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Police ask for Cyprus murder suspects to be handed over

Police ask for Cyprus murder suspects to be handed over

The suspected killers of a Kent man in Ayia Napa have been arrested in the north of Cyprus for trespassing in a military zone.

School's name changed online 'in honour' of dead gorilla

School's name changed online 'in honour' of dead gorilla

The name of a Kent school was changed on Wikipedia by an anonymous user as an unusual tribute to Harambe, the gorilla shot dead in May.

Soap star backs Kelly in cancer battle

Soap star backs Kelly in cancer battle

A Coronation Street actress has pledged support for teenage cancer sufferer Kelly Turner, by nominating her for a bravery award.

Stab charge man appears before magistrates

Stab charge man appears before magistrates

A 30-year-old has been committed to crown court accused of knifing a man in the chest.

VIDEO: Girl's generous act in memory of tragic mum

VIDEO: Girl's generous act in memory of tragic mum

A nine-year-old has given her hair to charity to honour a woman who died with her son in a horror crash.

Worker crushed by forklift

Worker crushed by forklift

A worker has been taken to hospital with multiple injuries after being crushed by a forklift at work.

Both drivers flee scene of two-car crash

Both drivers flee scene of two-car crash

Police and fire crews were called to a crash involving two vehicles, one of which hit a tree - but both drivers allegedly fled the scene.

Air ambulance lands in football stadium car park

Air ambulance lands in football stadium car park

The air ambulance was called to a football stadium this afternoon, and took a person to hospital.

Road blocked after crash

Road blocked after crash

Rush-hour drivers are being warned to expect delays on a busy road leading into a Kent city after an accident.

Dock officer injured after violence flares at court

Dock officer injured after violence flares at court

Emergency services were called after a dock officer was injured when violence erupted during a crown court sentencing hearing.

Man charged with town centre rape

Man charged with town centre rape

A man has appeared before magistrates after a woman was allegedly attacked in a high street.

Work finally begins to restore Dreamland buildings

Work finally begins to restore Dreamland buildings

A contractor has been appointed to work on the next £1.8million phase of a Kent theme park's restoration project.

Salon owner hunts break-in clues

Salon owner hunts break-in clues

A grandmother of four whose salon business was burgled has been conducting her own investigation.

Teen hurt in daylight attack

Teen hurt in daylight attack

A teenager was pushed against a fence and punched in the face after he was confronted by two men just moments after getting off a bus.

'Join my campaign for a safe crossing'

'Join my campaign for a safe crossing'

A woman fighting for a pedestrian crossing after an elderly woman was killed in a collision with a car is determined to keep the pressure on.

New trial date for death driver

New trial date for death driver

The trial of a driver accused of causing the death of a pedestrian by careless driving in Gravesend has been brought forward.

Fly-tippers caught in the act on CCTV

Fly-tippers caught in the act on CCTV

A shocking image has captured the moment brazen fly-tippers dumped tonnes of rubble on a picturesque country lane.

Jailed for raiding sick man's account

Jailed for raiding sick man's account

He appeared to be a good Samaritan, but Paul Long was raiding an elderly man's bank account while seeming to help him with shopping and chores.

Nurse who contributed to grandad's suicide back at work

Nurse who contributed to grandad's suicide back at work

A psychiatric nurse who turned a suicidal patient away shortly before he threw himself off a bridge has been allowed to return to work.

Paralympic athlete set to storm Rio

Paralympic athlete set to storm Rio

A young woman inspired by London 2012 is gearing up to compete in the Rio Paralympics - and will be one of the most heavily disabled to do so.

Policeman forced to quit job sues speeding driver who hit him

Policeman forced to quit job sues speeding driver who hit him

A detective who suffered devastating injuries when he was hit by a car, forcing him to quit his job, is suing the speeding driver responsible.

Man hurt in two-car smash

Man hurt in two-car smash

A man was treated at the roadside after a crash involving two vehicles outside a parade of shops.

Man stabbed during fight involving 30 people

Man stabbed during fight involving 30 people

A man was stabbed in the back during a huge fight involving up to 30 people.

Revealed: The happiest place to live in Kent

Revealed: The happiest place to live in Kent

A new survey has revealed the happiest place to live in Kent - and also the towns at the bottom of the pile.

VIDEO: Huge brawl erupts in town centre

VIDEO: Huge brawl erupts in town centre

Dozens of men have been filmed throwing punches and swearing during a huge brawl in a Kent town centre.

Video: We cheer up Kent's saddest town

Video: We cheer up Kent's saddest town

When one Kent town was named the saddest place in the county we knew we had to do something about it.

'We must harness our Olympics success' - sports minister

'We must harness our Olympics success' - sports minister

Sports minister Tracey Crouch says Team GB's success in Rio must be used to boost participation in sport.

Woman cut free from car wreckage after M20 crash

Woman cut free from car wreckage after M20 crash

A young woman was cut free from her car after it crashed into the central reservation of the M20.

Broken down car causes M25 queues

Broken down car causes M25 queues

A broken down car is causing long delays on the M25.

Cruel disease kills town's fittest man

Cruel disease kills town's fittest man

A sports-mad businessman has died from an asbestos-related disease - despite not remembering when he came into contact with the deadly substance.

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