader and jazz drummer has died after seven decades performing live at venues all over the county and the capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tributes-paid-to-absolute-gentleman-whose-musical-talent-brought-joy-to-thousands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tributes-paid-to-absolute-gentleman-whose-musical-talent-brought-joy-to-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed police called after reports of man with possible weapon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police, including armed officers, were called to a residential road after reports were made about a man with a possible weapon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/armed-police-called-after-reports-of-man-with-possible-weapon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/armed-police-called-after-reports-of-man-with-possible-weapon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It shouldn’t take 20 years to get our sewage problems fixed’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A near two-decade-long fight with a housing association over sewage problems could finally be resolved - but it&rsquo;s not over yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-shouldnt-take-20-years-to-get-our-sewage-problems-fixed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-shouldnt-take-20-years-to-get-our-sewage-problems-fixed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer told to stop ringing up councillors ahead of housing vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[A developer has been warned about calling councillors who were due to vote on its proposals later that day by officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/developer-told-to-stop-ringing-up-councillors-ahead-of-housing-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/developer-told-to-stop-ringing-up-councillors-ahead-of-housing-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Image released after woman followed by man ‘acting suspiciously’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are trying to identify a man after a woman was allegedly followed and filmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/image-released-after-woman-followed-by-man-acting-suspiciously/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/image-released-after-woman-followed-by-man-acting-suspiciously/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers told to expect delays after motorway crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are being warned of delays after a crash on the M2 in the lead up to rush hour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-told-to-expect-delays-after-motorway-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-told-to-expect-delays-after-motorway-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police uncover suspected cannabis farm at high street shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers investigating reports of suspicious activity at a high street premises have recovered &ldquo;a quantity&rdquo; of cannabis plants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-uncover-suspected-cannabis-farm-at-high-street-shop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-uncover-suspected-cannabis-farm-at-high-street-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officers caught alleged bike thief, 17, within minutes and found cannabis search]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager was arrested minutes after another boy was allegedly robbed of his bike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/officers-caught-alleged-bike-thief-17-within-minutes-and-found-cannabis-search/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/officers-caught-alleged-bike-thief-17-within-minutes-and-found-cannabis-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing boy, 11, found safe and well]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have confirmed a missing 11-year-old boy last seen yesterday evening has been safely located.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/missing-boy-11-found-safe-and-well/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/missing-boy-11-found-safe-and-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns for welfare of missing boy, 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information to help find a missing 11-year-old boy last seen yesterday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/concerns-for-welfare-of-missing-boy-11/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/concerns-for-welfare-of-missing-boy-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision paves wave for 750 homes to be built after crucial funding unlocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second phase of redeveloping brownfield sites by a council&rsquo;s construction company is set to begin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/decision-paves-wave-for-750-homes-to-be-built-after-crucial-funding-unlocked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/decision-paves-wave-for-750-homes-to-be-built-after-crucial-funding-unlocked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Vulnerable people need protecting from delivery apps bringing them booze’]]></title><description><![CDATA[In her latest column, MP Naushabah Khan highlights the problem of delivery apps taking alcohol to vulnerable people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/vulnerable-people-need-protecting-from-delivery-apps-bringing-them-booze/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/vulnerable-people-need-protecting-from-delivery-apps-bringing-them-booze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We feel betrayed’: Sadness as time runs out to save iconic First World War ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[A First World War ship which played a vital role in destroying enemy U-boats is being scrapped despite a lengthy campaign to save her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-feel-betrayed-sadness-as-time-runs-out-to-save-iconic-first-world-war-ship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-feel-betrayed-sadness-as-time-runs-out-to-save-iconic-first-world-war-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police cordon off street after man’s body found]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large emergency services response was spotted in a side street this morning following the discovery of a body.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-cordon-off-street-after-mans-body-found/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-cordon-off-street-after-mans-body-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closure-threatened fire station saved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent fire station under threat of closure has been saved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/closure-threatened-fire-station-saved/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/closure-threatened-fire-station-saved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top doctor who slammed &lsquo;dangerous&rsquo; A&amp;E department in email tirade loses tribunal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A consultant who claimed he was victimised for raising concerns about staff and patient safety at one of Kent&rsquo;s busiest hospitals has lost a tribunal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/top-doctor-who-slammed-lsquodangerousrsquo-aampe-department-in-email-tirade-loses-tribunal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/top-doctor-who-slammed-lsquodangerousrsquo-aampe-department-in-email-tirade-loses-tribunal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is one of the biggest cases of injustice in criminal history’]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the 30th anniversary of one of Kent&rsquo;s most notorious crimes, a human rights lawyer is casting doubt that the right man was convicted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-is-one-of-the-biggest-cases-of-injustice-in-criminal-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-is-one-of-the-biggest-cases-of-injustice-in-criminal-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I nearly ignored this cafe because of where it was - then I tried the food’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked away where few would think to look, our reporter discovered an independent cafe that&rsquo;s quietly building a loyal following.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-nearly-ignored-this-cafe-because-of-where-it-was-then-i-tried-the-food/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-nearly-ignored-this-cafe-because-of-where-it-was-then-i-tried-the-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency services descend on shopping outlet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services have descended on a shopping outlet after concerns for a woman&rsquo;s welfare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emergency-services-descend-on-shopping-outlet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emergency-services-descend-on-shopping-outlet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Arrogant’ sex offender back behind bars after dramatic police chase ends in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dramatic footage has been released of a high speed pursuit which ended with a convicted sex offender crashing his car before trying to escape on foot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arrogant-sex-offender-back-behind-bars-after-dramatic-police-chase-ends-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arrogant-sex-offender-back-behind-bars-after-dramatic-police-chase-ends-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit-and-run driver who killed primary school teacher with ‘heart of gold’ jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver who hit a primary school teacher walking back from a Christmas evening out has been jailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/hit-and-run-driver-who-killed-primary-school-teacher-with-heart-of-gold-jailed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/hit-and-run-driver-who-killed-primary-school-teacher-with-heart-of-gold-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Get out before I pull you out’: Bizarre moment police find violent bully hiding in fridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A violent bully who subjected his victim to&amp;#160;more than six months of mental and physical abuse tried to avoid arrest by hiding in a refrigerator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/get-out-before-i-pull-you-out-bizarre-moment-police-find-violent-bully-hiding-in-fridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/get-out-before-i-pull-you-out-bizarre-moment-police-find-violent-bully-hiding-in-fridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers warned of delays after roundabout crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have been called to a two-vehicle crash on a roundabout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-warned-of-delays-after-roundabout-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-warned-of-delays-after-roundabout-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV star cuts ribbon on £12m waterpark]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major new waterpark got a celebrity seal of approval when it opened today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tv-star-cuts-ribbon-on-12m-waterpark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tv-star-cuts-ribbon-on-12m-waterpark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer cleared of raping colleague after ‘Netflix date’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kent Police officer accused of raping a colleague who came over to his house has been found not guilty by a jury following a trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-officer-cleared-of-raping-colleague-after-netflix-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-officer-cleared-of-raping-colleague-after-netflix-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch moment police pile into home in dawn raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shows the moment police wearing riot gear smashed their way into a terraced home in an early morning raid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/watch-moment-police-pile-into-home-in-dawn-raid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/watch-moment-police-pile-into-home-in-dawn-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jailed brothel owners ordered to pay back £600k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three brothel owners who ran sites across the county have been ordered to pay back more than &amp;#163;600,000 while they serve time for sexual exploitation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/jailed-brothel-owners-ordered-to-pay-back-600k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/jailed-brothel-owners-ordered-to-pay-back-600k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage quits as MP to force ‘people versus establishment’ by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced his is standing down as an MP to force a by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/nigel-farage-quits-as-mp-to-force-people-versus-establishment-by-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/nigel-farage-quits-as-mp-to-force-people-versus-establishment-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to change tax rules to avoid legal challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council is looking to change tax rules after a High Court ruling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/council-to-change-tax-rules-to-avoid-legal-challenges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/council-to-change-tax-rules-to-avoid-legal-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is about safety, not profit’: New fees for mobile home parks to be introduced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobile home parks in one part of Kent are set to face a new fee to cover inspection and licencing costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-is-about-safety-not-profit-new-fees-for-mobile-home-parks-to-be-introduced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-is-about-safety-not-profit-new-fees-for-mobile-home-parks-to-be-introduced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New poll shows Labour almost wiped out in county]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK&rsquo;s recent dip in the opinion polls has not dented its chances of scooping most of the Westminster seats in Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-poll-shows-labour-almost-wiped-out-in-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-poll-shows-labour-almost-wiped-out-in-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘There’s nothing like this here’: Mum ditches corporate grind to launch ‘buggy bootcamp’ business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mum-of-three has quit a corporate career in the city to launch a community-focused fitness business catering to parents with childcare commitments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/theres-nothing-like-this-here-mum-ditches-corporate-grind-to-launch-buggy-bootcamp-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/theres-nothing-like-this-here-mum-ditches-corporate-grind-to-launch-buggy-bootcamp-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is work experience changing to meet the needs of today’s employers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the annual work experience period approaches, we look at the challenges facing young people as they try to secure a meaningful placement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/is-work-experience-changing-to-meet-the-needs-of-todays-employers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/is-work-experience-changing-to-meet-the-needs-of-todays-employers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biker in court after helmet-cam uncovers ‘dangerous driving spree’ - including alleged ‘189mph ride’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist has appeared in court after being charged with 20 counts of dangerous driving on various roads across Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/biker-in-court-after-helmet-cam-uncovers-dangerous-driving-spree-including-alleged-189mph-ride/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/biker-in-court-after-helmet-cam-uncovers-dangerous-driving-spree-including-alleged-189mph-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refusal of ‘oversized’ development upheld by planning inspectors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decision to refuse plans for 18 homes on a one-acre plot has been upheld by planning inspectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/refusal-of-oversized-development-upheld-by-planning-inspectors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/refusal-of-oversized-development-upheld-by-planning-inspectors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapel, car showroom and 22 acres of land among plots at auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Land and property auctioneers have revealed the sites set to go under the hammer at the end of the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/chapel-car-showroom-and-22-acres-of-land-among-plots-at-auction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/chapel-car-showroom-and-22-acres-of-land-among-plots-at-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High street cordoned off after two people ‘kicked in the head’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for informationa after reports two people were assaulted by a man in a town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/high-street-cordoned-off-after-two-people-kicked-in-the-head/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/high-street-cordoned-off-after-two-people-kicked-in-the-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog owners echo vets’ warning over increasing grass seed danger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog owners are being left with bills for hundreds of pounds amid a huge rise in cases of grass seeds getting lodged in their pets&rsquo; ears and skin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dog-owners-echo-vets-warning-over-increasing-grass-seed-danger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dog-owners-echo-vets-warning-over-increasing-grass-seed-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Libertines were back on stage in Medway - and didn’t disappoint]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 20 years after The Libertines played the &ldquo;Gig of the Decade&rdquo; at Tap N Tin in Chatham, the band were back on stage in Kent to delight fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-libertines-were-back-on-stage-in-medway-and-didnt-disappoint/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-libertines-were-back-on-stage-in-medway-and-didnt-disappoint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile jailed for breaching order 19 days after prison release]]></title><description><![CDATA[A paedophile once jailed for his &amp;quot;compulsive collecting&amp;quot; of child abuse images breached a court order just 19 days after being released from prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/paedophile-jailed-for-breaching-order-19-days-after-prison-release/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/paedophile-jailed-for-breaching-order-19-days-after-prison-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On patrol in Kent’s crime hotspot: Woman rips off wiper blade and video goes viral on TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our reporter joined police on patrol in the town with the highest level of reported crime in the county and witnessed the aftermath of a viral video.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/on-patrol-in-kents-crime-hotspot-woman-rips-off-wiper-blade-and-video-goes-viral-on-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/on-patrol-in-kents-crime-hotspot-woman-rips-off-wiper-blade-and-video-goes-viral-on-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge emergency response on motorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are facing delays due to an incident on the M2 which has required police and fire engines to be called to the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/huge-emergency-response-on-motorway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/huge-emergency-response-on-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 4, hit by car while crossing road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Witnesses are needed after a small child was seriously hurt after a collision involving a car as he tried to cross the road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boy-4-hit-by-car-while-crossing-road/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boy-4-hit-by-car-while-crossing-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prison officer spared jail after striking up romantic relationship with inmate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prison officer has been spared jail after she admitted to having an affair with an inmate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/prison-officer-spared-jail-after-striking-up-romantic-relationship-with-inmate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/prison-officer-spared-jail-after-striking-up-romantic-relationship-with-inmate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub eyes expansion to meet growing demand and ‘minimise disruption’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pub has applied to open a garden bar and extend its open hours to meet the rising demand its seeing for its brand of different events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/pub-eyes-expansion-to-meet-growing-demand-and-minimise-disruption/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/pub-eyes-expansion-to-meet-growing-demand-and-minimise-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Kent's only pub zoo is a little gem - where else could you enjoy a pint next to a bobcat?&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our reporter and her children visited the first pub zoo which has recently welcomed baby otters, a two-toed sloth and some fruit bats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquokents-only-pub-zoo-is-a-little-gem-where-else-could-you-enjoy-a-pint-next-to-a-bobcatrsquo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquokents-only-pub-zoo-is-a-little-gem-where-else-could-you-enjoy-a-pint-next-to-a-bobcatrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First images of planned 80-bed council-run care home unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detailed plans for a care home to be run by a local authority have been submitted to planning officers for approval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/first-images-of-planned-80-bed-council-run-care-home-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/first-images-of-planned-80-bed-council-run-care-home-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football stadium turnstile upgrades among latest plans submitted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a taller telecoms tower, changes at a football stadium and new signage for Aldi are among the latest planning applications this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/football-stadium-turnstile-upgrades-among-latest-plans-submitted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/football-stadium-turnstile-upgrades-among-latest-plans-submitted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodyear Blimp back in Kent for second time this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Goodyear Blimp has returned to Kent this afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/goodyear-blimp-back-in-kent-for-second-time-this-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/goodyear-blimp-back-in-kent-for-second-time-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is just the beginning. We are never going to stop!’ says festival founder]]></title><description><![CDATA[KentOnline columnist Melissa Todd speaks to the founder of an arts festival set to showcase more than 50 theatre, comedy, music, and spoken-word acts&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-is-just-the-beginning-we-are-never-going-to-stop-says-festival-founder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-is-just-the-beginning-we-are-never-going-to-stop-says-festival-founder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s a relief’: Pubs allowed to stay open all night for England v Mexico after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pubs and bars will be&amp;#160;able to stay open until 5am on Monday morning so England fans can cheer on the Three Lions after a u-turn by the government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-a-relief-pubs-allowed-to-stay-open-all-night-for-england-v-mexico-after-backlash-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-a-relief-pubs-allowed-to-stay-open-all-night-for-england-v-mexico-after-backlash-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer on trial for raping colleague said he ‘naturally slipped’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police officer accused of raping a colleague said he &ldquo;naturally slipped&rdquo; into the woman while they engaged in consensual sexual activity on his bed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-officer-on-trial-for-raping-colleague-said-he-naturally-slipped/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-officer-on-trial-for-raping-colleague-said-he-naturally-slipped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s a relief’ Pubs allowed to stay open all night for England v Mexico after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pubs and bars will be&amp;#160;able to stay open until 5am on Monday morning so England fans can cheer on the Three Lions after a u-turn by the government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-a-relief-pubs-allowed-to-stay-open-all-night-for-england-v-mexico-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-a-relief-pubs-allowed-to-stay-open-all-night-for-england-v-mexico-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pubs allowed to stay open all night for England v Mexico after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pubs and bars will be&amp;#160;able to stay open until 5am on Monday morning so