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Car overturns on M20

Car overturns on M20

Traffic was bought to a standstill on the motorway after a car overturned.

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Five more arrested in murder investigation

Five more arrested in murder investigation

Five more people have been arrested – four of them teens – after a man was stabbed to death in a town centre.

'One punch and he went down'

'One punch and he went down'

A landlord has told how he rushed to give first aid to a man felled by a single blow outside his pub.

'Whatever is going on sounds serious'

'Whatever is going on sounds serious'

Residents say armed police surged into a housing estate early this morning, with reports of a helicopter flying over the area.

Remembering the department store in town for 150 years

Remembering the department store in town for 150 years

It started life as a humble grocers and drapers shop before turning into a high street staple and incarnations as a Wetherspoon and dessert parlour.

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Cineworld 'preparing to file for bankruptcy'

Cineworld 'preparing to file for bankruptcy'

The Cineworld Group - which has four cinemas in Kent - is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the next few weeks, according to reports.

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Warning of train disruption after strike

Warning of train disruption after strike

Passengers are being warned of disruption to Kent's train services today following industrial action by rail workers yesterday.

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Where and when to see the Red Arrows in Kent today

Where and when to see the Red Arrows in Kent today

Crowds will flock to the coast today to enjoy a spectacular aerial display by the RAF's famous Red Arrows.

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'Don’t abandon our homes to rising sea levels'

'Don’t abandon our homes to rising sea levels'

A stretch of the Kent coast home to families and popular businesses will be surrendered to the sea as part of a "cavalier and callous" policy.

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First Dachshund Cafe coming to Kent

First Dachshund Cafe coming to Kent

A town centre bar is hosting a 'pawfect' pop-up event for sausage dog owners and lovers.

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First glimpse of storm-damaged leisure centre's makeover

First glimpse of storm-damaged leisure centre's makeover

Residents have been offered a sneak peek at ongoing works to repair a storm-damaged swimming pool - while the wait goes on for a reopening date.

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Identical twins share 'competitive' trait that keeps them inseparable

Identical twins share 'competitive' trait that keeps them inseparable

Identical twin sisters who were nearly split up after being born into poverty in London's East End have revealed the trait that keeps them together.

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Woman finds machine part in her McDonald's drink

Woman finds machine part in her McDonald's drink

A woman was surprised to find part of a drinks machine in her McDonald's takeaway Oasis.

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Double amputee sets sights on Everest record

Double amputee sets sights on Everest record

A former soldier who lost both his legs serving in Afghanistan is crowdfunding to support his expedition to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

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Dashcam appeal after BMW hits four pedestrians

Dashcam appeal after BMW hits four pedestrians

Police have issued an appeal for dashcam footage after two children, a man and a woman were hit by a BMW.

Manor's new marquee could ease demand for weddings

Manor's new marquee could ease demand for weddings

A growing demand for large weddings could be addressed if plans for a 150-guest marquee at an historic manor are approved.

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Minor injuries unit shuts amid water shortage

Minor injuries unit shuts amid water shortage

A minor injuries unit has closed after an issue with the pipes left the practice without water.

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40 hay bales destroyed in suspicious fire

40 hay bales destroyed in suspicious fire

More than 40 bales of hay went up in flames after a blaze fire crews believe was started deliberately.

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20 fall ill as 'mystery' bug hits water park

20 fall ill as 'mystery' bug hits water park

The boss of a water park says he has been told of several visitors falling ill – but he does not know what could have caused it.

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'Children's lives at risk if new home built here'

'Children's lives at risk if new home built here'

Residents fear there could be a "possible loss of life'' if a children's home is opened on a busy road where cars travel at "excessive speeds".

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Joy as couple ring end-of-treatment bell together

Joy as couple ring end-of-treatment bell together

A husband and wife who were both diagnosed with cancer have now both beaten the disease and celebrated by jointly ringing an end-of-treatment bell.

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Street reopens after murder search

Street reopens after murder search

Businesses are trading again after police completed their hunt for clues in a street after a fatal stabbing,

'The Government has decided to chicken out'

'The Government has decided to chicken out'

A sacked P&O Ferries worker has slammed news that the Government will not pursue criminal proceedings against the ferry company.

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Pensioner airlifted after being hit by bus at shelter

Pensioner airlifted after being hit by bus at shelter

A man in his 70s has been airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after being hit by a bus.

Key motorway junction to be closed

Key motorway junction to be closed

National Highways has confirmed the short notice closure of a key junction on one of the county's motorways this week.

'I’ve fought to stop dumping for four years'

'I’ve fought to stop dumping for four years'

A local historian is in a clean-up battle to stop waste and rubbish constantly blighting a Kent beauty spot.

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Rail strike causes havoc to county's network again

Rail strike causes havoc to county's network again

The latest rail strike is once again causing widespread disruption to the county train services with the majority of stations shut.

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'Anger' as P&O escapes criminal probe

'Anger' as P&O escapes criminal probe

An investigation into P&O Ferries' decision to sack almost 800 staff earlier this year has now ruled out criminal proceedings.

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Baby harms himself because of anti-social neighbourhood

Baby harms himself because of anti-social neighbourhood

A family says problems with antisocial behaviour in the block of flats where they live has impacted their baby's health and made them want to move.

Dog stabbed three times in park attack

Dog stabbed three times in park attack

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: A dog has had to undergo surgery after being stabbed in the neck.

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