Kent

Conservationists aim to reduce mink numbers by 90% in Kent. The initiative seeks to dramatically cut mink populations across the region.

Three children suffered major injuries after a firework exploded immediately when a child lit it in Kent, leading to hospitalization at a Seattle-area hospital.

The article discusses Kent's comments on the Reserve Bank of Australia's new framework. Key details include his analysis of the central bank's policy adjustments.

RBA states it will be better prepared to handle the next crisis, according to Kent. The article also mentions Chris Kent as a photographer with Brendon Thorne credited for the photograph.

The UK Met Office issued red heat warnings for three consecutive days in south-east England, a first, as Paris bans public alcohol consumption due to hospitals reaching saturation. Scientists attribute the European heatwave to the climate crisis, calling it the worst on record.

A one-off Meningitis B vaccine programme will be offered to a million young people following an unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

The UK government will offer a meningitis B vaccine to teenagers in their final school year and new university students as part of a one-off program starting in July. This follows recent outbreaks in Kent, Dorset, and Berkshire that caused three deaths.

A Seattle man is suspected of shooting and killing a man in Kent last month and was later involved in a crash that killed two people less than two weeks later.

Scientists warn that millions of homes in London, Essex, and Kent are at risk of sinking, urging immediate mitigation measures to address the issue.

Millions of homes in London, Essex, Kent, and parts of eastern England are at risk of subsidence due to climate-driven hotter, drier summers. The British Geological Survey identified these areas as most vulnerable, noting ground shrinkage could damage property foundations, requiring mitigation measures.

The murder of Henry Nowak has caused tensions in a Kent town with a significant Sikh community, leading to concerns among local Sikhs. The incident has sparked backlash, shaking the community.

South East Water failed to adequately communicate with customers during winter water outages, leaving tens of thousands without water. A report by the Consumer Council for Water found fewer than one in 10 customers satisfied with the company's handling of the crisis, identifying communication as its greatest failing.

Thousands of homes in Kent remain without water for the ninth consecutive day. Families are bathing in the sea as a form of protest against the ongoing water shortage.

Hundreds of South East Water customers in Kent remain without water as staff distribute bottled water near Herne Bay. The incident is being reported with a photo credit to PA.

A hunt is underway for two rare miniature horses stolen from a farm in Kent. Authorities are investigating the theft.

Water-related deaths in the UK have increased to 11 during a heatwave after two teenage boys were found in separate incidents in Kent and Oxford. A 14-year-old boy's body was recovered from the River Thames in Oxford, with authorities stating his death is 'unexplained but not suspicious.'

Thousands of residents in Kent and Sussex are without water due to high demand during a heatwave, with critical reservoir levels in Whitstable and Herne Bay. The disruption is linked to the hot weather, which has strained local water supplies.

A teenage boy has become the 10th person to die in open water during hot weather after being reported missing in a pond at Galley Hill Road, Swanscombe, Kent. Police responded to the incident at 2:55 PM on Wednesday.

South East Water has urged residents in Kent and Sussex to use water only for essential needs due to a surge in demand caused by extreme heat. The company reported a 100m litre increase in usage over the average, following water outages for hundreds of homes over three days during record temperatures.

Travelers are using Bank Holidays to seize land in West Sussex, Kent, and Lincolnshire, involving heavy machinery and tree cutting to make way for caravans. This activity has sparked controversy over unauthorized land use and environmental impact.

Homes in Kent, Sussex, and Leicestershire are experiencing water shortages during a heatwave. A worker is distributing bottled water at the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre.

Hundreds of homes in Kent and Sussex were left without water due to a technical failure at a pumping station operated by South East Water. The outages were most severe in Charing, Challock, and Molash, with the company citing increased demand from hot weather as a contributing factor. The incident follows recent criticism of South East Water by MPs for alleged incompetence.

The UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 30.5C in Kent, the first time since 2012 the UK has exceeded 30C in May. The Met Office warned of more extreme heat expected over the bank holiday weekend.

French police temporarily suspended extra EU border checks at Dover, causing over two-hour delays for travelers at the cross-Channel ferry terminal in Kent. The disruptions occurred a month after the EU’s digital entry-exit system (EES) became fully operational.

Two Romanian men and three boys have pleaded not guilty to charges of repeatedly raping a teenage girl over several days at a house in Kent. The case involves serious allegations of sexual assault against minors and adults.

Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, a 38-year-old businessman from Washington, has been charged with harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal after a viral video showed him throwing a rock at the animal. He faces up to a year in prison and fines of up to $70,000. The incident sparked outrage on social media, leading to calls for his arrest.

One person has died and two more are being treated after a meningitis outbreak in Berkshire, following a recent outbreak in Kent that killed two and left over a dozen others hospitalized. The UK Health Security Agency confirmed new cases in Reading, including a student who died. The outbreaks are linked to specific locations, including a Canterbury nightclub.

A huge male elephant in Kent is being swapped with two younger elephants in Bristol to balance out the herds. This operation aims to maintain a healthy and diverse elephant population. The swap involves a large male elephant and two cheeky youngsters.

A group of travellers is defying a High Court order by continuing building work at a caravan site near Winston Churchill's former home in Kent. The group had bulldozed a field a year ago and now face jail for their actions. The site is located near the former home of the famous British leader.

South East Water CEO David Hinton is stepping down after supply outages in Kent and Sussex, and will remain in post until a successor is found. The move comes a week after chair Chris Train resigned. An orderly transition is expected over the summer.

The CEO of South East Water has quit due to pressure from UK lawmakers. The resignation comes after issues with water distribution in areas such as Maidstone, Kent. An emergency bottled water distribution point was set up on January 13, 2026.

Nigel Farage's Reform party has control in some areas, where locals are giving it the benefit of the doubt despite tax hikes. The party's impact is being felt in Kent, where residents are still supportive. However, the true effects of the party's control are being scrutinized.

An army of workers are using diggers and lorries to drag caravans into villages across Kent and Essex during a Bank Holiday. Councils have closed for the long weekend. The event is described as land grabs by travellers.

Kirsty Waugh, an 11-year-old schoolgirl from Kent, is raising money for pediatric brain tumour research by gathering over 10,000 namesakes worldwide. She aims to collect donations to support research into the condition she is being treated for. The campaign has already mapped Kirstys across the globe, from Colombia to Antarctica.

MPs have accused South East Water's leadership, including CEO David Hinton and the board, of incompetence and unaccountability over repeated water outages affecting 2.3 million customers in Berkshire, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. A parliamentary committee declared no confidence in the executives.

The RSPB reports a slight increase in UK nightingale populations at Northward Hill, Kent, but experts remain concerned about habitat loss. The nightingale's presence is celebrated, though challenges like habitat degradation persist.

Two men and three boys have been charged following the alleged rape of a teenage girl at a property in Kent. The incident has sparked legal action against the accused individuals.

David Hinton, CEO of South East Water, will forgo his £400,000 salary bonus due to 'unacceptable outages' affecting thousands of customers in Kent and Sussex. The decision follows criticism from MPs regarding the company's water supply failures.

A bright green meteor fireball was captured over Herne Bay in Kent during the early hours of Monday morning. The event, described as a vivid celestial display, was widely observed in the region.

Two people have died in an outbreak of meningitis in Kent, which has been described as unprecedented. The outbreak has raised concerns about the spread of the disease. Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection.