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Woman hurt in kebab shop attack

Woman hurt in kebab shop attack

A 24-woman was kicked and punched in the throat by a man after she handed in a small rucksack from the street.

Sunken boat sparks search for owners

Sunken boat sparks search for owners

Volunteer coastguards and lifeboat crews searched for the owners of a sunken boat spotted off the coast of Herne Bay on Monday night

Teenager taken to hospital after motorbike crash

Teenager taken to hospital after motorbike crash

A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital following a collision on his motorbike in Herne Bay High Street this morning

Men approach 10-year-olds outside primary school

Men approach 10-year-olds outside primary school

Police have stepped up patrols after a girl's arm was stroked and a boy was asked his age by two men outside a primary school.

'My dad wasn't ready to die'

'My dad wasn't ready to die'

A war veteran who beat the odds to survive 25 missions as a D-Day rear gunner was killed by a water-borne disease at his sheltered home.

Emotional farewell to popular Kayleigh

Emotional farewell to popular Kayleigh

Poignant songs chosen by Kayleigh Duff filled the chapel as hundreds of mourners wearing pink said their final farewells to the brave young mum today.

Pair believed to be behind distraction burglaries

Pair believed to be behind distraction burglaries

A pair of burglars who have conned pensioners out of cash are being sought by police.

Fire crews called to battle smoke and flames in Greenhill, Herne Bay

Fire crews called to battle smoke and flames in Greenhill, Herne Bay

Police and fire crews were called to Greenhill Road after residents reported thick black smoke and ash rising into the sky on Friday, May 2.

Elderly man falls from ladder

Elderly man falls from ladder

Emergency crews including the Kent Air Ambulance were called to help an elderly man who suffered a head injury when he fell from a ladder.

Bay act quickly to improve poor Winch's Field surface

Bay act quickly to improve poor Winch's Field surface

Herne Bay are embarking on a programme of improvements to breathe new life into their problem Winch’s Field pitch.

Driver with 'most penalty points but still holding licence' jailed

Driver with 'most penalty points but still holding licence' jailed

A jobless driver who amassed a staggering 54 points on his licence - and still remained on the road - is finally behind bars.

Lorry stuck after snapping memorial arch in two

Lorry stuck after snapping memorial arch in two

A clumsy lorry driver left a road blocked after hitting an overhead railing at the entrance to an Avenue of Remembrance.

Scumbag sneak thief caught on CCTV stealing from store staff

Scumbag sneak thief caught on CCTV stealing from store staff

A shop owner says she felt violated after a thief was caught red-handed stealing just feet away from workers.

'In her last hours she was asking me to let her go'

'In her last hours she was asking me to let her go'

A grieving mum has spoken of her daughter's heart-breaking last hours... before she gave her 'permission' to pass away.

Denly reflects on management debut in difficult season

Denly reflects on management debut in difficult season

Herne Bay boss Sam Denly says he has learned a lot from his first season as manager after switching from playing duties.

Neighbours' horror in battle to save man on fire in road

Neighbours' horror in battle to save man on fire in road

Shocked neighbours rushed with buckets of water and a hose to extinguish a man found ablaze in a road today.

Woman dies after street collapse

Woman dies after street collapse

A woman has died after collapsing in a street and hitting her head on the pavement.

Pub blasted for snubbing 'offensive' St George's flag

Pub blasted for snubbing 'offensive' St George's flag

A pub has been slammed for flying Union Jacks to mark England's national day - amid claims the St George's flag could cause offence.

Trapped woman helped by off-duty medics

Trapped woman helped by off-duty medics

An off-duty doctor and nurse helped firefighters free an elderly woman after a three-car smash.

Farmer tells housing opponents to 'stop being selfish'

Farmer tells housing opponents to 'stop being selfish'

Retired farmer Vincent Brealy says people should welcome plans for 800 homes and focus their attention on ensuring that it serves people's needs

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