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Latest news from Kent's courts

10 August 2017
Latest news from Kent's courts

Here is your latest update on what cases have been going through some of Kent's courts lately.

Animal abusers 'getting off lightly'

09 August 2017
Animal abusers 'getting off lightly'

A study has suggested people committing crimes of animal cruelty are being given lenient suspended sentences.

Policeman accused of using excessive force

07 August 2017
Policeman accused of using excessive force

A police officer accused of stopping and searching a man without good reason and using excessive force on him has appeared in front of a tribunal.

Changing room fire forces gym evacuation

06 August 2017
Changing room fire forces gym evacuation

Visitors to a fitness club were asked to leave after a fire broke out in a female changing room, destroying a toilet.

Campaign launched to keep rare painting

21 July 2017
Campaign launched to keep rare painting

A National Trust property is bidding to keep hold of a painting which depicts the house as part of its public collection.

Welcome to Ebbsfit!

21 July 2017
Welcome to Ebbsfit!

A pioneering scheme will see residents at a new garden city given Fitbits - with developers building leisure spaces around how they exercise.

Police officer sacked after taking drugs in Army

21 July 2017
Police officer sacked after taking drugs in Army

A police officer has been instantly dismissed after failing to declare they had been discharged from the Army for drug-taking.

Social media meltdown after chocolate burns

20 July 2017
Social media meltdown after chocolate burns

This morning saw a lorry full of chocolate bars go up in smoke on the A2 and the reaction on social media has been sweet.

New weather warning issued as Kent hit by storms

19 July 2017
New weather warning issued as Kent hit by storms

After a night of severe thunderstorms and flooding, we're being warned there could be more of the same to come.

Childhood obesity a 'serious challenge'

19 July 2017
Childhood obesity a 'serious challenge'

Families in Kent have been taking part in a fitness challenge to improve their diets as one in five children in Kent start primary school overweight.

Raising the standard: Kent's parks and gardens

18 July 2017
Raising the standard: Kent's parks and gardens

Why not take time to explore one of the county's 33 Green Flag parks?

Latest convictions from the county's courts

18 July 2017
Latest convictions from the county's courts

Stealing duvets and causing damage to public toilets are just some of the crimes offenders have been hauled in front of magistrates for.

Puppies dying due to 'shocking' trade

18 July 2017
Puppies dying due to 'shocking' trade

An animal charity is calling for urgent action after an investigation revealed pups are being smuggled in to England via Kent.

Debut panto star set for Big Brother house

17 July 2017
Debut panto star set for Big Brother house

The star of this year's panto in one Kent town may be cheered into the Celebrity Big Brother house.

KM Group scoop top awards

16 July 2017
KM Group scoop top awards

Teams at the KM Media Group are celebrating after clearing up at an annual press awards event.

Can't decide where to go on holiday?

14 July 2017
Can't decide where to go on holiday?

People are increasingly turning to their favourite television shows for inspiration on where to take a break - with places in Kent topping the list.

Can't decide where to go on holiday?

13 July 2017
Can't decide where to go on holiday?

People are increasingly turning to their favourite television shows for inspiration on where to take a break - with places in Kent topping the list.

Park's key ride to shut for several days

12 July 2017
Park's key ride to shut for several days

A key attraction at Dreamland is set to shut for several days this month for essential maintenance.

Homelessness at 'frightening' levels

12 July 2017
Homelessness at 'frightening' levels

A homeless charity leader says sleeping rough seems to have become accepted as figures show hundreds more people are living on the streets.

Train passengers facing major disruption

11 July 2017
Train passengers facing major disruption

Commuters are being warned of 'incredibly frustrating' journeys as several stations in London close for more than a week.

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