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Three arrests after high street gang attack

Three arrests after high street gang attack

Three teenagers have been arrested after a gang attacked another group in a town centre.

Boy airlifted after falling from rocks in park

Boy airlifted after falling from rocks in park

A boy is being treated at a London hospital after falling 'from height' off rocks at a popular park.

Teenage girl raped in train toilet

Teenage girl raped in train toilet

A man has been arrested following reports a teenage girl was raped on-board a train service travelling towards the county.

Killer back in court after barking at barmaid

Killer back in court after barking at barmaid

A convicted killer and former boxer appeared in court after barking at a barmaid.

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Tree surgeon crushed in tragedy at National Trust estate

Tree surgeon crushed in tragedy at National Trust estate

The partner of a woman who died cutting down a diseased Ash for the National Trust has paid tribute to a 'beautiful soul'.

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Lifeboat called after yacht 'hits submerged object'

Lifeboat called after yacht 'hits submerged object'

Lifeboat crews had a busy weekend of call-outs, including reports of a jet-skier in distress and a yacht hitting a "submerged object".

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Bookshop forced out by high rents opens on station platform

Bookshop forced out by high rents opens on station platform

A popular bookshop that was forced to close by rocketing rents has reopened in a long-empty waiting room on a railway station platform.

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Scramble for tickets as Michael McIntyre show sells out in minutes

Scramble for tickets as Michael McIntyre show sells out in minutes

Comedy fans have been left disappointed after tickets for a short-notice Michael McIntyre stand-up show sold out within minutes of going on sale.

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Kent set to bask in 30C temperatures next week

Kent set to bask in 30C temperatures next week

Temperatures are forecast to reach above 30C next week when the county basks in balmy weather hotter than Jamaica.

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'Nurse shortage has robbed me of my life'

'Nurse shortage has robbed me of my life'

A great-grandmother claims a cut in nurse visits regularly leaves her in tears and agonising pain.

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Farage tells Prince to 'shut up fast' after Rwanda criticism

Farage tells Prince to 'shut up fast' after Rwanda criticism

Nigel Farage has warned Prince Charles that he risks endangering the monarchy after criticism of government plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda.

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'She will probably die without treatment'

'She will probably die without treatment'

'Heartbroken' fundraisers have condemned thieves after donations to help pay for a sick dog’s treatment were snatched.

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Person injured escaping flat fire

Person injured escaping flat fire

One person injured their leg while climbing down a ladder to flee a fire started by a faulty battery charger.

'Hit-and-run' cyclist leaves woman, 69, bleeding on ground

'Hit-and-run' cyclist leaves woman, 69, bleeding on ground

A woman has suffered a broken arm and a fractured hip after a cyclist crashed into her before allegedly cycling away.

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Plea to help disabled teen stuck inside for six years

Plea to help disabled teen stuck inside for six years

A care home is appealing for help with a DIY SOS-style project to adapt the garden of a 19-year-old girl confined to her bungalow.

Probe into GP issues amid 'queues outside surgeries'

Probe into GP issues amid 'queues outside surgeries'

A council has launched a probe into GP provision after reports of queues outside in a town where there is now one doctor for every 3,250 patients.

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Tenants wrongly charged for street lighting for more than decade

Tenants wrongly charged for street lighting for more than decade

A housing association has been forced to issue refunds after it emerged it had been accidentally charging tenants for council street lamps.

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'They want to criminalise the Traveller way of life'

'They want to criminalise the Traveller way of life'

An Irish Traveller is set to join a protest at Glastonbury Festival over a controversial new law targetting illicit traveller camps countrywide.

Thousands enjoy vibrant Pride festival

Thousands enjoy vibrant Pride festival

The county's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration drew in thousands of revellers as stars from RuPaul's Drag Race entertained crowds.

Mental health can be healed 'with love over prescription drugs’

Mental health can be healed 'with love over prescription drugs’

A councillor says that, in most cases, anxiety and depression can be relieved without relying on a 'treadmill' of medication.

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Scores of shoppers refunded in retail park ticket fiasco

Scores of shoppers refunded in retail park ticket fiasco

A council leader was forced to step in after a parking firm dished out £50 fines to people who visited its car park on consecutive days.

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Three arrests as man fights for life after pub car park attack

Three arrests as man fights for life after pub car park attack

Police have made three arrests after a man was left in a critical condition with a serious head injury.

Kent's best beaches: The complete guide

Kent's best beaches: The complete guide

Heading to the beach in Kent as the temperature rises? Here's your guide to the county's best.

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Aerial photos show Kent like you've never seen it before

Aerial photos show Kent like you've never seen it before

We showcase some stunning images taken from the skies - some dating back almost 100 years - showing just how much Kent's towns have changed.

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Armed police called to high street

Armed police called to high street

A bladed weapon was seized after firearms officers were deployed to a town centre following a large disturbance.

McDonald's shuts for five weeks as new extension added

McDonald's shuts for five weeks as new extension added

A popular McDonald's on a busy main road is closed for the next five weeks to allow for an extension to be installed.

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Motorcyclist dies after horror crash

Motorcyclist dies after horror crash

A motorcyclist involved in a crash earlier this month has died from his injuries - prompting a fresh appeal from police.

Part of the A249 shut

Part of the A249 shut

A three-mile stretch of the dual carriageway is to be shut in one direction for three entire weekends as a huge roadworks project continues.

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'Hot' spell on its way with peaks of 27C

'Hot' spell on its way with peaks of 27C

Forecasters are predicting temperatures will rise this week - leading to a scorcher next Saturday.

Traffic queues as freight backs up

Traffic queues as freight backs up

Motorists are being warned of delays due to heavy freight traffic heading to Eurotunnel and Dover.

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