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Shops selling booze without checking age

Shops selling booze without checking age

A crackdown on underage drinking is being launched after it emerged a third of off licences sold alcohol to a youth without asking for ID.

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Golf club closes for last time

Golf club closes for last time

A golf club has shut its doors to members for the final time, despite last ditch talks to secure its future.

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Business to close after 64 years

Business to close after 64 years

A business that has been part of a town since the mid 1950s could be gone within weeks.

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Kent trophy makers lead the field for Grand National

Kent trophy makers lead the field for Grand National

When the Grand National winner is declared today one Kent firm will have a special interest in the celebrations.

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Killer driver facing lesser charge

Killer driver facing lesser charge

A mum whose son died after being hit by a car has hit out after the driver responsible had his charge reduced.

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Wine estate's tasting sessions with a difference

Wine estate's tasting sessions with a difference

A wine estate in Kent is inviting guests to have a ride on a newly-installed ride after sampling a tipple.

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Man opens up about cancer battle

Man opens up about cancer battle

A man who was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease aged just 24 has spoken of life with cancer.

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Pensioner found safe and well

Pensioner found safe and well

An 82-year-old woman who had been missing for several hours has been found safe and well.

How's your luck holding up?

How's your luck holding up?

Let's hope you didn't walk under any ladders or break any mirrors today.

Body pulled from river

Body pulled from river

Police, firefighters, and forensics officers have been called after the discovery of a body in a river.

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Man jailed after 'taking law into his own hands'

Man jailed after 'taking law into his own hands'

A man who 'took the law into his own hands' after a relative was reportedly burgled has been jailed.

Hero woman pins robber to wall

Hero woman pins robber to wall

A brave woman who overpowered an aggressive high street robber by pinning him to a wall until officers arrived has been praised by police.

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Parting gifts from a hero

Parting gifts from a hero

A retiring firefighter who rushed to aid of bomb victims has presented thousands of pounds in charity cheques.

Life-saving delivery fails to arrive for sick teen

Life-saving delivery fails to arrive for sick teen

The father of a teenager battling a brain tumour is considering legal action after a life-saving parcel wasn't delivered.

Young boy filmed by teen in shopping centre toilets

Young boy filmed by teen in shopping centre toilets

A teenager was arrested after he was caught filming a young boy in the toilets of a shopping centre.

Police appeal after family court burglary

Police appeal after family court burglary

Officers appealing for information after a burglary at a court house.

Boy, three, in horror accident has had arm sewn back on

Boy, three, in horror accident has had arm sewn back on

A three-year-old boy who had his arm "ripped off" in a horrific accident at a Kent holiday park has had his arm stitched back on.

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Crash closed major route

Crash closed major route

Medics were called to the scene and buses diverted after a two-car crash.

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Caring mum donates kidney to son's pal

Caring mum donates kidney to son's pal

A father has a woman he barely knows to thank for a precious gift of life.

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Former councillor sent to prison

Former councillor sent to prison

A former councillor was sent to prison last year after injuring shop staff during a thieving spree, it has been revealed.

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Witness tells of knife clash months before fatal stabbing

Witness tells of knife clash months before fatal stabbing

A mother has told a murder trial of a heated clash between Kyle Yule and a teenager months before Kyle was fatally stabbed.

Woman taken to hospital after crash

Woman taken to hospital after crash

A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash, which closed a road in both directions.

Dog rescue's plea for puppy's surgery

Dog rescue's plea for puppy's surgery

A dog rescue centre is hoping to tug on heart strings in a bid to fundraise for a puppy's surgery.

Police investigate after woman falls to her death

Police investigate after woman falls to her death

Emergency services were at the scene following reports a woman has died after falling from a block of flats.

Dogs poisoned at popular park

Dogs poisoned at popular park

An investigation is underway after two dogs fell ill after a trip to the park.

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Costa and vets to go next to giant Bunnings store

Costa and vets to go next to giant Bunnings store

Five new stores including a giant Bunnings warehouse will be built next to a Costa coffee and vets if plans to extend a retail park are approved.

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Delays now clearing after lorry jackknife

Delays now clearing after lorry jackknife

Motorists on the A249 were facing delays getting to work this morning for the second day in a row after another accident.

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'Erratic' drink driver caused head-on crash

'Erratic' drink driver caused head-on crash

A pregnant woman feared she'd lose her baby after the car she was travelling in was hit by a vehicle overtaking on a blind bend.

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Plan to create 'world class' destination

Plan to create 'world class' destination

Construction work has begun on one of three projects that could create 460 homes.

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Teenager's acid attack threat on ex-boyfriend

Teenager's acid attack threat on ex-boyfriend

An 18-year-old has admitted sending threatening messages to her ex after their three-year relationship broke down.

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