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Freak discovery led to murder charge

Freak discovery led to murder charge

A court has heard how a freak set of cirumstances led to a murder victim's missing phone being found by a schoolboy.

Weather warning as heavy rain and snow hit Kent

Weather warning as heavy rain and snow hit Kent

We were urged to take extra care as heavy downpours and snow hit Kent.

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Docker snaps 45,000 images picturing 50 years on the river

Docker snaps 45,000 images picturing 50 years on the river

A retired docker has released a collection of books which include hundreds of photos of the evolution of the London docks along the Thames.

Rider taken to hospital after falling off motorbike

Rider taken to hospital after falling off motorbike

Emergency services have been dealing with an incident on a busy road where a motorcyclist is thought to have come off a bike.

Lessons in panto

Lessons in panto

Youngsters have been taking part in virtual lessons in panto – oh yes they have.

More financial support offered to businesses

More financial support offered to businesses

Gravesham businesses can apply for grants of up to £3,000 in support to help them through the latest Covid-19 lockdown.

Flammable liquid poured through letterbox in arson attack

Flammable liquid poured through letterbox in arson attack

Police are hunting an arsonist who poured flammable liquid through a letterbox and set fire to a door.

Superstore launches Christmas giving tree

Superstore launches Christmas giving tree

Customers can donate a present to care home residents after a supermarket set up a Christmas giving campaign.

Deaf paramedic 'pins' down support for hearing impaired peers

Deaf paramedic 'pins' down support for hearing impaired peers

An ambulance worker has come up with a practical new way of letting colleagues know of hers and others disability on the job.

Salon teams up with town traders for advent calendar giveaway

Salon teams up with town traders for advent calendar giveaway

A hairdressers has teamed up with other traders to offer free prizes in a bid to drum up support for local businesses this Christmas.

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Documentary revisits murder of Sarah Wellgreen

Documentary revisits murder of Sarah Wellgreen

A documentary has rekindled hope of new leads in the hunt for Sarah Wellgreen, who was murdered by former partner Ben Lacomba.

High Street giant set to close

High Street giant set to close

Staff working at Debenhams stores are reeling at news the company is to be wound down, putting 12,000 jobs at risk.

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Lower Thames Crossing now more expensive per mile than HS2

Lower Thames Crossing now more expensive per mile than HS2

The cost of the Lower Thames Crossing has increased by 54% to £8bn before plans have been submitted - and it's now more expensive per mile than HS2.

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Ho, ho, no!

Ho, ho, no!

Several festive events have had to be cancelled or postponed due to Tier 3 restrictions, including a popular panto.

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Great British Bake Off Laura's next challenge

Great British Bake Off Laura's next challenge

The Kent finalist in the Great British Bake Off is launching another challenge today, for a cause close to her heart.

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Postman pushed to the ground during mail robbery

Postman pushed to the ground during mail robbery

Witnesses are being asked to come forward after a postman was attacked on his daily round.

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Christmas is all rapped up

Christmas is all rapped up

A group of young artists have come up with a different way to help raise funds for a hospice.

'We can't lose this piece of history'

'We can't lose this piece of history'

A history fanatic has launched a protest to save a network of wartime tunnels from being closed away for good.

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HRVY makes Strictly history

HRVY makes Strictly history

YouTube star HRVY has moved two Strictly Come Dancing judges to give him a standing ovation after his routine tonight.

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Large police presence as person dies

Large police presence as person dies

Police and ambulance crews were sent to a street after a man was found dead outside a house.

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