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Guerilla tactics used in phone mast fight

Guerilla tactics used in phone mast fight

Residents blocked in contractors vehicles to stop them erecting an 85 foot phone mast without proper consultation.

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The story of a schoolgirl's senseless murder

The story of a schoolgirl's senseless murder

Today marks 31 years since 16-year-old Claire Tiltman was brutally stabbed in a frenzied attack down an alleyway.

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Ring doorbell captures suspect burglars before 'village loot'

Ring doorbell captures suspect burglars before 'village loot'

Police are investigating after multiple homes in a village were targeted by suspected burglars with cash and motorbikes being stolen.

Mayor's officials accused of 'manipulating' ULEZ plans

Mayor's officials accused of 'manipulating' ULEZ plans

Sadiq Khan has been accused of providing 'false and misleading' information over plans to expand London's emission zone to the border with Kent.

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Man knocked unconscious by teens playing football

Man knocked unconscious by teens playing football

A man suffered a serious head injury when he was knocked unconscious by a group of teenagers.

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Jackknifed lorry shuts road

Jackknifed lorry shuts road

Delays are expected after a lorry became stuck.

Murder case detectives to visit Peru

Murder case detectives to visit Peru

Police will be flying abroad next month as part of their inquiry into the death of Karla Godoy.

'It won't be long': Pirate-themed play park works underway

'It won't be long': Pirate-themed play park works underway

Construction of a swashbuckling new play area thought to be among the biggest in Britain has got underway in a town park.

Passengers rescued from damaged train

Passengers rescued from damaged train

A broken down train in part of the county has caused 'major disruption' to routes around Kent.

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Battersea animal charity looking for foster carers in Kent

Battersea animal charity looking for foster carers in Kent

The animal welfare charity is looking for anyone wanting to help rescued dogs and cats.

'I thought we were useless'

'I thought we were useless'

Dartford manager Alan Dowson gave a brutally honest assessment of his team’s performance on Saturday.

Report: Leaders Dartford lose at home

Report: Leaders Dartford lose at home

National League South leaders Dartford were rocked at home by Hemel Hempstead on Saturday.

‘Let me live with the chicken that saved my life’

‘Let me live with the chicken that saved my life’

A couple have been evicted from a flat and then a hotel in their fight to stay with their beloved pet chicken.

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Newly planted trees 'ripped out of ground' by vandals

Newly planted trees 'ripped out of ground' by vandals

An investigation has been launched after newly planted trees were completely "ripped out of the ground" by vandals.

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Queues after multi-vehicle crash on motorway

Queues after multi-vehicle crash on motorway

Drivers are facing further delays on one of Kent's busiest routes following a multi-vehicle crash.

Byron Burger to shut at Bluewater

Byron Burger to shut at Bluewater

A burger restaurant at the county's biggest shopping centre is closing after its owner announced it was going into administration.

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Bluewater jewel thief stole £10,000 worth of rings

Bluewater jewel thief stole £10,000 worth of rings

A woman who was tracked down after using fake rings to steal thousands of pounds worth of jewellery has been convicted.

Queues following 'traffic problem' on motorway

Queues following 'traffic problem' on motorway

There are delays on the M25 following an earlier "traffic problem".

Heavy traffic after multi-vehicle crash

Heavy traffic after multi-vehicle crash

There were delays on the M25 after a multi-vehicle accident near the Dartford Tunnel.

Dowson: League table is a distraction

Dowson: League table is a distraction

Dartford boss Alan Dowson doesn't see any point in looking at the National League South standings - even though his team are top!

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