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Suspected drink-driver bailed after teen dies in crash

Suspected drink-driver bailed after teen dies in crash

A suspected drink-driver has been released on bail until September after a car crash which killed a teenager and left another seriously injured.

New store delayed for a month

New store delayed for a month

Construction of a new Aldi store has been delayed for a further month while agreements with local councils are concluded.

Children sent to school infested with lice

Children sent to school infested with lice

A mother who sent her children to school infested with lice and smelling of cat urine has been convicted of neglect.

Making the most of the coast

Making the most of the coast

A new coastal park has been created to protect five miles of beaches and seafront for future generations, and to boost marketing.

'My seasickness hell... three years on'

'My seasickness hell... three years on'

A woman caught up in a bad storm on her first cruise three years ago is still feeling 'seasick'.

Drunk yob kicks in estate agent's window

Drunk yob kicks in estate agent's window

A drunken yob has kicked in a window of a town centre estate agent, just a day after the office opened.

Woman’s lucky escape as lorry hits broken-down car

Woman’s lucky escape as lorry hits broken-down car

An 84-year-old dementia sufferer had a "miraculous" escape when a lorry ploughed into a broken-down car.

Tribute to fighter who believed in helping others

Tribute to fighter who believed in helping others

Friends and relatives have said a final farewell to an inspiring lady who raised thousands of pounds for charity and even carried the Olympic Torch

'The house collapsed around me'

'The house collapsed around me'

A volunteer teacher who has just returned from Nepal has described the horrifying moment the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country.

Police launch appeal to find Bill

Police launch appeal to find Bill

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 56-year-old man who is believed to be in Kent.

Warnings issued after schoolgirl approached

Warnings issued after schoolgirl approached

Police have told parents and children to remain vigilant of the dangers of talking to strangers after a girl was approached while walking to school.

Appeal for witness after cyclist is injured

Appeal for witness after cyclist is injured

Police officers are trying to trace the occupants of a silver Jaguar after a teenage cyclist was hurt in a collision.

Woman arrested after girl knocked down by car

Woman arrested after girl knocked down by car

A young woman has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a teenage girl was hit by a car and seriously injured.

School site homes plan unveiled

School site homes plan unveiled

Plans for new high-end properties to replace a former primary school have been revealed by developers

'Let our little girl die with dignity'

'Let our little girl die with dignity'

The family of a girl with months to live have pleaded for help to let her die at home.

Teenager who killed dad-of-three denies drinking booze on trip to London

Teenager who killed dad-of-three denies drinking booze on trip to London

An 18-year-old says she was not drinking alcohol in pictures posted on Facebook days before she was sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving.

Arrest over crash death of young motorist

Arrest over crash death of young motorist

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after Adrian Stroud, 23, was killed in a three-car crash.

Sir Roger wins eighth term

Sir Roger wins eighth term

Veteran Tory Sir Roger Gale has secured an eighth term as MP for North Thanet after winning a majority of 11,000

V-E Day: A Kent soldier's story

V-E Day: A Kent soldier's story

70 years since the end of the Second World War, a son tells the story of his father who was captured by the Germans in France in 1940

Sayer and Quinn claim Bay awards

Sayer and Quinn claim Bay awards

Gary Sayer and Liam Quinn were the main winners at Herne Bay's awards night.

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