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Man airlifted to hospital

04 January 2014
Man airlifted to hospital

A man hit by a car close to a retail park has been airlifted to hospital.

'Stay vigilant' plea as rain set to batter Kent this weekend

04 January 2014
'Stay vigilant' plea as rain set to batter Kent this weekend

Householders are being urged to take extra care this weekend, as more heavy rain is set to make rivers and coasts treacherous.

Tough times ahead for Kent police

04 January 2014
Tough times ahead for Kent police

Kent's chief constable has warned of challenging times ahead as he steps down from a force that needs to make £20m in cuts.

'Forever in our hearts, prayers and dreams'

03 January 2014
'Forever in our hearts, prayers and dreams'

A family have paid an emotion-charged tribute to the 'charismatic' 17-year-old schoolboy tragically killed in a crash on New Year's Day.

Firefighters walk out in latest strike over pensions

03 January 2014
Firefighters walk out in latest strike over pensions

A two-hour walkout of firefighters is set to hit the county this morning.

Hundreds flock to buy homes under Help to Buy

03 January 2014
Hundreds flock to buy homes under Help to Buy

Kent has hundreds more homeowners... thanks to a government scheme for new homes.

'Killer' hats on sale in Kent

02 January 2014
'Killer' hats on sale in Kent

These dangerous hats, which could strangle a youngster, have been found on sale in the county.

Teen, 17, killed in New Year's Day crash named

02 January 2014
Teen, 17, killed in New Year's Day crash named

A boy who was killed as he walked home on New Year's Day has been named.

Armed police arrest man in gun alert

02 January 2014
Armed police arrest man in gun alert

A 46-year-old man's been arrested after armed police swooped in a street amid reports a weapon was seen.

Train tickets go up... but it could be worse

02 January 2014
Train tickets go up... but it could be worse

Southeastern passengers today face a hike in fares... but the increase is less than the government suggested.

Bridge reopens after high winds

01 January 2014
Bridge reopens after high winds

The QEII bridge has reopened - five hours after it was closed in high winds and battering rain.

'It really has taken over our lives'

01 January 2014
'It really has taken over our lives'

A family who vowed to live 12 months using only British products have told of the highs and lows... and what are the most difficult things to buy.

Man wearing hi-vis jacket dies after being struck by a car

01 January 2014
Man wearing hi-vis jacket dies after being struck by a car

An 83-year-old man in a high-visibility jacket has died after being struck by a car when crossing the road.

Christmas floods: 'We've learned lessons'

31 December 2013
Christmas floods: 'We've learned lessons'

A council has admitted communication could have been better as thousands of homes were flooded or without power over Christmas.

Firefighters offered five times' salary to break strike

31 December 2013
Firefighters offered five times' salary to break strike

A leaked email has revealed firefighters have been offered huge inducements to break picket lines ahead of tonight's strike.

Benefactor awarded knighthood in Queen's honours list

30 December 2013
Benefactor awarded knighthood in Queen's honours list

A multi-millionaire who has ploughed in cash to help transform a part of Kent has been honoured in the new year's list.

Crossing reopens after high winds

30 December 2013
Crossing reopens after high winds

Delays are easing after the QEII bridge was closed earlier in high winds.

Just when you thought it was safe...

30 December 2013
Just when you thought it was safe...

Don't put away the sou'westers yet... we're set to be battered by more extreme rain.

Man freed after becoming trapped up to waist in creek

30 December 2013
Man freed after becoming trapped up to waist in creek

Specialist rescue teams were called in after a man became trapped in mud.

Addicts plead with judge over burglaries

30 December 2013
Addicts plead with judge over burglaries

Two young heroin addicts made impassioned apologies when they appeared in court to be sentenced for burglaries.

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