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Drivers facing M20 contraflow as no-deal Brexit looms

Drivers facing M20 contraflow as no-deal Brexit looms

Road chiefs have confirmed a plan for a contraflow system along the M20 will be in place from Monday as part of Brexit contingency plans.

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Where to buy beer for just £1.99 a pint

Where to buy beer for just £1.99 a pint

Ale lovers will be able to down international beers without burning a hole in their wallets as a 12-day festival sweeps across a group of pubs.

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Domestic abuser jailed after squeezing ex-girlfriend's throat

Domestic abuser jailed after squeezing ex-girlfriend's throat

A father who squeezed his ex-partner's throat until she couldn't breathe, in front of a child, has been jailed.

Police appeal for 'vulnerable' missing man

Police appeal for 'vulnerable' missing man

Officers are trying to find a 27-year-old missing man with autism, who was last seen at a railway station.

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School's outstanding Ofsted rating downgraded

School's outstanding Ofsted rating downgraded

A school has seen its outstanding Ofsted rating removed following an inspection by the education watchdog.

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Suspected migrants land on coast

Suspected migrants land on coast

Another 16 migrants have thought to have arrived in Kent.

Mum cleans up 187 dog poos on one path

Mum cleans up 187 dog poos on one path

A mum on a mission to clear a path of dog mess scooped up a shocking 187 piles of poop.

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Bosses finally confirm when main road will shut again

Bosses finally confirm when main road will shut again

A main road which was shut for eight months is to close for a further 10 weeks, bosses have finally confirmed.

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Bin Laden matchbox at enthusiasts' event

Bin Laden matchbox at enthusiasts' event

An event celebrating matchbox label collecting has showed off some historic covers from over the years.

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Mum speaks of 'pain' of losing son after breech birth

Mum speaks of 'pain' of losing son after breech birth

A grieving young mum has spoken out about the dangers of breech births after her nine-month-old son died following a traumatic delivery.

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Woman rescued from overturned car

Woman rescued from overturned car

A woman, who was trapped in an overturned car, has been pulled to safety by fire crews.

Winemakers release unique gin

Winemakers release unique gin

Vineyard owner Chapel Down has released what bosses believe is a first in the gin world - using pinot noir grapes.

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Burger van owners forced to clear up truckers' mess

Burger van owners forced to clear up truckers' mess

Sandwich packs, fag ends, engine oil and lorry parts are among the trawl of truckers' litter that owners of a burger van have to collect every day.

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Historians to mark 100 years of peace

Historians to mark 100 years of peace

A group of historians have pledged to remember the names of those who lost their lives fighting.

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Rape survivor refused urgent hearing

Rape survivor refused urgent hearing

A woman left doubly incontinent after a violent rape has been left without disability benefits for more than three years.

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Safety fears amid 10-month wait to fix fence

Safety fears amid 10-month wait to fix fence

A dad says his disabled daughter has been at risk of injury due to delays fixing a damaged garden fence.

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Work on anti-terror bollards could start within months

Work on anti-terror bollards could start within months

A controversial project to install more than 100 anti-terror bollards across a city centre is likely to start within months.

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Plumber illegally pocketed £71,000

Plumber illegally pocketed £71,000

A tradesman who charged customers VAT for jobs but kept the money for himself has narrowly avoided jail.

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Spate of fuel thefts from cars

Spate of fuel thefts from cars

Thieves have been stealing petrol and diesel from parked cars during the night.

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Woman cut free from car

Woman cut free from car

Three women were left trapped after a crash involving two vehicles.

Mother wrestles claw hammer in 'attempted murder'

Mother wrestles claw hammer in 'attempted murder'

A mother told how she wrestled a claw-hammer from her attacker as blows “rained down on her."

Kent is 'ready for Brexit' disruption

Kent is 'ready for Brexit' disruption

Kent is as ready as it can be for Brexit, according to the council leader.

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M2 crash causes delays

M2 crash causes delays

A motorway slip road has been closed following an accident.

University society suspended for alleged racism

University society suspended for alleged racism

A society at the University of Kent has been suspended following serious allegations.

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Final push to save stroke units

Final push to save stroke units

Stroke services at three Kent hospitals could receive the final death knell when councillors meet tomorrow.

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Waterfront flats given go ahead

Waterfront flats given go ahead

Plans to build five apartment blocks on a town centre car park have been approved.

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'She was totally selfless'

'She was totally selfless'

Tributes have been paid to an animal lover who helped home more than 6,000 dogs.

Delays after M20 crash

Delays after M20 crash

A man has been cut from his car following a crash on the M20.

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Council to buy £17m office block

Council to buy £17m office block

A council is set to buy a £17 million office block outside of its district in a bid to make money.

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Travellers at leisure centre

Travellers at leisure centre

Around 10 caravans are currently occupying the car park of a leisure centre.

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