England fans can cheer on the Three Lions after a u-turn by the government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/pubs-allowed-to-stay-open-all-night-for-england-v-mexico-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/pubs-allowed-to-stay-open-all-night-for-england-v-mexico-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub calls for rule change after telling football fans it ‘legally can’t open’ for 1am kick-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pub boss says his venue cannot legally open for England&rsquo;s next World Cup match due to licensing laws and has called for a change in the rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/pub-calls-for-rule-change-after-telling-football-fans-it-legally-cant-open-for-1am-kick-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/pub-calls-for-rule-change-after-telling-football-fans-it-legally-cant-open-for-1am-kick-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow heat health alert issued ahead of hot weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yellow heat health alert has been issued as temperatures are forecast to climb again this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/yellow-heat-health-alert-issued-ahead-of-hot-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/yellow-heat-health-alert-issued-ahead-of-hot-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convicted killer admits setting Range Rover on fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A convicted killer awaiting sentence has returned to court to admit setting fire to a car in an unrelated incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/convicted-killer-admits-setting-range-rover-on-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/convicted-killer-admits-setting-range-rover-on-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge reopens after ‘concerns for welfare of a person’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A main town centre route has reopened to traffic after police were called to concerns for the welfare of a person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bridge-reopens-after-concerns-for-welfare-of-a-person/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bridge-reopens-after-concerns-for-welfare-of-a-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge closed after ‘concerns for welfare of a person’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have closed a main town centre route after concerns for the welfare of a person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bridge-closed-after-concerns-for-welfare-of-a-person/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bridge-closed-after-concerns-for-welfare-of-a-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infant school with ‘caring environment’ praised by Ofsted]]></title><description><![CDATA[A school has been described as meeting a &amp;quot;strong standard&amp;quot; in attendance and behaviour for its pupils following an inspection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/infant-school-with-caring-environment-praised-by-ofsted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/infant-school-with-caring-environment-praised-by-ofsted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV adventurer brings new hands-on experience to top Kent attraction]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer, discover an amazing underwater world inspired by the mysteries of the deep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tvadventurer-brings-new-hands-on-experience-to-top-kent-attraction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tvadventurer-brings-new-hands-on-experience-to-top-kent-attraction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steak restaurant left thousands of pounds out of pocket after brick thrown at window]]></title><description><![CDATA[A restaurant was forced to close at short notice after a brick was thrown through its front door, leaving the owners with a costly repair bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/steak-restaurant-left-thousands-of-pounds-out-of-pocket-after-brick-thrown-at-window/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/steak-restaurant-left-thousands-of-pounds-out-of-pocket-after-brick-thrown-at-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer on trial accused of raping colleague after ‘Netflix date’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kent Police officer accused of raping a colleague allegedly told the woman she was to blame for &amp;quot;encouraging&amp;quot; him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-officer-on-trial-accused-of-raping-colleague-after-netflix-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-officer-on-trial-accused-of-raping-colleague-after-netflix-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman’s ankle broken after being ‘attacked by small man in dark clothing’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers investigating a suspected assault want to speak to a man, described as being 5ft, after a woman was left with serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/womans-ankle-brokenafter-being-attacked-by-small-man-in-dark-clothing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/womans-ankle-brokenafter-being-attacked-by-small-man-in-dark-clothing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch off-duty police officer help detain shoplifter at petrol station]]></title><description><![CDATA[An off duty police officer helped detain a shoplifter after he struggled with a member of staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/watch-off-duty-police-officer-help-detain-shoplifter-at-petrol-station/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/watch-off-duty-police-officer-help-detain-shoplifter-at-petrol-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in his 20s dies on railway tracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transport police and paramedics were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-in-his-20s-dies-on-railway-tracks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-in-his-20s-dies-on-railway-tracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former mosque leader found guilty of abusing young girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former mosque leader has been found guilty of repeatedly abusing a young girl during Quran lessons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-mosque-leader-found-guilty-of-abusing-young-girl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-mosque-leader-found-guilty-of-abusing-young-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large police presence near school after arrested man suffers medical episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramedics were called by police after they became concerned for the welfare of a man they had arrested as they drove him to a station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/large-police-presence-near-school-after-arrested-man-suffers-medical-episode/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/large-police-presence-near-school-after-arrested-man-suffers-medical-episode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sizeable police presence spotted outside school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police and paramedics have been called to a busy road junction where a cordon has been put in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sizeable-police-presence-spotted-outside-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sizeable-police-presence-spotted-outside-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for 150 homes recommended for refusal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 150-home development has been recommended for refusal, but could still go ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-150-homes-recommended-for-refusal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-150-homes-recommended-for-refusal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road rage row ends with man pointing air pistol at driver’s head]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;A row &#8203;over a parked car led to an &#8203;&amp;quot;irate and aggressive&#8203;&amp;quot; man pointing an &#8203;air pistol at a driver&amp;#39;s head&#8203; and threatening to kill him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/road-rage-row-ends-with-man-pointing-air-pistol-at-drivers-head/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/road-rage-row-ends-with-man-pointing-air-pistol-at-drivers-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager missing from Suffolk could be in Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information on a missing 16-year-old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/teenager-missing-from-suffolk-could-be-in-kent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/teenager-missing-from-suffolk-could-be-in-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan for 21 flats on former car park given approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car park which closed last year will now be turned into 21 affordable flats after plans were approved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plan-for-21-flats-on-former-car-park-given-approval/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plan-for-21-flats-on-former-car-park-given-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School leaders celebrate rare Ofsted 'Exceptional' grading]]></title><description><![CDATA[A school has become the first in the county to achieve one of the rarest judgements available under Ofsted&amp;#39;s new inspection system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/school-leaders-celebrate-rare-ofsted-exceptional-grading/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/school-leaders-celebrate-rare-ofsted-exceptional-grading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s just so precious’: Baby Willow’s arrival makes it five generations of females]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family&amp;#39;s newest arrival has completed five living generations of women spanning nine decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-just-so-precious-baby-willows-arrival-makes-it-five-generations-of-females/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-just-so-precious-baby-willows-arrival-makes-it-five-generations-of-females/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing man, 63, safely located]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have confirmed a missing man with links with Cornwall has been safely located.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/missing-man-63-safely-located/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/missing-man-63-safely-located/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Builder fined after tailgating undercover police car and speeding at 88mph on A2]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorist has appeared in court after tailgating an undercover officer and then flashing his lights to get him to move out of the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/builder-fined-after-tailgating-undercover-police-car-and-speeding-at-88mph-on-a2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/builder-fined-after-tailgating-undercover-police-car-and-speeding-at-88mph-on-a2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi shut for week as part of huge revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[A budget superstore has temporarily shut and is set to be upgraded as part of a wider &amp;#163;300million refurbishment programme across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/aldi-shut-for-week-as-part-of-huge-revamp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/aldi-shut-for-week-as-part-of-huge-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Critical incident’ declared and schools closed as ‘extreme heat’ continues in Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools are closed, travel warnings are in place and the ambulance service has declared a &ldquo;critical incident&rdquo; amid Kent&rsquo;s red &ldquo;extreme heat&rdquo; warning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/critical-incident-declared-and-schools-closed-as-extreme-heat-continues-in-kent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/critical-incident-declared-and-schools-closed-as-extreme-heat-continues-in-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help needed to find missing man, 63]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a missing man last seen this morning has links with Cornwall as they urge anyone with information to get in touch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/help-needed-to-find-missing-man-63/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/help-needed-to-find-missing-man-63/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve seen it all now’: Pair spotted sleeping on roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage captures the moment a nan looked out her window to find her neighbours sleeping on the roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ive-seen-it-all-now-pair-spotted-sleeping-on-roof/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ive-seen-it-all-now-pair-spotted-sleeping-on-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double tragedy: Dad of man killed in Dubai was murdered in family row]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dad of a man fatally stabbed in Dubai was murdered more than a decade ago following a family row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/double-tragedy-dad-of-man-killed-in-dubai-was-murdered-in-family-row/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/double-tragedy-dad-of-man-killed-in-dubai-was-murdered-in-family-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: ‘Critical incident’ declared and schools closed as ‘extreme heat’ continues in Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools are closed, travel warnings are in place and the ambulance service has declared a &ldquo;critical incident&rdquo; amid Kent&rsquo;s red &ldquo;extreme heat&rdquo; warning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/live-critical-incident-declared-and-schools-closed-as-extreme-heat-continues-in-kent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/live-critical-incident-declared-and-schools-closed-as-extreme-heat-continues-in-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;This place keeps people together&rsquo;: Joy as dementia and alzheimer's service reopened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people have been left smiling again after the reopening of a much-loved service dedicated to helping those with alzheimer&rsquo;s and dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquothis-place-keeps-people-togetherrsquo-joy-as-dementia-and-alzheimers-service-reopened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquothis-place-keeps-people-togetherrsquo-joy-as-dementia-and-alzheimers-service-reopened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Ambulance service declares &lsquo;critical incident&rsquo;, schools closed and travel warnings amid red 'extreme heat' warnings for Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools are closed, travel warnings are in place and the ambulance service has declared a &ldquo;critical incident&rdquo; amid Kent&rsquo;s red &ldquo;extreme heat&rdquo; warning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/live-ambulance-service-declares-lsquocritical-incidentrsquo-schools-closed-and-travel-warnings-amid-red-extreme-heat-warnings-for-kent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/live-ambulance-service-declares-lsquocritical-incidentrsquo-schools-closed-and-travel-warnings-amid-red-extreme-heat-warnings-for-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Schools closed and travel warnings in place as Kent faces final day of red 'extreme heat' warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools are closed, and travel warnings are in place as Kent faces the final day of a red &ldquo;extreme heat&rdquo; warning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/live-schools-closed-and-travel-warnings-in-place-as-kent-faces-final-day-of-red-extreme-heat-warnings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/live-schools-closed-and-travel-warnings-in-place-as-kent-faces-final-day-of-red-extreme-heat-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He’s telling the truth’: Key witness comes forward to back jailed businessman]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former paperboy says he is prepared to give evidence in court to support a businessman&rsquo;s claims he was sent to prison for a crime he didn&rsquo;t commit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/hes-telling-the-truth-key-witness-comes-forward-to-back-jailed-businessman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/hes-telling-the-truth-key-witness-comes-forward-to-back-jailed-businessman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooter rider taken to London hospital following crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramedics, including those from the air ambulance, were called to reports that a man had fallen from their e-scooter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/e-scooter-rider-taken-to-london-hospital-following-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/e-scooter-rider-taken-to-london-hospital-following-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imam accused of ‘silencing’ girl’s family over abuse allegations kept arrest secret from employers]]></title><description><![CDATA[An imam accused of &amp;quot;silencing&amp;quot; a girl&amp;#39;s family over sex abuse allegations did not reveal his arrest to his employers until the day before his trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/imam-accused-of-silencing-girls-family-over-abuse-allegations-kept-arrest-secret-from-employers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/imam-accused-of-silencing-girls-family-over-abuse-allegations-kept-arrest-secret-from-employers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunnel reopened after serious lorry crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major tunnel has reopened after it was closed due to a lorry colliding with the lighting and scattering debris over the road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tunnel-reopened-after-serious-lorry-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tunnel-reopened-after-serious-lorry-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed in Dubai pictured as woman, 22, charged with murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Dubai has been pictured as friends and loved ones pay tribute to him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-killed-in-dubai-pictured-as-woman-22-charged-with-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-killed-in-dubai-pictured-as-woman-22-charged-with-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunnel closed for ‘most of the day’ following lorry crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major tunnel is expected to be shut for most of today following a lorry being involved in a collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tunnel-closed-for-most-of-the-day-following-lorry-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tunnel-closed-for-most-of-the-day-following-lorry-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunnel partially closed following lorry accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major tunnel has been partially shut following a lorry being involved in a collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tunnel-partially-closed-following-lorry-accident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tunnel-partially-closed-following-lorry-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder charge for Kent woman after British man found dead in Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kent woman is being held in custody in Dubai after being charged with murder following the death of a British man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/murder-charge-for-kent-woman-after-british-man-found-dead-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/murder-charge-for-kent-woman-after-british-man-found-dead-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost 50 boy racers fined in one night as police break up car meets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers were called to reports of nuisance drivers revving their engines and racing in the early hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/almost-50-boy-racers-fined-in-one-night-as-police-break-up-car-meets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/almost-50-boy-racers-fined-in-one-night-as-police-break-up-car-meets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Iceland Food Warehouse to open at retail park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers will get the chance to take part in a supermarket sweep-style challenge at the opening of a new food store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-iceland-food-warehouse-to-open-at-retail-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-iceland-food-warehouse-to-open-at-retail-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent castle reopens a week early following safety repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic attraction has reopened earlier than expected following the completion of essential maintenance works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-castle-reopens-a-week-early-following-safety-repairs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-castle-reopens-a-week-early-following-safety-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We had happy lives in Kent, but after Brexit we just had to leave…’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three European women who built lives in Britain have shared the reasons they felt they had to leave following Brexit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-had-happy-lives-in-kent-but-after-brexit-we-just-had-to-leave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-had-happy-lives-in-kent-but-after-brexit-we-just-had-to-leave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapist jailed after ‘brave’ victim reports attacks from 34 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who repeatedly raped a girl when he was a teenager three decades ago has been locked up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rapist-jailed-after-brave-victim-reports-attacks-from-34-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rapist-jailed-after-brave-victim-reports-attacks-from-34-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banking hub and new homes among latest planning applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a new banking hub, fresh housing developments and a range of home improvements are among the latest planning applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/banking-hub-and-new-homes-among-latest-planning-applications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/banking-hub-and-new-homes-among-latest-planning-applications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’ve made ketchup for Jeremy Clarkson - now we’re opening in the high street’]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spoke to the man who started as a rockstar, impressed Gordon Ramsay which his sauces, and is now prepaing to open a shop in a Kent high street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/weve-made-ketchup-for-jeremy-clarkson-now-were-opening-in-the-high-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/weve-made-ketchup-for-jeremy-clarkson-now-were-opening-in-the-high-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV image released as welfare concerns grow for missing man, 54]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers searching for a missing 54-year-old man last seen three days ago have released a new picture of him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cctv-image-released-as-welfare-concerns-grow-for-missing-man-54/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cctv-image-released-as-welfare-concerns-grow-for-missing-man-54/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theatre’s reopening date delayed again]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic theatre&rsquo;s reopening date has been pushed back again due to a &ldquo;challenging financial climate&rdquo; and hidden structural issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/theatres-reopening-date-delayed-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/theatres-reopening-date-delayed-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rush hour delays expected due to emergency water works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temporary traffic lights are in place along two main routes on an industrial estate for emergency works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rush-hour-delays-expected-due-to-emergency-water-works/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rush-hour-delays-expected-due-to-emergency-water-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Images released after alcohol stolen from town centre bar twice in four days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have released images of a person they want to speak to after a town centre bar was allegedly burgled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/images-released-after-alcohol-stolen-from-town-centre-bar-twice-in-four-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/images-released-after-alcohol-stolen-from-town-centre-bar-twice-in-four-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare red weather warning issued as parts of Kent to reach almost 40C]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of Kent are forecast to swelter in temperatures of almost 40C this week as a record-breaking heatwave prompts weather and health alerts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rare-red-weather-warning-issued-as-parts-of-kent-to-reach-almost-40c/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rare-red-weather-warning-issued-as-parts-of-kent-to-reach-almost-40c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parts of Kent set to reach almost 40C during record-breaking heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of Kent are forecast to swelter in temperatures of almost 40C this week as a record-breaking heatwave prompts weather and health alerts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/parts-of-kent-set-to-reach-almost-40c-during-record-breaking-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/parts-of-kent-set-to-reach-almost-40c-during-record-breaking-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work experience company charging parents £55 goes into liquidation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A work experience company has failed to fulfil its agreement with a school to provide placements for some students after going bust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/work-experience-company-charging-parents-55-goes-into-liquidation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/work-experience-company-charging-parents-55-goes-into-liquidation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shock at sudden death of nurse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes have been paid to a nurse described as a &ldquo;wonderful friend&rdquo; and &ldquo;role model&rdquo; following her sudden death at the age of 57.