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Climate protesters force 'Russian oil tanker' to make U-turn

Climate protesters force 'Russian oil tanker' to make U-turn

Climate protestors have been arrested after forcing a tanker carrying Russian diesel to do a U-turn in the Thames.

End of line for the shop that dressed royalty

End of line for the shop that dressed royalty

A tailors with links to royalty and Dickens is to close after 180 years

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Everything you need to know about The Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend

Everything you need to know about The Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend

From street parties to pageants, music concerts to RAF flypasts - here's everything you need to know to enjoy June's giant Jubilee party.

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Homes plan for arson site

Homes plan for arson site

New council houses could be built on the site of a former care home which was destroyed in an arson attack.

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Tuck in! 8 of the best veggie eats in Kent

Tuck in! 8 of the best veggie eats in Kent

It's National Vegetarian Week, so why not treat yourself to a meat-free meal at one of these top restaurants, cafes and pubs?

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Woman's 20-year hell after paedophile's attack

Woman's 20-year hell after paedophile's attack

A traumatised woman's life spiralled out of control after a paedophile raped her and her mother told her off when she told her what happened.

Reports of weapon prompts armed response

Reports of weapon prompts armed response

Armed officers were called out after reports a man had been seen with a weapon.

'Reaction to food bank picture over-the-top'

'Reaction to food bank picture over-the-top'

Our political editor Paul Francis gives his take on the week in politics.

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Woman flashes motorists from bridge

Woman flashes motorists from bridge

An OnlyFans performer flashed her breasts at motorists from a motorway bridge in Kent.

167 cross Channel in sunny weather

167 cross Channel in sunny weather

Thirteen small boats carried 167 asylum seekers across the Channel during yesterday's sunny weather, latest figures show.

Georgian-style wine bar set for summer opening

Georgian-style wine bar set for summer opening

Twin brothers restoring a listed building into a Georgian-style bistro with a light-up pink bar are planning for a summer opening.

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Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of thunderstorms in Kent.

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Crews tackle basement fire at property

Crews tackle basement fire at property

Three fire engines were sent to the scene of a fire in the basement of property in Kent.

Neighbours net £150k Postcode Lottery windfall

Neighbours net £150k Postcode Lottery windfall

Four neighbours are celebrating after winning a share of £150,000 on the People’s Postcode Lottery.

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Man attacked in city centre during disturbance

Man attacked in city centre during disturbance

A man in his 30s is in hospital after being attacked during a disturbance in a city centre.

Former Kent cricket star dies in crash

Former Kent cricket star dies in crash

Tributes have poured in for a former Kent cricketer who has died in a car crash in Australia.

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Care home death was an 'accident'

Care home death was an 'accident'

Coroner rules death of a man with learning difficulties after a fall at an 'inadequate' care home was an accident.

'Her memory mustn't be dishonoured by blame or bitterness'

'Her memory mustn't be dishonoured by blame or bitterness'

A widower whose wife died after mistakes were made at a Kent hospital said she wouldn't want anyone to be blamed for her death.

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Medieval defences could thwart new homes plan

Medieval defences could thwart new homes plan

Concerns over possible harm to a town's medieval military defences by new homes are set to be discussed to decide whether to allow plans to proceed.

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Park grows wild as tree blocks entrance for two years

Park grows wild as tree blocks entrance for two years

A once-popular park has grown wild for two years after a tree was uprooted during a storm and never cleared.

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Stepping back in time down in the trenches

Stepping back in time down in the trenches

A historical centre has recreated a wartime trench network and our reporter spent the day as a soldier finding out about life on the frontline.

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Panto dame appears on Britain's Got Talent

Panto dame appears on Britain's Got Talent

A pantomime dame and drag performer has appeared on the hit ITV show Britain's Got Talent as it returns to our screens after the pandemic.

Delays after vehicle hits rail bridge

Delays after vehicle hits rail bridge

Trains are running at a reduced speed after a vehicle hit a railway bridge this afternoon.

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Man in hospital with serious face injuries

Man in hospital with serious face injuries

An appeal has been launched after a man and a woman were allegedly assaulted in a town centre in the middle of the night.

60 cannabis plants seized after disturbance

60 cannabis plants seized after disturbance

A house was cordoned off and more than 60 cannabis plants seized by police following a late night disturbance.

Police rescue dog from hot car

Police rescue dog from hot car

A dog that was left in a car in 23 degree heat has been rescued by police officers.

Fire engulfs kebab shop

Fire engulfs kebab shop

Fire crews have been tackling a blaze which broke out at a kebab shop this afternoon.

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Man charged with rape at shopping centre

Man charged with rape at shopping centre

Detectives investigating a rape at a shopping centre have charged a 31-year-old man.

Police hunt man after sex attack

Police hunt man after sex attack

Officers have issued an e-fit of a man they want to interview after reports a woman walking along a footpath was grabbed.

Driver clocked at 104mph with family in car

Driver clocked at 104mph with family in car

Police have issued a fine to a Mercedes driver caught speeding on a Kent motorway.

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