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'My house is like Noah's Ark after Storm Eunice'

'My house is like Noah's Ark after Storm Eunice'

Bosses at an animal rescue centre are counting the cost after Storm Eunice tore through shelters and food stores.

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How long are weather warnings in place for Kent?

How long are weather warnings in place for Kent?

The county is no longer on red alert - but high winds are set to remain for the days ahead.

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Tracksuit-wearing thugs rob man at bank ATM

Tracksuit-wearing thugs rob man at bank ATM

Two robbers assaulted a man in his 60s who was withdrawing cash from an ATM at high street bank.

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Man suffers head injuries in attack

Man suffers head injuries in attack

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked in the street.

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Sainsbury's evacuated after 'loud bang'

Sainsbury's evacuated after 'loud bang'

A supermarket was evacuated after staff heard a "loud bang" and reported a smell of burning.

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Murder arrest after woman dies in house fire

Murder arrest after woman dies in house fire

Police have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of murder following a fatal house fire.

23,000 homes in Kent without power

23,000 homes in Kent without power

Engineers are working around the clock to restore electricity to thousands of homes across Kent following Storm Eunice.

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Dad crushed under trailer at fairground

Dad crushed under trailer at fairground

A dad-of-nine who was crushed under a trailer after he helped set up a fairground ride died through misadventure, a jury has ruled.

Even dogs can get married at quirky new wedding venue

Even dogs can get married at quirky new wedding venue

A tower in a medieval city wall has been transformed into an intimate wedding venue where dogs can also tie the knot.

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'High street riddled with feral youths becoming a no-go area'

'High street riddled with feral youths becoming a no-go area'

A rise in violent crime and antisocial behaviour has led to calls for a stronger police presence in one Kent high street.

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Inside the gory horror film being shot in Kent

Inside the gory horror film being shot in Kent

A director has opened up about the horror movie he is filming at locations across the county.

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Skate park and running track to open soon

Skate park and running track to open soon

A town's sporting scene is to receive a boost this year with the opening of two new landmark venues.

Storm Eunice disruption continues after day of destruction

Storm Eunice disruption continues after day of destruction

Major disruption to travel continued in Kent today, while thousands of homes are still without power - and yellow wind warning has been issued.

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Third generation landlord takes over pub

Third generation landlord takes over pub

A husband and wife team are preparing to open their first pub, following in the footsteps of two previous generations of their family.

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Fallen power line closes A2

Fallen power line closes A2

The A2 has been shut in both directions after a power cable fell onto the road.

Power station tower knocked down by Storm Eunice

Power station tower knocked down by Storm Eunice

These were the dramatic scenes as a chimney at a power station collapsed as Storm Eunice wreaked havoc.

Car crushed by falling debris from block of flats

Car crushed by falling debris from block of flats

A car has been flattened by debris from a collapsed roof as Storm Eunice continues to wreak havoc across Kent.

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Man 'spat at pair and tried to headbutt officer'

Man 'spat at pair and tried to headbutt officer'

A 21-year-old has appeared in court accused of attacking an officer who was investigating a report two people were spat at.

Actor jailed for drug conspiracy

Actor jailed for drug conspiracy

An actor who starred in the Hatton Garden Job film and lives in Kent has been given a 40 month prison sentence.

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Rapper accused of 'pressing his forehead' against ex during row

Rapper accused of 'pressing his forehead' against ex during row

A chart-topping rapper has appeared before a court accused of pushing his ex fiancee to the ground in a row over their children.

Police officers injured and vehicles damaged after two large parties

Police officers injured and vehicles damaged after two large parties

Officers have asked people not to advertise upcoming parties on social media as recent ones have led to injured officers and damaged vehicles.

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Shopping centre closed after part of roof blows off

Shopping centre closed after part of roof blows off

Part of the roof on a shopping centre has blown off in Storm Eunice, forcing bosses to shut the mall.

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Major search after fully-dressed person seen entering sea

Major search after fully-dressed person seen entering sea

A major search operation was launched after a report of a person entering the sea fully-dressed.

Diver killed in shark attack 'would not want creature to die'

Diver killed in shark attack 'would not want creature to die'

The Kent aunt of British diver Simon Nellist, killed in a shark attack, says he would not want the animal hunted and destroyed.

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Manhunt after fatal 'arson' attack

Manhunt after fatal 'arson' attack

Police were searching for a man in connection with a suspicious fire which resulted in a person dying.

'He was a doting dad and loving family man'

'He was a doting dad and loving family man'

The mother of a missing man who has now been found dead has paid a moving tribute to him.

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Chippie ordered to shut over 'serious risk of contamination'

Chippie ordered to shut over 'serious risk of contamination'

A fish and chip shop has been shut down over conditions that "posed an imminent risk" to health.

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Dangerous sex offender could be in Kent

Dangerous sex offender could be in Kent

A sex offender who has previously targeted young women and girls could be on the run in the county.

Lorries blown over and buildings collapse as Eunice batters Kent

Lorries blown over and buildings collapse as Eunice batters Kent

Storm Eunice battered Kent, closing bridges, toppling lorries, bringing down trees and damaging buildings.

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Permanent 20mph limit rolled out across town

Permanent 20mph limit rolled out across town

A 20mph speed limit has been introduced across a town on a permanent basis following a lengthy trial.

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