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Road closed for large-scale training exercise

Road closed for large-scale training exercise

A road is likely to be shut for several hours as key emergency workers stage a large-scale exercise.

100,000 litres of water to douse major fire

100,000 litres of water to douse major fire

Smoke could be seen for miles around following a huge fire at an industrial unit which has destroyed businesses.

Pensioner killed in crash named

Pensioner killed in crash named

A 73-year-old woman who died in a crash has been named, as her husband continues to fight for his life.

'Drink-driver' charged after young boy hit by car

'Drink-driver' charged after young boy hit by car

A motorist has been charged with drink-driving following an incident which left a 10-year-old boy in hospital.

Elderly woman hit and killed by car named

Elderly woman hit and killed by car named

An elderly woman who died after being knocked down by a car has been named as an inquest into her death is opened.

Woman killed at train station named

Woman killed at train station named

A woman killed after being struck by a train at a railway station has been named.

Teenager attacked and bitten by dog

Teenager attacked and bitten by dog

A teenager needed treatment after a dog bit her hands outside a college.

Gyratory works start today

Gyratory works start today

At least six months of roadworks, designed to ease congestion in a busy town centre, begin this morning.

Injured pup dies but passers-by rush to support heartbroken pensioner

Injured pup dies but passers-by rush to support heartbroken pensioner

Passers-by who witness this little pup being fatally injured by a car have launched a kindhearted appeal to help the dog's grief-stricken owner.

Club boss ran down man who ran amok with wok

Club boss ran down man who ran amok with wok

A cabaret club boss has avoided jail after running over a man who threw a wok at his car.

Plans to rebuild gas blast flats

Plans to rebuild gas blast flats

Almost a year on, plans have been made to rebuild a row of flats which were seriously damaged by a gas explosion.

Challenge is on to raise £70k for village hall roof

Challenge is on to raise £70k for village hall roof

A group is on a mission to raise £70,000 to repair the deteriorating roof of a village hall – but a helping hand is just as appreciated.

It’s a step towards fundraising goal

It’s a step towards fundraising goal

It’s a long slog to £70,000 but bit by bit a young man who lost his leg is getting there.

Latest jailing for Dover riot

Latest jailing for Dover riot

A man's been jailed for kicking and punching in violent far right and anti-fascist demonstrations earlier this year.

Mum denies killing toddler who took heroin substitute

Mum denies killing toddler who took heroin substitute

A mother has appeared in court to deny killing her two-year-old daughter, who died after swallowing the heroin substitute, methadone.

Murder case suspect may have sailed from Dover

Murder case suspect may have sailed from Dover

Police investigating a pensioner's murder believe that he has left the country via Dover.

One of UK's worst paedophiles given 23 life sentences

One of UK's worst paedophiles given 23 life sentences

One of the country's most prolific paedophiles, who abused babies and raped children as young as three, has been jailed for life.

Restaurant burgled twice hours after devastating fire

Restaurant burgled twice hours after devastating fire

Heartless thieves targeted an Indian restaurant TWICE just hours after crippling fire.

Two arrested in town centre fight

Two arrested in town centre fight

Emergency services were called after a brawl erupted in a busy town centre.

Yobs delay rail passengers for hours

Yobs delay rail passengers for hours

Hundreds of passengers were delayed, some by two-and-a-half hours, after vandals threw a pushchair and bicycle onto railway tracks.

Police called to crash

Police called to crash

Police were called to a crash on a busy road.

Custard's last stand as new champions crowned

Custard's last stand as new champions crowned

The 49th annual World Custard Pie Championship took place yesterday with one team travelling from Japan to defend their title.

Man suffers head injuries in service station fight

Man suffers head injuries in service station fight

A man has been taken to hospital with head injuries after a fight broke out among four people at a service station in the early hours.

Police probe huge barn blaze

Police probe huge barn blaze

Police are investigating the cause of a huge fire which ripped through an industrial unit on a farm.

Car on roof after smash

Car on roof after smash

Residents awoke to a loud bang during the early hours of this morning after a car ended up on its roof outside their homes.

Desperate mum can’t sleep due to mysterious noise

 Desperate mum can’t sleep due to mysterious noise

A mum says that a low humming noise has been keeping her awake since October, and is making life at home unbearable.

Retrial of man accused of teacher's murder adjourned

Retrial of man accused of teacher's murder adjourned

The retrial of a man accused of murdering Kent teacher Lauren Patterson in Qatar has been hit by yet another set back.

Bags of energy down at the park

Bags of energy down at the park

New keep fit equipment has made Bean’s park a place for everyone to enjoy.

Boy, 15, held on suspicion of rape at boarding school

Boy, 15, held on suspicion of rape at boarding school

Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with allegations of sexual assault at a military boarding school.

Crash involving car and motorbike

Crash involving car and motorbike

A road was shut by police after a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

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