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Sandy Balls Holiday Park is at the heart of The New Forest

Sandy Balls Holiday Park is at the heart of The New Forest

A log cabin at Sandy Balls Holiday Park in The New Forest is a perfect place to stay while exploring the area.

Vomiting virus hits children's hospice

Vomiting virus hits children's hospice

A children's charity was forced to cut short care for some of its youngsters with life-limiting illnesses due to a virus.

Arrest after teen biker seriously hurt in 'hit and run'

Arrest after teen biker seriously hurt in 'hit and run'

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop after a teenage motorcyclist was seriously hurt in a crash with a car.

Fake perfume ploy leads pair to jail

Fake perfume ploy leads pair to jail

Rogue traders have been jailed for selling bogus fragrances, pocketing £120,000 and conning big name brands out of £360,000

Meet the amazing human buoy

Meet the amazing human buoy

A swimming teacher has revealed her rare ability to float in water standing up and motionless.

Naturists petition council to keep caravans

Naturists petition council to keep caravans

A naturist social club is fighting to keep its caravans after objections from a parish council.

Women rescued from burning house

Women rescued from burning house

Two women were carried to safety and another three people escaped a property after a tumble dryer caught fire.

Homeless man denies churchyard murder

Homeless man denies churchyard murder

A homeless man charged with murdering Trevor Hillman at a village church has pleaded not guilty during a brief hearing today.

Revealed: the UK's top dating hotspot

Revealed: the UK's top dating hotspot

A small Kent town has been declared the top dating hotspot in the UK.

Snow showers hit the county

Snow showers hit the county

Parts of Kent are taking another snow hit, as wintry showers strike for the second day running.

Dapper Laughs is back - but 'keeping it calm'

Dapper Laughs is back - but 'keeping it calm'

Disgraced comedian Dapper Laughs says he has been "resurrected by God" because his "work isn't finished" - and will include a Kent appearance.

M25 lanes remain shut after van and lorry crash

M25 lanes remain shut after van and lorry crash

Drivers still face delays on the M25 this morning - after a lorry and van crashed at a busy junction.

Historic air defence post crumbling into the sea

Historic air defence post crumbling into the sea

A relic from Kent's wartime past is slowly being washed away by the sea.

Lavish lifestyle of carbon credit fraudster

Lavish lifestyle of carbon credit fraudster

A butcher turned conman paid for a lavish champagne lifestyle with money he defrauded from investors, a court heard.

Boy killed as he explored 'scary' building

Boy killed as he explored 'scary' building

A 13-year-old schoolboy died after falling through the roof of a disused flour mill, an inquest has heard.

Long queues after M20 crash

Long queues after M20 crash

Traffic queued on the M20 this morning after a crash involving a van.

Man comes forward after train sex attack

Man comes forward after train sex attack

A man will be interviewed by police tomorrow about a sexual assault on a sleeping train passenger after coming forward following an appeal.

No surprise London trendsetters love Sheppey

No surprise London trendsetters love Sheppey

News the Island is set to become the new Shoreditch has taken most people by surprise. Here we take an affectionate look at some of the reasons why...

Operation Stack: your stories

Operation Stack: your stories

Drivers spoke of their frustration and anger tonight following some of the longest delays ever caused by Operation Stack.

Police issue e-fit of mugger following nighttime robbery

Police issue e-fit of mugger following nighttime robbery

A woman suffered a head injury after being assaulted by a street robber who grabbed her bag.

Police trace 'suspicious' man in grey hoodie

Police trace 'suspicious' man in grey hoodie

Officers are appealing for information after jewellery was stolen during a daylight break-in at a home in Kent.

Six on trial for sexual exploitation of teen girl

Six on trial for sexual exploitation of teen girl

Six people have gone on trial facing 19 charges of rape, sexual activity with a child, and causing child prostitution relating to a 14-year-old girl.

Asda displays painkillers next to sweets

Asda displays painkillers next to sweets

Supermarket giant Asda has come under fire from twitter users after customers spotted painkillers displayed alongside sweets and bars of chocolate.

Five-hour wait for freight at Eurotunnel

Five-hour wait for freight at Eurotunnel

Freight traffic is being forced to wait up to five hours to use the Eurotunnel service - days after a lorry fire caused havoc.

Brothel madam told to pay almost £40k or face jail

Brothel madam told to pay almost £40k or face jail

One of the women who ran a brothel called Pussycats has had her kitty reduced by thousands of pounds.

Hundreds of 'killer' children's hot water bottles seized

Hundreds of 'killer' children's hot water bottles seized

More than 1,200 potentially lethal hot water bottles - designed for children - have been seized at Dover and destroyed.

Road closed after van crashes into tree

Road closed after van crashes into tree

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious accident which closed the A21 near Lamberhurst.

Dad jailed after daughter's drug death

Dad jailed after daughter's drug death

A father has been jailed for manslaughter after admitting supplying illegal drugs which killed his teenage daughter.

Another 10 years of nuclear power

Another 10 years of nuclear power

Kent's nuclear power station will continue running until at least 2028, it has been announced today.

Next to expand flagship store

Next to expand flagship store

After a strong Christmas, the fashion retailer is growing its Bluewater outfit, which will also incorporate its Lipsy brand.

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