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The animals who stole the county's heart

The animals who stole the county's heart

We take a look at the beloved animals who hit the headlines for their various jaunts in Kent.

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Martial arts nunchucks seized after police quiz teens

Martial arts nunchucks seized after police quiz teens

A 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon.

Special effects company to the stars fined £40,000

Special effects company to the stars fined £40,000

A firm which has worked with Christina Aguilera, George Ezra and Snow Patrol was caught trying to get explosives onto a ferry at Dover without forms.

McDonald's queues block residents' route home

McDonald's queues block residents' route home

People say they have faced lengthy delays to reach their homes after queues for a drive-thru blocked the sole access road.

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Bargain store staff forced to make own PPE

Bargain store staff forced to make own PPE

Poundstretcher staff have been left with no choice but to make their own protective equipment with cardboard, plastic and tape.

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Car dealership suffers two catapult attacks

Car dealership suffers two catapult attacks

Two catapult attacks over a weekend have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage for a car dealer.

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Man seriously injured in suspected hit and run

Man seriously injured in suspected hit and run

Police are appealing for any witnesses after a man was taken to a London hospital after being hit by a car.

Sightseers told to stay away from danger cliffs

Sightseers told to stay away from danger cliffs

A council has warned visitors to stop taking selfies on the edge of Kent's danger cliffs.

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Long Lost Family announce death of woman who found abandoned baby

Long Lost Family announce death of woman who found abandoned baby

A woman who featured on a programme about a baby who was found inside a corned beef box abandoned outside a pub has passed away.

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Infection rate reveals east west divide

Infection rate reveals east west divide

New cases of coronavirus have continued to fall across Kent - but figures have revealed the infection rate is far worse in some parts of the county.

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Theme park bosses announce digital consultation

Theme park bosses announce digital consultation

The developer behind a multi-billion pound theme park says they will put out their designs to the public ahead of the final plan.

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Murder suspect released without charge

Murder suspect released without charge

A man arrested on suspicion of murdering Jamie Simmons, who was stabbed in the heart, has been released without charge.

The Kent criminals locked up last month

The Kent criminals locked up last month

A wig-wearing robber and bogus police officers were among the criminals to have been jailed for more than 60 years last month.

Traffic marshalls keep McDonald's queues under control

Traffic marshalls keep McDonald's queues under control

Security guards have been drafted in to make sure roads aren't blocked as more Mcdonald's drive-thrus open today.

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Two months until ceiling-collapse hospital reopens

Two months until ceiling-collapse hospital reopens

Repairs required after a burst water pipe caused a ceiling to come crashing down will mean a cottage hospital will not reopen for two months.

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Cyclist airlifted and driver arrested after crash

Cyclist airlifted and driver arrested after crash

A driver has been arrested after a cyclist was injured in a bypass crash and had to be airlifted to hospital.

Man charged after armed police siege

Man charged after armed police siege

A man has been charged with assault after an incident which led to 10 hour armed police siege.

Man 'stoned' at castle died of heart attack

Man 'stoned' at castle died of heart attack

Detectives have revealed a pensioner died of a heart attack following a rock throwing incident at a castle, as they renew their appeal for witnesses.

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Bulldogs stolen from their home

Bulldogs stolen from their home

Two beloved bulldogs named named Pebbles and Queenie have been stolen from their home.

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More than 150 migrants in eight boats arrive

More than 150 migrants in eight boats arrive

Eight boats estimated to be carrying more than 150 migrants have been brought to the Kent coast today by Border Force.

The shocking figures behind county lines gangs ravaging Kent

The shocking figures behind county lines gangs ravaging Kent

Figures have revealed how county line gangs - which operate in Kent - are inflicting violence across the country.

Video shows crews removing pirate ship from creek

Video shows crews removing pirate ship from creek

The moment the remains of a pirate ship were pulled from mud this week after being left stranded since 2016 has been captured on video.

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Loving tribute to father and 'artist to the stars'

Loving tribute to father and 'artist to the stars'

A tribute to a hugely successful artist who worked with royalty has been made by his son.

Anger after human waste is left at beauty spot

Anger after human waste is left at beauty spot

Fears for children's and animal's safety have been raised after human poo and dirty tissues were left at a popular walking trail.

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School closed until next week after fire

School closed until next week after fire

A school has been forced to close following a fire, just days after it began welcoming some pupils back.

Baby who fell out of window is out of hospital

Baby who fell out of window is out of hospital

A baby who fell from the window of a fourth-storey flat window has now been discharged from hospital.

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Man suffers burns in house fire

Man suffers burns in house fire

A man suffered burns and a neighbouring property was evacuated as fire crews battled a large house blaze.

Elderly woman injured in out-of-control bonfire

Elderly woman injured in out-of-control bonfire

A woman in her 70s required treatment after an out-of-control bonfire spread to her home.

Blow for wind turbines plan

Blow for wind turbines plan

Plans for dozens of new wind turbines off the coast of Kent have been blocked.

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£15k needed to help puppy walk

£15k needed to help puppy walk

A fundraising page has been set up to help a 14-week-old puppy who can't walk due to a birth defect.

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