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Suspected moped thief found hiding under tree

Suspected moped thief found hiding under tree

A teenager was arrested on suspicion of stealing a moped after he was found hiding under a tree.

Just Stop Oil halts protests

Just Stop Oil halts protests

Climate change activists have announced that they will not go ahead with a fifth day of protests due to it being Remembrance Day.

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New play area opens at country park

New play area opens at country park

A new play area has been unveiled at a country park as part of a borough-wide £1.5 million project.

Trucker on iPad video call before smash left lorry hanging off bridge

Trucker on iPad video call before smash left lorry hanging off bridge

A lorry driver's vehicle was left hanging over the A2 after jackknifing his truck after talking to his fiancée 7,000 miles away on video.

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Pub boss accused of fraud says his grandad paid for expensive holidays

Pub boss accused of fraud says his grandad paid for expensive holidays

A former pub manager accused of stealing £93k from his employer and spending it on luxury breaks says his grandad paid for the holidays.

Just Stop Oil arrests as group found in car with harnesses

Just Stop Oil arrests as group found in car with harnesses

Just Stop Oil have hit the M25 for a fourth day, with police intercepting a group of suspects in a car packed with climbing equipment.

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Tyler: Healthy competition key for Darts

Tyler: Healthy competition key for Darts

Coach Martin Tyler believes competition for places is vital as Dartford look to continue their incredible run.

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Dartford Tunnel lanes re-open after closing for emergency repairs

Dartford Tunnel lanes re-open after closing for emergency repairs

Traffic is currently being diverted on a major route after two lanes were closed for repairs.

Fireworks launched from moving car in street

Fireworks launched from moving car in street

Shocking CCTV footage shows fireworks being set off from a moving car as it was driven down a residential area.

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Two Kent Poundland stores among latest to get major revamps

Two Kent Poundland stores among latest to get major revamps

Two of the county's branches of the budget national retailer are among the latest across the UK to be refurbished.

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Police officer knocked off bike by lorries during Just Stop Oil protest

Police officer knocked off bike by lorries during Just Stop Oil protest

A police officer has been injured in a lorry crash during a rolling road block put in place as a result of Just Stop Oil protests.

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Pub boss accused of fraud paid for luxury holidays in cash

Pub boss accused of fraud paid for luxury holidays in cash

A manager accused of stealing £93,000 from the pub he worked at made some big-money purchases using cash, a court heard.

Man dies after 'police incident' on M25

Man dies after 'police incident' on M25

A man aged in his 40s has died after police were called to the M25 this morning.

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Just Stop Oil protest shuts Dartford Tunnel

Just Stop Oil protest shuts Dartford Tunnel

There were severe delays on the M25 this morning after more protests from Just Stop Oil.

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'I'm one bad flood away from going out of business'

'I'm one bad flood away from going out of business'

The boss of a major supplier to the rail industry fears his firm may have to close due to repeat flooding he says is caused by roadside fly-tipping.

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Pub boss 'stole £93k from own boozer'

Pub boss 'stole £93k from own boozer'

A pub manager has been accused of regularly cashing full days' takings into his own bank account over two years.

Tailbacks as Dartford Tunnel closed for repairs

Tailbacks as Dartford Tunnel closed for repairs

There were rush-hour queues on a major route after two lanes were closed for emergency repairs.

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Trial date set after attempted murder charge

Trial date set after attempted murder charge

A 35-year-old man is to go on trial accused of the attempted murder of a woman who was attacked with a knife.

Curry house wins award from MasterChef judge

Curry house wins award from MasterChef judge

A curry house from Kent has won a prestigious regional award presented by MasterChef judge Greg Wallace.

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High Court bans protests on the M25

High Court bans protests on the M25

The courts have granted an injunction to stop protesters from disrupting the M25 following days of chaos in Kent.

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