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Stingers used to snare moped riders 'brandishing hammer'

Stingers used to snare moped riders 'brandishing hammer'

Stinger traps were set by police to catch moped riders suspected of riding around a town centre wielding a hammer.

Body found on railway tracks

Body found on railway tracks

A person has died after being found on railway tracks which led to a huge emergency service response.

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How to survive in medieval Kent

How to survive in medieval Kent

An author and historian explains the best tips for how 21st century Britons might be able to survive medieval times and what life was truly like.

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Kutrieb: It was all about three points

Kutrieb: It was all about three points

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb described their win over Concord as a “step in the right direction” on Saturday.

Report: Cundle fires Ebbsfleet to welcome victory

Report: Cundle fires Ebbsfleet to welcome victory

Greg Cundle helped Ebbsfleet end a three-game losing run in National League South with a late goal against Concord on Saturday.

Stephen Port victim's partner demands Met chief resign after failings

Stephen Port victim's partner demands Met chief resign after failings

The boyfriend of Stephen Port's youngest victim has called for a police head to resign after an inquest found failings "probably" led to more deaths.

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Drink driver threatened people with knife

Drink driver threatened people with knife

A suspected drink driver reportedly found threatening people with a large knife has been arrested.

School place for teenager after six months without lessons

School place for teenager after six months without lessons

Things are looking brighter for teenager Jaren Edgar who has finally been offered a place at a Kent school.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

A collision involving a motorbike and a car has resulted in a police appeal for witnesses.

Homeless man's bedding set on fire

Homeless man's bedding set on fire

An investigation has been launched after police were called to reports a homeless man's bedding had been set alight.

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'Retirement can wait while there's vaccines to deliver'

'Retirement can wait while there's vaccines to deliver'

A retired nurse who returned to the job to help vaccinate thousands of people at a mass hub is now helping deliver the programme in schools.

Six-game ban for Havant boss after Ebbsfleet clash

Six-game ban for Havant boss after Ebbsfleet clash

Havant manager Paul Doswell has been handed a six-match ban by the FA following their National League South game against Ebbsfleet last season.

Police dog helps find suspect hiding under tree

Police dog helps find suspect hiding under tree

A helicopter and a police dog named Chewy helped officers track down a suspect after two men fled following a car chase in the early hours.

School expansion bid adds car park to ease traffic woes

School expansion bid adds car park to ease traffic woes

Plans to expand the facilities at an oversubscribed secondary school have been revised to add a new car park in response to traffic fears.

Panto has the recipe for success

Panto has the recipe for success

Wicked Production's Robin Hood has all the right ingredients to be the perfect antidote to the events of 2021.

Weapons used in town centre fight

Weapons used in town centre fight

Three arrests have been made after police were called to reports of a fight involving weapons in a town centre in the early hours.

'Not everything was bad, definitely not'

'Not everything was bad, definitely not'

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb didn’t accept everything was bad after their 5-2 humbling at Dulwich on Saturday.

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Man jailed for throwing boiling water on victim

Man jailed for throwing boiling water on victim

A man has been jailed after throwing boiling water over a man leaving him needing emergency treatment and skin grafts.

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'We don't mention the electricity bill'

'We don't mention the electricity bill'

A family's impressive Christmas lights are back for the eleventh year as they continue raising money for a charity close to their hearts.

Omicron case confirmed at Kent school

Omicron case confirmed at Kent school

The first case of the Omicron Covid variant in Kent has been confirmed at a secondary school.

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