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Firefighters battling roof blaze

Firefighters battling roof blaze

Six fire engines rushed to the scene of a blaze in a domestic property which firefighters are working to bring under control.

Train line set to reopen after landslides

Train line set to reopen after landslides

Southeastern says train services are expected to resume shortly after two landslides hit a popular line between Kent and East Sussex.

Fallen power cables close A21

Fallen power cables close A21

Fallen power cables closed part of the A21 in both directions.

Five-year-old threatened by man wielding weapon

Five-year-old threatened by man wielding weapon

Police are hunting for a young man who threatened a child and injured his father in a Kent village playground.

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Police seal off part of street

Police seal off part of street

There is a large police presence where officers have sealed off part of a street.

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Suspended councillor apologises for 'historic Islamophobia'

Suspended councillor apologises for 'historic Islamophobia'

A Kent councillor suspended from the Conservative Party over historic Facebook posts has issued an apology for his actions.

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Teenager hit by car

Teenager hit by car

A 13-year-old girl was seriously injured after being hit by a car.

Harvester confirms closure

Harvester confirms closure

A popular pub restaurant chain has announced it is closing one of its Kent branches in just a fortnight.

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Vigil held for New Zealand terror attacks

Vigil held for New Zealand terror attacks

A vigil was held for the fifty people killed and fifty wounded in the terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch.

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Man thrown from vehicle during crash

Man thrown from vehicle during crash

Firefighters were called after a man was thrown from a vehicle during a crash in the early hours.

Battle to fly dying Jake, 15, to new home

Battle to fly dying Jake, 15, to new home

The family of a terminally-ill boy are making a final push to improve his quality of life with a flight to Ireland.

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Four-fold rise in shoplifting offences

Four-fold rise in shoplifting offences

Businesses say thieves are operating with impunity due to the lack of police on the streets and cuts to shop security staff.

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'It doesn't make people crazy and want to fight'

'It doesn't make people crazy and want to fight'

Bar owners are expecting a backlash when they start selling drinks infused with a substance extracted from marijuana.

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Love Island's Mike Thalassitis found dead

Love Island's Mike Thalassitis found dead

Former Kent footballer Mike Thalassitis, dubbed 'Muggy Mike' on Love Island has died at the age of 26.

Councillor suspended over 'Islamophobic' Facebook posts

Councillor suspended over 'Islamophobic' Facebook posts

A county councillor faces an inquiry into social media posts about Muslims in the UK.

Train services set to resume after landslide

Train services set to resume after landslide

Train services are set to resume next week after a landslide left trees and mud over the tracks.

Vehicle fire causes traffic delays

Vehicle fire causes traffic delays

There has been disruption for drivers trying to get from Kent to Essex because of a vehicle fire.

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Police hunt teen accused of burglary and assault

Police hunt teen accused of burglary and assault

A man in his 40s has been left with facial injuries after a reported break-in at his home.

Train service resumes after tree falls on line

Train service resumes after tree falls on line

A railway service has reopened after a tree fell onto train tracks in high winds causing delays.

Arrest after man flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries

Arrest after man flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries

A woman has been arrested after a man in his 50s was airlifted to a London hospital.

Shadow Chancellor visits county

Shadow Chancellor visits county

John McDonnell has been joined by members of the Labour Party to speak about reviving the local economy.

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Tunnel closure causes delays

Tunnel closure causes delays

One of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing was closed causing tailbacks on the M25.

Young man suffers head injuries in seafront attack

Young man suffers head injuries in seafront attack

A 20-year-old has been taken to hospital after he was attacked near a car park in the early hours.

M2: 13-mile stretch closed

M2: 13-mile stretch closed

Urgent repairs mean the coastbound carriageway of the M2 is shut until Monday morning.

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Windy weather continues

Windy weather continues

Another weather warning for strong winds is in force.

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68 celebrities who have greeted fans at Bluewater Shopping Centre

68 celebrities who have greeted fans at Bluewater Shopping Centre

Many a famous face has visited the shopping centre over the past two decades, take a look at some of those who have appeared there and met fans.

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'I call it our little corner shop'

'I call it our little corner shop'

Bluewater has been on an exciting journey as it celebrates its 20th birthday and more than 300 people have worked there from the day it opened.

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Plans for Parkrun gather pace

Plans for Parkrun gather pace

The popular 5k Parkrun scheme could be coming to a new part of Kent.

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Rape survivor breaks silence to support victims

Rape survivor breaks silence to support victims

A woman who was raped as a teenager is breaking her silence to help raise money for the charity helping her move on from her horrific ordeal.

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Was there life before Bluewater?

Was there life before Bluewater?

Jenna Dobbs was born just ten days before the opening of Bluewater and can't imagine life without it.

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