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Broken-down lorry sparks long delays on Dartford Crossing

17 August 2024
Broken-down lorry sparks long delays on Dartford Crossing

Motorists are enduring delays of almost an hour after a broken-down lorry caused hold-ups on the Dartford Crossing.

Shoeless police officer in drink-drive crash described as ‘p***ed as a pudding’

17 August 2024
Shoeless police officer in drink-drive crash described as ‘p***ed as a pudding’

A police officer who crashed into a wall while drunk and repeatedly told onlookers not to worry as he “was the police” has been sacked.

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Teenage kayaker rescued in ‘frightening incident’

16 August 2024
Teenage kayaker rescued in ‘frightening incident’

A teenager was rescued after he was blown out to sea on an inflatable kayak described as an “unsuitable beach toy” by a lifeboat coxswain.

Police put up forensics tent after body discovered in river

16 August 2024
Police put up forensics tent after body discovered in river

Police officers, paramedics and lifeboats crews have been called to an incident near the River Thames.

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Arrest after woman allegedly followed at park

16 August 2024
Arrest after woman allegedly followed at park

An arrest has been made by police investigating reports from three women of indecent behaviour at a park.

Football club’s pledge to help youngsters with their mental health

16 August 2024
Football club’s pledge to help youngsters with their mental health

A football club has launched a partnership with a charity to support more young people who are struggling with their mental health.

Woman flown to hospital and man arrested following crash on M20

16 August 2024
Woman flown to hospital and man arrested following crash on M20

A three-vehicle crash which saw a woman airlifted to hospital with serious injuries and a man arrested is the subject of a police appeal.

Second man charged after alleged street stabbing

16 August 2024
Second man charged after alleged street stabbing

A second man has been charged following an alleged attack which saw a 19-year-old man airlifted to hospital.

‘Nightmare neighbour forced us out - and cheered as our car got urinated on’

16 August 2024
‘Nightmare neighbour forced us out - and cheered as our car got urinated on’

A family are living in fear after a nightmare neighbour subjected them to a relentless campaign of “obsessive” harassment which forced them to flee.

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CCTV catches fly-tippers and man ‘dumping cats’ at supermarket recycling point

15 August 2024
CCTV catches fly-tippers and man ‘dumping cats’ at supermarket recycling point

Cameras have caught around 35 people fly-tipping at a supermarket as a Kent council continues its crackdown on illegal dumping.

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Teen ‘attacked and cut’ outside shop

15 August 2024
Teen ‘attacked and cut’ outside shop

A teenager had to go to hospital after he was allegedly attacked by three other boys outside a shop.

Parents call for ‘stampede of change’ in maternity care after loss of unborn son

15 August 2024
Parents call for ‘stampede of change’ in maternity care after loss of unborn son

A grieving couple whose unborn son died after they were told to stay home and not to worry have started a charity to support bereaved parents.

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‘Stunning’ 200-year-old building to be converted into social homes

13 August 2024
‘Stunning’ 200-year-old building to be converted into social homes

The new owners of a historic customs house building which will become 27 homes have revealed their plans to convert it into social housing.

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Private investors could help deliver £9bn tunnel link - in exchange for toll money

13 August 2024
Private investors could help deliver £9bn tunnel link - in exchange for toll money

The government could look to private backers to build the Lower Thames Crossing and offset the growing cost on the public purse, according to reports.

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Motorists stung by ‘incredibly harsh’ speeding fines vow to fight on

13 August 2024
Motorists stung by ‘incredibly harsh’ speeding fines vow to fight on

A controversial speed limit change which saw thousands of motorists slapped with fines despite claims of inadequate signage is set to be axed.

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‘We are confident punters will be pleased’: Wetherspoons pub to reopen after £190k refit

12 August 2024
‘We are confident punters will be pleased’: Wetherspoons pub to reopen after £190k refit

Bosses of a popular town centre pub are preparing to welcome back customers after shutting to undergo a revamp.

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Major milestone reached for hospice’s new multi-million-pound wing

12 August 2024
Major milestone reached for hospice’s new multi-million-pound wing

Volunteers and staff celebrated as the last roof tile was placed on their hospice’s new wellbeing wing.

Memorial tree for beloved volunteer taken from nursery

12 August 2024
Memorial tree for beloved volunteer taken from nursery

A special tree planted in memory of an 89-year-old volunteer has been stolen from a children’s nursery.

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Paul O’Grady left behind £8m TV fortune

09 August 2024
Paul O’Grady left behind £8m TV fortune

Beloved star Paul O’Grady left behind £8m thanks to his glittering career, according to new documents.

Air ambulance called to M20 after multi-vehicle crash

09 August 2024
Air ambulance called to M20 after multi-vehicle crash

Traffic has been stopped on the M20 following a multi-vehicle crash, with an air ambulance in attendance.

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