Kent Morning Briefing
Thursday, 25 June 2026
The day in Kent · Swale Borough Council is moving ahead with a package of changes for Sheerness and the Isle of Sheppey, covering new housing rules, free tennis access and an adventure play upgrade. The proposals represent one of the more tangible local-government commitments to public amenity seen in the area this year.
The day ahead in Kent
Weather
Today: Clear morning, high 29°C, low 19°C.
Tomorrow: Clear morning, high 34°C, low 22°C.
Warning: Red warning of extreme heat affecting London & South East England; Amber warning of extreme heat affecting London & South East England; Amber warning of extreme heat affecting London & South East England; Amber warning of extreme heat affecting London & South East England
Travel
Roads (2 incidents): M25 — M25 Anticlockwise Jct 22 Exit Slip Road closure; A2 — A2 eastbound Coldharbour entry slip road closure.
Rail: All Kent services running to schedule.
As of 05:00 from National Highways + National Rail.
Coastal tides
Dover: Low 03:03 (1.80m) · High 08:39 (5.42m) · Low 15:32 (2.00m) · High 20:59 (5.61m)
Margate: Low 03:16 (0.99m) · High 09:32 (4.04m) · Low 15:44 (1.35m) · High 21:46 (4.15m)
Tides via tidetimes.co.uk.
5 things to know
- Kent Police fine dozens of drivers in Medway illegal racing crackdown
- Swanley cocaine dealer jailed after Kent Police seize drugs and cash
- Swale Borough Council proposes free tennis courts and new play facilities for Sheerness
Top Kent Stories
- Swanley Cocaine Dealer Jailed After Kent Police Seize Drugs and Cash
Published 05:52 BST
Breaking news from Kent A drug dealer operating in Swanley has been jailed after Kent Police seized cocaine, cash and drug paraphernalia during a targeted investigation. The Investigation A cocaine… - Dozens Fined After Nuisance Car Racing Crackdown in Medway
Published 19:04 BST
Kent Police issued fines to dozens of drivers following complaints about illegal racing and anti-social driving behaviour across the Medway area. Residents Pushed Back And Authorities Listened Dozens… - Swale Borough Council Plans Free Tennis, Adventure Play Upgrade and New Housing Rules for Sheerness
Published 19:02 BST
Swale Borough Council is pushing forward with a package of changes covering planning policy, public sport access and children s play facilities on the Isle of Sheppey. Changes That Could Affect Your…
Crime & Justice
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Business & Economy
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Kent Sport
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Financial markets
Bank of England (last 7 days):
- Megan Greene’s CV and questionnaire for the Treasury Select Committee
- Bank of England launches policy statement and draft rules on regulating systemic stablecoins
- Asset Purchase Facility: Gilt Sales – Market Notice 19 June 2026
Markets via Yahoo Finance; ONS + BoE via official feeds.
What’s on today
- 10:00 · Cabinet — Maidstone
Coming up tomorrow
No public events scheduled tomorrow.
“Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey was once home to a Royal Navy dockyard that launched ships for Nelson’s fleet.”
Kent fact of the day