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Tory candidate apologises for tweets he made as teen

Tory candidate apologises for tweets he made as teen

An 18 year-old political candidate has apologised for writing offensive tweets when he was 14.

Wartime shell found on beach detonated

Wartime shell found on beach detonated

A wartime shell uncovered on a beach by a metal detectorist has been detonated by bomb disposal experts.

'The trains are like the Wild West'

'The trains are like the Wild West'

Transport for London Boss Sir Peter Hendy has branded Southeastern trains "awful", and likened the firm's ticket inspectors to the Gestapo.

Driver due in court after crash with police car

Driver due in court after crash with police car

A driver has been charged with a string of offences after a police car was involved in a crash.

Pair cleared after knife victim left fighting for life

Pair cleared after knife victim left fighting for life

Two men have been cleared of trying to kill a pizza delivery driver after he was left critically ill in a repeated stabbing.

Kent schoolchildren's adorable video gets 1m hits

Kent schoolchildren's adorable video gets 1m hits

A clip where youngsters say hi to their mum has taken the Internet by storm - with nearly a million views and even a mention from Ellen Degeneres.

Lucy’s story touches the world

Lucy’s story touches the world

People from across the globe have got in touch with a young woman who bravely spoke out about a condition which leaves her crippled with pain.

Judge rules parachute fall victim could get £5m

Judge rules parachute fall victim could get £5m

A judge has ruled a personal trainer who broke his back and lost his foot after falling 30ft in a simulated parachute jump could get £5m damages.

Caught out! Council boss hit with parking fine

Caught out! Council boss hit with parking fine

A council chief executive was caught breaking his own rules when he was slapped with a parking ticket after leaving his Jaguar on double yellow lines.

Tory fighting Farage owns immigration website

Tory fighting Farage owns immigration website

The candidate fighting for the Tories against Nigel Farage owns a website dedicated to encouraging Hungarians to work in UK.

Predator jailed after copycat sex attack on girl

Predator jailed after copycat sex attack on girl

A paedophile is behind bars for the second time - after using his earlier attacks as a blueprint for more horrific sex crimes.

Fears after 'hippy crack' found dumped

Fears after 'hippy crack' found dumped

Worried villagers are looking for answers after 50 canisters of a notorious legal high drug were found close to a school.

Crash sparks rush-hour tailbacks

Crash sparks rush-hour tailbacks

Drivers are being delayed this morning after two cars collided on a busy road.

'So much to achieve'- moving tributes to Jason at service

'So much to achieve'- moving tributes to Jason at service

Tears and laughter filled a church at a service celebrating the life of 19-year-old Jason Pettey.

Hospital worker stuffed wet wipe in patient’s mouth

Hospital worker stuffed wet wipe in patient’s mouth

When a 96-year-old dementia patient screamed at Deborah Roberts, the nursing assistant tried to silence her by stuffing a wet wipe in her mouth.

Police probe race row claim at boys’ cup final

Police probe race row claim at boys’ cup final

Police are investigating racism allegations following a "disturbance" at an under-16s match.

Terror of woman who fought off street attacker

Terror of woman who fought off street attacker

An attacker grabbed a woman by the throat and tried to force her to the ground as she made her way home after a night out.

Air ambulance called after man, 25, hit by car

Air ambulance called after man, 25, hit by car

Emergency crews including the air ambulance were called to a town centre road after a 25-year-old man was hit by a car.

Family 'lucky to be alive' after fire rips through home

Family 'lucky to be alive' after fire rips through home

Three people needed medical treatment after a family fled a blaze which destroyed a terraced house this morning.

Man flown to hospital after farming accident

Man flown to hospital after farming accident

A man in his 20s was airlifted to a London hospital with serious leg injuries after an accident involving farming equipment.

Tailbacks miles long after collapsed drain

Tailbacks miles long after collapsed drain

Traffic continued to queue for miles from the Dartford Tunnel - hours after it reopened following a collapsed drain.

Hit and run during high speed police chase

Hit and run during high speed police chase

A 60-year-old man was left shaken after a driver smashed into the side of his car and sped off while being chased by police.

Homeless man jailed for murder of drinking buddy

Homeless man jailed for murder of drinking buddy

A Lithuanian man will spend a minimum of 18 years behind bars after he beat his friend to death during a drinking session.

'If I can’t have you, no-one can'

'If I can’t have you, no-one can'

A husband has been jailed for 20 years after stabbing his estranged wife at least nine times in a churchyard.

Bomb alert at building site

Bomb alert at building site

A building site with around 100 workers was evacuated after a suspected wartime munition was uncovered while digging.

Husband's moving tribute to M25 crash victim

Husband's moving tribute to M25 crash victim

The family of a woman who died after suffering serious injuries in a crash on the M25 have paid tribute to her "wonderful heart".

Man bailed after 'petrol thrown inside house'

Man bailed after 'petrol thrown inside house'

A man has been released on bail after petrol was reportedly thrown inside a house during a domestic incident.

Homeless man to be sentenced for murdering pal

Homeless man to be sentenced for murdering pal

A homeless man will be sentenced this afternoon after murdering his drinking buddy in the porch of a village church.

Missing: Canterbury Cathedral cat

Missing: Canterbury Cathedral cat

A cathedral cat's been dubbed a nave - after he went missing from the precincts days ago.

VIDEO: 20ft high water spout on industrial estate

VIDEO: 20ft high water spout on industrial estate

A lorry is believed to have caused a 20ft high water spout after the driver knocked over a fire hydrant.

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