The Latest Breaking News from Kent

Southern Water fined £7m over sewage pollution in Kent

The company pleaded guilty to 13 offences last April over sewage discharges at Margate and Broadstairs wastewater pumping stations.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Teenagers should be offered meningitis B jab on NHS, Government advisers say

It comes after a series of outbreaks of meningitis, with the most serious being in Kent earlier this year which left two teenagers dead.

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Meningitis B vaccine rollout begins for students – what you need to know

Thousands of students heading to university or residential college this autumn will be eligible for a free meningococcal group B (MenB) vaccine, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that was linked to two deaths. From July 20, participating pharmacies across England will offer MenB vaccinations to eligible students.…

The Conversation · Jul 15

2026 first year to hit temperatures of 35C or more on six days – Met Office

The Met Office made the announcement after temperatures peaked at 35.2C at Coton in the Elms, Derbyshire on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jul 10

Record-breaking heatwave grips Britain as temperatures hit 35C for sixth day in 2026

The Met Office made the announcement after temperatures peaked at 35.2C at Coton in the Elms, Derbyshire on Friday.

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Everything we know about Nigel Farage's £4 million property empire

MPs and independent experts have raised concerns about the transparency of Mr Farage’s arrangements, with only two of his properties registered

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Full list of Coughlan bakeries closing after business part-owned by Romesh Ranganathan goes into liquidation

All the branches of the family-run business which are closing in London, Surrey, Kent and West Sussex

Evening Standard · Jul 1

The promising seaside hotspots for wannabe London commuters

Longing to be a beach bum but still need to commute? There’s a coastal dream for every Londoner, from artsy hipsters to bargaining first-time buyers

Evening Standard · Jul 1

Thunderstorm warnings as temperatures to drop after record-breaking heatwave

The UK recorded its hottest June day for three consecutive days, with a provisional temperature of 37.3C in Santon Downham, Suffolk, on Friday, breaking the previous record by over 1C. Scientists warned that the intensity and frequency of these extreme heat events are virtually impossible without human-driven climate change. Following…

The Independent UK · Jun 27

10 Photos of Brooke George: British TikToker From Kent Faces Execution by Firing Squad in Dubai

Brooke George, a British TikTok influencer, faces execution in the UAE after allegedly killing her boyfriend in self-defence. The case highlights issues of domestic violence and legal rights abroad.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26