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Man dies after being hit by car

Man dies after being hit by car

A driver has been arrested after a man was knocked down and killed as he crossed a road in the early hours.

Van crashes into lamppost and railings

Van crashes into lamppost and railings

A van driver was taken to hospital after crashing his vehicle into a lamppost, railings and another vehicle.

Charity of the Year announced

Charity of the Year announced

An organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues is KentOnline, kmfm and KMTV's Charity of the Year.

Four out of five Kent drivers 'unroadworthy'

Four out of five Kent drivers 'unroadworthy'

Around 80% of the county's motorists could not pass a roadworthiness test, survey data has shown. Find out how you fare by taking this quiz.

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Memorial fenced off after crack appears

Memorial fenced off after crack appears

A village's memorial has been cordoned off after a crack appeared in the stone cross.

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Postcode lottery for diabetics

Postcode lottery for diabetics

Diabetics say a “postcode lottery” is preventing them from receiving hi-tech glucose monitoring equipment on the NHS.

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New Year celebration cancelled

New Year celebration cancelled

Plans to see in 2018 with a fireworks display have been ruined by the weather.

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Man suffers head injuries in fall

Man suffers head injuries in fall

A man has been taken to a specialist unit after he was hurt in a fall.

Vehicle overturns on motorway

Vehicle overturns on motorway

All lanes on a motorway were closed after a vehicle overturned.

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Dog suddenly dies after eating mysterious substance

Dog suddenly dies after eating mysterious substance

A warning has gone out to dog owners after a canine died a sudden and “horrible” death after eating what is believed to be poison.

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Man charged after cars damaged with axe

Man charged after cars damaged with axe

Detectives investigating reports of car windows being smashed with an axe have arrested and charged a man.

Mum and daughter shocked by 'potty-mouthed' baby doll

Mum and daughter shocked by 'potty-mouthed' baby doll

A mother and her seven-year-old daughter were left in a state of shock by a toy doll’s 'foul-mouthed' tirade.

Three ways to recycle your Christmas tree

Three ways to recycle your Christmas tree

It's time to get your home back in order after the festive season, but where do you dispose of your Christmas tree? Here's three top tips.

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Big-name stores to open on retail park

Big-name stores to open on retail park

Two new superstores are set to open on an out-of-town retail park - much to the dismay of high street traders.

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Health workers braced for New Year surge

Health workers braced for New Year surge

As Kent prepares to welcome in the New Year, spare a thought for those working on the frontline of our health service.

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Kent has country's highest crash rate

Kent has country's highest crash rate

Police dealt with more accidents in the county than anywhere else in England, the latest government figures have revealed.

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Man would rather be homeless than give up dog

Man would rather be homeless than give up dog

A chef without a permanent roof over his head turned down the chance of a shared house because he would have had to give up his beloved pet.

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Police called after hidden knife found

Police called after hidden knife found

British Transport Police were called after a knife was found near a train station.

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Stretched ambulance service urges rethink over dialing 999

Stretched ambulance service urges rethink over dialing 999

Kent's ambulance service has today issued a warning urging people to "considering all alternatives to dialing 999."

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Gran’s plea for dog owner over ‘worrying’ bite wound

Gran’s plea for dog owner over ‘worrying’ bite wound

A grandmother is calling for the owner of a dog which left her with nasty bite wounds to come forward.

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Parked cars preventing us painting yellow lines

 Parked cars preventing us painting yellow lines

Iqbal Bains, 56, moved to the area 22 years ago, but over the years has seen parking in the area grow worse.

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Political review of the year

Political review of the year

It's been an extraordinary 12 months in the world of politics by anyone's standards. We take a look at the impact it had on Kent.

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Questions surround pub shooting probe

Questions surround pub shooting probe

Police are yet to confirm whether they have unearthed any fresh leads five weeks after a pub landlord was found shot dead.

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Seal saved from certain death

Seal saved from certain death

A seal pup is fighting back to full strength after being found starving and washed up on a beach.

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New Year's honours joy in Kent

New Year's honours joy in Kent

People across the county have been named in the Queen's New Year's Honours List for tireless work in their communities.

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Car overturned on A2

Car overturned on A2

Traffic was delayed near a shopping centre after a crash left a vehicle on its roof.

Air ambulance called to village

Air ambulance called to village

A person who suffered a fall has been taken to hospital.

Man in custody after concerns raised

Man in custody after concerns raised

Police were called to a residential street amid fears for a man's welfare.

Country park issues appeal for stolen bikes

Country park issues appeal for stolen bikes

A Kent country park has released a picture showing the make and model of the bikes which were stolen during a burglary.

'Mindless hooligans' kill animals at school farm

'Mindless hooligans' kill animals at school farm

Police are investigating after a number of animals were found dead at a school farm following a series of break-ins.

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