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Disabled ex-serviceman attacked by gang

Disabled ex-serviceman attacked by gang

The wife of a disabled former serviceman has described how her husband was repeatedly assaulted by a gang.

Election watchdog urges police to ask for more time to probe South Thanet election expenses claims

Election watchdog urges police to ask for more time to probe South Thanet election expenses claims

The Electoral Commission presses for more time to investigate allegations made about expenses recorded by Conservative party in South Thanet

Leaving the EU no silver bullet for tackling migration, says Home Secretary

Leaving the EU no silver bullet for tackling migration, says Home Secretary

Theresa May cautions against leaving the EU during visit to Maidstone

Mum and tot escape blaze

Mum and tot escape blaze

A mum and her baby daughter escaped from a house after her car caught fire on the driveway and flames began spreading.

Pervert driving instructor groped learner on lessons

Pervert driving instructor groped learner on lessons

A lecherous driving instructor who indecently assaulted a 17-year-old pupil while giving her lessons is facing justice 15 years on.

Dead harbour porpoise mauled by 'seals'

Dead harbour porpoise mauled by 'seals'

A dead porpoise which washed up on a beach today is thought to have been killed by seals. Warning: graphic image.

Petrol station worker assaulted in raid

Petrol station worker assaulted in raid

A petrol station worker was assaulted and left with head injuries when robbers demanded money from the till.

Vice principal 'groomed by girl' fails in bid to clear name

Vice principal 'groomed by girl' fails in bid to clear name

A Kent vice principal, who a judge said was 'groomed' by the girl he abused, has failed in a bid to clear his name.

Teen fighting for life after falling from moving car

Teen fighting for life after falling from moving car

A teenager is in a critical condition in hospital after falling from a moving car in a supermarket car park, as the driver is quizzed by police.

Man freed after town centre crash

Man freed after town centre crash

Firefighters freed a man trapped in an overturned car following a multi-vehicle crash this afternoon.

Murder detectives release image of 'person of interest'

Murder detectives release image of 'person of interest'

Police investigating the violent death of a pensioner during an apparent burglary gone wrong have released an image of a man they want to speak to.

'Casualties rescued after car crash'

'Casualties rescued after car crash'

Firefighters and paramedics joined forces for simulated crash exercise, where a driver and his passengers were trapped in a car.

Smuggled 'handbag' puppies rescued from van

Smuggled 'handbag' puppies rescued from van

A litter of "handbag" dogs that were smuggled into the UK in the back of a van has been seized by a Kent animal charity.

Student stabbed in robbery at flats

Student stabbed in robbery at flats

A student has been stabbed in a robbery in a university accommodation block.

Car wash boss denies ‘modern slavery’

Car wash boss denies ‘modern slavery’

A car wash boss has been accused of modern day slavery after the release of undercover footage of its workers.

X Factor hopefuls give us live performances

X Factor hopefuls give us live performances

Hear performances from people aspiring to be the next X Factor star as auditions descend on Kent.

Air ambulance called after woman injured in fall

Air ambulance called after woman injured in fall

A woman has been taken to a London hospital with a serious head injury following a fall.

Delays after lorry bursts into flames

Delays after lorry bursts into flames

All lanes were closed on a busy motorway stretch after this lorry burst into flames.

Man in hospital after double hit and run

Man in hospital after double hit and run

A man's recovering in hospital after being knocked over by one car and then hit by another as he lay on the ground - before both drove off.

Medway's hospital showing signs of recovery

Medway's hospital showing signs of recovery

A recent two-day inspection has shown patient safety has improved and leadership is stronger at a troubled hospital.

Rise in armed pupils in school

Rise in armed pupils in school

The number of children taking weapons into class has gone up, according to figures released to KentOnline.

School bans parents after violence and abuse

School bans parents after violence and abuse

Parents at a Kent school will only be allowed in with an appointment after staff were subjected to violence and abuse.

Winking thug jailed after terrorising Blitz survivors

Winking thug jailed after terrorising Blitz survivors

A teenage thug winked at family and friends as he was locked up for robbing an elderly couple at knifepoint in their own home.

Crewman saved 87 people over 1,000 missions

Crewman saved 87 people over 1,000 missions

An RNLI lifeboat crewman who has saved almost 90 people’s lives has hit a major milestone after heading out on his 1,000th launch.

Death crash trial collapses

Death crash trial collapses

A van driver accused of causing the death of a pensioner in a crash is to face a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict.

Immigration officers search town centre kitchens

Immigration officers search town centre kitchens

Immigration enforcement officers were seen carrying out searches of restaurants and kitchens in a town centre.

Kent beach named skinny dipping hotspot

Kent beach named skinny dipping hotspot

A Kent beach has been crowned one of the UK's best places for a spot of skinny dipping.

Man cleared of dragging teen from McDonald's and raping her

Man cleared of dragging teen from McDonald's and raping her

A man has been acquitted of dragging a teenage girl out of McDonald's by her wrist and raping her in a city centre car park.

Protester hauled from court by security

Protester hauled from court by security

A protester involved in violent demonstrations had to be led away by security guards after shouting to friends and arguing with a judge in court.

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car

An elderly woman is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car while crossing a road.

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