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Efit released in hunt for sex attacker

Efit released in hunt for sex attacker

Police hunting a sex attacker who tried to pounce on a woman in the early hours have released this efit.

Appeal to give popular dad send-off set to reach £10,000

Appeal to give popular dad send-off set to reach £10,000

A bid to give a popular man a proper send-off after he lost his battle with cancer has raised thousands.

University of Kent has 'highest number of cheats'

University of Kent has 'highest number of cheats'

An investigation claims the number of students caught cheating at the University of Kent is the highest in the country.

Carer bit boyfriend 14 times in text message row

Carer bit boyfriend 14 times in text message row

A 26-year-old woman has been told by a judge to “sort herself out” after launching vicious attacks on her partner.

Modern day pilgrim's arrival after epic journey

Modern day pilgrim's arrival after epic journey

A former teacher who spent Christmas Day night sleeping in the trees sheltering from a storm has finally arrived in Kent after an epic 200-mile walk.

'Cocaine found in Cathedral toilets'

'Cocaine found in Cathedral toilets'

A investigation claims to have uncovered traces of a Class A drug inside Canterbury Cathedral grounds.

Red tape delays chimps' arrival at animal park

Red tape delays chimps' arrival at animal park

The arrival of a group of chimps from America to a Kent animal park has been delayed by red tape.

VIDEO: Anti-hunt saboteurs protest at Boxing Day hunt

VIDEO: Anti-hunt saboteurs protest at Boxing Day hunt

Protesters demonstrated against a Boxing Day hunt - for the first time since the CPS dropped charges against huntsmen.

Teen dumps heroin and crack as he runs from cops

Teen dumps heroin and crack as he runs from cops

A Londoner caught planning to sell class A drugs in Kent has been locked up for two years.

Officer praised after he was stabbed in the leg

Officer praised after he was stabbed in the leg

A police officer is one of a number of the force who were honoured for their bravery and outstanding work across the county.

'She has never lost her smile'

'She has never lost her smile'

A four-year-old girl's battle to beat cancer which left her unable to walk has been recognised with a charity award.

Zoo welcomes jaguar cubs

Zoo welcomes jaguar cubs

A wildlife park has welcomed the birth of twin jaguar cubs - one spotted and one black.

Chef raped woman as she slept

Chef raped woman as she slept

A remorseless rapist who attacked a woman as she slept has been locked up for six years.

Last-minute shoppers snap up 1p tree deal

Last-minute shoppers snap up 1p tree deal

A superstore has been spreading some festive cheer as trees of all shapes and sizes are taken home... for a penny!

India trip on Kent's radar

India trip on Kent's radar

Several of Kent’s biggest names, including Rob Key, could head to India on a pre-season training tour led by head coach Jimmy Adams in the new year.

Jailed: the child abuser with an IQ less than 50

Jailed: the child abuser with an IQ less than 50

A 57-year-old who led a "sheltered life" has been jailed for two years for sexually assaulting a girl aged under 13.

'Tax on the sick' - hospitals' £3.25m from parking

'Tax on the sick' - hospitals' £3.25m from parking

Hospitals trust is one of the highest earners in the country in terms of parking revenue.

‘I’m glad to be alive after horror crash’

‘I’m glad to be alive after horror crash’

A motorcyclist says she is glad to be alive after her leg was shattered in a crash, and she was left lying in the road in 'excruciating' pain.

Village school "could have burned down" but for swift response

Village school "could have burned down" but for swift response

The quick reactions of a neighbour and firefighters saves school from severe damage.

Cheers – a murderer's smile after he is freed

Cheers – a murderer's smile after he is freed

With drinks held high, Merrick Rogers - who brutally murdered a young mum in a park - flashes a grin for the camera after his release from prison.

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