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shock-at-sudden-death-of-nurse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shock-at-sudden-death-of-nurse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone footage shows damage caused by major riverside building blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aerial images have revealed the scale of the destruction caused by a blaze that tore through a derelict building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drone-footage-shows-damage-caused-by-major-riverside-building-blaze/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drone-footage-shows-damage-caused-by-major-riverside-building-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone images show damage caused by major riverside building blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aerial images have revealed the scale of the destruction caused by a blaze that tore through a derelict building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drone-images-show-damage-caused-by-major-riverside-building-blaze/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drone-images-show-damage-caused-by-major-riverside-building-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge emergency response to building fire beside Kent river]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge blaze engulfed a large derelict building beside a marina, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/huge-emergency-response-to-building-fire-beside-kent-river/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/huge-emergency-response-to-building-fire-beside-kent-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building on fire beside Kent river as smoke billows into sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plumes of smoke can be seen coming over a Kent marina this evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/building-on-fire-beside-kent-river-as-smoke-billows-into-sky/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/building-on-fire-beside-kent-river-as-smoke-billows-into-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Images released after thieves cut CCTV and stole power cable copper in business raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are searching for two men who they believe may be linked to a suspected burglary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/images-released-after-thieves-cut-cctv-and-stole-power-cable-copper-in-business-raid/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/images-released-after-thieves-cut-cctv-and-stole-power-cable-copper-in-business-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football chairman's unusual fundraiser for coach battling cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A football club chairman is doing something unusual to raise money for a friend and fellow coach battling cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/football-chairmans-unusual-fundraiser-for-coach-battling-cancer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/football-chairmans-unusual-fundraiser-for-coach-battling-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikToker ‘banned’ from district after beach disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A TikToker who was behind a beach meet-up last month, which sparked outrage, says he&rsquo;s been told he cannot return to the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tiktoker-banned-from-district-after-beach-disorder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tiktoker-banned-from-district-after-beach-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blaze ‘destroyed our memories’, says heartbroken mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mum-of-four returned from her sister&amp;#39;s wedding to find her home destroyed, her belongings ruined and years of treasured family memories gone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/blaze-destroyed-our-memories-says-heartbroken-mum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/blaze-destroyed-our-memories-says-heartbroken-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal for help in search for missing man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have issued an appeal in the search for a missing 54-year-old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-appeal-for-help-in-search-for-missing-man/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-appeal-for-help-in-search-for-missing-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman admits dangerous driving after smashing into gran’s bungalow]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver who crashed into an 84-year-old&rsquo;s home, forcing her to spend months living in a Premier Inn while it was repaired, has appeared in court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/woman-admits-dangerous-driving-after-smashing-into-grans-bungalow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/woman-admits-dangerous-driving-after-smashing-into-grans-bungalow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secure mental health ward to close next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 10-bed secure mental health ward has stopped accepting patients as it prepares to close next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/secure-mental-health-ward-to-close-next-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/secure-mental-health-ward-to-close-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crackdown announced on ‘serious problem’ of London councils moving people to Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is planning to tackle the &ldquo;serious problem&rdquo; of London councils sending residents to the county and other parts of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/crackdown-announced-on-serious-problem-of-london-councils-moving-people-to-kent-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/crackdown-announced-on-serious-problem-of-london-councils-moving-people-to-kent-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crackdown announced on ‘serious problem’ of London council’s moving people to Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is planning to tackle the &ldquo;serious problem&rdquo; of London councils sending residents to the county and other parts of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/crackdown-announced-on-serious-problem-of-london-councils-moving-people-to-kent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/crackdown-announced-on-serious-problem-of-london-councils-moving-people-to-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First candidates for by-election announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candidates for an upcoming by-election following the death of a councillor have been announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/first-candidates-for-by-election-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/first-candidates-for-by-election-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former mosque leader claims his accuser lied about sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former mosque leader accused of molesting&amp;#160;a young girl during Quran lessons&amp;#160;has told&amp;#160;jurors&amp;#160;her account was a lie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-mosque-leader-claims-his-accuser-lied-about-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-mosque-leader-claims-his-accuser-lied-about-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Totally befuddled! It’s the most confused I have ever been in a pub’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Secret Drinker ends up with two pubs for the price of one when he sets foot along a mystical corridor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/totally-befuddled-its-the-most-confused-i-have-ever-been-in-a-pub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/totally-befuddled-its-the-most-confused-i-have-ever-been-in-a-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad encourages others to take free blood pressure tests to identify hidden conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A father is encouraging others to take up free blood pressure tests this month after one identified a cause for concern.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-encourages-others-to-take-free-blood-pressure-tests-to-identify-hidden-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-encourages-others-to-take-free-blood-pressure-tests-to-identify-hidden-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First step in application for up to 2,000 homes on green belt submitted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals for up to 2,000 homes have taken their first step as a request for a screening opinion has been made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/first-step-in-application-for-up-to-2000-homes-on-green-belt-submitted-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/first-step-in-application-for-up-to-2000-homes-on-green-belt-submitted-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Shameful’: Mum’s fury as private school throws hundreds of books into skip]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mum has blasted a private school&rsquo;s decision to throw away hundreds of &ldquo;perfectly good&amp;quot; books as &ldquo;shameful&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shameful-mums-fury-as-private-school-throws-hundreds-of-books-into-skip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shameful-mums-fury-as-private-school-throws-hundreds-of-books-into-skip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s the pinkest cafe in Kent, but is the food as good as the decor?’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our reviewer was careful to take off her rose-tinted glasses when she stepped inside a candy floss-coloured cafe for a girly brunch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-the-pinkest-cafe-in-kent-but-is-the-food-as-good-as-the-decor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-the-pinkest-cafe-in-kent-but-is-the-food-as-good-as-the-decor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First step in application for up to 2000 homes on green belt submitted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals for up to 2000 homes have taken their first step as a request for a screening opinion has been made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/first-step-in-application-for-up-to-2000-homes-on-green-belt-submitted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/first-step-in-application-for-up-to-2000-homes-on-green-belt-submitted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castle shuts for safety reasons - and could stay closed for weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[An historic attraction is set to be shut for more than two weeks after part of a staircase broke away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/castle-shuts-for-safety-reasons-and-could-stay-closed-for-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/castle-shuts-for-safety-reasons-and-could-stay-closed-for-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funds raised to install two more suicide prevention benches]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new community group has been able to fund two new suicide prevention benches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/funds-raised-to-install-two-more-suicide-prevention-benches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/funds-raised-to-install-two-more-suicide-prevention-benches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s a serious mistake: Kent MP must drop her divisive assisted dying bill’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faversham resident Ann Furedi warns MP Lauren Edwards&rsquo; revived assisted dying bill is a &ldquo;serious mistake&rdquo; that threatens the most vulnerable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-a-serious-mistake-kent-mp-must-drop-her-divisive-assisted-dying-bill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-a-serious-mistake-kent-mp-must-drop-her-divisive-assisted-dying-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulance called to Lidl construction site after worker injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[An air ambulance is understood to have been called to a construction site after a worker was seriously injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/air-ambulance-called-to-lidl-construction-site-after-worker-injured/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/air-ambulance-called-to-lidl-construction-site-after-worker-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic ban scheme scrapped at one school - but rolled out at two more]]></title><description><![CDATA[A controversial scheme banning traffic outside schools during certain hours will no longer be introduced at one location due to opposition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/traffic-ban-scheme-scrapped-at-one-school-but-rolled-out-at-two-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/traffic-ban-scheme-scrapped-at-one-school-but-rolled-out-at-two-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorway slip road closure causes rush-hour chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are being warned to expect long delays after a motorway junction was shut following reports of an obstruction in the road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorway-slip-road-closure-causes-rush-hour-chaos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorway-slip-road-closure-causes-rush-hour-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major home conversions and HMOs among latest planning bids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to transform a former theatre and home into eight residential properties are among the latest planning applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-home-conversions-and-hmos-among-latest-planning-bids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-home-conversions-and-hmos-among-latest-planning-bids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family’s ‘race against ICE’ to stop Kent dad-of-two being deported from US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wife of a dad-of-two who grew up in Kent says they are in a &ldquo;race against ICE&rdquo; to stop him being deported from the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/familys-race-against-ice-to-stop-kent-dad-of-two-being-deported-from-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/familys-race-against-ice-to-stop-kent-dad-of-two-being-deported-from-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family’s ‘race against ICE’ to stop dad-of-two being deported from US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wife of a dad-of-two who grew up in Kent says they are in a &ldquo;race against ICE&rdquo; to stop him being deported from the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/familys-race-against-ice-to-stop-dad-of-two-being-deported-from-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/familys-race-against-ice-to-stop-dad-of-two-being-deported-from-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulance lands near theme park]]></title><description><![CDATA[An air ambulance has attended a call near a theme and leisure park this afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/air-ambulance-lands-near-theme-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/air-ambulance-lands-near-theme-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killer claimed he’d only heard ‘rumours’ about death he caused in row over £10 phone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shows the moment a murderer&amp;#160;repeatedly lied to police about the fatal stabbing of a &amp;quot;kind and caring&amp;quot; man over a &amp;#163;10 phone purchase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/killer-claimed-hed-only-heard-rumours-about-death-he-caused-in-row-over-10-phone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/killer-claimed-hed-only-heard-rumours-about-death-he-caused-in-row-over-10-phone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I couldn’t take it anymore’: Deputy Reform UK leader leaves ‘toxic’ party]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deputy leader of a Reform UK group has left the party, citing disorganisation, incompetence, and mismanagement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-couldnt-take-it-anymore-deputy-reform-uk-leader-leaves-toxic-party/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-couldnt-take-it-anymore-deputy-reform-uk-leader-leaves-toxic-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT worker could spend 39 years paying back NHS after he stole 30 hospital laptops]]></title><description><![CDATA[An IT specialist has admitted stealing 30 laptops from a hospital where he worked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-worker-could-spend-39-years-paying-back-nhs-after-he-stole-30-hospital-laptops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-worker-could-spend-39-years-paying-back-nhs-after-he-stole-30-hospital-laptops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewed hope for assisted dying bill as Kent MP gives it second chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[An MP has announced her decision to take forward a blocked assisted dying bill &ndash;&amp;#160;sparking renewed hope for families of people with terminal illnesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/renewed-hope-for-assisted-dying-bill-as-kent-mp-gives-it-second-chance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/renewed-hope-for-assisted-dying-bill-as-kent-mp-gives-it-second-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New drone photos reveal progress on 900-capacity fan zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh aerial images reveal the latest progress on an eagerly anticipated fan zone as work continues on the 900-capacity attraction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-drone-photos-reveal-progress-on-900-capacity-fan-zone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-drone-photos-reveal-progress-on-900-capacity-fan-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School teacher stole from Co-op to save money to buy own home]]></title><description><![CDATA[An English teacher has ruined her career after going out to her local store to steal items from the shelves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/school-teacher-stole-from-co-op-to-save-money-to-buy-own-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/school-teacher-stole-from-co-op-to-save-money-to-buy-own-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Property firm set to take charity to court over unpaid rent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A legal advice charity is embroiled in court proceedings with a property management firm after leaving its town centre offices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/property-firm-set-to-take-charity-to-court-over-unpaid-rent/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/property-firm-set-to-take-charity-to-court-over-unpaid-rent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He confessed and begged me not to tell police’, father tells imam’s trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mosque leader&amp;#160;&amp;quot;confessed&amp;#160;to&amp;#160;raping&amp;quot;&amp;#160;a young girl before&amp;#160;pleading with her father not to alert police, a&amp;#160;jury has&amp;#160;been told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/he-confessed-and-begged-me-not-to-tell-police-father-tells-imams-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/he-confessed-and-begged-me-not-to-tell-police-father-tells-imams-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health organisation merger to go ahead later this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two health organisations are to merge in the hopes of improving service consistency for residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/health-organisation-merger-to-go-ahead-later-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/health-organisation-merger-to-go-ahead-later-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thug hit woman with metal bar and drove at pedestrians]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 27-year-old thug has been locked up after a violent attack left two needing hospital treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thug-hit-woman-with-metal-bar-and-drove-at-pedestrians/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thug-hit-woman-with-metal-bar-and-drove-at-pedestrians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He confessed and begged me not to tell police’, father tells imam’s rape trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 55-year-old mosque leader allegedly raped a girl and then begged her father not to tell authorities as it would bring &ldquo;shame&rdquo; on their family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/he-confessed-and-begged-me-not-to-tell-police-father-tells-imams-rape-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/he-confessed-and-begged-me-not-to-tell-police-father-tells-imams-rape-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offender used AI to make explicit media of women and child]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sex offender has become the first person in Kent to admit to creating sexually explicit AI deepfakes, following the introduction of new legislation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sex-offender-used-ai-to-make-explicit-media-of-women-and-child/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sex-offender-used-ai-to-make-explicit-media-of-women-and-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kent lidos that drew thousands during their heyday]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve trawled through the newspaper archives to look back at how three of Kent&amp;#39;s best-known lidos attracted thousands of bathers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-lidos-that-drew-thousands-during-their-heyday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-lidos-that-drew-thousands-during-their-heyday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The amount of money councils are committing to local government restructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to local government in Kent have caused councils to set aside &amp;#163;12.7m of cash for the extra work involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-amount-of-money-councils-are-committing-to-local-government-restructure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-amount-of-money-councils-are-committing-to-local-government-restructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;This isn&rsquo;t scrap, it&rsquo;s Britain&rsquo;s heritage&rsquo;: Collector's dream of creating living wartime museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who has spent his savings and free time restoring and preserving wartime relics wants to create a living history museum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquothis-isnrsquot-scrap-itrsquos-britainrsquos-heritagersquo-collectors-dream-of-creating-living-wartime-museum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquothis-isnrsquot-scrap-itrsquos-britainrsquos-heritagersquo-collectors-dream-of-creating-living-wartime-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Really important’ homeless charity ‘struggling’ amid drop in donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A homeless charity that provides a vital soup kitchen says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;struggling to maintain the level of support it provides&rdquo; amid a drop in donations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/really-important-homeless-charity-struggling-amid-drop-in-donations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/really-important-homeless-charity-struggling-amid-drop-in-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prisoner threw scalding hot water over inmate over row about food]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 53-year-old prisoner who threw boiling water over a fellow inmate has been handed extra time in jail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/prisoner-threw-scalding-hot-water-over-inmate-over-row-about-food/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/prisoner-threw-scalding-hot-water-over-inmate-over-row-about-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cafe owner fighting for more time with husband after cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newlywed is fighting to raise funds for specialist treatment after refusing to accept there was nothing more that could be done for her husband.