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Day of reflection will mark one year since lockdown began

Day of reflection will mark one year since lockdown began

A minute's silence has been organised as part of a National Day of Reflection marking one year since lockdown started due to the pandemic.

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Officer appears in court charged with Sarah Everard murder

Officer appears in court charged with Sarah Everard murder

A serving police officer has appeared in court after being charged with the murder of Sarah Everard.

Van Morrison and Frank Turner headline Kent festival

Van Morrison and Frank Turner headline Kent festival

More acts for an American and country music festival in Kent have been revealed and includes singer songwriter Frank Turner.

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The story of the abandoned leisure complex at centre of Sarah murder case

The story of the abandoned leisure complex at centre of Sarah murder case

An overgrown leisure complex in a quiet country lane is at the centre of the Sarah Everard investigation - here we look at its chequered history.

Serious crash shuts M20

Serious crash shuts M20

A serious crash closed the London-bound M20.

A glimpse inside the priciest houses in every Kent town

A glimpse inside the priciest houses in every Kent town

From a celebrity duo's £5m mansion, to a clifftop house with swimming pool - some truly spectacular homes have recently come on the market.

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Increase in women wanting self defence classes

Increase in women wanting self defence classes

A self defence coach says more woman have been contacting her wanting lessons following the disappearance of Sarah Everard.

The Kent woman who wrote the world's first novel

The Kent woman who wrote the world's first novel

Born to a Kent barber, Aphra Behn would go on to lead an extraordinary life - becoming the the first English woman to earn her living by writing.

Officer due in court charged with Sarah Everard murder

Officer due in court charged with Sarah Everard murder

A serving police officer will appear in court today charged with the murder of Sarah Everard.

Six cockapoo puppies stolen

Six cockapoo puppies stolen

A £5,000 reward has been offered for the safe return of six puppies after they were taken from a home.

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Schools twice at risk of going up in flames

Schools twice at risk of going up in flames

Over the past five years 57 schools in Kent went up in flames and 16 were reported to have been arson attacks.

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Royal couple write to Kent boy

Royal couple write to Kent boy

A seven-year-old was shocked after a Royal couple replied to a letter he sent them about his school's peace garden.

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Police probe as officer and skateboarder clash on camera

Police probe as officer and skateboarder clash on camera

A confrontation between a police officer and a young skateboarder has sparked an official review after footage of the clash was posted on Facebook.

Plans submitted for 1,500 new homes

Plans submitted for 1,500 new homes

A planning committee is reviewing plans for a riverside regeneration project which would see the creation of 400 jobs if approved.

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Shop worker attacked in post office raid

Shop worker attacked in post office raid

Three men have been arrested after a member of staff was attacked during a raid on a post office.

Nurses' pay and the man who led the Brexit charge retires

Nurses' pay and the man who led the Brexit charge retires

Can Labour win in the council elections in May? It revealed one of its campaigning points this week.

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Reclaim These Streets vigils in Kent cancelled

Reclaim These Streets vigils in Kent cancelled

Vigils for the death of Sarah Everard as part of the Reclaim These Streets movement have been called off following a high court ruling.

Man dies aboard cargo ship

Man dies aboard cargo ship

Emergency service crews have confirmed the death of a man after the cargo vessel he was on was diverted inland to received medical attention.

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Road closed and woman arrested after 'serious assault'

Road closed and woman arrested after 'serious assault'

A road has been closed in both directions and a woman has been arrested after reports of a serious assault.

Summer crowds a 'worry' for Kent's public health chief

Summer crowds a 'worry' for Kent's public health chief

The county's public health director has raised concerns about the full lifting of coronavirus lockdown restrictions from June.

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School's Covid case just days after Education Secretary visit

School's Covid case just days after Education Secretary visit

A secondary school confirmed a Covid case just days after a visit from the Education Secretary who toured its new testing facilities.

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'I try to put it out of my mind but the armed raid still haunts me'

'I try to put it out of my mind but the armed raid still haunts me'

An 80-year-old woman has described on Crimewatch Live how she is haunted by a raid at her home during which a gun was held to her head.

Missing snake still on the loose in family home

Missing snake still on the loose in family home

Snake owners have been sharing tips on how to safely catch the reptiles after one made its way into a family home leaving a trail of shed skin.

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On track for Mother's Day

On track for Mother's Day

Cynthia and Vicki McCarry will be together in spirit this Mother's Day as they ride the rails as trainee drivers.

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Family go TikTok viral with garden dome

Family go TikTok viral with garden dome

Videos of a lavish dome business set up by a mum and her daughters have amassed millions of views on TikTok.

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TV appeal after woman, 80, had gun held to head

TV appeal after woman, 80, had gun held to head

A renewed appeal for information about a burglary during which a gun was held to an 80-year-old's head has featured on BBC's Crimewatch Live.

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Netflix launches trial to end password sharing

Netflix launches trial to end password sharing

Friends could soon be forced to stop sharing Netflix passwords between themselves - as the streaming platform has launched tests to end the practice.

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Missing Sarah's body found

Missing Sarah's body found

Police have confirmed a body found in woodland is that of missing Sarah Everard as the serving officer suspected in her murder remains in custody.

Holes in the wall: The ram-raids wreaking havoc in Kent

Holes in the wall: The ram-raids wreaking havoc in Kent

Ram-raids are destructive crimes which cause misery for businesses, workers and customers - we reveal how gangs often make-off with nothing.

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People and vehicles hit by catapults in spate of attacks

People and vehicles hit by catapults in spate of attacks

A 24-hour spate of catapult attacks has taken place despite a nearby dispersal order in place due to the crime.

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