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Man, 23, dies after cocaine overdose

Man, 23, dies after cocaine overdose

A man who “self-medicated” his ADHD with cocaine died after taking a lethal amount of the drug.

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Popular rat run to be closed for two weeks

Popular rat run to be closed for two weeks

A popular thoroughfare will be sealed off for up to a fortnight, highways chiefs have announced.

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Thousands of child sex abuse images found after house raid

Thousands of child sex abuse images found after house raid

Police discovered thousands of child sex abuse images on electronic devices after a raid on a house, a court heard.

King of the Jungle to visit Kent

King of the Jungle to visit Kent

After being crowned the winner in ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Harry Redknapp has announced two theatre dates in Kent.

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Teen driver hit a man on joyride in gran's car

Teen driver hit a man on joyride in gran's car

A learner driver accelerated at a man and dragged him down the road on the bonnet of his gran’s car during a drug-fuelled joyride.

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Mystery over haystack fire

Mystery over haystack fire

One fire engine remains at the scene of the blaze, which could be seen from the M25.

I'm a Celeb star to appear at Kent venue

 I'm a Celeb star to appear at Kent venue

Students' TV favourite 'Governess' Anne Hegerty has been lined up for an evening of banter.

Flood alert for parts of Kent

Flood alert for parts of Kent

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for parts of Kent

Luxury cosmetics shop to open in town

Luxury cosmetics shop to open in town

A luxury cosmetics retailer is set to open a new store in a Kent high street.

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Crossing queues after crash

Crossing queues after crash

Traffic is queuing in both directions on the M25 following a collision.

Crash sparks rush hour queues

Crash sparks rush hour queues

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys where possible after a smash between a car and a lorry.

Veganuary: six places to try vegan

Veganuary: six places to try vegan

With the rise in popularity of eating vegan, many eateries are catering for Veganuary - and beyond. Here's some to try across Kent:

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Anger as station bike thefts soar

Anger as station bike thefts soar

Hundreds of bicycles have been stolen from train stations leaving commuters stranded.

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Dieters shunning medical advice

Dieters shunning medical advice

Growing numbers of people are turning to a low-carb diet that goes against traditional healthy eating advice.

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Driver used 'car as weapon' against police

Driver used 'car as weapon' against police

A teenage dad who admitted dangerous driving has avoided being jailed by "the skin of his teeth".

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Winning the peace?

Winning the peace?

After opposing the First World War, Labour's first candidate in a Kent town faced a tough battle for his beliefs.

Blue Bell Hill delays

Blue Bell Hill delays

A collision involving several vehicles shut part of a busy route.

Two arrested amid 'firearm' incident

Two arrested amid 'firearm' incident

Police are at the scene after reports two men were seen with a gun.

Kent's top 10 most expensive homes

Kent's top 10 most expensive homes

The number of property millionaires in the county is forecast to go beyond 11,000 by the end of next year.

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Row about noise led to 'murder'

Row about noise led to 'murder'

A man has denied stabbing to death a neighbour who had banged on the ceiling of his flat after hearing noise from above.

'Brexit is coming go back to your country'

'Brexit is coming go back to your country'

A reveller accused of throwing wooden chairs at bar staff and making racist remarks has appeared in court.

Corbyn attacks 'farce' lorry convoy

Corbyn attacks 'farce' lorry convoy

Jeremy Corbyn has lashed out at what he said was a shambolic rehearsal of plans for a former airport to be used as an emergency lorry park.

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Cars crash into railings

Cars crash into railings

A woman has been injured after two cars were involved in a collision near a petrol station.

Arrest after more migrants rescued

Arrest after more migrants rescued

A man has been arrested after more migrants were rescued in the county this afternoon.

Man charged with attempted murder

Man charged with attempted murder

Police have charged a man with attempted murder and administering a poison to a woman.

Smuggler jailed for sneaking in cigarettes

Smuggler jailed for sneaking in cigarettes

A 33-year-old tried to smuggle 100,000 illegal cigarettes into the country.

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Decision on future of high speed trains delayed

Decision on future of high speed trains delayed

The government has delayed announcing the winner of the next south eastern rail franchise until June.

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Mum-of-three died of 'accidental drug overdose'

Mum-of-three died of 'accidental drug overdose'

A mother-of-three who had "gone off the rails" died from an accidental overdose of heroin, codeine and diazepam, a coroner ruled.

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Engineer burnt in trackside fire released from hospital

Engineer burnt in trackside fire released from hospital

An engineer who suffered serious burns to his arms and legs in a trackside fire is now well enough to go home.

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Cyclist in hospital after being hit by van

Cyclist in hospital after being hit by van

A cyclist has suffered head and back injuries after a crash with a van.

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