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Police probe after pair attacked in Sainsbury's car park

Police probe after pair attacked in Sainsbury's car park

A police investigation is underway after two people were allegedly assaulted by a man and a woman in a supermarket car park.

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Road remains shut after serious crash in early hours

Road remains shut after serious crash in early hours

Police remain at the scene of a serious crash that took place in a country lane in the early hours of the morning.

M20 reopens after lorry crash

M20 reopens after lorry crash

A key motorway in Kent has reopened following a five-hour closure after a collision involving two lorries.

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Calls for tougher measures against owners whose dogs kill cats

Calls for tougher measures against owners whose dogs kill cats

The owner of a moggie that was mauled to death by a pair of rampaging huskies has called for tougher measures against owners whose dogs kill cats.

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Dedicated and inspiring teachers recognised at awards

Dedicated and inspiring teachers recognised at awards

More than 70 awards recognising dedication by staff and volunteers in schools across Kent and Medway have been presented in an emotional ceremony.

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Film is for the outsider in us all

Film is for the outsider in us all

A woman who struggled with her sexuality growing up in Kent has written and directed a short film celebrating the act of coming out to inspire others.

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Historic pub reopens after tenant dispute

Historic pub reopens after tenant dispute

An historic pub which reflects part of Kent's nautical history has reopened with the old landlord at the helm after a dispute with a former tenant.

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Teen spared prison over horror e scooter crash

Teen spared prison over horror e scooter crash

A student who left a woman with a broken leg and arm after crashing his e scooter into her on a pavement has walked free from court.

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Woman taken to hospital after crash near airport

Woman taken to hospital after crash near airport

Police are investigating following a two-vehicle crash near an airport that saw one driver leave the scene.

Beauty spot bridge won't be replaced amid cash crunch

Beauty spot bridge won't be replaced amid cash crunch

Council bosses say they do not have enough cash to replace a bridge at a beauty spot which was severely damaged following a landslip.

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Council could shut public toilets or charge for use

Council could shut public toilets or charge for use

Public loos could be shut or people charged to use them as a council looks to make savings of £50,000.

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214-home estate will change village 'beyond recognition'

214-home estate will change village 'beyond recognition'

A controversial housing estate has been given the go-ahead - despite concerns over the loss of agricultural land and increased traffic.

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New tapas restaurant and bar opens

New tapas restaurant and bar opens

A Mediterranean eatery has opened in a prime spot left vacant by an Italian chain which left last year.

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The five Kent neighbourhoods that are virtually Covid-free

The five Kent neighbourhoods that are virtually Covid-free

Some parts of the county are again recording fewer than three Covid cases - despite all social distancing restrictions being dropped.

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Police called to fight near school

Police called to fight near school

A fight broke out between teenagers near a secondary school - in which one boy was reportedly seen with a weapon.

Lorry window smashed as bricks thrown at drivers from motorway bridges

Lorry window smashed as bricks thrown at drivers from motorway bridges

Car windows have been damaged as yobs hurled bricks from motorway bridges at those driving below.

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Video shows 'channel of sewage' floating in sea

Video shows 'channel of sewage' floating in sea

A disgusted resident has captured images that appear to show 'chunks' of excrement floating in the sea off Kent.

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All lanes reopen on M20 after overturned car caused huge delays

All lanes reopen on M20 after overturned car caused huge delays

An overturned car caused gridlock on the M20 this afternoon - but all lanes have now reopened.

One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

Covid rates are highest among secondary school pupils, Office for National Statistics data just released shows.

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One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

Covid rates are highest among secondary school pupils, Office for National Statistics data just released shows.

Arrest after nine-hour roof stand-off

Arrest after nine-hour roof stand-off

A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting two women before climbing onto a roof and staying there for nine hours.

Firefighters save two people from burning building

Firefighters save two people from burning building

Two people have been carried to safety by firefighters after a blaze broke out in a home.

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Kent from the skies in the 1970s and 80s

Kent from the skies in the 1970s and 80s

Just how much has the county changed in the last 40 to 50 years? Take a trip down memory lane with 101 pictures of Kent's towns.

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Pumpkin picking sites in Kent this season

Pumpkin picking sites in Kent this season

Pumpkin picking has become the picture-perfect pastime for many in the run-up to Halloween. We take a look at some of the sites across Kent.

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'Airbnbs are killing our community'

'Airbnbs are killing our community'

Calls are mounting to restrict entire homes used as Airbnbs in a town where they outnumber those available for wider rent by at least 20 to one.

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Fears harbour development will make walkway 'suicidal' for pedestrians

Fears harbour development will make walkway 'suicidal' for pedestrians

A new development in a harbour will create a “dangerous” bottleneck which could make the walkway “suicidal” for pedestrians, traders fear.

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Firm’s balcony bid prompts security risk fears at court

Firm’s balcony bid prompts security risk fears at court

A proposal to install balconies on a building over looking a crown court have been branded a security risk.

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From 'Hernia Bay' to the town everyone is falling in love with

From 'Hernia Bay' to the town everyone is falling in love with

The renaissance of a Kent seaside town has seen it emerge from the shadow of its upmarket neighbour and become a magnet for tourists and investment.

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How to spend night at luxury 18th century building

How to spend night at luxury 18th century building

A £1 million listed 18th Century home designed by a famous architect has been opened up to the public – and makes the ideal staycation spot.

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US diner boss hits out at 'pathetic' smell complaint

US diner boss hits out at 'pathetic' smell complaint

The owner of a new US diner has hit out at a "pathetic" complaint after residents raised concerns about smells coming from the site.

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