A shop has been cordoned off by police after being hit by a massive bolt of lightning - which sounded like a "bomb blast".

Another whale has been spotted in the River Thames just days after Hessy the Humpback was killed after being hit by a ship.

A search of a river, following a possible sighting of a body in the water, has been called off.

An inquest has been opened into the death of a 51-year-old man at a Kent hotel.

Several branches of a law firm have been closed by a regulator - sparking fears that as many as 100 jobs could be at risk.

A "disgusting" gang attack on a schoolgirl has been captured on film.

A mum who started a swimwear brand with just a £100 investment now has a turnover of £250k and her brand is favourite with celebrities.

A young teacher who suffered serious burns in a petrol station explosion in Cambodia cheated death by just seconds.

From a plan to bring six-foot beasts to a Kent wood to the world's longest serving ring master, here's this week's top stories in pictures.

A vigil for a popular teenager who died after a crash last year is being held in her memory to mark the first anniversary of her death.

A woman with learning difficulties has been left devastated after a heartless thief stole her belongings while she had an epileptic seizure.

City councillors have deferred plans for a park and ride extension to be built on a popular water meadow.

Emotional council leader Paul Carter broke down as he delivered his final speech as head of Kent County Council.

New home-owners in Leybourne may find their promised GP practice replaced by a restaurant.

A huge search was organised by the emergency services after a possible sighting of someone in the River Medway.

A mother who went missing 20 years ago was suffering with post natal depression, according to her ex husband who is accused of her murder.

Motorists and residents have been warned to expect more rush-hour delays when a fleet of buses starts dropping off youngsters on the busy A2.

Police, investigating the killing of homeless Piotr Lacheta, want to speak to a man smoking near a pub, and a man and woman in Worthington Street

A prisoner's death five months into his five-year jail term was the result of natural causes, an inquest has decided.

A man accused of knifing another through the heart has dismissed his lawyers in the middle of his trial.