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Woman brought to safety from car park roof

Woman brought to safety from car park roof

Police have escorted a woman to safety after she was spotted on a car park roof.

'It's hard not to take it personally'

'It's hard not to take it personally'

An ousted council leader has spoken out about his time at the top - and insists he has no regrets.

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Huge clean-up bill after travellers leave park

Huge clean-up bill after travellers leave park

Council officers were tasked with a huge clean-up operation after travellers left a park in a mess.

Man jailed after killing brother with punch

Man jailed after killing brother with punch

A "tragic" argument just days after Christmas led to a man to accidentally kill his brother.

Man jailed for wine glass attack on ex

Man jailed for wine glass attack on ex

A man has been convicted of twisting a broken glass into the face of an ex because she wanted to go on holiday.

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Sneak peek inside pub opening this weekend

Sneak peek inside pub opening this weekend

Here's an exclusive look inside a "traditional" pub that's reopening under new management after closing for nine months.

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Doubt over colliery regeneration as it goes up for sale

Doubt over colliery regeneration as it goes up for sale

Plans to turn a former colliery into a sustainable energy park and mining museum appear to be in tatters after its owners put the site up for sale.

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Doctor groped girls as young as 12

Doctor groped girls as young as 12

A doctor’s been jailed for more than 10 years for groping 15 women and girls - including a child aged just 12.

Rush-hour chaos after Dartford bridge closure

Rush-hour chaos after Dartford bridge closure

There were huge tailbacks after the QEII was temporarily closed amid concerns for the welfare of a person.

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Major drugs bust near primary school

Major drugs bust near primary school

Police have recovered around 750 cannabis plants during a raid near a school.

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Pupils 'pulled out of A-level exams' for assembly

Pupils 'pulled out of A-level exams' for assembly

Pupils at a secondary school say they were pulled out of an A-level exam for an assembly which told them the school term was ending a day early.

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Murderer disappears while on parole

Murderer disappears while on parole

Police need help tracing a convicted murderer who has breached the terms of his parole licence.

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Seven arrested in failed cash machine raid

Seven arrested in failed cash machine raid

Seven men are being held in custody after attempts to try and steal from a cash machine failed.

Crack cocaine and heroin dealer sent to prison

Crack cocaine and heroin dealer sent to prison

A dealer was sent to prison after police found texts saying his drugs were the "best in town".

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Shots fired at scrapyard staff

Shots fired at scrapyard staff

A businessman is considering giving staff hardhats to wear after ball bearings were fired into a scrapyard.

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Cat 'abandoned' on train finds temporary home

Cat 'abandoned' on train finds temporary home

A cat left on a Southeastern train has been taken in by the RSPCA, who are still hunting the feline's owner.

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Girl hit by fence staple 'fired from car'

Girl hit by fence staple 'fired from car'

A 16-year-old suffered bruising after a pronged object was fired from a passing car in a suspected catapult attack.

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Climate activists to block rush-hour traffic

Climate activists to block rush-hour traffic

Protestors are planning to bring traffic to a standstill again to draw attention to global warming.

Driver died after clipping kerb and swerving into hedge

Driver died after clipping kerb and swerving into hedge

An inquest has been held into the death of a pensioner whose car veered onto the wrong side of the road before crashing into foliage.

Sacking of preaching nurse 'fair', rules court

Sacking of preaching nurse 'fair', rules court

Sarah Kuteh preached to patients and encouraged one to sing a psalm in scenes described as "like a Monty Python skit".

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Husband denies killing wife 20 years ago

Husband denies killing wife 20 years ago

A husband accused of killing his pregnant wife 20 years ago denied her murder today.

Seafront cafes smashed up

Seafront cafes smashed up

Several cafes on a seafront have been damaged after would-be burglars targeted the businesses in the early hours.

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Pair deny murder after man stabbed to death

Pair deny murder after man stabbed to death

Two people will go on trial in November accused of murdering a man who was stabbed to death earlier this year.

Young child hurt in supermarket 'attack'

Young child hurt in supermarket 'attack'

A man has been arrested after a child was injured in an alleged car park assault.

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Go-kart track ‘best in the UK’

Go-kart track ‘best in the UK’

A new go-kart track dubbed the best off-road pedal circuit in the UK has opened.

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Company letter found in 80 tons of rubble dumped by fly-tippers

Company letter found in 80 tons of rubble dumped by fly-tippers

A dog walker is hoping to track down fly-tippers who dumped 80 tons of rubble and hopes a company can help him get the culprits after finding a clue.

Soldier 'couldn't cope' before hanging himself

Soldier 'couldn't cope' before hanging himself

A young soldier described as bright with plans for the future took his own life at his lodgings at an Army base.

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Officers seize illegal cigarettes

Officers seize illegal cigarettes

Customs officers have seized around 60,000 illegal cigarettes worth more than £22,000 to the taxman after searching two shops.

Coffee chain plan grinds to a halt

Coffee chain plan grinds to a halt

Controversial plans to open a Costa or Starbucks on a seafront appear to have been shelved.

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Motorcyclist dies after A2 crash

Motorcyclist dies after A2 crash

A motorcyclist has died after an accident which closed the A2 for more than six hours.

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