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cafe-owner-fighting-for-more-time-with-husband-after-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cafe-owner-fighting-for-more-time-with-husband-after-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail services halted after person hit by train]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail services have been halted after reports of a person being hit by a train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rail-services-halted-after-person-hit-by-train/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rail-services-halted-after-person-hit-by-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum-of-seven distracted shop staff while child stole groceries from Co-op]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mum distracted shop staff while one of her children walked out with &amp;#163;150 of groceries without paying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mum-of-seven-distracted-shop-staff-while-child-stole-groceries-from-co-op/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mum-of-seven-distracted-shop-staff-while-child-stole-groceries-from-co-op/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I lost everything after secret evidence wrongly sent me to prison…’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A businessman is appealing for the public&rsquo;s help in clearing his name - 43 years after he was sent to prison for a crime he says he never committed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-lost-everything-after-secret-evidence-wrongly-sent-me-to-prison/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-lost-everything-after-secret-evidence-wrongly-sent-me-to-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Glastonbury’s fabled Pyramid Stage to a Kent castle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rock legends to headline a huge summer show alongside a bill showcasing the best of British guitar music]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/from-glastonburys-fabled-pyramid-stage-to-a-kent-castle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/from-glastonburys-fabled-pyramid-stage-to-a-kent-castle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disappointment as Thameslink announces summer cuts to train timetable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors are urging Thameslink to reconsider the temporary summer cuts it has made to its timetables.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/disappointment-as-thameslink-announces-summer-cuts-to-train-timetable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/disappointment-as-thameslink-announces-summer-cuts-to-train-timetable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developers seek confirmation HMO conversion was lawful]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developers are seeking confirmation that the conversion of a family home into a five-bedroom house in multiple occupation was lawful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/developers-seek-confirmation-hmo-conversion-was-lawful/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/developers-seek-confirmation-hmo-conversion-was-lawful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police called after wooden pallets fall off lorry on busy roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have been called after wooden pallets fell off a lorry and onto the side of a busy road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-called-after-wooden-pallets-fall-off-lorry-on-busy-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-called-after-wooden-pallets-fall-off-lorry-on-busy-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footballer’s brother jailed after terrorising own family and smashing into home with paving slab]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&amp;#160;man who terrorised three members of his&amp;#160;family&amp;#160;including a professional footballer,&amp;#160;with threats of violence, has been jailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/footballers-brother-jailed-after-terrorising-own-family-and-smashing-into-home-with-paving-slab/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/footballers-brother-jailed-after-terrorising-own-family-and-smashing-into-home-with-paving-slab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overturned vehicle blocks A2 after crash at roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[An accident on a major route has seen a vehicle end up on its side with delays for traffic in both directions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/overturned-vehicle-blocks-a2-after-crash-at-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/overturned-vehicle-blocks-a2-after-crash-at-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third time’s a charm: Plans to convert barn into holiday lets submitted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh plans to convert a former cattle shed into five holiday lets have been drawn up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/third-times-a-charm-plans-to-convert-barn-into-holiday-lets-submitted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/third-times-a-charm-plans-to-convert-barn-into-holiday-lets-submitted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main road into town blocked after crash near school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash near a school has blocked part of a main road this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/main-road-into-town-blocked-after-crash-near-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/main-road-into-town-blocked-after-crash-near-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ducks find their favourite new watering hole - a Kent pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two ducks have become the toast of a Kent pub after unexpectedly waddling in and deciding to make it their regular watering hole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ducks-find-their-favourite-new-watering-hole-a-kent-pub/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ducks-find-their-favourite-new-watering-hole-a-kent-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue new appeal for missing man after fresh sighting 34 miles from home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have made a fresh appeal for help finding a man reported missing from Medway following a new sighting more than 30 miles away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-issue-new-appeal-for-missing-man-after-fresh-sighting-34-miles-from-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-issue-new-appeal-for-missing-man-after-fresh-sighting-34-miles-from-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before and after: Pictures reveal how Kent has transformed since the 1990s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out interactive aerial images which show how housing, transport and retail have transformed our towns since 1990.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/before-and-after-pictures-reveal-how-kent-has-transformed-since-the-1990s/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/before-and-after-pictures-reveal-how-kent-has-transformed-since-the-1990s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Much-loved piper pub landlord ‘will be greatly missed’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A town&rsquo;s popular pub landlord, known for playing the bagpipes, has passed away at the age of 65.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/much-loved-piper-pub-landlord-will-be-greatly-missed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/much-loved-piper-pub-landlord-will-be-greatly-missed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial of teenager accused of fatal stabbing delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial of a&amp;#160;teenager accused of murdering&amp;#160;a 19-year-old and trying to seriously injure the victim&amp;#39;s pregnant girlfriend&amp;#160;has been delayed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/trial-of-teenager-accused-of-fatal-stabbing-delayed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/trial-of-teenager-accused-of-fatal-stabbing-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could £15m health hub be the future of the NHS - and our high street?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long-awaited &ldquo;one-stop&rdquo; health care facility opened inside a shopping centre as part of a trailblazing NHS and local health project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/could-15m-health-hub-be-the-future-of-the-nhs-and-our-high-street/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/could-15m-health-hub-be-the-future-of-the-nhs-and-our-high-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Healthy Living Centre: ‘It’s a one-stop shop’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new healthy living centre has opened in a shopping centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-healthy-living-centre-its-a-one-stop-shop/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-healthy-living-centre-its-a-one-stop-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver suffers injuries after car crashes into lamp post]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are traffic delays after a single-vehicle crash near popular fast-food drive-thrus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-suffers-injuries-after-car-crashes-into-lamp-post/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/driver-suffers-injuries-after-car-crashes-into-lamp-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man reported missing after heading into town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A search by police to locate a man is underway after he went missing as he headed towards a town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-reported-missing-after-heading-into-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-reported-missing-after-heading-into-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is the perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon as a family - and it was only £4.50 per person’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our reporter and her children visited a cafe packed with 600 board games for some good old-fashioned family fun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-is-the-perfect-place-to-spend-a-rainy-afternoon-as-a-family-and-it-was-only-450-per-person/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-is-the-perfect-place-to-spend-a-rainy-afternoon-as-a-family-and-it-was-only-450-per-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road rage mum lashed out at driver and racially abused police officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mother-of-two has been banned from driving after she attacked a motorist, broke a woman&rsquo;s glasses and racially abused police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/road-rage-mum-lashed-out-at-driver-and-racially-abused-police-officer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/road-rage-mum-lashed-out-at-driver-and-racially-abused-police-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Deteriorating’ care home to close after second damning inspection uncovers ‘racial abuse by staff’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A care home where residents were found to be living &ldquo;restricted and isolated lives&rdquo; is set to close after a second inadequate rating by inspectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/deteriorating-care-home-to-close-after-second-damning-inspection-uncovers-racial-abuse-by-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/deteriorating-care-home-to-close-after-second-damning-inspection-uncovers-racial-abuse-by-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man ‘punched and kicked’ by driver in road-rage incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police investigation is underway after a man reported he had been punched and kicked while on the floor after a road-rage argument.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-punched-and-kicked-by-driver-in-road-rage-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-punched-and-kicked-by-driver-in-road-rage-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care worker jailed after stabbing neighbour 11 times with kitchen knife]]></title><description><![CDATA[A care worker who frenziedly stabbed her neighbour 11 times with a large kitchen knife in a &amp;quot;brewing conflict&amp;quot; over noise has been jailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/care-worker-jailed-after-stabbing-neighbour-11-times-with-kitchen-knife/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/care-worker-jailed-after-stabbing-neighbour-11-times-with-kitchen-knife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’re doing all we can to survive in one of country’s hardest hit high streets’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traders in one of the weakest ranked high streets nationally are &ldquo;really worried&rdquo; at the rate of decline - and fear the worst may still be to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/were-doing-all-we-can-to-survive-in-one-of-countrys-hardest-hit-high-streets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/were-doing-all-we-can-to-survive-in-one-of-countrys-hardest-hit-high-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge community festival celebrating art, culture and grassroots music returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Kent&rsquo;s most vibrant grassroots festivals is back, bringing together live music, food and family entertainment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/huge-communityfestival-celebrating-art-culture-and-grassroots-music-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/huge-communityfestival-celebrating-art-culture-and-grassroots-music-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former soldier hits out at housing firm’s data breach blunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A housing association has apologised after staff mistakenly sent a tenant&rsquo;s personal details to one of his neighbours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-soldier-hits-out-at-housing-firms-data-breach-blunder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-soldier-hits-out-at-housing-firms-data-breach-blunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shocking footage shows drivers racing on M2 at speeds of ‘up to 120mph’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been disqualified from driving for 18 months after being caught racing on a motorway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shocking-footage-shows-drivers-racing-on-m2-at-speeds-of-up-to-120mph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shocking-footage-shows-drivers-racing-on-m2-at-speeds-of-up-to-120mph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bypass reopens after two-van crash and oil spill sparks motorway delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dual-carriageway was partially blocked while police and highways crews dealt with an oil spillage caused by a crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bypass-reopens-after-two-van-crash-and-oil-spill-sparks-motorway-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/bypass-reopens-after-two-van-crash-and-oil-spill-sparks-motorway-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commuter rail services diverted and cancelled after train hits 'obstruction']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail users are facing long delays on busy parts of Kent&rsquo;s railway network this morning after a train hit an &ldquo;obstruction&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/commuter-rail-services-diverted-and-cancelled-after-train-hits-obstruction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/commuter-rail-services-diverted-and-cancelled-after-train-hits-obstruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Action must be taken’: Anger after another fire at derelict school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest blaze at a derelict school has made angry councillors demand action from developers - or else they&rsquo;ll do it themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/action-must-be-taken-anger-after-another-fire-at-derelict-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/action-must-be-taken-anger-after-another-fire-at-derelict-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 3, hit by car near school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The emergency services were called to a collision involving a car and child near a school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boy-3-hit-by-car-near-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boy-3-hit-by-car-near-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best al fresco bars to visit this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s hotting up, so our reviewer has picked out the best cocktail bars in Kent to spend time in the sun with something ice cold in your hand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-best-al-fresco-bars-to-visit-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-best-al-fresco-bars-to-visit-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi store set for upgrade as part of £300m wider investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A budget supermarket chain is set to benefit from the company&rsquo;s&amp;#160;huge multi-million-pound investment scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/aldi-store-set-for-upgrade-as-part-of-300m-wider-investment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/aldi-store-set-for-upgrade-as-part-of-300m-wider-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Queen prophetess’ defends moving church into newsagents without permission]]></title><description><![CDATA[A planning row has broken out over a church&rsquo;s relocation to a former high street business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/queen-prophetess-defends-moving-church-into-newsagents-without-permission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/queen-prophetess-defends-moving-church-into-newsagents-without-permission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainbow flags at the ready! Your guide to Kent’s Pride celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s plenty of&amp;#160;glitter, music and big celebrations as Pride returns to spread love across the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rainbow-flags-at-the-ready-your-guide-to-kents-pride-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rainbow-flags-at-the-ready-your-guide-to-kents-pride-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency response to nightclub event after medical incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to a town centre club&rsquo;s fight night event after a member of the audience collapsed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emergency-response-to-nightclub-event-after-medical-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/emergency-response-to-nightclub-event-after-medical-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medieval chapel set to feature early work by artist Tracey Emin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A never-before-exhibited painting by Dame Tracey Emin is going on display as an historic charity flings open its doors to visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medieval-chapel-set-to-feature-early-work-by-artist-tracey-emin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medieval-chapel-set-to-feature-early-work-by-artist-tracey-emin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected arson after blaze at former school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire in a former school building is now over &ndash;&amp;#160;as firefighters launch an investigation into the cause.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/suspected-arson-after-blaze-at-former-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/suspected-arson-after-blaze-at-former-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five rescued by coastguard helicopter from river]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coastguard helicopter was called into action to help a group of people stuck on a stranded speedboat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/five-rescued-by-coastguard-helicopter-from-river/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/five-rescued-by-coastguard-helicopter-from-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger dies after falling ill on train]]></title><description><![CDATA[The emergency services were called to reports of a medical emergency at a railway station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/passenger-dies-after-falling-ill-on-train/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/passenger-dies-after-falling-ill-on-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moment pick-up truck smashes into stationary cars THREE times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video footage catches the moment a repeated disqualified and drink-driver crashes his friend&rsquo;s pick-up truck into a parked vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/moment-pick-up-truck-smashes-into-stationary-cars-three-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/moment-pick-up-truck-smashes-into-stationary-cars-three-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad slapped with fine after drink-driving with burst tyre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drink-driver has been banned from the road and slapped with a hefty fine after being found driving while over the limit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-slapped-with-fine-after-drink-driving-with-burst-tyre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-slapped-with-fine-after-drink-driving-with-burst-tyre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclist hit by a car after trying to run from police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old has been arrested after he tried to run from police officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cyclist-hit-by-a-car-after-trying-to-run-from-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/cyclist-hit-by-a-car-after-trying-to-run-from-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel disruption after person falls ill on train]]></title><description><![CDATA[The emergency services were called to an incident at a railway station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/travel-disruption-after-person-falls-ill-on-train/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/travel-disruption-after-person-falls-ill-on-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after alleged indecent exposure in high street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a report of indecent exposure in a high street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-arrested-after-alleged-indecent-exposure-in-high-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-arrested-after-alleged-indecent-exposure-in-high-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Additional town theatre refurbishment works identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further consent is needed for additional works at a town theatre under renovation, including fire safety upgrades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/additional-town-theatre-refurbishment-works-identified/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/additional-town-theatre-refurbishment-works-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder accused denies ‘wielding’ knife before fleeing scene of fatal stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of two men on trial accused of murder following a fatal stabbing told a jury he was not wielding a knife and just &amp;quot;wanted to get out of there&amp;quot;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/murder-accused-denies-wielding-knife-before-fleeing-scene-of-fatal-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/murder-accused-denies-wielding-knife-before-fleeing-scene-of-fatal-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We can’t go on like this’: High Street traders blast parking charge hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rise in the cost of parking has been blamed for a sudden drop in the number of customers visiting small businesses in one town&rsquo;s high street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-cant-go-on-like-this-high-street-traders-blast-parking-charge-hike/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-cant-go-on-like-this-high-street-traders-blast-parking-charge-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘His passing leaves an immense void’: Tributes to ‘kind and humble’ dad and hockey player]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of a keen hockey player who died following a crash on the M2 have paid tribute to the dad-of-three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/his-passing-leaves-an-immense-void-tributes-to-kind-and-humble-dad-and-hockey-player/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/his-passing-leaves-an-immense-void-tributes-to-kind-and-humble-dad-and-hockey-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic riverside fortress set to reopen under new management]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare Elizabethan artillery fort will open its doors to the public for monthly guided tours later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/historic-riverside-fortress-set-to-reopen-under-new-management/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/historic-riverside-fortress-set-to-reopen-under-new-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This by-election perfectly shows the bizarro world of modern British politics']]></title><description><![CDATA[Columnist Robert Boddy thinks the upcoming Makerfield by-election perfectly captures the weird way British politics has gone in recent times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-by-election-perfectly-shows-the-bizarro-world-of-modern-british-politics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-by-election-perfectly-shows-the-bizarro-world-of-modern-british-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for flats and houses at former theatre and comedy club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flats and new townhouses have been proposed for a Victorian music-hall venue in a town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-flats-and-houses-at-former-theatre-and-comedy-club/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-for-flats-and-houses-at-former-theatre-and-comedy-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dems in Kent start planning for next general election]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s Kent Politics Podcast, the Lib Dems eye up general election targets, traders fume over parking charges and Operation Brock is back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lib-dems-in-kent-start-planning-for-next-general-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lib-dems-in-kent-start-planning-for-next-general-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biker in hospital after crash with car near busy motorway junction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash during the morning rush