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'Death rattle' alerts paramedic to man dying in street

'Death rattle' alerts paramedic to man dying in street

When off duty paramedic Jon Haigh heard a distinctive 'death rattle' he realised the man on the next bench had minutes to live.

Family’s delight at ‘lifesaver’ wheelchair

Family’s delight at ‘lifesaver’ wheelchair

A four-year-old's life has been transformed with a new wheelchair - thanks to the generous cash gift from a mystery donor.

More delays expected at Dover

More delays expected at Dover

Motorists heading to Dover tomorrow are advised to plan their journeys amid expectations of increased traffic arriving at the Port of Dover.

PC accused of kneeing man in groin in kebab shop fight

PC accused of kneeing man in groin in kebab shop fight

A police officer accused of using excessive force in a kebab shop - including kneeing a man in the groin - has been disciplined.

Tragic mum fights on over baby death certificates

Tragic mum fights on over baby death certificates

A woman whose baby died when she was 20 weeks' pregnant has started a support group which she hopes to turn into a registered charity.

Two suffer breathing difficulties after chemical spill

Two suffer breathing difficulties after chemical spill

Firefighters were called to a hazardous chemical incident at an industrial estate.

Badger sparks night time train track hunt

Badger sparks night time train track hunt

Fire and ambulance crews, four police cars and a police helicopter were all called out to a 'train crash'... but it was not what it seemed.

Business units earmarked for land opposite new homes

Business units earmarked for land opposite new homes

Land between a restaurant and a supermarket is likely to be turned into a business centre.

Crews tackle house blaze

Crews tackle house blaze

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled a house fire caused by a faulty freezer.

Gang of teens rob good Samaritan in alleyway

Gang of teens rob good Samaritan in alleyway

A cyclist who went to the aid of a teen girl in an alley after she pretended to need help was then viciously attacked and robbed by her and two boys.

Homeowners targeted by conmen

Homeowners targeted by conmen

People with solar panels installed on their houses are being targeted by conmen.

Line painters dodge parked cars

Line painters dodge parked cars

A row of parked cars didn't stop workers from painting double yellow lines on a road.

Lorry driver caught watching TV at the wheel

Lorry driver caught watching TV at the wheel

Police pulled over a lorry driver for going through a red cross signal, only to find he was watching a soap opera on his mobile phone at the wheel.

Nando's drive-thru?

Nando's drive-thru?

One driver looked as if he was hoping for a cheeky Nando's to go when he was spotted reversing the wrong way outside the chicken restaurant.

Neighbour's 'altercation' sparks emergency response

Neighbour's 'altercation' sparks emergency response

A man came away with minor injuries after an altercation with his neighbour.

PC hurt trying to stop thief in Mercedes

PC hurt trying to stop thief in Mercedes

A police officer was injured as he tried to stop a thief driving off from a shoplifting spree.

Shopping trip could keep you as safe as houses

Shopping trip could keep you as safe as houses

If you go down to Bluewater today you’re in for a big surprise, as an interactive flat has popped up among the shops.

Supermarket manager stole £81k to fund lavish lifestyle

Supermarket manager stole £81k to fund lavish lifestyle

A Morrisons manager stole almost £81,000 to fund a lavish lifestyle, which included the hire of male escorts.

Teenagers charged after night bus 'attack'

Teenagers charged after night bus 'attack'

Four teenagers have been charged with affray after reports of a disturbance on a night bus.

Thieves release animals from pens

Thieves release animals from pens

Police are investigating after thieves stole tools and released a donkey and other animals from their pens beside a busy road.

Threesome couple claim 'sex assault victim' consented

Threesome couple claim 'sex assault victim' consented

A woman on trial with her husband for sexual assault after allegedly molesting a woman they wanted a threesome with says the "victim" consented.

Men charged over armoured van robbery

Men charged over armoured van robbery

Two men arrested after an alleged robbery attempt on an armoured van, which led to a dramatic police chase, are due in court.

RSPCA: 'The kindest thing to do was put her to sleep'

RSPCA: 'The kindest thing to do was put her to sleep'

A couple allowed their pet's skin condition to get so bad that “thickened rhino skin” replaced fur on half her body.

Gemili named GB captain

Gemili named GB captain

Adam Gemili says it's an honour to be named Great Britain's athletics captain at the Rio Olympics.

Woman spotted 'mistreating dog' sparks alarm

Woman spotted 'mistreating dog' sparks alarm

The RSPCA is appealing for information after several calls were made to inspectors about the way a woman was treating a dog.

Pregnant woman locked up for throwing flip-flop

Pregnant woman locked up for throwing flip-flop

A pregnant woman has criticised police after she was arrested and kept in a cell for throwing a flip-flop at a neighbour’s car.

Gun reports spark police search

Gun reports spark police search

Officers have been seen combing a field in response to claims a weapon may have been dumped.

Pair ordered to hand over domain names to car giant Jaguar

Pair ordered to hand over domain names to car giant Jaguar

Two Kent business people have heard the roar of Jaguar - after setting up websites in the name of the car giant.

E-fits released after teenager robbed

E-fits released after teenager robbed

Police have released e-fit images of two men suspected of posing as police officers and mugging a teenage boy.

'Don’t let others die on this road'

'Don’t let others die on this road'

A woman devastated by the death of a loved one who was hit by a car has started a petition to target the dangerous stretch of road.

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