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Fresh arrest in rape investigation

Fresh arrest in rape investigation

Police have confirmed a teenage man has been detained following an attack on a woman at a house.

Motorway reopens after lorry overturns

Motorway reopens after lorry overturns

The M20 has reopened after a lorry crashed and ended up on its roof.

Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

A 61-year-old woman was was taken into custody after a pensioner was found with stab wounds.

Woman crushed between two cars

Woman crushed between two cars

A woman had to be taken to hospital after being left trapped between two cars outside a village post office and shop.

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Baby killer and girlfriend jailed for 21 years

Baby killer and girlfriend jailed for 21 years

A thug who killed his girlfriend's baby as she sat back and let him inflict catastrophic injuries has been beaten by inmates in jail, it has emerged.

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Armed police called to street after gun sighting

Armed police called to street after gun sighting

Firearms officers were called to a residential street after reports someone had a gun at a home.

'Disgusting' sex offender jailed for abusing girl

'Disgusting' sex offender jailed for abusing girl

A judge praised a sex abuse victim for her bravery in confronting her attacker in court, as he jailed the "disgusting" predator for five years.

Two hurt in head-on crash

Two hurt in head-on crash

Police and ambulance crews were called after a head-on smash on a hill left two people hurt and one in hospital.

Food rotting in trucks... a taste of post-Brexit Britain?

Food rotting in trucks... a taste of post-Brexit Britain?

Massive queues could be caused at Dover and food left to rot in trucks if a new customs system is not set up in time for Brexit.

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Jail threat for defendants who refuse to declare nationality

Jail threat for defendants who refuse to declare nationality

Suspects in criminal cases will now have to declare their nationality to the courts - or face a six-month jail stint.

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A Summer of Steps is coming to Kent

A Summer of Steps is coming to Kent

Dancefloor supremos Steps are to play a date in the county next summer as part of their Summer of Steps tour with special guests, boy band Blue.

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Jail for woman who robbed OAP wielding broken bottle

Jail for woman who robbed OAP wielding broken bottle

A robber who threatened to cut a pensioner with a broken bottle as she sat in her car outside a supermarket has been jailed.

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Lorry fire causes traffic chaos

Lorry fire causes traffic chaos

Motorists suffered massive delays after a lorry carrying 26 tonnes of hay burst into flames.

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'My husband has been thrown to the wolves' - MP's wife

'My husband has been thrown to the wolves' - MP's wife

The wife of an MP suspended over allegations he has yet to be told about has launched a blistering attack on his party for "hanging him out to dry".

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Teen rape suspects released without charge

Teen rape suspects released without charge

Four teenagers arrested on suspicion of raping a young woman have been released by police.

Two teens deny murdering boy, 17

Two teens deny murdering boy, 17

Two teenagers have appeared in court to deny murdering a 17-year-old thought to have been fatally stabbed on his doorstep.

Half a million pound refurbishment for pier

Half a million pound refurbishment for pier

A Kent pier will undergo a half a million pound refurbishment as it celebrates its diamond anniversary.

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Pensioner facing jail after arsenal of guns found at home

Pensioner facing jail after arsenal of guns found at home

An “eccentric and obsessive” pensioner is facing prison after he was found to have a massive arsenal of guns and ammunition following a fire.

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'I had no intention of killing her'

'I had no intention of killing her'

A man accused of trying to murder his girlfriend has tearfully told a jury he "flipped" and gripped her by the throat - but didn't intend to kill her.

Two taken to hospital following seafront crash

Two taken to hospital following seafront crash

Two people have been taken to hospital after emergency services were called to the scene of a seafront crash.

Did you see weekend assault?

Did you see weekend assault?

Police are hunting a lone attacker who allegedly assaulted a group of four people.

Man at Old Bailey over station killing

Man at Old Bailey over station killing

A man is due in court charged with murder after a body was found near Knockholt Station.

£10,000 raised after tragic death

£10,000 raised after tragic death

A squash tournament held in honour of a young man who took his own life has raised thousands of pounds for a mental health charity.

Benefits cheat avoids jail

Benefits cheat avoids jail

A woman claimed nearly £70,000 she was not entitled to over a 10-year period by failing to disclose her living arrangements had changed.

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High speed trains take fast track to 6,000 jobs

High speed trains take fast track to 6,000 jobs

Today marks 10 years since the completion of the high speed line connecting Europe to London through Kent.

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Kent's 'cruel puppy trade' warning

Kent's 'cruel puppy trade' warning

An animal charity is calling for action to stop puppies being smuggled into the UK in horrific conditions so they can be sold for Christmas.

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Stray cat finally off the streets

Stray cat finally off the streets

A moggy that lived outside a pub for years is purring with delight after securing a proper home.

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'Knife gang' arrested in crime-ridden park

'Knife gang' arrested in crime-ridden park

Five people, some carrying knives and a hammer, were arrested tonight in a park blighted by crime.

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Kent leading the way in recycling

Kent leading the way in recycling

The county's residents are some of the best at making sure their rubbish goes in the best place.

Drink putting 340,000 at risk of serious illnesses

Drink putting 340,000 at risk of serious illnesses

Officials say Kent's drinking culture is costing the county's health services millions of pounds.

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