hour involving a car near a busy motorway junction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/biker-in-hospital-after-crash-with-car-near-busy-motorway-junction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/biker-in-hospital-after-crash-with-car-near-busy-motorway-junction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrol station Co-op to close for revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[A convenience store on an industrial estate is set to shut for &ldquo;significant improvements&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/petrol-station-co-op-to-close-for-revamp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/petrol-station-co-op-to-close-for-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It feels more like Greece’: How one of Kent’s top summer attractions stays afloat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year tens of thousands of visitors flock to enjoy the unique experience which is the UK&rsquo;s only remaining riverside tidal saltwater pool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-feels-more-like-greece-how-one-of-kents-top-summer-attractions-stays-afloat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-feels-more-like-greece-how-one-of-kents-top-summer-attractions-stays-afloat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I shouldn’t have to tell them to do their job’: Home care agency put into special measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A care agency has been rated as &ldquo;inadequate&rdquo; by the healthcare watchdog after multiple failings were found by inspectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-shouldnt-have-to-tell-them-to-do-their-job-home-care-agency-put-into-special-measures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-shouldnt-have-to-tell-them-to-do-their-job-home-care-agency-put-into-special-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Café in historic town centre remains shut after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A town centre caf&amp;#233; and restaurant remains closed three weeks after a fire ripped through and badly damaged a kitchen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/caf-in-historic-town-centre-remains-shut-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/caf-in-historic-town-centre-remains-shut-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for missing school girl in Kent last seen more than 200 miles away]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police are asking for the public&rsquo;s help to find a missing teenage girl who was last seen hundreds of miles away from Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/search-for-missing-school-girl-in-kent-last-seen-more-than-200-miles-away/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/search-for-missing-school-girl-in-kent-last-seen-more-than-200-miles-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve struggled with autism all my life - now I’m playing for England’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old whose autism once left him struggling in social situations has been selected to play pool for England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ive-struggled-with-autism-all-my-life-now-im-playing-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/ive-struggled-with-autism-all-my-life-now-im-playing-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested after crash leads to cannabis and counterfeit clothing haul]]></title><description><![CDATA[A road collision led police to seize more than two kilograms of cannabis, counterfeit clothing and tobacco, and thousands of pounds in cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-arrested-after-crash-leads-to-cannabis-and-counterfeit-clothing-haul/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/two-arrested-after-crash-leads-to-cannabis-and-counterfeit-clothing-haul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxing gym and rec ground café hatch proposed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a new boxing gym, townhouses and a cafe hatch at a recreation ground are among the latest planning applications submitted to a council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boxing-gym-and-rec-ground-caf-hatch-proposed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/boxing-gym-and-rec-ground-caf-hatch-proposed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrol station Co-op to close for revamp and rebrand]]></title><description><![CDATA[A convenience store on an industrial estate is set to shut and reopen under a new operator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/petrol-station-co-op-to-close-for-revamp-and-rebrand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/petrol-station-co-op-to-close-for-revamp-and-rebrand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commuters ditch coach service over ‘unworkable’ fare hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers have been left furious after a coach company hiked its fares by up to 45% and scrapped its monthly and annual tickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/commuters-ditch-coach-service-over-unworkable-fare-hike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/commuters-ditch-coach-service-over-unworkable-fare-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I swapped teaching for TikTok - now I'm hanging out with Alan Carr']]></title><description><![CDATA[A 34-year-old woman from Kent who found overnight success after quitting the day job is now rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest stars in TV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-swapped-teaching-for-tiktok-now-im-hanging-out-with-alan-carr/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-swapped-teaching-for-tiktok-now-im-hanging-out-with-alan-carr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thief stole from B&amp;M while on suspended sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 24-year-old on a suspended sentence entered a discount store and filled up his pockets with items before leaving, a court has heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thief-stole-from-bampm-while-on-suspended-sentence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thief-stole-from-bampm-while-on-suspended-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seafront flats, land for development, and former charity shop sell at auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A block of seafront flats, a former charity shop, and a plot of land for a potential development are among the latest things to sell at auction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/seafront-flats-land-for-development-and-former-charity-shop-sell-at-auction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/seafront-flats-land-for-development-and-former-charity-shop-sell-at-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opportunistic thief who repeatedly targeted new Sainsbury’s store recalled to prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thief stole hundreds of pounds worth of groceries from the same supermarket not long after she&rsquo;d been released from prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/opportunistic-thief-who-repeatedly-targeted-new-sainsburys-store-recalled-to-prison/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/opportunistic-thief-who-repeatedly-targeted-new-sainsburys-store-recalled-to-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Built with love’: Parents to unveil riverside throne in memory of daughter lost to brain tumour]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family&rsquo;s promise to create &ldquo;something lasting and beautiful&rdquo; following the loss of their daughter is about to become reality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/built-with-love-parents-to-unveil-riverside-throne-in-memory-of-daughter-lost-to-brain-tumour/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/built-with-love-parents-to-unveil-riverside-throne-in-memory-of-daughter-lost-to-brain-tumour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long delays on motorway after crash between van, lorry and car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers faced long delays on a busy route after a crash involving a lorry, a van and a car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/long-delays-on-motorway-after-crash-between-van-lorry-and-car/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/long-delays-on-motorway-after-crash-between-van-lorry-and-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Kent plant back from brink of extinction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare plant which was on the brink of extinction is making a remarkable comeback in the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rare-kent-plant-back-from-brink-of-extinction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rare-kent-plant-back-from-brink-of-extinction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’ll stick with the tip’: Anger over hike in garden waste fees in Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frustrated residents say they are planning to &ldquo;stick with the tip&rdquo; after all but two Kent councils hiked the price of their garden waste service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/well-stick-with-the-tip-anger-over-hike-in-garden-waste-fees-in-kent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/well-stick-with-the-tip-anger-over-hike-in-garden-waste-fees-in-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long delays on motorway after crash between van and cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are facing long delays on a busy route after a crash involving multiple cars and a van.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/long-delays-on-motorway-after-crash-between-van-and-cars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/long-delays-on-motorway-after-crash-between-van-and-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Very dangerous’ psychiatric patient jailed after ‘savage’ knife attack on stranger]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 34-year-old man who launched an unprovoked attack and tried to kill a stranger while on escorted day release has been jailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/very-dangerous-psychiatric-patient-jailed-after-savage-knife-attack-on-stranger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/very-dangerous-psychiatric-patient-jailed-after-savage-knife-attack-on-stranger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£15m luxury care home set to open at waterfront site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new &amp;#163;1,700 a week home offering specialist dementia care will help ease bed-blocking problems at a major hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/15m-luxury-care-home-set-to-open-at-waterfront-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/15m-luxury-care-home-set-to-open-at-waterfront-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’re shocked and proud’: Artwork of school children to be showcased alongside world’s greatest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move over Van Gogh and make way for the artwork of some talented primary schoolchildren which is set to be displayed at the country&rsquo;s top galleries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/were-shocked-and-proud-artwork-of-school-children-to-be-showcased-alongside-worlds-greatest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/were-shocked-and-proud-artwork-of-school-children-to-be-showcased-alongside-worlds-greatest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after being hit by lorry on M2]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has died following a serious crash which closed a busy section of motorway for four hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-dies-after-being-hit-by-lorry-on-m2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-dies-after-being-hit-by-lorry-on-m2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Starmer’s lacking a few key skills required to be Prime Minister’]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week&rsquo;s Kent Politics Podcast, Kent&rsquo;s election bucks the trend, we&rsquo;ve tributes to a popular councillor and MPs&rsquo; feelings for Keir Starmer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/starmers-lacking-a-few-key-skills-required-to-be-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/starmers-lacking-a-few-key-skills-required-to-be-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes Under the Hammer star dies aged 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[A well-respected auctioneer and star of Homes Under the Hammer has died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/homes-under-the-hammer-star-dies-aged-79/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/homes-under-the-hammer-star-dies-aged-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad given booze ban after racist outburst and assaulting teenage daughter in pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dad who assaulted his teenage daughter in a pub before a racist outburst, calling another punter the n-word, has been banned from drinking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-given-booze-ban-after-racist-outburst-and-assaulting-teenage-daughter-in-pub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/dad-given-booze-ban-after-racist-outburst-and-assaulting-teenage-daughter-in-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M2 reopens after pedestrian hit by lorry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A section of the M2 was closed while police investigated a serious crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-reopens-after-pedestrian-hit-by-lorry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-reopens-after-pedestrian-hit-by-lorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M2 shut after pedestrian hit by lorry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A section of the M2 has closed while police investigate a serious crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-shut-after-pedestrian-hit-by-lorry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/m2-shut-after-pedestrian-hit-by-lorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is crucial’: £41m contract to prevent hospital bed-blocking awarded]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new contract to provide an intermediate care and reablement service and help &ldquo;timely hospital discharges&rdquo; has been agreed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-is-crucial-41m-contract-to-prevent-hospital-bed-blocking-awarded/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/this-is-crucial-41m-contract-to-prevent-hospital-bed-blocking-awarded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I fled civil war and poverty…now I’m my area’s number one citizen’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing up relying on donated clothes, a new mayor has described receiving the chains of office as getting &ldquo;the ultimate hand-me-down&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-fled-civil-war-and-povertynow-im-my-areas-number-one-citizen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-fled-civil-war-and-povertynow-im-my-areas-number-one-citizen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major road to close near new housing development for water works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers along a busy route are set to face another stretch of roadworks as engineers connect a new housing development to the water network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-road-to-close-near-new-housing-development-for-water-works/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-road-to-close-near-new-housing-development-for-water-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecution witness denies lying to police about fatal stabbing to ‘improve’ his immigration status]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key prosecution witness in a murder trial has denied&amp;#160;&#8203;lying to police about the fatal stabbing to bolster his chances of remaining in the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/prosecution-witness-denies-lying-to-police-about-fatal-stabbing-to-improve-his-immigration-status/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/prosecution-witness-denies-lying-to-police-about-fatal-stabbing-to-improve-his-immigration-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your guide to May half term family fun right across Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[From free playground festivals to full-day wildlife adventures on offer, there&rsquo;s plenty happening to keep everyone entertained over half term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/your-guide-to-may-half-term-family-fun-right-across-kent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/your-guide-to-may-half-term-family-fun-right-across-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Six years of trying for a family was brutal - if only I knew what the problem was sooner’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A racing car driver who fell into depression after unsuccessfully trying to conceive for six years hopes his story can help others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/six-years-of-trying-for-a-family-was-brutal-if-only-i-knew-what-the-problem-was-sooner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/six-years-of-trying-for-a-family-was-brutal-if-only-i-knew-what-the-problem-was-sooner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sister calls for personal apology from carer who filmed her vulnerable brother]]></title><description><![CDATA[A furious sister is calling for a face-to-face apology from a sacked carer who filmed her brother after he&rsquo;d soiled himself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sister-calls-for-personal-apology-from-carer-who-filmed-her-vulnerable-brother/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sister-calls-for-personal-apology-from-carer-who-filmed-her-vulnerable-brother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rejected ex banned from gym after threats to stab former partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spurned boyfriend has been banned from a gym after he threatened to kill his former partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rejected-ex-banned-from-gym-after-threats-to-stab-former-partner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rejected-ex-banned-from-gym-after-threats-to-stab-former-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent NHS pay rate cut shock: ‘I know we’re treated badly but this just makes me sick’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frontline staff say they feel &ldquo;angry, undervalued, and disrespected&rdquo; after sweeping cuts to temporary NHS pay rates across Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-nhs-pay-rate-cut-shock-i-know-were-treated-badly-but-this-just-makes-me-sick/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-nhs-pay-rate-cut-shock-i-know-were-treated-badly-but-this-just-makes-me-sick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It could’ve been a lot worse’: Wheelie bin set alight outside café]]></title><description><![CDATA[A caf&amp;#233; says it&rsquo;s lucky no serious damage was done after a blaze was started outside its town centre site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-couldve-been-a-lot-worse-wheelie-bin-set-alight-outside-caf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-couldve-been-a-lot-worse-wheelie-bin-set-alight-outside-caf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police ban ‘nuisance’ man from town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who committed criminal damage and shoplifted on several occasions has been banned from entering a town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-ban-nuisance-man-from-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-ban-nuisance-man-from-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robbery suspect unlawfully at large after police mistakenly release him]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old who was due to be remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with robbery is at large after police wrongly let him go.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/robbery-suspect-unlawfully-at-large-after-police-mistakenly-release-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/robbery-suspect-unlawfully-at-large-after-police-mistakenly-release-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman banned from owning animals for life after emaciated dogs found in ‘horrifying’ conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been banned from keeping animals for life after nine dogs were discovered living in &ldquo;incredibly poor&rdquo; conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/woman-banned-from-owning-animals-for-life-after-emaciated-dogs-found-in-horrifying-conditions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/woman-banned-from-owning-animals-for-life-after-emaciated-dogs-found-in-horrifying-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder-accused ‘confessed to having ‘done’ victim’ seconds after stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury has been told that two men accused of murder were seen wielding knives seconds after a fatal stabbing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/murder-accused-confessed-to-having-done-victim-seconds-after-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/murder-accused-confessed-to-having-done-victim-seconds-after-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leisure centre users slam ‘secret’ plans to scrap popular sauna]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angry sports centre members say they weren&rsquo;t consulted over &amp;#163;700,000 plans to replace their much-loved communal sauna with a gym for under-15s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/leisure-centre-users-slam-secret-plans-to-scrap-popular-sauna/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/leisure-centre-users-slam-secret-plans-to-scrap-popular-sauna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’re young and don’t drink — but our pub is going to thrive’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of Kent&rsquo;s youngest landlords have taken over a historic hostelry as they set out their &ldquo;new age&rdquo; vision to revamp and make a success of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/were-young-and-dont-drink-but-our-pub-is-going-to-thrive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/were-young-and-dont-drink-but-our-pub-is-going-to-thrive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thug who threw bedside table at pregnant girlfriend claimed she was ‘vicious bully’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;&#8203;A&#8203; thug who attacking his ex girlfriend in her home told a judge he had not been given &amp;quot;the whole picture&amp;quot; during several courtroom outbursts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thug-who-threw-bedside-table-at-pregnant-girlfriend-claimed-she-was-vicious-bully/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thug-who-threw-bedside-table-at-pregnant-girlfriend-claimed-she-was-vicious-bully/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leisure centre users slam council’s ‘secret’ plans to scrap popular sauna]]></title><description><![CDATA[A well-used sauna is to be replaced with a youth gym, but members say they should&rsquo;ve been consulted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/leisure-centre-users-slam-councils-secret-plans-to-scrap-popular-sauna/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/leisure-centre-users-slam-councils-secret-plans-to-scrap-popular-sauna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Kent MP joins calls for Starmer to be replaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[A third Labour MP has called for the Prime Minister to be replaced, as another says his&amp;#160;position is not &ldquo;recoverable&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/third-kent-mp-joins-calls-for-starmer-to-be-replaced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/third-kent-mp-joins-calls-for-starmer-to-be-replaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Kent MP joins calls for Starmer to be replaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[A second Labour MP has called for the Prime Minister to be replaced, as another says his&amp;#160;position is not &ldquo;recoverable&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/second-kent-mp-joins-calls-for-starmer-to-be-replaced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/second-kent-mp-joins-calls-for-starmer-to-be-replaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrests made after plant ‘stolen’ from Chinese takeaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people have been arrested after a money tree was allegedly stolen from a Chinese takeaway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arrests-made-after-plant-stolen-from-chinese-takeaway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/arrests-made-after-plant-stolen-from-chinese-takeaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent MP says Keir Starmer’s position is ‘not recoverable’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Labour MP says the Prime Minister&rsquo;s&amp;#160;position is not &ldquo;recoverable&rdquo; and that she is unlikely to retain her seat in the next election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-mp-says-keir-starmers-position-is-not-recoverable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-mp-says-keir-starmers-position-is-not-recoverable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Something for the weekend? Five fun-filled days out to get in your diary]]></title><description><![CDATA[From wine tastings and comic cons to countryside festivals and vintage fairs, there&rsquo;s plenty to float your boat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/something-for-the-weekend-five-fun-filled-days-out-to-get-in-your-diary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/something-for-the-weekend-five-fun-filled-days-out-to-get-in-your-diary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested as police investigate ‘rape near church’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 50-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody after a woman reported she had been raped near a town centre church.