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'Worst middle lane hogger ever seen'

'Worst middle lane hogger ever seen'

A motorist who hogged the middle lane of the M20 for 11 miles has been pulled by police for careless driving.

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Discovery of Albanian national sparked boat search

Discovery of Albanian national sparked boat search

The discovery of an Albanian national on a Kent beach triggered a huge search operation this morning.

Man killed dad after admin blunder led to early discharge

Man killed dad after admin blunder led to early discharge

A man suffering with mental health issues went on to kill his father after a mistake led to him being released from hospital a month early.

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Broken down car sparks delays near crossing

Broken down car sparks delays near crossing

Traffic is queuing anti-clockwise and one lane has been closed following a crash on the M25.

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Forensics probe attack near church

Forensics probe attack near church

A cordon has been set up around the scene of a reported assault which has left a man in hospital.

Bungling burglar's 'get-away' van gets stuck on beach

Bungling burglar's 'get-away' van gets stuck on beach

After allowing a stolen van to get stuck on the beach, an incompetent thief then tried to winch it free in front of CCTV cameras.

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25 firefighters tackle barn blaze

25 firefighters tackle barn blaze

Six fire engines have been called to a barn which continues to burn this morning.

Golf day marks Royal Marines 355th anniversary

Golf day marks Royal Marines 355th anniversary

A golf day was held to celebrate the 355th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Marines corps at the venue of next year's Open Championship

Grieving son still digging for murdered Sarah's body

Grieving son still digging for murdered Sarah's body

As Ben Lacomba begins a life sentence, we joined Sarah Wellgreen's son and a team of volunteers as they continue to search for the missing mum.

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Poppy displays in Kent

Poppy displays in Kent

In honour of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty, people have been creating poppy displays across the county.

Soldier brought Berlin Wall home

Soldier brought Berlin Wall home

A former soldier has a permanent reminder every working day of his part in the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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The £70 million cost of stalled theme park

The £70 million cost of stalled theme park

Councillors have been briefed on the costs of a major amusement park despite no construction work being done at the site.

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Wife steps in to contest husband's former seat

Wife steps in to contest husband's former seat

Charlie Elphicke has stood down as candidate for his Kent constituency and his wife Natalie will contest the seat at December's general election.

Church group kicked out of former nightclub

Church group kicked out of former nightclub

A popular church group has been kicked out of a former town centre nightclub after using it illegally for two years.

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Leaping mouse startles court security

Leaping mouse startles court security

A mouse leaped from a lawyer’s handbag putting the frighteners on court security staff.

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20 migrants stopped in Channel

20 migrants stopped in Channel

Two more boatloads, with 10 people each, have been stopped at sea and the occupants brought ashore.

Teenage boy goes missing

Teenage boy goes missing

Concern is growing for a 17-year-old boy who has not been seen for two days.

The 39 migrants found dead named

The 39 migrants found dead named

Police have revealed the identities of the 39 Vietnamese migrants found dead in a lorry last month.

Bus service cancelled after rock onslaught

Bus service cancelled after rock onslaught

A bus service was terminated following an incident in which stones smashed through windows injuring a woman.

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'I'd give anything to hear her voice'

'I'd give anything to hear her voice'

The family of Sarah Wellgreen have spoken of their heartbreak following Lacomba's sentencing for her murder.

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Video of 'despicable' cable gang cutting power to hospital

Video of 'despicable' cable gang cutting power to hospital

A gang of cable thieves who caused a major power cut at a hospital have been jailed for a total of 28 years.

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CCTV images released after handbag theft

CCTV images released after handbag theft

A woman who had her handbag and purse stolen from the front seat of her car, later found money had been withdrawn from her bank account.

Unclear when raided shop will reopen

Unclear when raided shop will reopen

Bosses are unable to confirm when a village shop will reopen following an overnight raid.

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Footage of man running out of McDonald's half-naked 'not okay'

Footage of man running out of McDonald's half-naked 'not okay'

An investigation has been launched after a video of a man running out of a fast food restaurant without any trousers or pants was shared online.

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Man jailed for 27 years for killing mum

Man jailed for 27 years for killing mum

A judge said it was "hard to imagine anything as callous or chilling" as the murder of Sarah Wellgreen by her ex partner.

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Betteshanger Park reopens after travellers disruption

Betteshanger Park reopens after travellers disruption

A country park famed for cycling is offering discounted bike hire to encourage visitors now it has reopened following a travellers incursion

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'Flooding of property may be imminent'

'Flooding of property may be imminent'

The Environment Agency says rising river levels and heavy rain has left a town on high alert, adding that homes could flood today.

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Pete Doherty arrested in '3am drug deal'

Pete Doherty arrested in '3am drug deal'

The Libertines' frontman Pete Doherty has been arrested in Paris for allegedly buying cocaine.

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Free bus rides for Armed Forces

Free bus rides for Armed Forces

A bus company is offeing one day of free travel to members of the Armed Forces.

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Hard cheese! Secret Drinker's parmesan fiasco

Hard cheese! Secret Drinker's parmesan fiasco

Our undercover reporter is left cheesed off with a waitress, but did it ruin his latest pub visit?

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