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From chasing a ball to running for Olympic gold

 From chasing a ball to running for Olympic gold

29 July 2016

With just over a week until he flies out to Rio to compete in the Olympics, this gold medalist reflects on where it all started, in Kent.

Men still in hospital after double murder bid

Men still in hospital after double murder bid

29 July 2016

Two men remain in hospital after suffering multiple stab wounds at a mental health centre.

More than 25 police officers arrive at scene of arrest inquiry

More than 25 police officers arrive at scene of arrest inquiry

29 July 2016

An arrest inquiry was carried out this week which saw four police vans, four police cars and more than 25 officers storm through a residential street.

MP wants ban on new grammar schools lifted

MP wants ban on new grammar schools lifted

29 July 2016

MP Gareth Johnson wants a change in the law to allow new grammar schools.

Serious fire spreads through house

Serious fire spreads through house

29 July 2016

Both floors of a two-storey house suffered significant damage after a blaze broke out in the early hours of this morning.

Sewers have heart

Sewers have heart

29 July 2016

Kind-hearted sewers gave up their time to help make breast cancer patients a little more comfortable during treatment.

The QEII Bridge closed overnight tomorrow

The QEII Bridge closed overnight tomorrow

29 July 2016

The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge will be closed for eight hours to carry out maintenance works, diverting traffic and causing delays.

Major delays on M25 after crash

Major delays on M25 after crash

28 July 2016

Delays are stretching back several miles on the M25 following an earlier crash.

No Jane, no gain!

No Jane, no gain!

28 July 2016

Two women - both called Jane - are taking on a 100 mile cycle for charity.

Thug who stabbed ex's partner given longer behind bars

Thug who stabbed ex's partner given longer behind bars

28 July 2016

A man who attacked his ex-partner and stabbed her new boyfriend with scissors was today sentenced to an extra two and a half years in jail.

Chocolate dream is proving a winner

Chocolate dream is proving a winner

28 July 2016

Think your business is one of the best? The Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards celebrate the cream of our local firms.

VIDEO: Footballer to appear on Don’t Tell the Bride

VIDEO: Footballer to appear on Don’t Tell the Bride

28 July 2016

Two childhood sweethearts - including a Kent footballer - will appear on Don't Tell the Bride tonight, tying the knot at North Kent College.

Lloyds Kent branches under threat

Lloyds Kent branches under threat

28 July 2016

Lloyds Banking Group has put many of its branches in the county at risk after announcing plans to close 200 locations and cut 3,000 jobs.

Injury ends gymnast’s Rio Olympics dream

 Injury ends gymnast’s Rio Olympics dream

28 July 2016

With just weeks to go until the Olympics gets started, a teenager who was shortlisted to represent Team GB has suffered a leg injury.

Pupils fight crossing route

Pupils fight crossing route

28 July 2016

Youngsters have handed a petition to Gravesham MP Adam Holloway opposing the proposed Lower Thames Crossing being built close to their school.

Two heavy goods vehicles and car collide on Dartford Crossing

Two heavy goods vehicles and car collide on Dartford Crossing

28 July 2016

There is huge congestion following a three- vehicle crash on the crossing.

Thameslink Programme may cause commuter chaos

Thameslink Programme may cause commuter chaos

27 July 2016

The Thameslink programme begins its next phases of work over the August Bank Holiday - see how your journey may be disrupted.

Wands at the ready - it's another Harry Potter book!

Wands at the ready - it's another Harry Potter book!

27 July 2016

Grab your wand and witch's hat for fancy dress fun to mark the launch of a new Harry Potter book across Kent this weekend.

Angry women’s pensions fight goes to Parliament

 Angry women’s pensions fight goes to Parliament

27 July 2016

A group of women have taken their campaign against state pension inequality to parliament.

Double Olympic champion joins park run

Double Olympic champion joins park run

27 July 2016

Dame Kelly Holmes joined park runners to mark a milestone.

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