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'Scumbag looters ransack fire-ravaged homes'

'Scumbag looters ransack fire-ravaged homes'

Thieves have reportedly picked through the remains of homes left gutted by a blaze.

Cash machine users warned to be on the look-out for hi-tech scam

Cash machine users warned to be on the look-out for hi-tech scam

Off-duty police community officer spots device used for skimming users' card details fixed to ATM.

Conman steals £750 from OAP

Conman steals £750 from OAP

A man claiming to be checking a water leak stole cash from an 84-year-old's wallet.

Tributes after former Lord Lieutenant's death

Tributes after former Lord Lieutenant's death

A former Lord Lieutenant of Kent - who shaped and modernised the role and donated millions to charities - has lost his battle against ill health.

E-fit released after OAP's home ransacked

E-fit released after OAP's home ransacked

Police investigating a burglary have issued an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to.

'Intense probing' of beleaguered hospitals

'Intense probing' of beleaguered hospitals

East Kent's health trust boss says the outcome of a government inspection is impossible to predict.

Pensioner knew driver of car which killed her

Pensioner knew driver of car which killed her

A pensioner who died after being hit by a car knew the man behind the wheel.

Kent racing circuit to feature in video game

Kent racing circuit to feature in video game

People will have the chance to speed round Lydden Hill from the comfort of their armchairs after the race circuit was included in a computer game.

Mozart-loving Misty needs a new home

Mozart-loving Misty needs a new home

A Doberman with a love of classical music has been in a shelter for over six months.

Estate agent dies in double fatal horror crash

Estate agent dies in double fatal horror crash

A boss has paid tribute to "a dedicated professional" after a second person dies following three vehicle pile-up.

Fire-ravaged homes rebuild controversy

Fire-ravaged homes rebuild controversy

Properties obliterated in a city centre blaze will be rebuilt using the same construction method.

John Newman sets up home in Kent

John Newman sets up home in Kent

Superstar singer John Newman has revealed he has moved to the county and is enjoying the local nightlife - when the door staff let him in, that is!

Workman impaled at construction site

Workman impaled at construction site

A workman has been left with a "deep and serious wound" after falling onto a scaffolding pole at a construction site

Drug addict jailed after burglary

Drug addict jailed after burglary

A heroin and crack cocaine user has been jailed after four students returned from a Christmas break and found their home had been burgled.

Council forces grieving dog owner to dig up pet

Council forces grieving dog owner to dig up pet

A grieving dog owner has spoken of his shock after a council told him to dig up his beloved pooch he buried in his garden.

Croatia prop to join the fray

Croatia prop to join the fray

There will be a fresh look to Canterbury Rugby Club’s line-up next season, with an international prop and three New Zealanders joining the squad.

Batting collapse seals Kent's fate

Batting collapse seals Kent's fate

Kent lose by six wickets in their LV= Country Championship Division 2 clash at Surrey.

Walker: We're hungry for success

Walker: We're hungry for success

Kent Spitfires assistant coach Matt Walker can see the desire in his players’ eyes.

Kent sign batsman

Kent sign batsman

South African born batsman Sean Dickson has signed for Kent after scoring plenty of runs in all formats for the 2nd XI in his first season.

Traffic builds after van and car collide

Traffic builds after van and car collide

A crash between a van and a car is causing traffic delays on a major road.

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