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Death crash accused was 'dazzled by the sun'

Death crash accused was 'dazzled by the sun'

A 44-year-old driver is accused of causing the death of a grandfather while having cocaine in his system, a trial has heard.

Put guard rails on bridge, says petition

Put guard rails on bridge, says petition

A petition has called for guard rails to be placed on a bridge to prevent people falling to their death.

Cuddle cots for grieving parents

Cuddle cots for grieving parents

A grieving couple who lost a baby daughter are fundraising to help other bereaved families.

Get your tickets for Kent's Big Weekend

Get your tickets for Kent's Big Weekend

People can get out and experience some of the area’s most popular attractions at no cost this spring thanks to Kent's Big Weekend.

Harbour’s festival snub could see switch to Bay

Harbour’s festival snub could see switch to Bay

Events organisers hoping to hold a star-studded music festival are considering alternative venues after they were turned down by the harbour board.

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Historic building up for grabs for £3 million

Historic building up for grabs for £3 million

A former rehabilitation centre that boasts more than 350 rooms has gone on the market.

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Mum's M20 death mystery

Mum's M20 death mystery

Serious crime detectives are still investigating the death of a "beautiful and bubbly" mum-of-two whose body was found on the M20 one year ago.

'My mother's instinct just kicked in'

'My mother's instinct just kicked in'

A brave mum has told how she forced a gang of hooded robbers armed with a knife out of her home.

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Artist with the golden touch

Artist with the golden touch

A businessman is getting worldwide orders to decorate everyday items in gold.

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Kent's farmers fear 'catastrophic' Brexit

Kent's farmers fear 'catastrophic' Brexit

Government minister Michael Gove has warned of food delays if there is a no-deal Brexit.

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Mental health patient moved more than 100 times

Mental health patient moved more than 100 times

The government has pledged to investigate the 11-year struggle of a mental health patient seeking help.

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Woman dies after bridge fall

Woman dies after bridge fall

Police have confirmed a woman who fell from a bridge above a major road has died.

Foal left to die by stream

Foal left to die by stream

The 'field of death' has claimed its latest victim - an abandoned foal which perished by the water's edge. WARNING: Graphic images

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Barn fire left to burn itself out

Barn fire left to burn itself out

Firefighters were called to a barn fire involving 30 tonnes of baled straw.

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Traveller 'merry-go-round' continues

Traveller 'merry-go-round' continues

A group of travellers evicted from a tourist attraction car park have set up another illegal camp.

Firefighters attend 'major incident' at school

Firefighters attend 'major incident' at school

A huge fire at a school which broke out at the same time as a tower block blaze was the focus of a training exercise for firefighters.

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'It's a death waiting to happen'

'It's a death waiting to happen'

A mum has voiced her anger after diggers were seen driving around a children's play area.

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Hunts illegally chasing wildlife

Hunts illegally chasing wildlife

A leading animal welfare charity says hunts across Kent have been illegally chasing British wildlife.

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College bosses suspended over finances

College bosses suspended over finances

A college group has suspended two of its senior leaders following investigations into its finances.

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Road plans rest on approving 700 homes

Road plans rest on approving 700 homes

Vital road works hinge on whether councillors give permission to build a new estate of 700 homes.

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Hollywood's ex-wife denies M&S spat with former husband's girlfriend

Hollywood's ex-wife denies M&S spat with former husband's girlfriend

The ex-wife of Great British Bake Off presenter Paul Hollywood has denied verbally abusing her former husband's new girlfriend in a supermarket.

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A249 reopens after crash

A249 reopens after crash

Drivers suffered long delays after a crash involving four vehicles.

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Jail for man given second chance

Jail for man given second chance

A pervert who avoided jail after he performed an indecent act on himself in a high street has been jailed after committing further crimes.

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Council's dog poo clearer stolen

Council's dog poo clearer stolen

A vehicle used by a council to clear dog excrement was stolen by thieves in an act branded "mindless" by the authority.

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Mother's brave efforts to stop thugs

Mother's brave efforts to stop thugs

A thug who was part of a hooded armed gang that terrified a mother when they burst into her home has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years.

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Longer dole queues in Kent

Longer dole queues in Kent

More than 1,100 more people in the county are claiming unemployment benefits according to the latest figures.

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Lanes reopen after bridge fall

Lanes reopen after bridge fall

A road has been partially reopened after a woman fell from a bridge.

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Bushy-tailed creatures take over town

Bushy-tailed creatures take over town

A number of cheeky rodents have been befriending walkers in a bid to bag more nuts.

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Pair bragged about 'merciless' attack on social media

Pair bragged about 'merciless' attack on social media

Thugs punched and kicked revellers in a “merciless” attack and then boasted on social media, a court heard.

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Popular diner leaves Kent for Wiltshire

Popular diner leaves Kent for Wiltshire

An American mobile restaurant has left the county after 20 years on the same site.

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