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Inquest opens for dad-of-three, 17, killed by motorbike

06 May 2020
Inquest opens for dad-of-three, 17, killed by motorbike

An inquest has heard how a 17-year-old attending his friend's funeral was hit by a motorbike and left with a "non-survivable" head injury.

Here's how people are celebrating VE Day in lockdown

05 May 2020
Here's how people are celebrating VE Day in lockdown

Despite being in isolation due to government guidelines, many people are still determined to celebrate the day peace was declared 75 years ago.

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Pair charged with firearms offences

05 May 2020
Pair charged with firearms offences

Two men have been charged after a specialist police team found a number of guns and drugs.

Covid-19 victim died in care home

04 May 2020
Covid-19 victim died in care home

The family of a 77-year-old woman has paid tribute to the "easy-going and hard-working" former hairdresser after she died.

Pub taped off after armed raid

03 May 2020
Pub taped off after armed raid

Police have been pictured carrying out investigations at a pub after a late night altercation nearby ended with eight people being arrested.

Teen charged over five car blazes

03 May 2020
Teen charged over five car blazes

An 18-year-old will appear in court accused of setting fire to a number of cars.

Knifeman robber is sent to prison

03 May 2020
Knifeman robber is sent to prison

A 29-year-old who grabbed a shopping assistant by the throat and threatened to kill them has been jailed.

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People left without water for 24 hours

03 May 2020
People left without water for 24 hours

An emergency water delivery has been sent to residents after two burst pipes left them without a supply for more than 24 hours.

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10 places in Kent with no Covid-19 deaths

03 May 2020
10 places in Kent with no Covid-19 deaths

The Office for National Statistics has revealed which places in the county currently have no reported coronavirus deaths.

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Christmas ice rink cancelled

02 May 2020
Christmas ice rink cancelled

Plans for an annual ice rink have been scrapped by the council as uncertainty over when the coronavirus pandemic will end continues.

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Amazon warehouse worker tests positive for Covid-19

02 May 2020
Amazon warehouse worker tests positive for Covid-19

Amazon has said it is "supporting" a member of staff from one of its Kent warehouses who has contracted Covid-19.

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£20m of cocaine stopped from entering Kent

02 May 2020
£20m of cocaine stopped from entering Kent

Border Force in France have seized 260 kilos of cocaine worth £20 million from a lorry destined for Kent.

Can tradespeople work in your home?

02 May 2020
Can tradespeople work in your home?

Here's everything you need to know about whether or not tradespeople can work in your house during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Cars torched in suspected arson attack

02 May 2020
Cars torched in suspected arson attack

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after four cars were set alight.

Lockdown rule breakers leave damage behind

02 May 2020
Lockdown rule breakers leave damage behind

A table and benches have been left charred after someone had a barbecue on them despite lockdown restrictions.

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Top 10 pictures from Kent's cancelled festival

02 May 2020
Top 10 pictures from Kent's cancelled festival

On the day that should have seen the start of Kent's famous Sweeps Festival we take a look at what it's all about.

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Man, 74, with 'odd stacked against him' wins Covid battle

01 May 2020
Man, 74, with 'odd stacked against him' wins Covid battle

The family of a man with pre-existing health conditions say he is on the mend after catching Covid-19 and ending up in hospital.

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Air ambulance called after person found collapsed

01 May 2020
Air ambulance called after person found collapsed

The air ambulance was called out after a person was found collapsed and in a serious condition.

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'Avalanche' of domestic attacks expected

01 April 2020
'Avalanche' of domestic attacks expected

People who help those in abusive relationships are bracing themselves for a number of calls – after lockdown is lifted.

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Man jailed for having indecent images of children

26 March 2020
Man jailed for having indecent images of children

A 27-year-old has been locked up after officers found him in breach of his sexual harm prevention order.

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