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Inquisitive puppy freed from small gap

Inquisitive puppy freed from small gap

A cute 12-week-old puppy became trapped between a shed and a house for more than an hour while exploring its new home.

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Families to see key report into gay killings

Families to see key report into gay killings

A 380-page internal police report into the gay serial killings of Stephen Port is to be presented to families of the victims within weeks.

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Thug admits claw hammer attack on women

Thug admits claw hammer attack on women

A man viciously attacked two women with a claw hammer leaving them nursing fractured skulls.

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Men guilty after shopkeeper shot in neck

Men guilty after shopkeeper shot in neck

Two men have been convicted after a botched armed raid on a store which left an assistant suffering a neck wound.

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Red flag warning at beach

Red flag warning at beach

People are being advised to stay out of the water at a beach in the county today.

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Kent homeowners up to £1.1m better off than renters

Kent homeowners up to £1.1m better off than renters

People who own a property in the county will be up to £1.1m better off in 25 years than those who rent, according to an analysis of official figures.

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Teenage girl 'hit by car'

Teenage girl 'hit by car'

A 15-year-old girl has suffered injuries after reportedly being struck by a car.

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Van crashes into school railings

Van crashes into school railings

A van ploughed into a fence outside a school.

Dart Charge increased by 20%

Dart Charge increased by 20%

The fee paid by motorists using the Dartford Crossing who have an account is to be increased by 20%.

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Not lovin' it - police 'take away' driver's car

Not lovin' it - police 'take away' driver's car

A driver ended up with a costly takeaway... when a trip to McDonald's turned into a grilling from police.

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All released from London hospital after coach crash

All released from London hospital after coach crash

Everyone injured in yesterday's rush hour coach crash on the M25 has now been released from hospital.

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Crucial time for Manston airport fight

Crucial time for Manston airport fight

It's believed planners could soon decide whether to allow a consortium to make its bid to reopen Manston... at least as a cargo hub.

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'New deal' for tenants in wake of Grenfell

'New deal' for tenants in wake of Grenfell

A government minister is due to deliver a "new" deal for social housing residents in Kent today - in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy.

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Blaze rips through terraced home

Blaze rips through terraced home

Neighbours have described hearing a whoosh before flames spread through a home and billowed out of doors... leaving the house badly damaged.

Bypass fears as 800 homes plan signed off

Bypass fears as 800 homes plan signed off

A four-year saga about a massive housing project concluded with a "surprise" government decision.

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Fake speed stickers spark plea

Fake speed stickers spark plea

Fake speed stickers which appeared on a busy road have prompted neighbours to call for real traffic calming measures.

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'I lost my child because of a pothole'

'I lost my child because of a pothole'

Residents have launched a petition for traffic calming measures after a pregnant woman lost her baby after crashing when she hit a pothole.

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Racist incidents in schools increase

Racist incidents in schools increase

Reports of racist taunts and attacks in part of Kent have more than doubled.

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Charity backs £100m homeless pledge

Charity backs £100m homeless pledge

Kent-based charity Porchlight has welcomed the government's £100m investment into ending homelessness.

Eager beavers keep Kent alive

Eager beavers keep Kent alive

The county's last surviving piece of fenland is being kept alive in a seriously unique way.

Former top actor appears at court after 'gun' incident

Former top actor appears at court after 'gun' incident

A Bafta-nominated actor alleged to have brandished a fake gun at a Wetherspoons barmaid has denied all charges against him.

Crash caused motorway delays

Crash caused motorway delays

There were lengthy hold-ups on M20 in both directions after a car crashed into the central reservation.

VIDEO: Traffic misery as road remains shut

VIDEO: Traffic misery as road remains shut

Despite a ruptured water main being fixed three days ago, a road used by thousands everyday remains shut.

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Disabled man left stranded twice

Disabled man left stranded twice

A man in his 70s has hit out after being kept waiting for hours after hospital appointments.

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Forty-one hurt as coach overturns

Forty-one hurt as coach overturns

A baby was born at the scene of a rush-hour crash involving a coach on the m25.

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Consultation hopes to find new use for harbour building

Consultation hopes to find new use for harbour building

A disused harbour shed could soon accommodate food outlets, start-up businesses, exhibitions and a community events space.

Crash leaves car feet from front door

Crash leaves car feet from front door

A man's been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a crash involving a van and a parked car.

Dangerous pitbull 'scalped' toddler

Dangerous pitbull 'scalped' toddler

The owners of a dangerous dog that “scalped” a young child when it clamped its jaws on her head are facing up to five years in jail.

Airport application 'within weeks'

Airport application 'within weeks'

A planning application to upgrade an airport will be submitted in the “next couple of weeks”, according to its manager.

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Tunbridge Wells finally gets a Little Waitrose

Tunbridge Wells finally gets a Little Waitrose

Residents of Tunbridge Wells who have been wishing for a Waitrose for years are finally set to get one from this Friday the 17th.

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