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Four-figure fine for racial abuse

Four-figure fine for racial abuse

Hartlepool United have been punished for failing to control their fans after Dover Athletic players were racially abused.

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Coronavirus: What we know

Coronavirus: What we know

As schools in the UK send staff and teachers home - here's what is known about the outbreak.

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'My son is stuck in coronavirus city'

'My son is stuck in coronavirus city'

A mum has told of her worry as her son, his Chinese wife and four-week-old baby battle to escape the city at the centre of a global health emergency.

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Kent borough one of UK's best areas

Kent borough one of UK's best areas

A study looking at high life expectancy, good schools, health and happiness has named a Kent borough among the best in the UK.

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Brexit won't curb council's international outlook

Brexit won't curb council's international outlook

A council leader has said the authority will continue to forge links with other countries after Brexit.

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Premier League club's £3m deal for Kent teen

Premier League club's £3m deal for Kent teen

A top-flight club have reportedly paid £3m for a 19-year-old who was playing non-league football less than two years ago.

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'We're sorry we said only straight married couples can have sex'

'We're sorry we said only straight married couples can have sex'

Two archbishops have apologised after a statement from the Church of England last week said only straight married couples can have sex.

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Dad's death left 'gaping hole' in family's life

Dad's death left 'gaping hole' in family's life

A devastated family have paid tribute to a 'kind and loving' husband and father who was crushed to death by a concrete beam at work.

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'How did GP not see my son was dying?'

'How did GP not see my son was dying?'

A doctor who failed to properly examine a critically ill 13-year-old boy has got away with “a slap on the wrist”, says his furious mother.

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The woman fighting drugs gangs with cartoons

The woman fighting drugs gangs with cartoons

Cartoons created by a Kent-woman are helping fight county lines gangs and child grooming - here's how.

Underground house being built next to famous mansion

Underground house being built next to famous mansion

A partially underground house is being built next to a famous clifftop mansion.

'We need doorman to block non-customers from loos'

'We need doorman to block non-customers from loos'

The owners of a popular seaside cafe are considering employing a doorman to prevent non-customers from using its toilets.

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'We now must come together'

'We now must come together'

A Kent MP has revealed how he will be celebrating Britain leaving the EU and called for people to come together.

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Police hunt man on the run

Police hunt man on the run

A man on the run from Kent is wanted by Surrey Police in relation to an on going investigation

Huge response after thieves swipe children's cash

Huge response after thieves swipe children's cash

Well-wishers have rallied around a school which saw cash saved up by children stolen during a break-in.

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Biker lucky to be alive after getting trapped under tanker

Biker lucky to be alive after getting trapped under tanker

The wife of a biker who was run over by a tanker has thanked people who rushed to help.

Man attacked boy after getting car stuck on beach

Man attacked boy after getting car stuck on beach

An angry driver lashed out at a youngster after his vehicle became stuck in sand.

Smart motorway 'will not be opened' until after review

Smart motorway 'will not be opened' until after review

A £92million project will not be finished until after a government review is complete, the transport secretary has said.

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'Stop giving money to beggars'

'Stop giving money to beggars'

An MP says members of the public who give cash to beggars aren't actually helping them.

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Magna Carta raider tackled by tourists

Magna Carta raider tackled by tourists

A man who attempted to steal a "priceless" version of the Magna Carta from a cathedral was stopped in his tracks as he fled.

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Tickets for Hi-Tide festival now on sale

Tickets for Hi-Tide festival now on sale

Madness and Fatboy Slim will headline the festival to celebrate Dreamland's 100th birthday.

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Concern for missing teenager

Concern for missing teenager

Police are searching for a teenager who has not been seen for three days.

4,700 patients still in dark over GP care

4,700 patients still in dark over GP care

Patients of a retiring GP still don't know who will take over their care 24 hours before his surgery closes.

'I couldn't make this restaurant work'

'I couldn't make this restaurant work'

A restaurant has closed suddenly today - after treating a charity to hospitality.

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Man threatened to kidnap hospital security guard

Man threatened to kidnap hospital security guard

A serial offender threatened to kidnap a security guard and punch a nurse in the face.

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Pomegranate courier caught smuggling migrants

Pomegranate courier caught smuggling migrants

A pomegranate courier has been jailed after being caught with more than fruit in his truck.

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Micro pig makes unlikely friend

Micro pig makes unlikely friend

A micro pig taken in by an animal charity has been given a new lease of life after making friends with a rescued dog.

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Liar 2 start date clue

Liar 2 start date clue

A teaser advert has been aired for Liar 2 as it's revealed the series, partly filmed in Kent, could begin in a matter of weeks.

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Whale spotted off Kent coast

Whale spotted off Kent coast

A 50ft whale has been spotted 'spraying water in the air' off the county's coast.

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Hunt for attacker after 'serious' assault

Hunt for attacker after 'serious' assault

A man needed hospital treatment after he was punched to the ground in an unprovoked attack.

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