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-arrested-as-police-investigate-rape-near-church/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-arrested-as-police-investigate-rape-near-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kent MPs backing Starmer - and those saying he should go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent&rsquo;s Labour MPs remain divided on Sir Keir Starmer&rsquo;s future as Prime Minister as he faces mounting pressure in Number 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-mps-backing-starmer-and-those-saying-he-should-go/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/the-kent-mps-backing-starmer-and-those-saying-he-should-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We dread to think who’s moving in’: Concerns raised over student block ‘conversion’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents have expressed fears after a student block was granted permission to be converted into a house of multiple occupation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-dread-to-think-whos-moving-in-concerns-raised-over-student-block-conversion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-dread-to-think-whos-moving-in-concerns-raised-over-student-block-conversion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Violence at service station: M2 car park row leaves man with bleed on brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men have been jailed after a lorry driver suffered a bleed on the brain and several fractures after a row over a parking space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/violence-at-service-station-m2-car-park-row-leaves-man-with-bleed-on-brain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/violence-at-service-station-m2-car-park-row-leaves-man-with-bleed-on-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour MP resigns and says Starmer has ‘lost the confidence of the public’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kent MP has made the &ldquo;difficult decision&rdquo; to resign from a government role, saying the Prime Minister has &ldquo;lost the confidence of the public&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/labour-mp-resigns-and-says-starmer-has-lost-the-confidence-of-the-public/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/labour-mp-resigns-and-says-starmer-has-lost-the-confidence-of-the-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity to close shops in seven Kent towns to cut costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UK charity is to close almost 200 stores as part of cost-cutting measures - including seven in Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/charity-to-close-shops-in-seven-kent-towns-to-cut-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/charity-to-close-shops-in-seven-kent-towns-to-cut-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travellers pitch up in park near school]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unauthorised traveller encampment has pitched up near a grammar school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/travellers-pitch-up-in-park-near-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/travellers-pitch-up-in-park-near-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeless thug headbutted security guard in A&amp;E]]></title><description><![CDATA[A homeless man headbutted a security guard when he turned up in A&amp;amp;E at a hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/homeless-thug-headbutted-security-guard-in-aampe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/homeless-thug-headbutted-security-guard-in-aampe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Kent curry houses named among top 100 in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Kent curry houses have been named among the best Asian eateries in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-kent-curry-houses-named-among-top-100-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-kent-curry-houses-named-among-top-100-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fix the potholes before you start charging us’: Country park addition touches ‘raw nerve’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fed-up visitors to a country park have raised concerns after parking machines were installed ahead of basic promised improvements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fix-the-potholes-before-you-start-charging-us-country-park-addition-touches-raw-nerve/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fix-the-potholes-before-you-start-charging-us-country-park-addition-touches-raw-nerve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemical spray used in arrest of ‘aggressive’ man with ‘extreme strength’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man resisting arrest was so strong police couldn&rsquo;t control him and they had to use a chemical irritant to bring him under control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/chemical-spray-used-in-arrest-of-aggressive-man-with-extreme-strength/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/chemical-spray-used-in-arrest-of-aggressive-man-with-extreme-strength/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lying' flasher, 23, claimed he was urinating after indecently exposing himself]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young dad was told to look himself in the mirror by a judge after he followed a woman down an alleyway and masturbated in front of her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lying-flasher-23-claimed-he-was-urinating-after-indecently-exposing-himself/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lying-flasher-23-claimed-he-was-urinating-after-indecently-exposing-himself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I couldn't live in my home for two years - why have they charged me &pound;12k in rent?']]></title><description><![CDATA[A grandmother has been slapped with a hefty bill two years after her home was broken into and vandalised.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-couldnt-live-in-my-home-for-two-years-why-have-they-charged-me-pound12k-in-rent-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-couldnt-live-in-my-home-for-two-years-why-have-they-charged-me-pound12k-in-rent-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I couldn't live in my home for two years - why have they charged me &pound;12k in rent']]></title><description><![CDATA[A grandmother has been slapped with a hefty bill two years after her home was broken into and vandalised.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-couldnt-live-in-my-home-for-two-years-why-have-they-charged-me-pound12k-in-rent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/i-couldnt-live-in-my-home-for-two-years-why-have-they-charged-me-pound12k-in-rent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tapas chain fined £15,000 after failing to clear waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bosses behind a now closed tapas restaurant have been fined &amp;#163;15,000 after failing to clear waste.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tapas-chain-fined-15000-after-failing-to-clear-waste/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tapas-chain-fined-15000-after-failing-to-clear-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Power failure’ causes delays across Southeastern network]]></title><description><![CDATA[A momentary power failure has brought &ldquo;many&rdquo; trains to a stand and caused delays across the Kent network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/power-failure-causes-delays-across-southeastern-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/power-failure-causes-delays-across-southeastern-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fatally stabbed over £10 phone purchase, murder trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man found lying face down in a pool of blood had been fatally stabbed in the armpit over a &amp;#163;10 phone purchase, a murder trial has been told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-fatally-stabbed-over-10-phone-purchase-murder-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-fatally-stabbed-over-10-phone-purchase-murder-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School streets ‘traffic ban’ set to be expanded again]]></title><description><![CDATA[A traffic management scheme aimed at improving safety for children walking to school is set to be rolled out to two more locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/school-streets-traffic-ban-set-to-be-expanded-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/school-streets-traffic-ban-set-to-be-expanded-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing girl safe and well]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say teenager who went missing on Wednesday has been found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/missing-girl-safe-and-well/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/missing-girl-safe-and-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coalition collapses, parish council wrangles, water woes and billion-pound contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[In another packed edition of the Kent Politics Podcast we hear about the big issues in the county this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/coalition-collapses-parish-council-wrangles-water-woes-and-billion-pound-contracts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/coalition-collapses-parish-council-wrangles-water-woes-and-billion-pound-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman left for dead by roadside in Thailand after driver flees crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A backpacker has revealed the terrifying moment she was left for dead at a roadside after being thrown off a motorbike in Thailand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/woman-left-for-deadbyroadside-in-thailand-after-driver-flees-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/woman-left-for-deadbyroadside-in-thailand-after-driver-flees-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town's Sweeps festival hailed a success as it records best attendance for a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[A festival brought a large number of visitors to a Kent town over the Bank Holiday weekend in a &ldquo;huge boost&rdquo; to traders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/towns-sweeps-festival-hailed-a-success-as-it-records-best-attendance-for-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/towns-sweeps-festival-hailed-a-success-as-it-records-best-attendance-for-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal to find missing teenager launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are asking for help to find a missing teenager who was last seen in a remote part of Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/appeal-to-find-missing-teenager-launched/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/appeal-to-find-missing-teenager-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s amazing what we’ve achieved’: Charity reaches £250k target to revamp lifesaving equipment for poorly tots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fundraising target to upgrade lifesaving equipment in a hospital&rsquo;s special care baby unit has been reached in just a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-amazing-what-weve-achieved-charity-reaches-250k-target-to-revamp-lifesaving-equipment-for-poorly-tots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-amazing-what-weve-achieved-charity-reaches-250k-target-to-revamp-lifesaving-equipment-for-poorly-tots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eleven appear in court accused of causing large funfair ‘disturbance’]]></title><description><![CDATA[One woman, a man and nine children have appeared before magistrates after being charged with affray.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/eleven-appear-in-court-accused-of-causing-large-funfair-disturbance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/eleven-appear-in-court-accused-of-causing-large-funfair-disturbance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drunken reveller ‘got what he deserved’ after picking fight with wrong attacker]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young man who saw his friend knocked out was then laid out himself when he swung punches at a man he thought was involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drunken-reveller-got-what-he-deserved-after-picking-fight-with-wrong-attacker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drunken-reveller-got-what-he-deserved-after-picking-fight-with-wrong-attacker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to ‘dedicated and passionate’ councillor after death aged 74]]></title><description><![CDATA[A councillor who served one area of Kent for more than 30 years and was respected and well liked across the political spectrum has died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tributes-paid-to-dedicated-and-passionate-councillor-after-death-aged-74/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tributes-paid-to-dedicated-and-passionate-councillor-after-death-aged-74/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal to help find missing woman, 78]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offices have asked for help to find a 78-year-old woman last seen at a bus stop outside a hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-appeal-to-help-find-missing-woman-78/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-appeal-to-help-find-missing-woman-78/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco thieves stole olive oil, coffee beans and butter in £4.6k shoplifting spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two thieves have been banned from all Tesco stores following a three-month, nationwide shoplifting spree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tesco-thieves-stole-olive-oil-coffee-beans-and-butter-in-46k-shoplifting-spree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tesco-thieves-stole-olive-oil-coffee-beans-and-butter-in-46k-shoplifting-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoplifting suspect charged after ‘coffee jars thrown at Tesco staff’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspected thief has been charged following a &ldquo;violent&rdquo; incident at a Tesco Express which saw the police called and the store shut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shoplifting-suspect-charged-after-coffee-jars-thrown-at-tesco-staff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/shoplifting-suspect-charged-after-coffee-jars-thrown-at-tesco-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They're building hundreds of new homes &ndash; but they&rsquo;re destroying ours']]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents say their lives are being made a misery by the &ldquo;constant&rdquo; noise, dust and damage caused by works at a neighbouring housing development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/theyre-building-hundreds-of-new-homes-ndash-but-theyrsquore-destroying-ours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/theyre-building-hundreds-of-new-homes-ndash-but-theyrsquore-destroying-ours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor to be investigated over conduct for second time]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Independent councillor is to face an investigation into his conduct following a &amp;#163;5,000 dispute with a parish council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/councillor-to-be-investigated-over-conduct-for-second-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/councillor-to-be-investigated-over-conduct-for-second-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast studio and 19-bed HMO plan for disused office block approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[An application for a 19-bed house of multiple occupation with a gym and podcast studio has been approved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/podcast-studio-and-19-bed-hmo-plan-for-disused-office-block-approved/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/podcast-studio-and-19-bed-hmo-plan-for-disused-office-block-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New flats block and Aldi updates among latest planning bids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for new flats, a betting shop and updates to an approved budget supermarket are among the latest applications submitted to a council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-flats-block-and-aldi-updates-among-latest-planning-bids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-flats-block-and-aldi-updates-among-latest-planning-bids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scrap metal worker caught stealing extra baby milk from Asda garage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old man has appeared in court after being caught on CCTV stealing bottles of baby milk at a petrol station shop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/scrap-metal-worker-caught-stealing-extra-baby-milk-from-asda-garage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/scrap-metal-worker-caught-stealing-extra-baby-milk-from-asda-garage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner’s shock as CCTV shows plant being taken from Chinese takeaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sentimental plant was taken from a takeaway in a matter of minutes while staff worked in the kitchen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/owners-shock-as-cctv-shows-plant-being-taken-from-chinese-takeaway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/owners-shock-as-cctv-shows-plant-being-taken-from-chinese-takeaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m devastated - It was going really well and now this has happened’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a year&amp;#39;s hard work by one artist has been undone after a fire shut a prominent cultural venue just days before a busy festival weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/im-devastated-it-was-going-really-well-and-now-this-has-happened-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/im-devastated-it-was-going-really-well-and-now-this-has-happened-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m devastated — It was going really well and now this has happened’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a year&amp;#39;s hard work by one artist has been undone after a fire shut a prominent cultural venue just days before a busy festival weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/im-devastated-it-was-going-really-well-and-now-this-has-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/im-devastated-it-was-going-really-well-and-now-this-has-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It feels like I’m living in a cage — no one should live like this’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 24-year-old woman says she feels like she is &ldquo;stuck&rdquo; in her own body due to a neurological condition which has left her unable to walk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-feels-like-im-living-in-a-cage-no-one-should-live-like-this/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/it-feels-like-im-living-in-a-cage-no-one-should-live-like-this/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My home is like a cage': Woman trapped downstairs for seven months after disability diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young woman says she feels like she is &ldquo;stuck&rdquo; in her own body due to a neurological condition which has left her unable to walk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/my-home-is-like-a-cage-woman-trapped-downstairs-for-seven-months-after-disability-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/my-home-is-like-a-cage-woman-trapped-downstairs-for-seven-months-after-disability-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New monthly market launches with 90 traders and live entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers are being invited to a new market offering everything from vintage goods to street food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-monthly-market-launches-with-90-traders-and-live-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-monthly-market-launches-with-90-traders-and-live-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands enjoy Kent's biggest folk celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands gather at the annual Sweeps Festival this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-enjoy-kents-biggest-folk-celebration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-enjoy-kents-biggest-folk-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rochester Sweeps Festival: One more day of Kent's biggest folk celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands gather at the annual Sweeps Festival this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rochester-sweeps-festival-one-more-day-of-kents-biggest-folk-celebration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rochester-sweeps-festival-one-more-day-of-kents-biggest-folk-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He was a nice, kind man’: Tributes to one of town’s longest-serving shop owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of a much-loved leather clothes shop which has been in a town for more than 50 years has died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/he-was-a-nice-kind-man-tributes-to-one-of-towns-longest-serving-shop-owners/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/he-was-a-nice-kind-man-tributes-to-one-of-towns-longest-serving-shop-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays clear after ‘medical incident’ on motorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was slow traffic on the M2 due to a reported medical incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/delays-clear-after-medical-incident-on-motorway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/delays-clear-after-medical-incident-on-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow traffic after ‘medical incident’ on motorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is slow traffic on the M2 due to a reported medical incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/slow-traffic-after-medical-incident-on-motorway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/slow-traffic-after-medical-incident-on-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We know we are going to have the top gastro pub in the UK’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pub bosses are keeping punters on side - and in the know - with a popular pop-up replacement while major works continue at their main venue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-know-we-are-going-to-have-the-top-gastro-pub-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-know-we-are-going-to-have-the-top-gastro-pub-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved horror maze to continue - with bans on ‘grinding and licking’ visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country&rsquo;s longest-running horror maze will return following speculation it was going to be replaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/beloved-horror-maze-to-continue-with-bans-on-grinding-and-licking-visitors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/beloved-horror-maze-to-continue-with-bans-on-grinding-and-licking-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son who drove without insurance after borrowing dad’s car fined nearly £400]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorist who borrowed his father&rsquo;s car but failed to get insured for the trip has appeared in court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/son-who-drove-without-insurance-after-borrowing-dads-car-fined-nearly-400/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/son-who-drove-without-insurance-after-borrowing-dads-car-fined-nearly-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears grow for missing woman’s safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 44-year-old woman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fears-grow-for-missing-womans-safety/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fears-grow-for-missing-womans-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m sorry’: Care home worker sacked after filming vulnerable residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[A care home worker has apologised after filming vulnerable residents and reportedly sharing the clips over social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/im-sorry-care-home-worker-sacked-after-filming-vulnerable-residents/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/im-sorry-care-home-worker-sacked-after-filming-vulnerable-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of Kent students to be swabbed for meningitis bacteria as probe into ‘unusual’ outbreak continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists will be testing thousands of university students for meningitis to find out how common the strain is and investigate the outbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-of-kent-students-to-be-swabbed-for-meningitis-bacteria-as-probe-into-unusual-outbreak-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/thousands-of-kent-students-to-be-swabbed-for-meningitis-bacteria-as-probe-into-unusual-outbreak-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulance service issues stark warning after being hit by ‘unprecedented’ fuel cost rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[A life-saving service is warning that rising fuel costs are presenting a &ldquo;huge challenge&rdquo; with costs up by &amp;#163;25K a month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/air-ambulance-service-issues-stark-warning-after-being-hit-by-unprecedented-fuel-cost-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/air-ambulance-service-issues-stark-warning-after-being-hit-by-unprecedented-fuel-cost-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offenders jailed within days of each other for breaching court orders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two sex offenders have been locked up within days of each other after both breached court