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Anger as yobs start fire in play park

Anger as yobs start fire in play park

Residents were left "horrified" after mindless yobs started a fire on play equipment at a park littered with smashed glass and dog poo.

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Arrest after man 'fell from height' in town centre

Arrest after man 'fell from height' in town centre

The air ambulance was called to a town centre after a man suffered a head injury after a fall from height.

Attempted murder charge after woman stabbed

Attempted murder charge after woman stabbed

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed.

Albanian police set to patrol Kent beaches for migrant arrivals

Albanian police set to patrol Kent beaches for migrant arrivals

A new deal will see Albanian police observing migrant arrivals and assisting in 'rapid removals' in a bid to tackle Channel crossings.

Charity Award announces finalists in 'toughest' decision since creation

Charity Award announces finalists in 'toughest' decision since creation

The Kent Charity Awards has revealed the shortlist for this year's ceremony, including Demelza, Gillingham Street Angels, and Kent Search and Rescue

'Hellish' roadworks extended... again

'Hellish' roadworks extended... again

Emergency works to replace gas pipes have been extended for another two weeks after being branded 'hell' by residents.

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Legendary Kent war photographer dies

Legendary Kent war photographer dies

A war photographer from Kent has died after a battle with cancer.

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Dad dies after pub attack

Dad dies after pub attack

Tributes have been paid to a father-of-six who died in hospital days after being attacked outside a town centre pub.

New Subway to open in former bank

New Subway to open in former bank

A former Barclays bank is set to become a sandwich shop.

Lorry and car crash on A2

Lorry and car crash on A2

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a car and a lorry.

Construction starts on new Lidl

Construction starts on new Lidl

Work has started on merging a DIY store with a well-known supermarket branch.

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Road closed after double decker bus hits bridge

Road closed after double decker bus hits bridge

A road was closed for four hours after a double decker bus collided with a railway bridge.

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Train services suspended due to faulty signal

Train services suspended due to faulty signal

Train commuters are facing disruption this morning due to faulty signals in London.

A right to roam? Travellers in Kent

A right to roam? Travellers in Kent

Police are under fire for failing to crack down on illegal traveller camps but what challenges do they face and what compromises should be made?

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'Chips in a bucket? It's like a savoury Kinder Surprise'

'Chips in a bucket? It's like a savoury Kinder Surprise'

We review a beach café with views to die for and a rather unconventional method of serving cheesy chips.

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Giant hotel and leisure centre planned for historic site

Giant hotel and leisure centre planned for historic site

Developers have revealed plans to spend up to £100m renovating a historic fort, which would include a new 250-room hotel, leisure centre and shops.

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'My insect bite turned out to be terminal cancer'

'My insect bite turned out to be terminal cancer'

A project manager who was diagnosed with an incurable and uncommon cancer after mistaking a lump on his leg for an insect bite wants to fund research.

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Students to receive GCSE results today

Students to receive GCSE results today

Thousands of pupils across Kent will receive their GCSE results today.

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Trade slump forces couple to close town centre shop

Trade slump forces couple to close town centre shop

The couple behind one of Kent's biggest independent fashion retailers say they've been left with no choice but to move their business 100% online.

Villagers' anger as final stage of 'monstrosity' development approved

Villagers' anger as final stage of 'monstrosity' development approved

An unpopular retirement development, dubbed a "monstrosity" by villagers, has been given to go ahead to finish its controversial 155-home project.

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Warning as danger algae confirmed on river

Warning as danger algae confirmed on river

The public has been told to stay clear of a 12km stretch of river after blooms of poisonous Blue Green algae were confirmed.

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Australian gas ship arrives in Kent

Australian gas ship arrives in Kent

The first Australian gas shipment to the UK in six years has been seen arriving in the county.

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Weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain

Weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain

The Met Office has issued a weather warning as thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to hit the scorched county tomorrow.

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24-hour no swim warning after shark sighting

24-hour no swim warning after shark sighting

Beach-goers are being warned not to enter the sea at two popular sites following a shark sighting.

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More travellers descend on park

More travellers descend on park

More travellers have descended onto a green space despite the previous group being ordered to leave.

'I fear we could see older people dying because of the cold'

'I fear we could see older people dying because of the cold'

There are calls to open churches and libraries as places people will be able to keep warm this winter amid rising energy costs.

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First trailer released for movie filmed in Kent

First trailer released for movie filmed in Kent

The first trailer for the much-anticipated Empire of Light movie filmed in Kent across three months has been released.

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Search for boy after homeless man set on fire

Search for boy after homeless man set on fire

An appeal has been launched to track down a teenage boy after a rough sleeper was set on fire, leaving him needing surgery for serious burns.

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Is this Kent's best Indian takeaway?

Is this Kent's best Indian takeaway?

An Indian takeaway and a catering firm are two Kent firms to have scooped gongs at this year's Curry Awards.

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'We'd be absolutely gutted if they closed'

'We'd be absolutely gutted if they closed'

Film fans in one Kent town have been left unsettled following news cinema giant Cineworld is considering filing for bankruptcy.

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