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Rival gangs jailed after violent train station clash

Rival gangs jailed after violent train station clash

Two rival gangs clashed at a train station armed with bottles, baseball bats and sticks - leaving a trail of blood and commuters fleeing in terror.

Woman threatening to jump talked down from bridge

Woman threatening to jump talked down from bridge

Police officers were called this afternoon after a woman threatened to jump off a town centre bridge into the River Medway.

Building work starts on £30 million private hospital

Building work starts on £30 million private hospital

Builders have started working on a huge £30 million private hospital.

Huge audience growth for KentOnline

Huge audience growth for KentOnline

KentOnline is the UK's fastest growing news network again... with a massive 83% audience growth year on year.

Boy, 17, charged after teenager stabbed

Boy, 17, charged after teenager stabbed

A 17-year-old boy arrested after another teenager was allegedly knifed has been charged with GBH with intent.

Care home hires unlikely boss - a miniature schnauzer

Care home hires unlikely boss - a miniature schnauzer

A five-year-old dog sits in on meetings, has been branded head of security and trots around giving his manager a helping hand - or paw.

River rescue hero comes forward

River rescue hero comes forward

A man who rescued a husband and wife after they fell into a river has made contact with them after an appeal on KentOnline to find him.

Epileptic mum's campaign for seizure alert dog

Epileptic mum's campaign for seizure alert dog

For five years a young mum has struggled to live with a medical condition that puts both her and her daughter in danger.

'I was thinking I have to get away from this man'

'I was thinking I have to get away from this man'

A teenager who ran away from a man she says approached her asking for sex is warning young girls not to go out on their own at night.

Duchess of Cambridge coming to Kent

Duchess of Cambridge coming to Kent

The Duchess of Cambridge is visiting Kent in what's thought to be her final public engagement before giving birth.

Firefighters hold 24-hour strike

Firefighters hold 24-hour strike

Kent firefighters are joining colleagues across the country on the picket lines today for another 24-hour strike.

Major road reopens after crash

Major road reopens after crash

A major road has been reopened in both directions following a crash involving two vehicles and a fuel spillage.

Man seriously hurt in 'assault' at house

Man seriously hurt in 'assault' at house

Police and air ambulance crews were called after a man suffered severe injuries to his stomach and chest in an alleged assault.

Missing 14-year-old girl found safe

Missing 14-year-old girl found safe

A teenager who disappeared on Saturday has now been found safe and well.

Tory candidate picked for Faversham and Mid Kent

Tory candidate picked for Faversham and Mid Kent

Helen Whately is to replace Sir Hugh Robertson in May's elections after the all-woman shortlist was whittled down.

Woman assaulted outside Morrisons

Woman assaulted outside Morrisons

A woman in her 20s has been assaulted outside a Morrisons supermarket.

Yobs hurl objects from car park roof

Yobs hurl objects from car park roof

Police were called after reports two yobs were throwing objects from the roof of a town centre car park.

Ukip loses its first county councillor

Ukip loses its first county councillor

Ukip has parted ways with its first county councillor Adrian Crowther who could be on the brink of rejoining the Conservatives.

Thug jailed for attack on woman

Thug jailed for attack on woman

A man has been locked up for more than two years after assaulting a woman during a violent struggle.

Ann Barnes will NOT be prosecuted over insurance 'breach'

Ann Barnes will NOT be prosecuted over insurance 'breach'

Prosecutors have decided not to take up the case against police commissioner Ann Barnes - despite a finding she 'may' have driven without insurance.

MP to appear on BBC Question Time

MP to appear on BBC Question Time

Rochester and Strood's Ukip MP will face a panel of political figures on Thursday.

No replacement for Youth Crime Commissioner

No replacement for Youth Crime Commissioner

No replacement has been planned for Youth Crime Commissioner Kerry Boyd who steps down next week.

Charity flooded with rabbits needing homes

Charity flooded with rabbits needing homes

RSPCA appeals for help after two rabbits were found dumped in a garden.

Drop of blood puts burglar behind bars

Drop of blood puts burglar behind bars

A burglar who tried to scrub his crime scene with cleaning fluid has been jailed after a spot of blood was found at the home he targeted.

Worker with three jobs claimed dole money

Worker with three jobs claimed dole money

He had three jobs but that did not stop Samuel Ludlow claiming nearly £3,000 in Jobseekers' benefits.

Road closed after crash

Road closed after crash

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash and police and ambulance crews have closed a road.

MP: Aylesford Newsprint employees 'will be supported'

MP: Aylesford Newsprint employees 'will be supported'

Chatham and Aylesford MP Tracey Crouch says she is working to help staff affected by Aylesford Newsprint's decision to call in the administrators.

Aylesford Newsprint to apply to go into administration

Aylesford Newsprint to apply to go into administration

Recycling company Aylesford Newsprint is to apply to the courts to go into administration today.

'What's that Gromit? An adventure park?'

'What's that Gromit? An adventure park?'

The creators of Wallace and Gromit have signed a deal for their characters to be used in attractions at the Paramount resort due to be built in Kent.

Kent faces biggest housing shortfall in the south east

Kent faces biggest housing shortfall in the south east

House building in the county is failing to keep pace with demand, leaving more and more people facing homelessness according to a Kent charity.

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