orders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sex-offenders-jailed-within-days-of-each-other-for-breaching-court-orders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/sex-offenders-jailed-within-days-of-each-other-for-breaching-court-orders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Princess Anne makes first royal visit to almshouse in Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Princess Anne attended a flag-raising ceremony on her first royal visit as patron of a Kent almshouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/princess-anne-makes-first-royal-visit-to-almshouse-in-kent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/princess-anne-makes-first-royal-visit-to-almshouse-in-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New free Medway monthly indoor market launching on bank holiday weekend - Kent Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[New free Medway monthly indoor market launching on bank holiday weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-free-medway-monthly-indoor-market-launching-on-bank-holiday-weekend-kent-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-free-medway-monthly-indoor-market-launching-on-bank-holiday-weekend-kent-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent Politics Podcast: Green and Reform councillors go head-to-head]]></title><description><![CDATA[The guests on today&rsquo;s Kent Politics Podcast discuss why their parties continue to make ground on Labour and the Tories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-politics-podcast-green-and-reform-councillors-go-head-to-head/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/kent-politics-podcast-green-and-reform-councillors-go-head-to-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews respond to ‘lots of smoke’ coming from terraced home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busy main road was blocked during rush hour while emergency services responded to an blaze at a terraced property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fire-crews-respond-to-lots-of-smoke-coming-from-terraced-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fire-crews-respond-to-lots-of-smoke-coming-from-terraced-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escape room owners reveal opening date for latest venture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of a town&rsquo;s first escape room have revealed the opening date for their latest game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/escape-room-owners-reveal-opening-date-for-latest-venture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/escape-room-owners-reveal-opening-date-for-latest-venture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major route reopened after fire crews responded to ‘lots of smoke’ coming from terraced home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busy main road was blocked during rush hour while emergency services responded to an incident at a terraced property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-route-reopened-after-fire-crews-responded-to-lots-of-smoke-coming-from-terraced-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-route-reopened-after-fire-crews-responded-to-lots-of-smoke-coming-from-terraced-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major route blocked as fire crews respond to ‘lots of smoke’ coming from terraced home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busy main road is blocked during rush hour while emergency services respond to an incident at a terraced property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-route-blocked-as-fire-crews-respond-to-lots-of-smoke-coming-from-terraced-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-route-blocked-as-fire-crews-respond-to-lots-of-smoke-coming-from-terraced-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens locked up for attacking and killing man on Kent beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three teenagers have been sentenced at the Old Bailey after they attacked and killed a man on a beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/teens-locked-up-for-attacking-and-killing-man-on-kent-beach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/teens-locked-up-for-attacking-and-killing-man-on-kent-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 restaurants in Kent to close as axe to fall on Beefeater and Brewers Fayre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two restaurant chains in the county are to be axed with the loss of hundreds of jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/11-restaurants-in-kent-to-close-as-axe-to-fall-on-beefeater-and-brewers-fayre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/11-restaurants-in-kent-to-close-as-axe-to-fall-on-beefeater-and-brewers-fayre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular restaurant chains to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two restaurant chains in the county are to be axed with the loss of hundreds of jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/popular-restaurant-chains-to-close/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/popular-restaurant-chains-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call 999 if you see most wanted Medway thief - Kent Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call 999 if you see most wanted Medway thief&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-most-wanted-medway-thief-kent-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/call-999-if-you-see-most-wanted-medway-thief-kent-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes plan would do ‘long-term damage to most important site for iconic bird’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RSPB has opposed plans for 450 homes on a former army barracks due to fears about the impact on nesting grounds of endangered nightingales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/homes-plan-would-do-long-term-damage-to-most-important-site-for-iconic-bird/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/homes-plan-would-do-long-term-damage-to-most-important-site-for-iconic-bird/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medway Athletes Visit State House - Franklin Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medway Athletes Visit State House&nbsp;&nbsp;Franklin Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-athletes-visit-state-house-franklin-observer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-athletes-visit-state-house-franklin-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County clash before national stage for Medway youngsters - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[County clash before national stage for Medway youngsters&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/county-clash-before-national-stage-for-medway-youngsters-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/county-clash-before-national-stage-for-medway-youngsters-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant’s bid to stay open into early hours rejected over noise concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bid to extend the opening hours of a high street restaurant has been refused over concerns about the impact of noise on neighbours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/restaurants-bid-to-stay-open-into-early-hours-rejected-over-noise-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/restaurants-bid-to-stay-open-into-early-hours-rejected-over-noise-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knife attack might have been avoided if mental health care had been better - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knife attack might have been avoided if mental health care had been better&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/knife-attack-might-have-been-avoided-if-mental-health-care-had-been-better-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/knife-attack-might-have-been-avoided-if-mental-health-care-had-been-better-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knife attack might have been avoided if mental health care had been better]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mother whose son stabbed a man after being released by a mental health team says she, her son and his victim were &ldquo;failed&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/knife-attack-might-have-been-avoided-if-mental-health-care-had-been-better/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/knife-attack-might-have-been-avoided-if-mental-health-care-had-been-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women who ran ‘network of brothels’ around Kent walk free from court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trio, said to be part of a &ldquo;sophisticated&rdquo; brothel network, have avoided being sent back to prison, having served their punishment in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/women-who-ran-network-of-brothels-around-kentwalk-free-from-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/women-who-ran-network-of-brothels-around-kentwalk-free-from-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women who ran ‘network of brothels’ around Kent walk from court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trio who were said to be part of a &ldquo;sophisticated&rdquo; brothel network have avoided being sent back to prison, having served their sentence in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/women-who-ran-network-of-brothels-around-kentwalk-from-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/women-who-ran-network-of-brothels-around-kentwalk-from-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women who ran ‘network of brothels’ around Kent walk free from court - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women who ran &lsquo;network of brothels&rsquo; around Kent walk free from court&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/women-who-ran-network-of-brothels-around-kent-walk-free-from-court-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/women-who-ran-network-of-brothels-around-kent-walk-free-from-court-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer to stand trial accused of stalking and damaging property]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kent Police officer is to stand trial accused of corruption, stalking and damaging property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-officer-to-stand-trial-accused-of-stalking-and-damaging-property/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-officer-to-stand-trial-accused-of-stalking-and-damaging-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medway Council advances HMO restrictions despite low consultation response - PropertyWire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medway Council advances HMO restrictions despite low consultation response&nbsp;&nbsp;PropertyWire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-council-advances-hmo-restrictions-despite-low-consultation-response-propertywire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-council-advances-hmo-restrictions-despite-low-consultation-response-propertywire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parish councillor guilty of abusive or threatening behaviour towards former MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parish councillor has been found guilty of using abusive or threatening behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress to a former Tory MP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/parish-councillor-guilty-of-abusive-or-threatening-behaviour-towards-former-mp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/parish-councillor-guilty-of-abusive-or-threatening-behaviour-towards-former-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our 25 years working in this shop put our children through medical school’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple have thanked their loyal customers for supporting their shop over the past 25 years ahead of their retirement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/our-25-years-working-in-this-shop-put-our-children-through-medical-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/our-25-years-working-in-this-shop-put-our-children-through-medical-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indoor market to launch this weekend at historic riverside setting - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indoor market to launch this weekend at historic riverside setting&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/indoor-market-to-launch-this-weekend-at-historic-riverside-setting-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/indoor-market-to-launch-this-weekend-at-historic-riverside-setting-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indoor market to launch this weekend at historic riverside setting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A monthly market, celebrating the rich history of a town and its community, is opening at huge tourist attraction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/indoor-market-to-launch-this-weekend-at-historic-riverside-setting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/indoor-market-to-launch-this-weekend-at-historic-riverside-setting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change makes it even easier to watch quality content on KMTV]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a big day for Kent&rsquo;s local television channel with a change which makes it easier for people across the county to tune in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/change-makes-it-even-easier-to-watch-quality-content-on-kmtv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/change-makes-it-even-easier-to-watch-quality-content-on-kmtv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for missing girl, 15, wearing black hoodie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are asking for the public&rsquo;s help to locate a missing teenage girl last seen wearing a black hoodie and grey joggers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/search-for-missing-girl-15-wearing-black-hoodie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/search-for-missing-girl-15-wearing-black-hoodie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Navy veteran celebrates 100th birthday with tot of whisky]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Royal Navy veteran marked his 100th birthday with a tipple of whisky and celebrated with family and friends at his home of 50 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/royal-navy-veteran-celebrates-100th-birthday-with-tot-of-whisky/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/royal-navy-veteran-celebrates-100th-birthday-with-tot-of-whisky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to convert student flats into 63-bedroom HMO approved - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plan to convert student flats into 63-bedroom HMO approved&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plan-to-convert-student-flats-into-63-bedroom-hmo-approved-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plan-to-convert-student-flats-into-63-bedroom-hmo-approved-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to convert student flats into 63-bedroom HMO approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[A block of student flats is to be converted into a 63-bedroom HMO after planning permission was granted by council officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plan-to-convert-student-flats-into-63-bedroom-hmo-approved/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plan-to-convert-student-flats-into-63-bedroom-hmo-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening date announced for one of Kent’s favourite summer attractions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work to prepare for the opening of one of the county&rsquo;s favourite outdoor swimming pools has started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/opening-date-announced-for-one-of-kents-favourite-summer-attractions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/opening-date-announced-for-one-of-kents-favourite-summer-attractions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcycle and car collide near busy Kent tunnel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic has eased on one of Kent&rsquo;s major routes following a collision involving a car and a motorbike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcycle-and-car-collide-near-busy-kent-tunnel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcycle-and-car-collide-near-busy-kent-tunnel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcycle and car collide near busy Kent tunnel - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorcycle and car collide near busy Kent tunnel&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcycle-and-car-collide-near-busy-kent-tunnel-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcycle-and-car-collide-near-busy-kent-tunnel-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers stuck in delays after accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are long queues on one of Kent&rsquo;s major routes this morning following a rush-hour crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-stuck-in-delays-after-accident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/drivers-stuck-in-delays-after-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masked gang stole motorbikes worth £140k in warehouse raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shows a masked gang stealing motorbikes worth &amp;#163;140,000 in a raid on a warehouse after an employee left a loading bay door open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/masked-gang-stole-motorbikes-worth-140k-in-warehouse-raid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/masked-gang-stole-motorbikes-worth-140k-in-warehouse-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move to crackdown on HMOs receives just four responses - and half opposed restrictions - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move to crackdown on HMOs receives just four responses - and half opposed restrictions&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/move-to-crackdown-on-hmos-receives-just-four-responses-and-half-opposed-restrictions-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/move-to-crackdown-on-hmos-receives-just-four-responses-and-half-opposed-restrictions-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move to crackdown on HMOs receives just four responses - and half opposed restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public consultation on introducing restrictions on controversial houses of multiple occupancy received a limited response.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/move-to-crackdown-on-hmos-receives-just-four-responses-and-half-opposed-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/move-to-crackdown-on-hmos-receives-just-four-responses-and-half-opposed-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic athlete supports young swimmers in Medway - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympic athlete supports young swimmers in Medway&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/olympic-athlete-supports-young-swimmers-in-medway-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/olympic-athlete-supports-young-swimmers-in-medway-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council seeks £120m investment for business campus - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council seeks &pound;120m investment for business campus&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/council-seeks-120m-investment-for-business-campus-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/council-seeks-120m-investment-for-business-campus-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council seeks £120m investment for business campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investors are being sought to develop an industrial and mid-tech business park idea, first proposed eight years ago, into reality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/council-seeks-120m-investment-for-business-campus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/council-seeks-120m-investment-for-business-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire on landing of house being ‘treated as suspicious’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A neighbour looked out of her window to see smoke billowing from a house a few doors up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fire-on-landing-of-house-being-treated-as-suspicious/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/fire-on-landing-of-house-being-treated-as-suspicious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three schoolboys named overall Pride in Medway winners - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three schoolboys named overall Pride in Medway winners&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-schoolboys-named-overall-pride-in-medway-winners-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-schoolboys-named-overall-pride-in-medway-winners-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three schoolboys named overall Pride in Medway winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The top award at a ceremony celebrating people doing extraordinary things went to three schoolboys who cycled 44 miles in memory of a seven-year-old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-schoolboys-named-overall-pride-in-medway-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/three-schoolboys-named-overall-pride-in-medway-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medway Council goes ahead with £46m deal to buy nearly 800 homes - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medway Council goes ahead with &pound;46m deal to buy nearly 800 homes&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-council-goes-ahead-with-46m-deal-to-buy-nearly-800-homes-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-council-goes-ahead-with-46m-deal-to-buy-nearly-800-homes-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to improve healthcare in community to save costs and improve services - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to improve healthcare in community to save costs and improve services&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-improve-healthcare-in-community-to-save-costs-and-improve-services-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-improve-healthcare-in-community-to-save-costs-and-improve-services-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to improve healthcare in community to save costs and improve services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health plans are being drawn up to make accessing services in the community easier to reduce pressure on hospitals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-improve-healthcare-in-community-to-save-costs-and-improve-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/plans-to-improve-healthcare-in-community-to-save-costs-and-improve-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MEDWAY: Gerald George Sheppard - Franklin Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MEDWAY: Gerald George Sheppard&nbsp;&nbsp;Franklin Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-gerald-george-sheppard-franklin-observer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-gerald-george-sheppard-franklin-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medway Area Sunday League round-up (26/04/26) - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medway Area Sunday League round-up (26/04/26)&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-area-sunday-league-round-up-260426-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-area-sunday-league-round-up-260426-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medway organisation needs £35,000 after council cuts funding - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medway organisation needs &pound;35,000 after council cuts funding&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-organisation-needs-35000-after-council-cuts-funding-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-organisation-needs-35000-after-council-cuts-funding-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New drone images show progress of multi-million-pound Lidl]]></title><description><![CDATA[New images show the progress being made to build a new supermarket as groundworks get under way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-drone-images-show-progress-of-multi-million-pound-lidl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-drone-images-show-progress-of-multi-million-pound-lidl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘If we weren’t doing this, there would be outrage’: £46m purchase of council houses approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &amp;#163;46m purchase of nearly 800 properties by a local authority has been given the go-ahead despite concerns about how they would be paid for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/if-we-werent-doing-this-there-would-be-outrage-46m-purchase-of-council-houses-approved/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/if-we-werent-doing-this-there-would-be-outrage-46m-purchase-of-council-houses-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘If we weren’t doing this, there would be outrage’: £46m purchase of council houses approved - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;If we weren&rsquo;t doing this, there would be outrage&rsquo;: &pound;46m purchase of council houses approved&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/if-we-werent-doing-this-there-would-be-outrage-46m-purchase-of-council-houses-approved-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/if-we-werent-doing-this-there-would-be-outrage-46m-purchase-of-council-houses-approved-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biker killed in crash on M2 motorway at Medway - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biker killed in crash on M2 motorway at Medway&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/biker-killed-in-crash-on-m2-motorway-at-medway-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/biker-killed-in-crash-on-m2-motorway-at-medway-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies in M2 crash after hitting central reservation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist died in a crash on the M2 after hitting the central reservation, police have confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcyclist-dies-in-m2-crash-after-hitting-central-reservation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcyclist-dies-in-m2-crash-after-hitting-central-reservation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious