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'Catch the driver who left my grandad for dead'

'Catch the driver who left my grandad for dead'

A woman has made an emotional appeal after a driver left her grandad with broken ribs, a fractured vertebrae and bleeding on the brain.

Eurotunnel on track after 20 years

Eurotunnel on track after 20 years

As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, Eurotunnel is celebrating a turnaround that has taken it from billions in debt to turning a profit.

Gran caught smuggling drugs to armed robber in prison

Gran caught smuggling drugs to armed robber in prison

A church-going grandmother befriended an armed robber to encourage him to repent... before trying to smuggle drugs into prison.

Grief at death of 'larger than life' F1 engineer on M20

Grief at death of 'larger than life' F1 engineer on M20

The partner of a leading former Ferrari mechanic has told how his death after being hit by a lorry has left a void that will never be filled.

Rescue bid launched as man plunges through floor

Rescue bid launched as man plunges through floor

A rescue operation is underway in Margate tonight after an elderly man is thought to have fallen through the floor of his home.

Manston airport offer rejected

Manston airport offer rejected

An offer to buy threatened Manston airport has been rejected - throwing its future into further doubt.

Woman seriously hurt in bike crash that closed A2

Woman seriously hurt in bike crash that closed A2

A woman has suffered serious injuries after a motorbike crash that closed a section of the A2 and caused long delays.

Air ambulance lands after two motorbikes in crash

Air ambulance lands after two motorbikes in crash

An air ambulance landed after two motorbikes crashed on the A21 - sparking delays for Bank Holiday drivers.

Fresh appeal to find mum missing for 15 years

Fresh appeal to find mum missing for 15 years

A new appeal for information has been launched to find a pregnant mother who vanished from her home 15 years ago today.

Reward offered after two chihuahuas stolen

Reward offered after two chihuahuas stolen

A distraught dog owner is offering a reward for the return of her two beloved chihuahuas stolen from her home.

Mum still waits for 'justice' after son's tyre blast death

Mum still waits for 'justice' after son's tyre blast death

A woman is still waiting to learn if the firm where her son died when a tyre exploded in his face will be prosecuted.

Tragedy of doting dad who died of mystery illness

Tragedy of doting dad who died of mystery illness

A doting father who stayed at his young son's side for more than three years while he battled leukaemia has died in agony from a mystery illness.

Formal offer made for Manston Airport

Formal offer made for Manston Airport

Hope is on the cards tonight as a Thanet MP reveals an offer has been made for Manston Airport

Pair believed to be behind distraction burglaries

Pair believed to be behind distraction burglaries

A pair of burglars who have conned pensioners out of cash are being sought by police.

Flood hit pub is now hit by fire

Flood hit pub is now hit by fire

A fire has broken out in the upstairs of a popular hotel and pub.

Four treated after serious crash on the A21

Four treated after serious crash on the A21

Four people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the A21

'Miracle' crash survivor vows to 'live for the moment'

'Miracle' crash survivor vows to 'live for the moment'

A woman whose life was saved by paramedics has told of her remarkable three-year struggle back to normality.

Why a winery's hoping more drinkers are Curious about beer...

Why a winery's hoping more drinkers are Curious about beer...

A vineyard which has struggled through two poor harvests is raising a toast... to beer.

'Why wasn't my daughter sectioned?'

'Why wasn't my daughter sectioned?'

A woman whose self-harming daughter hanged herself asked an inquest why she wasn't sectioned .

Crews tackle serious house fire

Crews tackle serious house fire

Firefighters dealt with a fire at a home in Linden Crescent, Folkestone, last night.

Fears grow for missing woman aged 81

Fears grow for missing woman aged 81

Fears are growing for the safety of an elderly woman missing from her Kent home.

Man found dead month after 'horror crash'

Man found dead month after 'horror crash'

Man who was discovered washed up on a beach in Hythe is named as Andrew Barnes.

Would-be Labour MPs join 28 others to press for rail changes

Would-be Labour MPs join 28 others to press for rail changes

Railways should be renationalised, call two would-be Kent Labour MPs.

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after collision in Babs Oak Hill near Sturry

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after collision in Babs Oak Hill near Sturry

A man has been flown to King's College Hospital in London via air ambulance after he was involved in a road traffic accident near Sturry

Thousands turn out for Sweeps Festival

Thousands turn out for Sweeps Festival

The annual Sweeps Festival erupts into life in Rochester drawing large crowds.

Asbestos risk following damage to hospital

Asbestos risk following damage to hospital

Potentially harmful particles were disturbed when the roof of a hospital was damaged.

Sheerness fire being treated as suspicious

Sheerness fire being treated as suspicious

Police remain at the scene of a fire at a High Street restaurant this morning.

Lifeguards under fire as man saves drowning boy

Lifeguards under fire as man saves drowning boy

A hero who saved a boy drowning in a leisure centre pool has hit out at the lifeguards on duty.

Security guard who made £80k out of child sex slaves told to repay £8

Security guard who made £80k out of child sex slaves told to repay £8

A child sex trafficker who used juju magic to lure girls into slavery has been told to repay just £8.38.

Woman's crash terror after being freed from car

Woman's crash terror after being freed from car

A woman who has potentially life-threatening seizures under stress has thanked the rescuers who freed her from a crashed car.

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