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Gran's terror at bloody attack that leaves dog fighting for life

Gran's terror at bloody attack that leaves dog fighting for life

A grandmother's told of the terrifying moment the dog she was holding in her arms was left with horrendous injuries in an attack by a larger animal.

Man to stand trial accused of murdering dad of two

Man to stand trial accused of murdering dad of two

A 54-year-old man faces a trial accused of murdering a man found unconscious from head injuries in a car park.

Meet Jock... the cat who serves his country

Meet Jock... the cat who serves his country

A cat is settling into his new job at Chartwell... by order of the greatest Briton who ever lived!

Death crash driver was 'on wrong side of road'

Death crash driver was 'on wrong side of road'

A councillor killed in a crash was driving on the wrong side of the road, according to the 'over the limit' motorist accused of causing his death.

Pervert admits filming up schoolgirls' skirts in supermarkets

Pervert admits filming up schoolgirls' skirts in supermarkets

A pervert has pleaded guilty to following schoolgirls around a town's streets and filming up their skirts in supermarkets.

Appeal after boy, 12, badly hurt in six-vehicle pile-up

Appeal after boy, 12, badly hurt in six-vehicle pile-up

Witnesses are being sought after a schoolboy was flown to hospital with serious injuries after a six-vehicle crash.

Driver not to blame for fatal crash

Driver not to blame for fatal crash

An inquest has heard how faulty brakes on Leon Edwards' bike could have caused his death.

Jury discharged in trial of man accused of trying to kill two mechanics

Jury discharged in trial of man accused of trying to kill two mechanics

Jurors in the trial of a man accused of attempting to murder two mechanics have today been discharged because of the judge's ill health.

Missing man 'might have had drink spiked'

Missing man 'might have had drink spiked'

The family of a young father missing for more than a week believe his drink might have been spiked after CCTV emerged of him walking like a "zombie".

Two men charged over string of raids on betting shops

Two men charged over string of raids on betting shops

Detectives have charged two men in connection with seven robberies at betting shops across Kent and a post office.

Police drama filmed at cafe

Police drama filmed at cafe

An eight-part police drama about a team who hunt down Britain's most ruthless criminals is being filmed at a Kent cafe today.

Abandoned pony rescued from death

Abandoned pony rescued from death

A dumped colt found underweight, weak and infested with lice has been rescued, but still faces a battle to stay alive.

Family 'sue NHS' after young woman kills herself under train

Family 'sue NHS' after young woman kills herself under train

Relatives of a young woman who jumped under a train on the way to a private hospital are suing the NHS because there were no beds, it's been reported.

Hottest place in Britain as Kent basks in spring sunshine

Hottest place in Britain as Kent basks in spring sunshine

Kent recorded the hottest temperature in Britain yesterday, with the mercury soaring to 20.5C as spring finally arrived.

It's gold! Young skier claims British first at Winter Paralympics

It's gold! Young skier claims British first at Winter Paralympics

Kent's Charlotte Evans has guided visually-impaired skier Kelly Gallagher to Britain's first ever gold medal in the Winter Paralympics.

Fraud probe at grammar school as head of PE is suspended

Fraud probe at grammar school as head of PE is suspended

A former professional footballer has been suspended from the school where he is now head of PE amid allegations of fraud.

Protests at return of live animal exports

Protests at return of live animal exports

Animal welfare campaigners are protesting at a Kent port this morning where live animals have been exported for the first time in almost a year.

Van plunges into huge 'sinkhole'

Van plunges into huge 'sinkhole'

A reversing van has fallen into the latest huge hole to open up in a Kent street after the road surface collapsed.

Man's jaw smashed after helping 'harassed' woman

Man's jaw smashed after helping 'harassed' woman

A 25-year-old needed surgery after being set upon by a group of thugs during a night out.

Police investigate bungalow blaze

Police investigate bungalow blaze

Firefighters broke down a door this morning fearing someone was inside a bungalow blaze which police are now investigating.

Happy birthday, sweet Caroline

Happy birthday, sweet Caroline

There’s hardly a famous DJ that does not owe part of their success to Radio Caroline - celebrating its 50th birthday and still broadcasting in Kent.

Online poll: Would you pay for perceived bad service at a restaurant?

Online poll: Would you pay for perceived bad service at a restaurant?

A restaurant owner's lost more than £1,000 after dozens of customers staged a mass walkout amid complaints about slow service and unsatisfactory food.

Red Cross supports young family after fire

Red Cross supports young family after fire

A young family fled to safety after a fire broke out at a block of flats last night.

Restless author's moved home 47 times

Restless author's moved home 47 times

A self-confessed "restless creative" is packing her bags and on the move again - after moving an incredible 47 times.

Seriously ill mum’s distress as shot cat fights for life

Seriously ill mum’s distress as shot cat fights for life

A mother suffering from an incurable disease has been left heartbroken after her cat was shot with an air rifle - narrowly missing his vital organs.

Hunt for missing Tonbridge man remains ongoing

Hunt for missing Tonbridge man remains ongoing

There has been no progress in the hunt for missing father of one Kieron Knowlden.

Paraglider survives 300ft plunge

Paraglider survives 300ft plunge

A paraglider walked away unhurt after plunging 300ft into the sea.

Update: Toddler feared to be with missing father found safe and well

Update: Toddler feared to be with missing father found safe and well

A toddler thought to be with his missing father has been found, police have announced.

Fatal rush to get to his bed

Fatal rush to get to his bed

The tragic road death of a popular young man could have happened because he was tired and desperate to get back to bed, an inquest heard.

Judge ‘sad’ over chatroom sex crimes

Judge ‘sad’ over chatroom sex crimes

A judge has spoken of his sadness at how sex crimes can begin with children groomed online while sentencing a pervert who downloaded vile images.

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