crash involving motorbike shuts M2 for 12 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of the M2 was closed for 12 hours following a serious crash involving a motorbike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/serious-crash-involving-motorbike-shuts-m2-for-12-hours/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/serious-crash-involving-motorbike-shuts-m2-for-12-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious crash involving motorbike shuts M2 for 11 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of the M2 remains closed 10 hours after a serious crash involving a motorbike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/serious-crash-involving-motorbike-shuts-m2-for-11-hours/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/serious-crash-involving-motorbike-shuts-m2-for-11-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious crash involving motorbike shuts M2 for 10 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of the M2 remains closed 10 hours after a serious crash involving a motorbike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/serious-crash-involving-motorbike-shuts-m2-for-10-hours/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/serious-crash-involving-motorbike-shuts-m2-for-10-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies in M2 crash after hitting central reservation just after Medway Viaduct - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies in M2 crash after hitting central reservation just after Medway Viaduct&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcyclist-dies-in-m2-crash-after-hitting-central-reservation-just-after-medway-viaduct-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorcyclist-dies-in-m2-crash-after-hitting-central-reservation-just-after-medway-viaduct-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo released as biker punches driver and steals sunglasses in A2 ‘robbery’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver was punched through his car window and robbed of his designer sunglasses in a suspected road rage attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/photo-released-as-biker-punches-driver-and-steals-sunglasses-in-a2-robbery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/photo-released-as-biker-punches-driver-and-steals-sunglasses-in-a2-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police sergeant caught naked in park: ‘I was just wringing out sweaty clothes’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police sergeant caught naked in a park could now face up to five years in jail if he takes his underwear off in public again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-sergeant-caught-naked-in-park-i-was-just-wringing-out-sweaty-clothes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-sergeant-caught-naked-in-park-i-was-just-wringing-out-sweaty-clothes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s not a town and should not be treated as one’: Villagers oppose 101-home plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for 101 homes on the edge of a village have been criticised as being &ldquo;for those who want to sell up and move out of London&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-not-a-town-and-should-not-be-treated-as-one-villagers-oppose-101-home-plan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/its-not-a-town-and-should-not-be-treated-as-one-villagers-oppose-101-home-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know as Rochester Sweeps Festival returns for the holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of visitors set to descend on Medway for the return of the iconic annual event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/all-you-need-to-know-as-rochester-sweeps-festival-returns-for-the-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/all-you-need-to-know-as-rochester-sweeps-festival-returns-for-the-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medway council pulls funding for community interest company 'wHoo Cares' - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medway council pulls funding for community interest company 'wHoo Cares'&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-council-pulls-funding-for-community-interest-company-whoo-cares-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-council-pulls-funding-for-community-interest-company-whoo-cares-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in 20s in serious condition after driver flees crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash which saw the driver flee the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-in-20s-in-serious-condition-after-driver-flees-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-in-20s-in-serious-condition-after-driver-flees-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Predatorial’ child rapist jailed for more than 16 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child rapist who admitted multiple sex offences,&amp;#160;including raping a child under 13, has been jailed for 16-plus years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/predatorial-child-rapist-jailed-for-more-than-16-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/predatorial-child-rapist-jailed-for-more-than-16-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We can’t lose them’: Urgent plea after ‘lifeline’ charity’s funding cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity which supports elderly and vulnerable residents in a rural area are asking for short-term help after a council cut their funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-cant-lose-them-urgent-plea-after-lifeline-charitys-funding-cut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-cant-lose-them-urgent-plea-after-lifeline-charitys-funding-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We can’t lose them’: Urgent plea after ‘lifeline’ charity’s funding cut - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;We can&rsquo;t lose them&rsquo;: Urgent plea after &lsquo;lifeline&rsquo; charity&rsquo;s funding cut&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-cant-lose-them-urgent-plea-after-lifeline-charitys-funding-cut-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-cant-lose-them-urgent-plea-after-lifeline-charitys-funding-cut-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would Donald Trump want an old ship mast from Sheppey?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Kent Politics Podcast, we look at Kent&rsquo;s high number of accidental deaths, plus a bomb ship off the coast which could soon lose its masts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/would-donald-trump-want-an-old-ship-mast-from-sheppey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/would-donald-trump-want-an-old-ship-mast-from-sheppey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MEDWAY: Hildegarde Nancy Flood - Franklin Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MEDWAY: Hildegarde Nancy Flood&nbsp;&nbsp;Franklin Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-hildegarde-nancy-flood-franklin-observer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-hildegarde-nancy-flood-franklin-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medway woman faced years of stalking at hands of former partner - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medway woman faced years of stalking at hands of former partner&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-woman-faced-years-of-stalking-at-hands-of-former-partner-bbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-woman-faced-years-of-stalking-at-hands-of-former-partner-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tewelde to test his city limits among the best - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tewelde to test his city limits among the best&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tewelde-to-test-his-city-limits-among-the-best-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tewelde-to-test-his-city-limits-among-the-best-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care home shut down after fourth ‘inadequate’ rating in just over a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elderly residents have been forced to leave a care home after it was closed having been rated &ldquo;inadequate&rdquo; for a fourth time in just over a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/care-home-shut-down-after-fourth-inadequate-rating-in-just-over-a-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/care-home-shut-down-after-fourth-inadequate-rating-in-just-over-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medway inventor plans to uses the tides to reduce energy prices - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medway inventor plans to uses the tides to reduce energy prices&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-inventor-plans-to-uses-the-tides-to-reduce-energy-prices-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-inventor-plans-to-uses-the-tides-to-reduce-energy-prices-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These pubs, hotels, restaurants and chefs have been named the best in Kent - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[These pubs, hotels, restaurants and chefs have been named the best in Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/these-pubs-hotels-restaurants-and-chefs-have-been-named-the-best-in-kent-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/these-pubs-hotels-restaurants-and-chefs-have-been-named-the-best-in-kent-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These pubs, hotels, restaurants and chefs have been named the best in Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a record-breaking number of votes, meet the Kent &amp;amp; Medway Food &amp;amp; Drink Awards champions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/these-pubs-hotels-restaurants-and-chefs-have-been-named-the-best-in-kent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/these-pubs-hotels-restaurants-and-chefs-have-been-named-the-best-in-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travellers’ legal bid over riverside plot rejected by Court of Appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal looking to overturn a refusal of plans for a Travellers&rsquo; site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/travellers-legal-bid-over-riverside-plot-rejected-by-court-of-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/travellers-legal-bid-over-riverside-plot-rejected-by-court-of-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New £400k fund for community projects after government version ends - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[New &pound;400k fund for community projects after government version ends&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-400k-fund-for-community-projects-after-government-version-ends-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-400k-fund-for-community-projects-after-government-version-ends-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New £400k fund for community projects after government version ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Projects impacting hundreds of thousands of people could receive a cash boost thanks to a new fund started up by a council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-400k-fund-for-community-projects-after-government-version-ends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/new-400k-fund-for-community-projects-after-government-version-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rival players brawl after cup final clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent FA is working with the police after &ldquo;deeply disappointing&rdquo; scenes at the end of a cup final between two local rivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rival-players-brawl-after-cup-final-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/rival-players-brawl-after-cup-final-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of elderly people left stranded after charity’s shock closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of elderly people have been left stranded after a cash-strapped charity which has provided them support for decades shut down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/hundreds-of-elderly-people-left-stranded-after-charitys-shock-closure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/hundreds-of-elderly-people-left-stranded-after-charitys-shock-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major new details revealed for Kent’s first Costco]]></title><description><![CDATA[A four-week public consultation around plans for Kent&rsquo;s first Costco store off the M20 has opened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-new-details-revealed-for-kents-first-costco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/major-new-details-revealed-for-kents-first-costco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorbiker taken to hospital after crash on M2]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorbiker has been taken to hospital after being involved in a collision with a car on the M2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorbiker-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-on-m2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorbiker-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-on-m2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays on motorway after motorbike and car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic has been held on the M2 after a crash involving a car and a motorbike forced the carriageway to be closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/delays-on-motorway-after-motorbike-and-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/delays-on-motorway-after-motorbike-and-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorbiker taken to hospital after crash on M2 - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorbiker taken to hospital after crash on M2&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorbiker-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-on-m2-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/motorbiker-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-on-m2-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘My half a year in hotel room has taken its toll - why am I still not home?’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grandmother with leukaemia has questioned why it has taken over six months to repair her bungalow after a car smashed a hole through her bedroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/my-half-a-year-in-hotel-room-has-taken-its-toll-why-am-i-still-not-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/my-half-a-year-in-hotel-room-has-taken-its-toll-why-am-i-still-not-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former post office could be turned into burger restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bid to transform a former post office into a restaurant and takeaway is among the latest planning applications submitted to the council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-post-office-could-be-turned-into-burger-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/former-post-office-could-be-turned-into-burger-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We have to get a handle on this’: Kent GPs struggling due to ‘IT failure’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surgeries across the county are experiencing &ldquo;real problems&rdquo; accessing patient records and booking appointments due to a reoccurring IT issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-have-to-get-a-handle-on-this-kent-gps-struggling-due-to-it-failure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-have-to-get-a-handle-on-this-kent-gps-struggling-due-to-it-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GPs experiencing delays due to IT issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surgeries across the country are having difficulties accessing the internet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gps-experiencing-delays-due-to-it-issues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/gps-experiencing-delays-due-to-it-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons makes ‘difficult decision’ to shut branch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A supermarket chain has made the &ldquo;difficult decision&rdquo; to&amp;#160;shut one of its branches this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/morrisons-makes-difficult-decision-to-shut-branch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/morrisons-makes-difficult-decision-to-shut-branch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We have to get a handle on this’: Kent GPs struggling due to ‘IT failure’ - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;We have to get a handle on this&rsquo;: Kent GPs struggling due to &lsquo;IT failure&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-have-to-get-a-handle-on-this-kent-gps-struggling-due-to-it-failure-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/we-have-to-get-a-handle-on-this-kent-gps-struggling-due-to-it-failure-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police helicopter launched in search for missing woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for help to find a 52-year-old woman who went missing from her home after sending a helicopter up to help locate her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-helicopter-launched-in-search-for-missing-woman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-helicopter-launched-in-search-for-missing-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok claim leads mum to pose as police officer in hoax message]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman sent a menacing text to a stranger pretending to be a police officer after seeing a TikTok video.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tiktok-claim-leads-mum-to-pose-as-police-officer-in-hoax-message/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/tiktok-claim-leads-mum-to-pose-as-police-officer-in-hoax-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He was seconds away from death’: Footage shows moment motorcyclist crashes on A2]]></title><description><![CDATA[An angry dad has said his son was &ldquo;seconds away&rdquo; from death after his son was knocked off his motorbike by a car switching lanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/he-was-seconds-away-from-death-footage-shows-moment-motorcyclist-crashes-on-a2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/he-was-seconds-away-from-death-footage-shows-moment-motorcyclist-crashes-on-a2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medway Area Sunday League round-up (19/04/26) - Kent Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medway Area Sunday League round-up (19/04/26)&nbsp;&nbsp;Kent Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-area-sunday-league-round-up-190426-kent-online/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-area-sunday-league-round-up-190426-kent-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[R (on the application of Moran) v Medway Council - Estates Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[R (on the application of Moran) v Medway Council&nbsp;&nbsp;Estates Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/r-on-the-application-of-moran-v-medway-council-estates-gazette/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/r-on-the-application-of-moran-v-medway-council-estates-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;I wanted my one-of-a-kind dad's final journey to be in a JCB digger&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The daughter of a former Hell&rsquo;s Angel says her hopes to have his casket carried to his funeral in the bucket of a digger have been dashed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquoi-wanted-my-one-of-a-kind-dads-final-journey-to-be-in-a-jcb-diggerrsquo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/lsquoi-wanted-my-one-of-a-kind-dads-final-journey-to-be-in-a-jcb-diggerrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge warehouse, block of flats and former shop among Kent properties up for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A range of Kent properties will be up for grabs at an auction next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/huge-warehouse-block-of-flats-and-former-shop-among-kent-properties-up-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/huge-warehouse-block-of-flats-and-former-shop-among-kent-properties-up-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medway Battery Storage Project Crowned Biggest in New England - Franklin Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medway Battery Storage Project Crowned Biggest in New England&nbsp;&nbsp;Franklin Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-battery-storage-project-crowned-biggest-in-new-england-franklin-observer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-battery-storage-project-crowned-biggest-in-new-england-franklin-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery surrounds crash death of man who drove wrong way along M20 for five miles]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver&rsquo;s motives for travelling five miles the wrong way down the M20 before a fatal head-on crash &ldquo;will never be known&rdquo;, a coroner has concluded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mystery-surrounds-crash-death-of-man-who-drove-wrong-way-along-m20-for-five-miles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mystery-surrounds-crash-death-of-man-who-drove-wrong-way-along-m20-for-five-miles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘My dad’s dying wish was for us to stay in this house after 34 years - please don’t kick us out’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mum and full-time carer is fighting to stay in her rented home where she was born after her dad, who was the named tenant, died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/my-dads-dying-wish-was-for-us-to-stay-in-this-house-after-34-years-please-dont-kick-us-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/my-dads-dying-wish-was-for-us-to-stay-in-this-house-after-34-years-please-dont-kick-us-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police concerned for missing man last seen near busy roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers are asking for help to find a missing 66-year-old who was last seen near a busy roundabout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-concerned-for-missing-man-last-seen-near-busy-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/police-concerned-for-missing-man-last-seen-near-busy-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after double stabbing in town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have charged a suspect after a man and woman suffered serious injuries in a knife attack at a house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-charged-after-double-stabbing-in-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/man-charged-after-double-stabbing-in-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our new edition of News at Medway has arrived! - Medway Maritime Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our new edition of News at Medway has arrived!&nbsp;&nbsp;Medway Maritime Hospital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/our-new-edition-of-news-at-medway-has-arrived-medway-maritime-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/our-new-edition-of-news-at-medway-has-arrived-medway-maritime-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MEDWAY: Thomas J. Cassidy - Franklin Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MEDWAY: Thomas J. Cassidy&nbsp;&nbsp;Franklin Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-thomas-j-cassidy-franklin-observer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/medway-thomas-j-cassidy-franklin-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP has say on South East Water boss giving up £115k bonus]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s Kent Politics Podcast, we look at the Greens&rsquo; by-election success, more School Streets problems, and a water boss giving up his bonus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mp-has-say-on-south-east-water-boss-giving-up-115k-bonus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/mp-has-say-on-south-east-water-boss-giving-up-115k-bonus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westcliff take step towards survival with big win against Medway - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westcliff take step towards survival with big win against Medway&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/westcliff-take-step-towards-survival-with-big-win-against-medway-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/westcliff-take-step-towards-survival-with-big-win-against-medway-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman and teen in serious condition almost two months after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people remain in hospital following a serious crash, while another motorist has been arrested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/woman-and-teen-in-serious-condition-almost-two-months-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/woman-and-teen-in-serious-condition-almost-two-months-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Medway vs. St. Joe's, TVRA boys high school rugby - London Free Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Medway vs. St. Joe's, TVRA boys high school rugby&nbsp;&nbsp;London Free Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/photos-medway-vs-st-joes-tvra-boys-high-school-rugby-london-free-press/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/photos-medway-vs-st-joes-tvra-boys-high-school-rugby-london-free-press/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Southern Water are threatening to cut off my water supply over a leak they can’t even find’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Columnist and landlord Melissa Todd says she faces a potential four-figure bill to track down a leak Southern Water previously said was fixed&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/southern-water-are-threatening-to-cut-off-my-water-supply-over-a-leak-they-cant-even-find/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/medway/southern-water-are-threatening-to-cut-off-my-water-supply-over-a-leak-they-cant-even-find/</guid></item></channel></rss>