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Man found with knife and drugs at station

Man found with knife and drugs at station

A young man was found with drugs and a knife in his bag at a railway station.

Woman saved from going over rails at pier

Woman saved from going over rails at pier

Eagled-eyed CCTV operators helped save a woman from falling from a pier, as well as finding a missing man with dementia.

Bishop of Dover suggests migration concerns only sparked by ‘brown people’

Bishop of Dover suggests migration concerns only sparked by ‘brown people’

The Bishop of Dover says she believes some people are only concerned about immigration when it is “brown people” arriving on the coast.

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'We'll build 200 new council homes a year'

'We'll build 200 new council homes a year'

The new administration of a Kent authority has pledged to build 200 environmentally friendly council homes every year.

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The hilly walk with stunning views which is steeped in history

The hilly walk with stunning views which is steeped in history

A giant fort looms large over a town – but how many residents know its secrets? With incredible views and history, it’s one of Kent’s hidden gems.

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Russian warship shadowed as she sails close to coast

Russian warship shadowed as she sails close to coast

A Russian warship was tailed by a Royal Navy vessel as it sailed near to the Kent shore.

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Tragic dinghy which killed four was homemade

Tragic dinghy which killed four was homemade

Asylum seekers paid £8,000 for a spot on an overcrowded rickety dingy which sank and killed four.

Emotional Dixon ends wait for Moto glory

Emotional Dixon ends wait for Moto glory

Jake Dixon battled back for his maiden Moto2 win with just two laps to go at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Man goes on trial over death of four people in small boat tragedy

Man goes on trial over death of four people in small boat tragedy

A teenager accused of the manslaughter of four people who drowned after the small boat they were travelling in sank has gone on trial.

Thug strangled fiancée at Travelodge 13 days before wedding

Thug strangled fiancée at Travelodge 13 days before wedding

A man who strangled his fiancée just two weeks before their wedding pleaded with a judge: “Don’t take me away from my wife!”

Youngsters have day to remember at the Home of Cricket

Youngsters have day to remember at the Home of Cricket

Pupils from Elm School put their table cricket skills to the test at Lord’s - and met one of England’s greatest-ever batsmen while they were there.

Town centre jewellers goes on market for first time in 89 years

Town centre jewellers goes on market for first time in 89 years

A family-run jewellers which has been open for almost 90 years is set to get a new owner as the current one looks to retire.

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Gang smuggled people through Kent in lorries to work in cannabis factories

Gang smuggled people through Kent in lorries to work in cannabis factories

A people-smuggling ring which exploited Kent’s borders to put Albanians to work in cannabis factories has been smashed.

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Murderer arrested by port police

Murderer arrested by port police

A man who attempted to flee the country after brutally murdering his "friend" was arrested by port police.

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Search for firefighter missing in English Channel called off

Search for firefighter missing in English Channel called off

The search for a firefighter and professional swimmer who went missing after a charity swim in the English Channel has been called off.

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Brundle won’t be rushed

Brundle won’t be rushed

Mitch Brundle is prepared to play the waiting game if it means bringing his top targets to Dover.

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Helicopters called in to search for missing Channel swimmer

Helicopters called in to search for missing Channel swimmer

A professional swimmer has disappeared halfway through attempting to cross the English Channel, prompting an international helicopter search.

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Four village pubs listed for sale in just one week

Four village pubs listed for sale in just one week

A clutch of pubs across east Kent have been listed for sale in just seven days, with one going for a whopping £1.5m.

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‘Hello mate, me again’

‘Hello mate, me again’

Dover boss Mitch Brundle has told how he texted player-of-the-year Myles Judd every day in a bid to keep him at Crabble.

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The ‘embarrassing’ welcome tourists receive when they arrive in Kent

The ‘embarrassing’ welcome tourists receive when they arrive in Kent

A sign welcoming travellers to England as they enter through Kent has been branded an “embarrassment” after being covered in “shameful” graffiti.

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