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Bridge closed due to 'distressed woman'

Bridge closed due to 'distressed woman'

Traffic on the M2 was stopped because officers were dealing with a distressed woman, police have said.

Man arrested after teenager hit by car

Man arrested after teenager hit by car

A 17-year-old girl has been seriously injured after being struck by a car.

Car overturns in short cut attempt

Car overturns in short cut attempt

A motorist's car overturned after they drove around a roundabout the wrong way in a bid to avoid delays at the Dartford Crossing.

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Canterbury Pride kicks off

Canterbury Pride kicks off

Thousands have begun turning out for Kent's biggest LGBT celebration today.

Kent Police force's top dogs

Kent Police force's top dogs

We take a look at the specially-trained dogs that help officers fighting crime on the frontline.

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Nightclub to reopen as restaurant

Nightclub to reopen as restaurant

A club that has been part of a town's nightlife for 25 years is being turned into a restaurant with a rooftop bar.

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Rejected plan for 700 homes returns

Rejected plan for 700 homes returns

Developers hope the addition of a medical centre can help push through proposals for a new housing estate.

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Duke of Kent 'in high-speed crash'

Duke of Kent 'in high-speed crash'

The Duke of Kent is said to have been involved in a crash that wrote off a Mini.

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£500 reward to catch graffiti vandals

£500 reward to catch graffiti vandals

A council is offering a reward to help it convict vandals responsible for a series of tags across the district.

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M2 bridge closed by police

M2 bridge closed by police

Traffic queues built up on a motorway due to a 'police incident'.

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Boris Island plans 'will not return'

Boris Island plans 'will not return'

An MP has got Boris Johnson to commit to not pursuing the idea of an airport in the Thames Estuary if he becomes PM.

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Academy pupils face relocation in shake-up

Academy pupils face relocation in shake-up

Hundreds of students at a Kent academy face being relocated after a major shake-up of its campuses.

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Celebrities pay tribute to superfan who died suddenly

Celebrities pay tribute to superfan who died suddenly

Popstars have been leading the tributes for a young girl who passed away.

Trains become #trainbows for Pride

Trains become #trainbows for Pride

A rail company is supporting the county's Pride events by giving their trains a makeover.

Walking aid stolen from disabled teenager

Walking aid stolen from disabled teenager

The mother of a disabled teenager is appealing for help after his walking aid was stolen from outside their house.

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Crash causes M2 delays

Crash causes M2 delays

A motorway has now cleared following an earlier accident involving two cars.

MP joins prison officers on protest march

MP joins prison officers on protest march

A Conservative MP has joined a march against more private jails and calling on the government to drop the retirement age of prison officers.

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New town centre vape shop opens

New town centre vape shop opens

A new £50,000 vape shop has opened its doors to customers.

Ponies on the loose

Ponies on the loose

Eight ponies were seen roaming the streets after escaping from their home.

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Investigation launched after late-night raids

Investigation launched after late-night raids

An iPad, camera, phone and drills were stolen in burglaries at two businesses.

Fears nesting birds harmed during hedge cutting

Fears nesting birds harmed during hedge cutting

Concerns nesting birds were being injured by a hedge cutter sparked a report to police.

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Diesel spill on M25 causes 12-mile queues

Diesel spill on M25 causes 12-mile queues

Road closures have been lifted after a diesel spillage caused long delays on the M25.

'Public pest' burglar revealed himself after removing mask

'Public pest' burglar revealed himself after removing mask

A drug addicted burglar hid behind a skeleton mask but gave his identity away when he removed it mid raid.

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Father's heartbreaking poem after twins' death

Father's heartbreaking poem after twins' death

A father has written a heartbreaking poem expressing his love for his children days after it was decided his wife would not face a murder trial.

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Pair try to save dog from sea

Pair try to save dog from sea

A lifeboat was launched after two people swam into the sea in an attempt to rescue a dog.

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Drivers sacked after discussing 'beating patient to a pulp'

Drivers sacked after discussing 'beating patient to a pulp'

Two ambulance transport drivers who left a voicemail on a patient's phone talking about beating him with a fire extinguisher have been sacked.

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Indian restaurant announces closure

Indian restaurant announces closure

A popular Indian restaurant has announced it will close later this month.

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New plans for M2 junction get backing from MP

New plans for M2 junction get backing from MP

An MP has asked residents and businesses to support new plans for a flyover at a motorway junction.

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School evacuated after 'pupil brings in hand grenade'

School evacuated after 'pupil brings in hand grenade'

A primary school has been evacuated after a pupil is thought to have brought a hand grenade into a classroom.

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Dating apps blamed for rise in STIs

Dating apps blamed for rise in STIs

Experts are blaming dating apps for an increase in the number of people diagnosed with an STI in Kent.

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