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Air ambulance called to campervan crash

Air ambulance called to campervan crash

Delays have now cleared after a campervan left the road and hit a post.

Kent sign batsman Weatherley

Kent sign batsman Weatherley

Kent have agreed a one-year loan deal for promising Hampshire and England under-19s batsman Joe Weatherley.

Bit of a sticky situation?

Bit of a sticky situation?

A pub customer was faced with more than he bargained for after a practical joke left his car a little wrapped up.

School head quits as 'public challenges' affect her health

School head quits as 'public challenges' affect her health

The head teacher of a top grammar school has resigned just weeks after the conclusion of an investigation into her treatment of staff and pupils.

Death crash victim was 'dedicated' councillor

Death crash victim was 'dedicated' councillor

A family has paid tribute to a "charismatic and devoted" 49-year-old man who was a passenger in a car which hit a tree

Cannabis factory uncovered

Cannabis factory uncovered

Police are hunting for the people responsible for running a cannabis factory after more than 120 plants and cultivation equipment were discovered.

Dirty air is killing 100 people a year in the city

Dirty air is killing 100 people a year in the city

Environmentalists have appealed to drivers to turn their engines off while waiting at a busy level crossing

'Shooting galleries' for heroin addicts?

'Shooting galleries' for heroin addicts?

Following a series of deaths calls have been made to give drug users somewhere safe to get high - and help reduce heroin paraphernalia left in public.

Woman thwarts violent rapist

Woman thwarts violent rapist

A nanny who put herself in danger for a stranger has been described as "nothing short of inspirational" by judge.

Three van crash sparks delays

Three van crash sparks delays

Three vans have been involved in a collision this morning on a busy road

Drama as car lands on its roof

Drama as car lands on its roof

A driver has suffered a head injury after his vehicle left the road and landed upside down.

Fight for East Kent hospital services

Fight for East Kent hospital services

Hundreds of people attended a public meeting over the future of hospital services in East Kent.

Police appeal after fatal crash

Police appeal after fatal crash

Officers are trying to determine why a car crashed into a tree yesterday, claiming the life of the passenger.

One person hurt in two-car crash

One person hurt in two-car crash

A crash that closed the A2 left one person hurt and a car billowing smoke, police said.

Hospital chiefs to face grilling at public meeting

Hospital chiefs to face grilling at public meeting

Hundreds of people are this morning expected to attend a public meeting called by campaigners who fear for the future of healthcare in east Kent.

Wealthy school asks taxpayers to cover cost of lunch

Wealthy school asks taxpayers to cover cost of lunch

A £12,000-a-term school appealed to a council for financial assistance to pay for a £7.50 a head lunch for disadvantaged youngsters.

Campaigners voice their concern over future of K&C hospital

Campaigners voice their concern over future of K&C hospital

Concerns over vital health services at Kent and Canterbury Hospital have been raised at a meeting of campaigners today.

UPDATE: Road closed after fatal crash

UPDATE: Road closed after fatal crash

A road was closed for hours in both directions for police investigations after man died in an accident.

'Hello mate, I've put a bomb in one of your bins'

'Hello mate, I've put a bomb in one of your bins'

A student wanted to spend the day with his girlfriend - so he told her bosses he'd planted a bomb.

Jewellers targeted by thieves

Jewellers targeted by thieves

A man reached over a counter in a jewellery shop and swiped 15 bracelets from a cabinet.

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