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Man killed crossing the A2 named

Man killed crossing the A2 named

An inquest into the death of a pedestrian who died after being struck on a busy A-road has opened.

MP wants stronger sentences after 'acid' attack

MP wants stronger sentences after 'acid' attack

An MP has asked the Secretary of State to dish out significant sentences for anyone who takes part in a 'despicable and evil' acid attack.

Kalashnikov AK47 destroyed

Kalashnikov AK47 destroyed

Kent police dismantle an AK47 as part of the force's biggest ever crackdown on firearms in the county.

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Man left with serious facial injuries after 'acid' attack

Man left with serious facial injuries after 'acid' attack

A 23-year-old man was left with possible life changing injuries after two moped thugs sprayed a 'noxious substance' at him.

Arrest after beauty salon robbery

Arrest after beauty salon robbery

A man has been arrested this morning after an armed raid at a beauty salon last week.

Firefighters rush to fish and chip shop

Firefighters rush to fish and chip shop

Crews have put out a fire which broke out at the back of a restaurant.

Wheelchair users can finally get in new cinema

Wheelchair users can finally get in new cinema

A multi-million pound cinema development can now finally be accessed by wheelchair users as work to install a lift has been completed.

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Boy left needing stitches after being hit by cyclist

Boy left needing stitches after being hit by cyclist

An eight-year-old boy was left needing stitches after being struck by a cyclist riding on the pavement.

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Bayonet, air rifle and 260 cannabis plants unearthed

Bayonet, air rifle and 260 cannabis plants unearthed

Police seized 260 cannabis plants, an air rifle and bayonet after discovering a cannabis factory in a warehouse.

Runner to tackle marathon in slippers

Runner to tackle marathon in slippers

A dad is slipping into something more comfortable in a bid to raise cash ahead of the London Marathon.

Good and bad news for HMV staff

Good and bad news for HMV staff

Almost 1500 jobs have been saved as company buys 100 stores across the country.

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Documentary on Molly McLaren on TV tonight

Documentary on Molly McLaren on TV tonight

A documentary looking at the murder of Molly McLaren is being aired tonight.

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Power cut off as crews tackle house fire

Power cut off as crews tackle house fire

Power was cut off to several houses while fire crews worked to tackled a blaze.

Man dies in fatal collision on A2 Watling street

Man dies in fatal collision on A2 Watling street

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following the incident in the early hours of this morning.

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Free waxing could be life-saving

Free waxing could be life-saving

Two beauty salons are encouraging women to shed their embarrassment and have cervical smear tests.

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£125m sport and leisure complex tipped for refusal

£125m sport and leisure complex tipped for refusal

Plans to build a holiday village and a "game-changing" centre for sporting excellence on protected countryside have been recommended for refusal.

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Our favourite products are shrinking

Our favourite products are shrinking

More than 200 popular products have reduced in size, but do consumers notice?

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Pet dogs kept in 'disgusting' conditions

Pet dogs kept in 'disgusting' conditions

A man has been found guilty of neglect after his pets were kept in rooms with surfaces covered in excrement.

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'Sold the dream but living a nightmare'

'Sold the dream but living a nightmare'

Angry residents are furious at plans to replace their rooftop garden with more flats at a landmark town centre building.

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Police lifted car off trapped passenger

Police lifted car off trapped passenger

A woman suffered serious injuries after the car she was travelling in lost control and hit a tree.

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Retired GP sexually assaulted young patient

Retired GP sexually assaulted young patient

A doctor lured a woman patient to his home and tried to kiss her after giving her wine.

Care charges could go up to cut council costs

Care charges could go up to cut council costs

KCC says the elderly and vulnerable may have to pay more for their care as it struggles to save £500,000.

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Delays after crash blocked road

Delays after crash blocked road

A road has partially reopened after being shut following a two-car crash near a hospital.

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Three arrested after motorway pursuit

Three arrested after motorway pursuit

Officers detained three people after a police chase on the M2.

No IMAX at Cineworld three years after approval

No IMAX at Cineworld three years after approval

A date for the expansion of a cinema has still not been set - despite planning being approved almost three years ago.

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Cash haul hidden in shampoo bottles

Cash haul hidden in shampoo bottles

More than £10,000 was found during the search of a car at the Channel Tunnel.

School's sadness after parent dies

School's sadness after parent dies

A school has sent its sincere condolences to the family of a parent who collapsed on the site and died.

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Police hunt man after pensioner attacked

Police hunt man after pensioner attacked

An elderly man is in hospital with a serious head injury following late night assault.

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Kent MP to appear on BBC Brexit special

Kent MP to appear on BBC Brexit special

Broadcaster Adrian Chiles visits Kent to speak to voters in a BBC Panorama special due to air this evening.

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Farmers' market saved from the brink

Farmers' market saved from the brink

A popular farmers' market in the heart of a town centre has been saved from closure.

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