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Guess who’s footing bill for council leader’s unpaid tax...

Guess who’s footing bill for council leader’s unpaid tax...

An unpaid tax bill run up by a council leader will be cleared using taxpayers money, a leaked email has revealed.

Lydden's World Rallycross success

Lydden's World Rallycross success

Thousands of spectators watched Kent's showcase rallycross round today - and enjoyed seeing a Brit take an impressive podium.

Owner's anger at cabbie after puppy run over

Owner's anger at cabbie after puppy run over

An owner has hit out at a taxi driver who drove off without leaving his name after running over her puppy.

Lydden thrills on World Rallycross debut

Lydden thrills on World Rallycross debut

Nearly 50 action-packed races took place today when the world's best rallycross drivers came to Kent.

Lydden set for World Rallycross stardom

Lydden set for World Rallycross stardom

The world's best rallycross drivers descended on Kent today before a bumper weekend of racing.

Woman’s 'Gestapo' jibe over cigarette litter fine

Woman’s 'Gestapo' jibe over cigarette litter fine

A smoker has hit out at "Gestapo tactics" used by tough new litter wardens who slapped her with a fine for dropping a cigarette butt.

'Feral' teen locked up after leaving attacked jailer a 'broken man'

'Feral' teen locked up after leaving attacked jailer a 'broken man'

A court security guard was left a "broken man" and unable to work after a vicious attack by a teenager refused bail.

Northeast: Getting ready for t20 will be a challenge

Northeast: Getting ready for t20 will be a challenge

Sam Northeast says Kent face a challenge to prepare themselves for the start of their NatWest T20 Blast campaign.

'Doomed' school to get £150k of iPads, laptops and PCs

'Doomed' school to get £150k of iPads, laptops and PCs

A debt-ridden school which is destined to close is to be given £150,000 of laptops, iPads and laptops by education chiefs, it's been revealed

Lydden ready to rock with rallycross

Lydden ready to rock with rallycross

The world's best rallycross drivers are coming to Kent this weekend for an action-packed two days.

Blake ready to make mark in NatWest T20 Blast

Blake ready to make mark in NatWest T20 Blast

Alex Blake claims he’s hitting form at the right time as he returns to the Kent Spitifires’ squad for the NatWest T20 Blast opener at Taunton.

Smelt excited by international call-up

Smelt excited by international call-up

Nick Smelt makes his Great Britain Junior wheelchair tennis debut when he competes in the BNP Paribas World Team Cup in Holland next week.

Walker blames 'mad hour' for Gloucestershire defeat

Walker blames 'mad hour' for Gloucestershire defeat

Matt Walker refused to blame the Kent batsmen despite the capitulations at Bristol which left Kent scrambling to avoid their heaviest ever defeat.

Charity's grim warning to dog owners

Charity's grim warning to dog owners

Kent's dog owners would be more likely to leave their dog in a hot car than their mobile phone, a shock poll has revealed.

Asbestos gaffe costs worker £2,500

Asbestos gaffe costs worker £2,500

A man clearing asbestos at a school landed himself in the dock after a health and safety investigation.

Nelson Piquet Jr is latest Lydden star

Nelson Piquet Jr is latest Lydden star

The ex-F1 driver adds his name to this weekend's world rallycross round.

Comic adds tribute after brave Reece loses cancer battle

Comic adds tribute after brave Reece loses cancer battle

Comic David Walliams has praised the bravery of Reece Puddington, who has lost his fight against cancer.

Crisis as charity struggles to meet rough sleeper demand

Crisis as charity struggles to meet rough sleeper demand

A homelessness charity which helps hundreds of rough sleepers each year has been forced to draw up waiting lists for those in desperate need.

Road closed due to head-on crash

Road closed due to head-on crash

Traffic is building up after a head-on crash closed a busy route into Canterbury this afternoon.

Drink-drive arrest after charity shop crash

Drink-drive arrest after charity shop crash

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into a charity shop, causing thousands of pounds of damage.

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