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Police dog tracks suspect hiding in bush

Police dog tracks suspect hiding in bush

A police dog tracking three men through woods and fields found one of them hiding in a bush – all three were arrested.

Town centre gym permanently closes

Town centre gym permanently closes

A nationwide fitness and health chain has announced the closure of one of its branches in a shopping centre.

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Driver flees after town centre crash

Driver flees after town centre crash

A motorist abandoned his vehicle after crashing it into a town centre building.

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'That's Asda price – but which one is it?'

'That's Asda price – but which one is it?'

Infuriated shoppers are warning people to be wary after finding discrepancies between the shelf and till prices.

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Elderly man injured after youths throw trolley at Asda

Elderly man injured after youths throw trolley at Asda

An elderly man was taken to hospital with a head injury after a trolley was thrown by youths at a branch of Asda.

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Plans for £34m leisure centre set for approval

Plans for £34m leisure centre set for approval

Plans for a new leisure centre, which is set to be built to the highest environmental standards, have been recommended for approval.

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Ford Fiesta driver fined after speeding at 95mph

Ford Fiesta driver fined after speeding at 95mph

A motorist clocked speeding at almost 100mph along a busy stretch of motorway has been issued a fine.

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Brothers to open Mediterranean restaurant in pub

Brothers to open Mediterranean restaurant in pub

Two brothers have invested £300,000 into a village pub to transform it into their next restaurant.

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Fleet reward 'loyal' fans with season-ticket offer

Fleet reward 'loyal' fans with season-ticket offer

Ebbsfleet United fans can buy a season ticket for the 2023/24 campaign at a special rate.

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Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze

Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze

Two fire engines were called to scene of a kitchen fire, with one person treated for the effects of breathing in smoke.

Man robbed at knifepoint in town centre

Man robbed at knifepoint in town centre

A teenager has been charged in connection with reports of a robbery where a man was threatened with a knife.

Outright Dom-ination! Ebbsfleet's Poleon praised by strike partner

Outright Dom-ination! Ebbsfleet's Poleon praised by strike partner

There’s no limit to the number of goals Ebbsfleet forward Dominic Poleon could score this season - says the man who knows him best.

Kent Wildlife Trust oppose £9bn tunnel plans

Kent Wildlife Trust oppose £9bn tunnel plans

A charity has said plans for Britain's longest road tunnel would "destroy" wildlife and natural habitat.

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Brixton Academy crush: Medical staffing was 'inadequate' claim insiders

Brixton Academy crush: Medical staffing was 'inadequate' claim insiders

A music venue had just half the recommended number of medical staff on duty the night a security guard from Kent was killed in a crush, it is claimed.

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Flood alerts issued across Kent

Flood alerts issued across Kent

This afternoon's high tide has prompted flood warnings around the county.

Front pair can find extra gear

Front pair can find extra gear

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb says freescoring strikers Dominic Poleon and Rakish Bingham are yet to reach their peak.

Shock footage shows car set ablaze and violence erupt in town centre

Shock footage shows car set ablaze and violence erupt in town centre

Four people have been charged after a man was stabbed in a town centre following a fight caught on a doorbell camera.

Developments headed for town centre

Developments headed for town centre

After missing out on a share of a government fund for regeneration, here is an overview of other developments coming to a town centre.

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Elderly rescue dog attacked metres from her front door

Elderly rescue dog attacked metres from her front door

A rescue dog needed stitches and her owner has a £1,000 vet bill to pay after an unprovoked attack as they set off on a walk.

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Asylum seekers to move into hotel despite safety fears

Asylum seekers to move into hotel despite safety fears

It has been confirmed asylum seekers are moving into a hotel today, despite council concerns on extremist views.

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