Firefighters used a cherry picker to rescue a stricken seagull stuck on a TV aerial in a large-scale rescue effort branded a waste of public money.

One lane of the Thanet Way has been closed by police while a broken down petrol tanker is recovered.

A mother-of-two knocked back five half-pints of cider before getting behind the wheel of her car - and then blamed a new diet when she crashed.

Traffic is crawling in part of Herne Bay as police work to remove a van parked on double-yellow lines.

A woman was punched in a motiveless assault... before her attacker calmly walked away.

County council taxpayers are likely to be hit with a hike in bills as a three-year freeze looks set to come to an end today.

A Kent MP has slammed the 'nanny state' for voting to criminalise smoking in cars carrying children, branding the move "unenforceable".

Campaigners are calling for action on a derelict former seafront pub which they say is damaging tourism prospects in the town.

A teenager is behind bars after sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl when he saw her talking with friends.

A learner "driving blind" at night with his lights off led police on a 70mph car chase after a row with a former lover.

Kent is set to cement its dubious reputation as a legal high shop stronghold... as a new store opens up this week.

A businessman who considered selling legal highs has backtracked after receiving threats and being criticised by angry Facebook campaigners.

A student has had a relationship ruined, lost her job and missed out on a top degree after a two-year ordeal at the hands of a creepy stalker.

A seaside boss has been ordered to pay £25,000 after a judge said he put profit before duty when a six-year-old girl's fingers were ripped by a fan.

A Tube worker claimed a friend's sob story led him to smuggle two Albanians into the UK in the boot of his car.

Plans for an indoor play centre in Herne Bay face being knocked back by the council.

After years of false starts and big ideas, things are finally looking up in a seaside town.

Three cars collided in a town centre this afternoon, causing delays for drivers.

Highways workers are out in force today clearing up after more than 100 trees were brought down in the weekend's storms.

Family and friends of Strode Park client Darren Brazier, 31, have paid tribute to the sports fan, describing him as "the life and soul of the party".