A 38-year-old sex offender has been locked up for targeting a vulnerable homeless woman as she slept in a shop doorway.

Four health trusts have shelled out millions in damages for gynaecology medical negligence claims lodged against them over the last five years.

A man who was drunk and high on cocaine tried to knife an elderly woman on her doorstep in a “savage” attack.

A suspect has appeared in court after a man on a bike allegedly armed with a weapon threatened two people while demanding food.

Firefighters were called to a blaze in a kitchen, which has been linked to a microwaveable heat pad.

A national entertainment company has opened an arcade offering more than 50 games and activities.

Five men are under investigation after a crush at a music venue, where a Kent security guard died.

A mum-of-three says she is heartbroken after discovering her grandmother’s gravestone has been stolen.

The family of a young man who never came home after a night out have spoken of their grief on the anniversary of his disappearance.

Two men aged 68 and 57 have been locked up for raping a vulnerable child.

A suspect has been arrested after a man reportedly exposed himself to a woman walking near council offices

Plans have been submitted to change the use of a once popular school uniform shop.

A banned motorist has been locked up for Christmas after being snapped drinking from a can before driving off in his BMW.

It’s not everyday a blockbuster movie tipped for a BAFTA is shot in your hometown. Reporter Alex Langridge gives her verdict on Andrea Arnold’s Bird.

A depraved sex offender who raped a woman in a hotel room after a night out had been previously investigated by police over six similar allegations.

A police investigation has led to £120,000 worth of drugs, plus cash and weapons including knuckledusters being seized.

Watch EastEnders stars, CBeebies hosts and Pop Idol heartthrobs take to stages all over the county this weekend.

Special schools have threatened legal action against the county council over “deeply flawed” proposed changes to how pupils are allocated places.

A crash involving at least two vehicles temporarily blocked lanes on one of the county’s busiest routes tonight.

A smokehouse has replaced a once popular Thai restaurant which was forced to leave a market three months ago.