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Car with 'bullet holes' seen racing through town

Car with 'bullet holes' seen racing through town

Police are investigating after a car with a damaged windscreen was seen running a red light and recklessly overtaking other vehicles.

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'Ending the stigma around mental illness'

'Ending the stigma around mental illness'

Olympian Jack Green will join more than 100 business people for a conference focusing on mental health at work as part of World Mental Health Day.

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Lorry and motorbike collide

Lorry and motorbike collide

Drivers are being warned to expect delays following a crash near a busy roundabout.

Policeman avoids sack for cabby comments

Policeman avoids sack for cabby comments

A police officer has avoided the sack after 'joking' to colleagues he called a cab driver black and swore at him before mimicking his accent.

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Bishop of Dover to retire

Bishop of Dover to retire

The Bishop of Dover, who took aim at the Government's handling of Universal Credit this summer, has announced he is to retire after nine years.

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Beach death girl, 6, told to stay out of sea

Beach death girl, 6, told to stay out of sea

A six-year-old girl had been told not to go back into the sea before she was found lifeless in a harbour, an inquest has heard.

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Popular visitor attraction set to close... again

Popular visitor attraction set to close... again

A popular Kent visitor attraction has announced it will close next month while new owners are sought for the second time in a year.

Council faces legal battle over student digs

Council faces legal battle over student digs

A council is facing a potentially costly legal battle after a developer appealed its decision to reject plans for student flats.

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Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

A 22-year-old man whose black BMW was found abandoned earlier this week has now been found safe and well.

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Crash on motorway

Crash on motorway

Drivers are facing delays this morning after two cars collided.

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Manhunt continues after footbridge attack

Manhunt continues after footbridge attack

Police are still searching for a man who allegedly hit a teenager from behind on the head with an unknown object on a bridge.

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Air show grounded by rising costs

Air show grounded by rising costs

One of Kent's biggest events may not take place for years due to "unaffordable" costs - despite generating millions for the economy.

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'Brutal woman beater' avoids jail

'Brutal woman beater' avoids jail

A mum-of-three was forced to flee her home after being attacked by a man during a jealous rage.

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Parents cleared of child cruelty

Parents cleared of child cruelty

Prosecutors have dropped the charges against a man and woman after the death of a newborn child.

Pubs to host beer festival

Pubs to host beer festival

Ale aficionado can taste some tasty tipples at a 12-day festival beer festival, with over 20 different drinks on offer.

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'You make us sound like a pack of dogs'

'You make us sound like a pack of dogs'

A man found dumped in a stairwell at a block of flats had 27 separate injuries, a court heard.

Rogue trader conned 19 victims

Rogue trader conned 19 victims

A fraudster who conned victims across Kent out of nearly £30,000 has been taken to court.

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Man to admit starting hospital fires

Man to admit starting hospital fires

A 28-year-old man has admitted arson, but denied being reckless and endangering life.

Wanted man, 36, died trying to flee police

Wanted man, 36, died trying to flee police

A man who died after falling from a second storey-window was trying to flee from officers, an inquest heard.

Van driver seriously injured in bus crash

Van driver seriously injured in bus crash

A man has been airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a crash with a bus.

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Popular eatery suffers eighth break-in and damage in seven years

Popular eatery suffers eighth break-in and damage in seven years

Restaurateur says he's at the end of his tether with crime.

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Burger joint opens its doors

Burger joint opens its doors

American burger chain Five Guys has opened a new store today.

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Missing 'Asda cat' found 30 miles from home

Missing 'Asda cat' found 30 miles from home

A missing moggy known for wandering around the grounds of the supermarket has been found more than 30 miles away from home a month later.

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Prince's ex-bodyguard downloaded child abuse images

Prince's ex-bodyguard downloaded child abuse images

A former bodyguard to Prince Harry has escaped a prison sentence for downloading child sex abuse images and extreme porn.

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Swept away! Lifeboat rescues kite from path of sailors

Swept away! Lifeboat rescues kite from path of sailors

Lifeboat crews were called out to sea yesterday after a surfing kite was spotted floating without its owner.

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Temperatures set to soar

Temperatures set to soar

Kent could be set for the warmest day in October in seven years, as forecasters predict temperatures as high as 24C later this week.

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End of an era as head teacher quits for Dubai

End of an era as head teacher quits for Dubai

A secondary school has announced a change of leadership after its head teacher left to take up a role abroad.

Roundabout to shut for roadworks

Roundabout to shut for roadworks

Here are details of a roundabout closure due to roadworks, which are expected to take all week.

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Head teacher resigns after eight years in role

Head teacher resigns after eight years in role

A head teacher has announced she will be leaving a grammar school at Christmas after eight years in the role.

Shopping centre to be bulldozed

Shopping centre to be bulldozed

Developers have been given the green light to demolish a town centre shopping centre and build seven tower blocks in its place.

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