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E-scooter rider steps in after boy attacked for wallet

E-scooter rider steps in after boy attacked for wallet

A boy was taken to hospital after two would-be muggers assaulted him and attempted to steal his wallet only to be foiled by an e-scooter rider.

Anger as bus driver tells disabled woman: ‘Mobility scooters are banned!’

Anger as bus driver tells disabled woman: ‘Mobility scooters are banned!’

A council has apologised to a disabled woman who was refused entry onto a bus because she was on a mobility scooter.

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‘Keep windows shut’ warning due to field fire

‘Keep windows shut’ warning due to field fire

Crews working to tackle a blaze in a field those living nearby to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution.

No consolation for Canterbury

No consolation for Canterbury

Canterbury missed out on a losing bonus point in their National League 2 East defeat at Barnes.

Ex-Kent coach guides side to shock World Cup success

Ex-Kent coach guides side to shock World Cup success

A former Kent coach helped guide Afghanistan to a shock Cricket World Cup win against England.

Level crossing crash causes traffic mayhem

Level crossing crash causes traffic mayhem

Monday morning commuter plans have been thrown into disarray after a car crashed into a level crossing, causing major tailbacks and gridlock.

‘This is grim work in a dangerous environment’

‘This is grim work in a dangerous environment’

Clothes, car number plates and bottles of urine have been cleared from the verge of one of Kent’s busiest roads.

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Meet the dad-of-three selling his fire engine on Facebook

Meet the dad-of-three selling his fire engine on Facebook

A working fire engine has appeared for sale on Facebook Marketplace – after the owner used it to save his own thatched home.

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Protestors occupy supermarket sparking angry reaction from shoppers

Protestors occupy supermarket sparking angry reaction from shoppers

Animal rights protestors had meat products waved in their faces by shoppers after they filled the milk aisle of a supermarket.

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Kent Senior Trophy First Round round-up

Kent Senior Trophy First Round round-up

Canterbury and Larkfield & New Hythe both produced upsets in the Kent Senior Trophy First Round on Saturday.

Agency warns: 'Eat these Kent food products and you could die'

Agency warns: 'Eat these Kent food products and you could die'

People who have bought food products from a firm selling at markets across Kent have been warned they might die if they eat them.

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Murder suspect’s car park video diaries shown to jury

Murder suspect’s car park video diaries shown to jury

One of four men on trial for the murder of a trained barrister sleeping rough in a car park made videos on his phone titled "Homeless Diaries".

23 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

23 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

We’ve taken a look at 23 dogs up for adoption and searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

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Scared cattle hiding behind trees after dog attack at nature reserve

Scared cattle hiding behind trees after dog attack at nature reserve

Cattle have been left scared and hiding in woods after several attacks by dogs off the lead at a nature reserve.

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Road reopens after crash and oil spillage at busy roundabout

Road reopens after crash and oil spillage at busy roundabout

A major route was shut for two hours after a crash led to an oil spillage at a busy roundabout, causing long delays for drivers.

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Rail services cancelled after train hits tree

Rail services cancelled after train hits tree

A railway line has been blocked after a train struck a tree, causing cancellations and delays for commuters.

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‘Garden of England? It’s the car park of England’

‘Garden of England? It’s the car park of England’

Villagers have lashed out at “mad” plans for 70 new homes amid fears Kent is becoming “the car park of England”.

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‘I’m the best I’ve been’

‘I’m the best I’ve been’

It has been another superb summer for Kent’s Daniel Bell-Drummond – one he ranks as his best yet – as he’s named their new club captain.

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Teen suffers head injuries in serious assault

Teen suffers head injuries in serious assault

A teenager suffered a head injury in a serious assault in a high street as police release CCTV as part of an investigation.

Captaincy calls made by Kent

Captaincy calls made by Kent

Kent have named their new captain – as well as their 2024 T20 Blast skipper.

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