Keepers at a famous Kent animal park have reported the successful birth of a critically endangered western lowland gorilla.

A thief who pretended to be deaf and posed as a "pushy and aggressive" charity collector to steal people's smartphones has been jailed.

Rail services have restarted after a large juggernaut struck a railway bridge during peak driving time.

Four people were injured in a crash involving two cars this evening.

A flytipper who advertised on social media that he would collect people's rubbish for money - and then dumped it in public places - has been fined.

Firefighters used a thermal image camera after being alerted by householders who smelled smoke.

Police have been called in amid claims two primary school pupils were groomed and told to share images of themselves.

Fast-food giant McDonald's is introducing table service at Kent's newest restaurant.

A training exercise saw three fire engines called to rescue two casualties who were trapped in a sewer.

A boss of a tyre firm has been acquitted of failing in his duty over the death of a tyre fitter.

A crash involving four vehicles is causing tailbacks this morning.

A grieving family is preparing for the funeral of a mum at the centre of a double-murder investigation.

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being airlifted following a reported leap from scaffolding.

Two elderly people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene of a house fire this morning.

Traffic is returning to normal after a crash in the town centre this morning.

A man's been arrested after police were called to reports of someone brandishing a handgun.

The family of a man who disappeared while shopping with his wife have issued a plea for help in finding him, saying they just want him home.

A callous mother-of-three offered help to a vulnerable disabled woman at her home and then stole her purse to get money for drugs.

A history enthusiast has uncovered the story of a First World War soldier after a chance find at an antiques fair.

A school stripped of its ability to spend money after running into financial problems has been taken over by a grammar to form an academy trust.