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Driver refuses to admit speeding 'on principle'

07 February 2015
Driver refuses to admit speeding 'on principle'

A driver allegedly clocked doing 48mph in a 40mph zone says he would rather pay a hefty fine than admit to something "he has not done".

Firm to face charges over worker's tyre blast death

06 February 2015
Firm to face charges over worker's tyre blast death

A firm is to face criminal charges over alleged safety breaches - nine years after a young fitter was killed when a tyre exploded in his face.

Mum and son 'ran cannabis factory in loft'

03 February 2015
Mum and son 'ran cannabis factory in loft'

A woman and her son have appeared in court after a raid on their home uncovered cannabis plants with a street value of up to £26,000.

Fire crews in pigeon river rescue

02 February 2015
Fire crews in pigeon river rescue

Firefighters were forced to wade through a river to rescue a pigeon caught up in netting this afternoon.

Head teacher's ban after drink-driving shame

30 January 2015
Head teacher's ban after drink-driving shame

A primary school head teacher was stopped in his car while over the legal alcohol limit by police acting on a tip-off.

Gay Pride promises seaside family fun

28 January 2015
Gay Pride promises seaside family fun

Margate will be the venue this summer for a new Kent Pride parade.

“I’m so lucky the belt snapped”

26 January 2015
“I’m so lucky the belt snapped”

When Ross Buggins fell mysteriously ill, it led to a frightening sequence of events and an attempt to hang himself.

Rigging scandal hits charity competition

24 January 2015
Rigging scandal hits charity competition

A competition to win a charity minibus worth £36,000 has been scrapped after allegations it was being rigged with multiple votes.

Police issue e-fit of mugger following nighttime robbery

21 January 2015
Police issue e-fit of mugger following nighttime robbery

A woman suffered a head injury after being assaulted by a street robber who grabbed her bag.

Firefighters release injured man stuck under a Nissan 4x4

18 January 2015
Firefighters release injured man stuck under a Nissan 4x4

Man who suffered a head injury while working underneath a vehicle taken to hospital.

Robbers threaten grandmother, 83, with torture and kidnap

16 January 2015
Robbers threaten grandmother, 83, with torture and kidnap

Hammer-wielding intruders threatened to kidnap and torture an 83-year-old grandmother after breaking into her home.

Cooking on electric hob thought to have started house blaze

16 January 2015
Cooking on electric hob thought to have started house blaze

Man rescued from second floor of smoke-filled house after fire breaks out in the kitchen

Trio of city 'movers and shakers' given top honour

16 January 2015
Trio of city 'movers and shakers' given top honour

A Canterbury businessman, a fundraiser for the new Marlowe Theatre and an honorary fellow of Christ Church University awarded Freedom of the City

Just one click could win Kent MS Therapy Centre a minibus

09 January 2015
Just one click could win Kent MS Therapy Centre a minibus

Charity has until midnight to swing votes in its favour to win a £36,000 mini bus so sufferers without transport can visit the centre

'We can't leave any stone unturned'

04 January 2015
'We can't leave any stone unturned'

Search teams looking for missing Pat Lamb are following a new lead and targeting woodland near a service station off the M2.

Flat badly damaged in fire which started in the early hours

04 January 2015
Flat badly damaged in fire which started in the early hours

Firefighters warn homeowners to unplug electric blankets after fire which injures a man.

Smoke alarm alerted resident to blaze

04 January 2015
Smoke alarm alerted resident to blaze

Man taken to hospital after breathing in smoke and dog rescued from flat blaze.

Injured motorist cut from smashed car

03 January 2015
Injured motorist cut from smashed car

Car crashed into motorway barrier leaving driver with multiple injuries.

Police launch appeal following alleged assault

03 January 2015
Police launch appeal following alleged assault

Man hospitilised with head injuries after incident in the early hours of New Year's Day.

New Year's Honours list reveals local recipients.

31 December 2014
New Year's Honours list reveals local recipients.

Awards to six dedicated people who have done pioneering work and volunteering in the community

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