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Five injured in brawl at popular bar

Five injured in brawl at popular bar

A mass brawl at a city centre cocktail bar in the early hours has left five people injured.

13 miles of queues after vehicle crashes off M25 in Kent

13 miles of queues after vehicle crashes off M25 in Kent

A vehicle crashed off the motorway in the county and the resulting congestion stretched back miles.

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Hancock faces awkward questions - but not about Covid

Hancock faces awkward questions - but not about Covid

Was Brexit vote really five years ago? Did we learn anything from report on white working class pupils falling behind? Paul Francis analyses the week.

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Man who drove at people outside pub cleared of attempted murder

Man who drove at people outside pub cleared of attempted murder

A man who drove a car into a crowd of people in a pedestrian zone outside a town pub has been cleared of attempted murder.

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'I'm a millionaire!'

'I'm a millionaire!'

A Kent man is celebrating after a huge National Lottery win thanks to a Lucky Dip ticket he won via a previous draw.

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Pub closed after Covid outbreak

Pub closed after Covid outbreak

A pub has closed after a Covid outbreak was confirmed among its customers.

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9 questions drivers don't know the answer to but could lead to a fine or ban

9 questions drivers don't know the answer to but could lead to a fine or ban

Is it illegal to drive in flip flops, with headphones or with one headlight, are among questions most 'googled' by drivers. We find the answers here:

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'Sexually motivated' teacher, 62, banned for good

'Sexually motivated' teacher, 62, banned for good

A married maths teacher who asked a pupil he 'loved' to be his girlfriend has been banned from the profession indefinitely.

Less cash for schools to help disadvantaged pupils

Less cash for schools to help disadvantaged pupils

A change to the pupil premium provided by the government means Kent County Council will lose £4 million in funding.

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Where all walk-in vaccine centres are in Kent

Where all walk-in vaccine centres are in Kent

Walk-in Covid vaccine clinics open in Kent for all over 18s to receive theirs without an appointment as the NHS launches a big push for more jabs.

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Health bosses 'should be waving big stick...'

Health bosses 'should be waving big stick...'

The UK health watchdog and an MP get involved in surgery problems after patients said they have to make hundreds of calls to hold of their doctor.

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Couple held over Gatwick drone chaos condemn police over unreleased report

Couple held over Gatwick drone chaos condemn police over unreleased report

A former Kent security guard arrested after the drone chaos at Gatwick has criticised police for delays in publishing a key report into the incident.

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'An amazing magician with a heart of gold'

'An amazing magician with a heart of gold'

A popular magician and entertainer who was well known across Kent has been found dead by police.

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Beach huts and cafe planned for seafront

Beach huts and cafe planned for seafront

Plans have been unveiled to create a new 'coastal destination' by adding more than 100 beach huts, a cafe and toilet block at a beach.

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Bins chaos caused by mystery rubbish dumper

Bins chaos caused by mystery rubbish dumper

Refuse workers won't take away an overflowing communal recycling bin because it is being 'contaminated' by a mystery rubbish dumper.

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Campervan and motorhome owners told to drive on

Campervan and motorhome owners told to drive on

A council has issued threats to campervan and motorhome owners to stop parking at the seaside overnight.

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Neighbours fear 'food village' will stink out their homes

Neighbours fear 'food village' will stink out their homes

Angry residents are demanding plans for a takeaway hub are snubbed amid concerns it will waft the smell of food into their homes and attract rats.

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Polar Express train tickets on sale today

Polar Express train tickets on sale today

Tickets go on sale today for The Polar Express Train Ride, based on the popular children's story, which is pulling into Kent this Christmas.

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Size matters! Big up to the pub but where's our large glass of wine?

Size matters! Big up to the pub but where's our large glass of wine?

Mrs Secret Drinker gets left short on measures in one of the best beer gardens going.

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Tragic slip cost student, 20, his life

Tragic slip cost student, 20, his life

A young man was killed after he climbed over barriers in the middle of a dual-carriageway and tripped into the path of an oncoming car.

Bin collections suspended for two weeks

Bin collections suspended for two weeks

Recycling bin collections in part of Kent will be suspended for two weeks as a contractor struggles to recruit drivers.

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'He barrel rolled about six times'

'He barrel rolled about six times'

A racing track and its medical crews were praised after a driver escaped a 'monster' crash unhurt thanks to some important safety measures.

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Riverside apartments get nod despite protests

Riverside apartments get nod despite protests

A 40-home marina development has been approved despite local opposition.

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Money laundering prevention expert could be jailed over £850k fraud

Money laundering prevention expert could be jailed over £850k fraud

A money laundering prevention expert is facing a prison sentence after being found guilty of failing to disclose information about his own company.

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Son snapped disabled mum's glasses in horrendous abuse campaign

Son snapped disabled mum's glasses in horrendous abuse campaign

A son who snapped his disabled mum's glasses and pulled out her catheter during a horrendous abuse campaign has avoided jail.

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'Roundabout Banksy' identity finally revealed

'Roundabout Banksy' identity finally revealed

A mysterious artist known as 'Roundabout Banksy' is a 51-year-old former welder, it has been revealed.

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'We need more houses but in the right places'

'We need more houses but in the right places'

As plans to speed up house building across the country are revealed, our political editor Paul Francis looks at what it means for Kent.

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Road closed after collision between lorry and car

Road closed after collision between lorry and car

Police have closed a road after a collision involving a car and a lorry caused an oil spillage.

England v Germany table prices double

England v Germany table prices double

Football fans who missed out on first release tickets to watch the next England match at a popular venue will have to fork out double the price.

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Drivers hit out at new £100 pay-at-pump fee

Drivers hit out at new £100 pay-at-pump fee

The way we pay for petrol at the pumps is changing but it's leaving some drivers frustrated.

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