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We begin the search for this year's Cutest Kid

We begin the search for this year's Cutest Kid

There's a chance to win a £400 shopping voucher and a portrait of your child in the Kent Messenger Cute Kids competition.

Opening date set for indoor climbing wall complex

Opening date set for indoor climbing wall complex

The final preparations are being made before an indoor climbing facility and leisure centre opens its doors to customers shortly.

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Junction lights out of order

Junction lights out of order

Inoperative traffic lights are adding to the morning rush hour woes.

Check your train journey today

Check your train journey today

Damaged overhead power cables cause disruption to services to Blackfriars.

Council sets up review into climate change

Council sets up review into climate change

A council has agreed to set up a working group to lead an inquiry into climate change and threats to wildlife.

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Crackdown on fly-tippers unites council and police

Crackdown on fly-tippers unites council and police

Police have seized two vehicles after an operation to stop fly-tipping.

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Depression tackling documentary first viewing

Depression tackling documentary first viewing

The documentary has been created to support those with depression and anxiety

'I told them people are going to die'

'I told them people are going to die'

Residents were left without water in their homes for five days during the heatwave.

Fan dislocates shoulder high-fiving band's frontman

Fan dislocates shoulder high-fiving band's frontman

A fan had to be seen by paramedics after the lead singer of a rock band dislocated his shoulder.

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Coach crash causes M20 delays

Coach crash causes M20 delays

Traffic is queuing along a motorway after a coach and car crashed into each other.

Search for 'Kim' as stolen vehicle found at traveller site

Search for 'Kim' as stolen vehicle found at traveller site

Police are looking for the owners of a stolen vehicle seized at a traveller site.

Sick pranksters hid needles in food

Sick pranksters hid needles in food

Bodybuilders who hid their steroid syringes in groceries at a supermarket for a joke could be jailed for 10 years.

Crews battle huge field fire

Crews battle huge field fire

Six fire engines are working to stop a two hectare fire spreading

Adventure playground officially opens during heatwave

Adventure playground officially opens during heatwave

The ribbon-cutting event to officially unveil a new outdoor adventure zone has coincided with the summer holidays and record high temperatures.

Spot what's missing

Spot what's missing

A luxury sports car worth more than £2m was pulled over after police spotted something was missing.

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Three acres of park on fire

Three acres of park on fire

Fire broke out at a park on the same day a new play area was officially unveiled.

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149 days to go until ice rink opens

149 days to go until ice rink opens

If you are feeling the heat today, just remember it's not long to go until you can cool down on the ice.

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WATCH: Road melts in heat

WATCH: Road melts in heat

Highways bosses are set to investigate how a new road surface has broken up.

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Trialist poser for Stones boss

Trialist poser for Stones boss

John Still to consider deals for the trialists who have impressed him.

Pub to close as brewer plans sale

Pub to close as brewer plans sale

A pub is set to close as Shepherd Neame looks to auction it off later this year.

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