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Last chance to see Pete Doherty tonight

Last chance to see Pete Doherty tonight

Libertines frontman Pete Doherty is set to perform at a B&B tonight.

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Car crashes into traffic lights

Car crashes into traffic lights

Police were forced to close a road after a car collided with a set of traffic lights.

Minibus and tools stolen from business

Minibus and tools stolen from business

Officers are appealing for information after thieves stole tools and a minibus from a business overnight.

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Hundreds head to London for Brexit march

Hundreds head to London for Brexit march

Campaigners from across the county are heading to London today to demand a people's vote on the final Brexit deal.

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'Flooding is possible, be prepared'

'Flooding is possible, be prepared'

The Environment Agency has issued five flood alerts across the county this afternoon. Here's how your area could be affected.

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New images of village development unveiled

New images of village development unveiled

A village is set to expand by 15% when 87 new homes are built on farmland.

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Jewellery and laptop stolen in break-in

Jewellery and laptop stolen in break-in

Police are investigating following a burglary in the middle of the day.

Funfair bid amid police fears

Funfair bid amid police fears

Organisers of a long-running funfair have applied to hold two events despite fears police do not have the resources to monitor them.

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Man's £500 bill for dropping cigarette

Man's £500 bill for dropping cigarette

A litterbug has been left with a huge bill after being taken to court for ignoring penalty notices.

Judicial review threat over stroke unit closure

Judicial review threat over stroke unit closure

Campaigners are planning to take the NHS to court after a decision to close a stroke unit.

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Minister could decide fate of stroke units

Minister could decide fate of stroke units

Councillors say NHS plans to shut stroke units has put the lives of 145,000 Kent residents at risk.

Girl abused over seven-year period

Girl abused over seven-year period

A man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child and possessing extreme pornographic images.

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Lulu the litter-picking dog

Lulu the litter-picking dog

A spaniel has risen to fame after winning an award for her tidy talents.

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'I'll never forget the look on her face'

'I'll never forget the look on her face'

A spurned father who attacked the mother of his children with a claw hammer has denied attempted murder.

Popular chippy's eco-friendly rebrand

Popular chippy's eco-friendly rebrand

A renowned town centre takeaway has reopened under new ownership.

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Wife says 'God saved her' during knife attack

Wife says 'God saved her' during knife attack

An 87-year-old man has been jailed for more than eight years after attacking his wife of 46 years.

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Fort defends decision to sell booze

Fort defends decision to sell booze

A music venue has responded to concerns changing its licence will negatively impact neighbours.

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Tobacco theft plotters found guilty

Tobacco theft plotters found guilty

A gang has been found guilty of conspiring to steal £250,000 worth of confiscated tobacco from the government.

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Opening date for new Wetherspoons revealed

Opening date for new Wetherspoons revealed

Wetherspoons are set to begin work on their latest pub next month, while the chain has also revealed the opening date.

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How plans for 10,000 homes will take shape over 30 years

How plans for 10,000 homes will take shape over 30 years

Developers have revealed where they plan to start working first if proposals for 10,000 homes are given the go-ahead.

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Worker sacked as 'baby' comments on housing plans

Worker sacked as 'baby' comments on housing plans

One of Kent's most-prominent housing firms has sacked an employee over suspicious comments supporting a planning application for 750 homes.

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Brexit gridlock may leave children 'stranded' at school

Brexit gridlock may leave children 'stranded' at school

Schools in the county have been advised they may have to be carers for children stranded because parents are stuck in traffic caused by Brexit.

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Campaigners to oppose grammar expansion 'by the backdoor'

Campaigners to oppose grammar expansion 'by the backdoor'

Anti-grammar school campaigners say they may take legal action to block a bid for new “satellite” schools in east Kent.

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Unbelievable, Jeff! Kammy could join you on the side line

Unbelievable, Jeff! Kammy could join you on the side line

Football legend Chris Kamara is on the hunt for sport's unsung heroes.

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Suspected migrants intercepted near Kent coast

Suspected migrants intercepted near Kent coast

Border Force and Kent Police were called after a vessel carrying suspected migrants approached the Kent coast this morning.

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Brexit preparations are 'a little over the top'

Brexit preparations are 'a little over the top'

Councillors have been accused of going “a little bit over the top” with Brexit preparations by a senior officer from a neighbouring authority.

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Air ambulance lands in park

Air ambulance lands in park

Crews from the land and air ambulance have been called to an incident near a park.

Campaigners protest outside stroke unit council meeting

Campaigners protest outside stroke unit council meeting

A group of activists are urging councillors not to back plans to close stroke units.

Image released after phone stolen

Image released after phone stolen

Police have released a computer generated image of a man they would like to speak to after a mobile phone was stolen.

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Gay partners banned from event at uni

Gay partners banned from event at uni

A university has been called "spineless" after agreeing to host a religious conference excluding same-sex couples.

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