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Man and dog rescued from pick-up truck

12 December 2016
Man and dog rescued from pick-up truck

Firefighters had to cut a man and dog free from an overturned vehicle.

Petition calls for justice for stabbed holidaymaker

12 December 2016
Petition calls for justice for stabbed holidaymaker

Thousands have signed a petition calling for justice for a Kent man stabbed to death in Cyprus, as one of the men suspected of killing him is jailed.

Two women saved from overturned car

12 December 2016
Two women saved from overturned car

Two women were rescued from an overturned car in the early hours of this morning.

Crossing capacity ready to burst

11 December 2016
Crossing capacity ready to burst

The Dartford Crossing will be operating at an estimated 120% capacity by the time a new Lower Thames Crossing is built.

Hospital’s new ‘art to heart’ provides perfect pick-me-up

10 December 2016
Hospital’s new ‘art to heart’ provides perfect pick-me-up

Talented young artists being treated at Darent Valley Hospital’s children’s ward have decorated a collection of useful bags for fellow patients.

Ambitious £5m plan to transform Acacia Hall

09 December 2016
Ambitious £5m plan to transform Acacia Hall

An ageing town-centre venue will be treated to a multimillion-pound renovation project.

Campaigners win battle to make school-run lane safer

09 December 2016
Campaigners win battle to make school-run lane safer

Parent power has come up trumps as council planners prepare to implement a speed and weight restriction on vehicles using a busy village road.

Free room at the inn: but only if you're called Mary and Joseph

09 December 2016
Free room at the inn: but only if you're called Mary and Joseph

A hotel is offering a free room at Christmas for anyone called Mary and Joseph, just bring photo ID - donkey or imminent birth not required.

Land sale to clear way for huge new school

09 December 2016
Land sale to clear way for huge new school

Fifteen acres of farmland will be sold to the government to allow for the construction of a 1,500 pupil secondary school.

Police investigate after man injured

09 December 2016
Police investigate after man injured

A man is being treated for a facial injury following reports of a disturbance at a home.

Transport secretary rejects TfL bid

09 December 2016
Transport secretary rejects TfL bid

Transport for London’s (TfL) bid to take over parts of Southeastern’s rail network has been rejected by the transport secretary.

Two robbers jailed following armed police hunt

08 December 2016
Two robbers jailed following armed police hunt

Two men who prompted an armed police response after holding up a car and robbing the occupants of their mobile phones have been jailed.

Woman 'blocked in by van driver and sexually assaulted'

08 December 2016
Woman 'blocked in by van driver and sexually assaulted'

A woman was reportedly sexually assaulted after a man blocked the road she was driving on with his van.

VIDEO: Mice seen scurrying in Wetherspoon's

07 December 2016
VIDEO: Mice seen scurrying in Wetherspoon's

Diners were distracted from their evening meals after several mice were caught scurrying across the floor of a pub and nibbling on food waste.

Appeal after violence erupts at Christmas lights switch-on

06 December 2016
Appeal after violence erupts at Christmas lights switch-on

Police are still appealing for witnesses to an assault reported after a festive event at Kent's biggest shopping centre.

Schoolboy loses cancer battle

06 December 2016
Schoolboy loses cancer battle

A young boy whose second battle with cancer inspired donations and messages of support from all over the world has died from his illness.

Care company keen to improve after CQC report

04 December 2016
Care company keen to improve after CQC report

An award-winning entrepreneur has leapt to the defence of his care company after it was criticised by watchdog inspectors.

Cash and jewellery stolen from home

02 December 2016
Cash and jewellery stolen from home

Four men are suspected of stealing cash and jewellery in a burglary in the early hours of this morning.

Historic market ready to reopen after refurb

02 December 2016
Historic market ready to reopen after refurb

Gravesend Borough Market will re-open tomorrow with a new look to mark another chapter in its long history.

Market stall traders celebrate 50 years of business

02 December 2016
Market stall traders celebrate 50 years of business

Everyone loves the big brands, but not as much as we love a good bargain, and Dartford market still draws a fine crowd.

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