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Thanet Way set for series of closures

Thanet Way set for series of closures

The main road will be closed for the next seven weekday nights for planned road works.

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The stars of the show

The stars of the show

Take a look at our best pictures of the animals which drew crowds of 80,000 people to the Kent County Show.

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Park unveils two new rides

Park unveils two new rides

With the summer holidays just around the corner, Dreamland has opened two new thrill rides.

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Kent faces feature at royal christening

Kent faces feature at royal christening

An old Kentish friend of Prince William and Prince Harry will become one of Prince Louis' godparents today.

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Man arrested after serious assault

Man arrested after serious assault

A man has been arrested following an assault - as another man remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Appeal for missing man

Appeal for missing man

Police have appealed for information on a missing man believed to be in Kent.

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Potholes put bikers' lives 'at risk'

Potholes put bikers' lives 'at risk'

One in seven motorcyclists has suffered injury or had their machine damaged after hitting a pothole in Kent, a pressure group has claimed.

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Council slammed after woman's death

Council slammed after woman's death

Neighbours of a lady found dead at her home in Kent have slammed the council for her poor living conditions.

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Danny's 'striking' resemblance to England superstar Harry Kane

Danny's 'striking' resemblance to England superstar Harry Kane

Danny McLaughlin has found himself at the centre of attention thanks to his amazing resemblance to England superstar Harry Kane.

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Mothercare to axe yet more stores in major restructure

Mothercare to axe yet more stores in major restructure

It was once in most high streets - now the famous Mothercare chain is hoping further closures will help protect its future.

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Bonfire destroys summer house

Bonfire destroys summer house

An unattended bonfire spread and destroyed a summerhouse this morning.

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Driving school for people in need is first of its kind

Driving school for people in need is first of its kind

A revolutionary driving school is helping those with mental health or financial needs - thanks to a dad with a big heart.

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KMTV broadcasting boost

KMTV broadcasting boost

More than 20,000 homes in Kent will soon be able to watch KMTV for the first time, but you may need to re-tune your TV first.

'Some of the worst reviews I've ever seen'

'Some of the worst reviews I've ever seen'

A TV hotel inspector has helped turn around a family hotel business.

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Store’s 24-hour pupil ban after worker attacked

Store’s 24-hour pupil ban after worker attacked

A store boss barred children after the unruly behaviour of a few youngsters.

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Crossing traffic may be jammed until early hours

Crossing traffic may be jammed until early hours

There are still massive delays approaching the Dartford Crossing tonight after a day of congestion hell for motorists.

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Vindaloo video goes viral online

Vindaloo video goes viral online

Thousands of people are watching and sharing a video recreating a famous World Cup song.

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County show traffic held back after crash

County show traffic held back after crash

A second car accident on the A249 in a matter of hours affected traffic leaving the county show.

Crashes affect motorists on M20 and A249

Crashes affect motorists on M20 and A249

Emergency crews were called to two multi-vehicle accidents this afternoon.

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England v Sweden ends in love match

England v Sweden ends in love match

A couple didn't let the little matter of their nations battling it out in the World Cup get in the way of their wedding.

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Girl, 19, in unprovoked footbridge attack

Girl, 19, in unprovoked footbridge attack

Police are hunting a suspect who attacked a teenage girl from behind with an unknown object as she walked alone this morning.

'Violence' at family pub sparks bans

'Violence' at family pub sparks bans

The landlord of a family pub has condemned "mindless idiots" for fighting after England's 2-0 clash with Sweden.

Emergency closure of school

Emergency closure of school

A primary school will be closed for the rest of the week after a ceiling collapsed in a staff room.

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Is surviving five nuclear bomb blasts worth a medal?

Is surviving five nuclear bomb blasts worth a medal?

A veteran of the British nuclear bomb tests on Christmas Island in the 1950s says it's time the servicemen's sacrifices were recognised.

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Hero cops talk down balcony jumper

Hero cops talk down balcony jumper

Police officers rescued a man trying to jump from a hotel's 10th floor balcony.

Hustle down to Detling for last day of County Show

Hustle down to Detling for last day of County Show

The final day of the County Show is packed with music and adventure - and of course animals!

Farmers submit plans for hundreds of homes

Farmers submit plans for hundreds of homes

A scheme of 700 homes has been submitted - but it has been met with opposition.

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Out with the old...

Out with the old...

Aldi is set to rise from the "ashes" of its own store - as the supermarket chain rebuilds a shop on the same site as the old one.

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Travel woes for Universal Credit claimants

Travel woes for Universal Credit claimants

Thousands of benefits claimants have been hit by the roll-out of controversial Universal Credit - with some forced to travel miles to claim.

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Hairdryer sparks bedroom fire

Hairdryer sparks bedroom fire

Fire Crews were called to a home after a hairdryer set clothes and a chair alight

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