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Robbery suspect charged over metal theft after staff 'threatened with hammer'

Robbery suspect charged over metal theft after staff 'threatened with hammer'

A man was due in court today after being charged in connection with the theft of scrap metal from a recycling centre.

Holiday park approved in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Holiday park approved in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Plans for a new holiday resort have been approved for a second time, after it was previously quashed by a top judge.

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'Naked' man tries to grab pupils

'Naked' man tries to grab pupils

An undressed man was allegedly spotted trying to grab pupils near a secondary school.

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'Neglect was recognised, but never really addressed'

'Neglect was recognised, but never really addressed'

A serious case review into the death of a five-month-old baby boy has found a catalogue of failings.

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'Dragon' found dumped next to rubbish bins

'Dragon' found dumped next to rubbish bins

The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information after a bearded dragon lizard was found abandoned in a bright orange Nike shoebox.

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UPDATE: Road reopens after multi-vehicle crash

UPDATE: Road reopens after multi-vehicle crash

A man has been arrested after a serious crash which hospitalised one woman and shut a major route.

Café owner to frame and display racist note

Café owner to frame and display racist note

A café owner has bold plans for a note he received which details the rumoured racist nickname of his establishment.

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Model train firm secures £18m loan facility

Model train firm secures £18m loan facility

Latest twist in the saga of the once mighty company as it switches loan deals.

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Great-gran looks for sixth husband on TV dating show

Great-gran looks for sixth husband on TV dating show

A great-grandmother from Kent is set to appear on a special over 50s edition of a popular TV dating show this weekend.

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Kent school loses information on 1,000 pupils

Kent school loses information on 1,000 pupils

A memory stick holding information on students, including email addresses and pupils' special educational needs has been lost from a school in Kent.

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Superbike champion returns home following spinal surgery after crash

Superbike champion returns home following spinal surgery after crash

A superbike champion who was almost paralysed during a crash last month has been released from hospital and returned home.

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Dance supremos Steps kick off summer

Dance supremos Steps kick off summer

There'll be no tears on the dancefloor when Steps take to the stage in the county this weekend.

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Bouncer slashed with glass

Bouncer slashed with glass

A doorman ended up in hospital after coming to the aid of a reveller being confronted by five men.

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Fundraiser for dad who died on mum's birthday

Fundraiser for dad who died on mum's birthday

Family of a man who died of cancer after being given the all-clear are raising money in his memory.

Paddleboarding across the channel for charity

Paddleboarding across the channel for charity

A man planning a solo adventure in an attempt to raise £10,000 to protect birds from illegal trapping.

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New measures to end smartphone addiction

New measures to end smartphone addiction

Apple has reacted to pressure to do more to help people who struggle to switch off their devices.

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Vehicle fire shut part of M20

Vehicle fire shut part of M20

Police stopped all traffic as fire crews dealt with a vehicle in flames.

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Missing 89-year-old found safe and well

Missing 89-year-old found safe and well

A missing pensioner is recovering in hospital after more than 180 people joined the search to find him.

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Crash left woman trapped in car

Crash left woman trapped in car

A driver was treated at the roadside after being freed from her vehicle by firefighters.

Verdict issued in sword case involving keeper

Verdict issued in sword case involving keeper

A jury have decided the fate of a footballer accused of swinging a sword above the heads of two men.

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Rapist ex-teacher faces prison

Rapist ex-teacher faces prison

A teacher who raped a pupil at a girls’ boarding school in the late 1970s is facing jail.

Plug pulled on popular festival

Plug pulled on popular festival

Despite "three sell-out years", a seaside music festival has been cancelled.

Ready for the county's biggest outdoor theatre show?

Ready for the county's biggest outdoor theatre show?

An outdoor show which may be the biggest ever held in Kent will be staged this weekend - and it's free.

Ciao Bella? - Italian restaurant may not move in

Ciao Bella? - Italian restaurant may not move in

A popular restaurant chain could drop plans to open a third Kent diner.

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Critically-injured superbike star facing 'waiting game'

Critically-injured superbike star facing 'waiting game'

A rider who suffered multiple injuries after colliding with a safety car is still fighting for his life almost a week on from the horror crash.

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Thug locked up after hurling glass

Thug locked up after hurling glass

A thug who threw a bottle at a man who was trying to protect two women he was banned from seeing, has been locked up.

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Homes could be without water after "burst"

Homes could be without water after "burst"

People have been left without water in their homes after a "burst", it has been confirmed.

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Dog walker injured in off-road hit and run

Dog walker injured in off-road hit and run

A woman was left with a broken wrist after being knocked down by an off-road motorbike in a Kent village.

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Town centre hit with spate of break-ins

Town centre hit with spate of break-ins

Police are linking a spate of break-ins in one town centre.

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Next set to shut up shop

Next set to shut up shop

One of the biggest brands on the high street is set to close a Kent branch next month.

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