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Banned driver caught behind wheel of wife's new car

Banned driver caught behind wheel of wife's new car

A disqualified driver who drove he wife's new car home told a court he had no idea he was banned from the road after a previous court hearing.

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Cruel thug killed girlfriend's puppies in front of her

Cruel thug killed girlfriend's puppies in front of her

A menacing thug killed his horrified partner's puppies by repeatedly slamming them into a concrete floor.

Diners' joy as popular Wagamama reveals expansion plans

Diners' joy as popular Wagamama reveals expansion plans

Customers have welcomed expansion plans for a popular Wagamama restaurant where diners are often seen queuing out of the door.

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Flood warning issued along 16-mile stretch of river

Flood warning issued along 16-mile stretch of river

Expected rising river levels have caused a flood warning to be issued for residents and businesses.

The three Kent districts set for modern bin lorries as £152m deal signed

The three Kent districts set for modern bin lorries as £152m deal signed

An eight-year bin collection contract has been agreed which will lead to "improved services" and a new fleet of eco-friendly modern vehicles.

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Anger as vandals smash tribute to homeless man

Anger as vandals smash tribute to homeless man

Tributes left in a shopping centre in memory of a "friendly and kind" homeless man were destroyed by vandals over the weekend.

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Delays on roundabout as car and lorry collide

Delays on roundabout as car and lorry collide

An accident involving a lorry and a car caused further delays for drivers as the M20 remains closed.

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M20 shut for hours after lorries collide

M20 shut for hours after lorries collide

A crash involving two lorries shut the M20 for hours.

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Ring-road turns to river as cars left stranded

Ring-road turns to river as cars left stranded

Police have been forced to close a ring-road after vehicles became stranded in flood water.

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Town's 'best barbers' to shut after 20 years

Town's 'best barbers' to shut after 20 years

A barber shop described as the "best in town" has announced it is closing after two decades, sparking sadness among regulars.

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Road closed after crash near The Range

Road closed after crash near The Range

A homeware store has been cordoned off by police after a collision involving two cars.

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'Never-ending roadworks could force my garage to close'

'Never-ending roadworks could force my garage to close'

A furious garage owner says constant queues caused by ongoing roadworks could lead to the closure of his business.

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Garden centre's bid to build new homes to fund expansion

Garden centre's bid to build new homes to fund expansion

Seven new homes could be built next to a popular garden centre as part of plans to upgrade the site.

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Rum thief yelled 'I hope you die of cancer' at police during arrest

Rum thief yelled 'I hope you die of cancer' at police during arrest

A thief who stole a bottle of rum from a town centre shop later spat at and attacked police as they went to arrest him.

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Mystery over body found in woods near Sainsbury's

Mystery over body found in woods near Sainsbury's

A man was found dead in woods by a member of the public almost three months ago - but has still not been identified.

'People put two and two together and make 50'

'People put two and two together and make 50'

Manager Tommy Warrilow has called for calm following four departures at Ashford this week.

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Student crashed into car while over drink-drive limit

Student crashed into car while over drink-drive limit

A young driver who crashed into another vehicle in the early hours was found to be over the legal drink-drive limit.

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Heavy traffic along main road after 'car and bike crash'

Heavy traffic along main road after 'car and bike crash'

Emergency services were called to one of the main routes into a Kent town following a crash between a bike and a car.

Baby joy for parents whose son died in nursery choking tragedy

Baby joy for parents whose son died in nursery choking tragedy

A couple whose baby boy tragically died after choking at nursery are celebrating the birth of their second child.

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M20 reopens after night-time roadworks overrun

M20 reopens after night-time roadworks overrun

There were long delays on the motorway earlier this morning, but the situation is fast improving.

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