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Child rapist jailed for 21 years

Child rapist jailed for 21 years

A sexual predator who raped and abused a child for almost a decade has been sentenced to 21 years behind bars.

D-day veterans to begin emotional voyage

D-day veterans to begin emotional voyage

Hundreds of D-day veterans will sail across the Channel to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

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Mother of abandoned baby found

Mother of abandoned baby found

Police have been able to identify the mother of a baby found abandoned outside a hospital.

Kent hotter than Saint-Tropez

Kent hotter than Saint-Tropez

Kent looks set to sizzle today as the Met Office predicts temperatures could rise to 28C.

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Drivers flee burning cars

Drivers flee burning cars

Two drivers fled their burning cars when they burst into flames after a four car crash.

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All you need to know about town's new 3,000 homes

All you need to know about town's new 3,000 homes

After an 800-home development was given the green light, we look at how this could trigger an explosion of house building across a town.

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Could you become a volunteer?

Could you become a volunteer?

Victim Support is currently recruiting new volunteers across the county to help provide practical and emotional support to those affected by crime.

First step on the path to justice

First step on the path to justice

A Kent widow who lost her husband to a nationwide blood contamination scandal is to give evidence at a public inquiry.

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Husband's 'lonely place' after three stillborn babies

Husband's 'lonely place' after three stillborn babies

A husband is calling for more support to be offered to bereaved dads.

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Secrets of a long life revealed

Secrets of a long life revealed

A great grandmother disclosed how to grow old gracefully as she celebrated her 100th birthday.

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Villagers rally against 49-home development

Villagers rally against 49-home development

Villagers are uniting against plans for 49 new homes on fields in their village saying there is enough development already and concerns about traffic.

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Walking festival visiting Kent

Walking festival visiting Kent

A special event aims to connect communities along the River Thames through walking and sharing food and recipes.

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Fire breaks out near Dreamland

Fire breaks out near Dreamland

A fire started in a car park close to the historic seafront attraction this evening.

Lorry driver spotted 'all over the road' on M20

Lorry driver spotted 'all over the road' on M20

A HGV driver has been taken to hospital after being found 'slumped at the wheel' on a motorway.

BMW driver jailed after police chase

BMW driver jailed after police chase

A 30-year-old has been locked up for driving dangerously in a residential area trying to escape from police.

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Porn star event 'could spark backlash'

Porn star event 'could spark backlash'

Porn stars, an ex-stripper and escorts will be opening up about the realities of working in the sex industry at a unique event.

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MP hoping Spurs will 'nail' final

MP hoping Spurs will 'nail' final

One Kent MP is travelling to Madrid to watch her team play the Champions League final.

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Man attacked policeman with knife

Man attacked policeman with knife

A 40-year-old who repeatedly tried to stab a police officer has been sentenced.

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Thug threw ammonia in eyes of girlfriend's ex

Thug threw ammonia in eyes of girlfriend's ex

A bully who flung a corrosive liquid in the eyes of his partner’s ex-boyfriend before stamping on his head has been found guilty.

Boris lacks support from Kent MPs

Boris lacks support from Kent MPs

Boris Johnson has failed to secure the backing of any of the county’s MPs in the Conservative leadership contest.

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Missing teen found

Missing teen found

A teenager first reported missing in May has been safely located.

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Jail for abusive thug who stamped on girlfriend

Jail for abusive thug who stamped on girlfriend

A controlling boyfriend who stamped on his partner and bit her nose during an abusive relationship has been jailed.

Police deal with 'suicidal person' at railway station

Police deal with 'suicidal person' at railway station

Police and a helicopter were sent to a train station after reports of a person intending to take their own life.

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Crews battle house fire

Crews battle house fire

Two fire crews were called to a house blaze this afternoon.

Bangers and bash with cider to follow

Bangers and bash with cider to follow

Here's all you need to know about a town's first-ever sausage and cider festival.

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Cyclist dies after late-night crash

Cyclist dies after late-night crash

A man has been arrested after the death of a cyclist following a crash that closed a road for several hours.

Why 18th century fort could help Outlook Festival live on

Why 18th century fort could help Outlook Festival live on

Revellers will be able to sample a taste of Croatia at a launch party at an 18th century fort this summer.

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Parole hearing date set for serial killer

Parole hearing date set for serial killer

A hearing date has been set to decide the potential release of serial killer Patrick Mackay, one of Britain's longest serving prisoners.

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Why has no one adopted this dog?

Why has no one adopted this dog?

A "lovely and playful" dog that had to have a leg amputated is in desperate need of a home.

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Katie Price's boyfriend in court after police row

Katie Price's boyfriend in court after police row

The boyfriend of Katie Price has appeared in court this morning accused of threatening a police officer after a row with a photographer.

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