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Passengers stuck on freezing train

Passengers stuck on freezing train

Passengers on an early morning train got stuck for up to six hours after it came to a halt near Rainham Railway Station.

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Police car collides with vehicles

Police car collides with vehicles

Two police officers and a member of the public were taken to hospital after a patrol car collided with three vehicles while responding to a 999 call.

Group of teens attack man

Group of teens attack man

A man in his 40s had to be taken to hospital with a head injury after being assaulted by a group of teenagers.

Hackers blamed for head teacher's porn tweet 'like'

Hackers blamed for head teacher's porn tweet 'like'

A grammar school head teacher has blamed hackers after a pornographic tweet was "liked" from his Twitter account.

Homeless man found dead in sleeping bag

Homeless man found dead in sleeping bag

A rough sleeper has been discovered dead in his sleeping bag at a night shelter for the homeless.

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Thief locked up after making up fake burglary

Thief locked up after making up fake burglary

A £35,000 Land Rover went missing after a thief rented it, claiming the car was a Valentine’s Day experience for his girlfriend.

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Listen: Four-year-old boy recognised after 999 call

Listen: Four-year-old boy recognised after 999 call

A brave four-year-old boy has been commended after he was recorded telling emergency crews his mummy had blacked out.

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Several crashes closes key road

Several crashes closes key road

The weather is causing driver hell as police close a road following several crashes with at least three reported injuries.

Dual carriageway closed after crashes

Dual carriageway closed after crashes

Police have urged drivers to avoid a dual carriageway and to take care on the roads after a series of crashes caused a pile up.

Series of pile-ups as drivers struggle with ice

Series of pile-ups as drivers struggle with ice

Several serious accidents forced the closure of the M20 amid hazardous driving conditions in freezing temperatures.

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Snow-covered town captured from new angle

Snow-covered town captured from new angle

A drone photography company has captured a snow-covered Kent town from a whole new angle.

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Woman posed as charity worker to burgle pensioner's home

Woman posed as charity worker to burgle pensioner's home

A burglar has admitted her part in a burglary which saw jewellery taken from a pensioner's house.

Pictures: See the sights of Kent's attractions in the snow

Pictures: See the sights of Kent's attractions in the snow

It may be snow go for most of Kent's attractions, due to the weather, but enjoy seeing them in all their wintry glory.

Man suffers serious injuries in tree crash

Man suffers serious injuries in tree crash

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a car crashed into a tree, leaving a dual carriageway closed for hours.

Man found lying on pavement with head injury

Man found lying on pavement with head injury

Detectives have appealed for information after a late night attack left a man in a serious condition in hospital.

Motorway reopens after van flips

Motorway reopens after van flips

A motorway had to be closed after a van crashed and overturned in icy conditions, leaving motorists stranded while it was recovered.

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Mass school closures continue

Mass school closures continue

More than 500 schools across Kent and Medway will remain shut today, with the threat of more bad weather hitting the county.

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Former water tower could be turned into home

Former water tower could be turned into home

A historic structure is expected to fetch more than £80,000 as it goes under the hammer at auction.

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Jobseekers face bus fare hikes as centre closes

Jobseekers face bus fare hikes as centre closes

People searching for work will have to spend a day's budget travelling to an alternative Jobcentre when their nearest one closes.

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Kent braced for more snow

Kent braced for more snow

Commuters are being warned about travelling long distances as the county is set to experience a fresh burst of wintry conditions.

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Last-minute donation saves teenager's life

Last-minute donation saves teenager's life

Experts feared a 17-year-old only had days left to live until a donation allowed him to start specialist treatment abroad.

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Man killed after sitting in the road

Man killed after sitting in the road

A dad-of-two died of multiple injuries after being struck by a car when he sat down on a main road while on a night out.

Four-way battle to be Labour election candidate in Dover and Deal

Four-way battle to be Labour election candidate in Dover and Deal

All women shortlist for key Kent target seat

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Snow and ice causes travel chaos

Snow and ice causes travel chaos

We brought you live coverage as snow and ice continued to disrupt Kent, with cancelled trains, school closures and more than 150 road crashes.

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Kent's Welsh community celebrates

Kent's Welsh community celebrates

You may have noticed people in sporting daffodils as Wales marks St David's Day.

Ukip LOSES control of Thanet council

Ukip LOSES control of Thanet council

The Conservatives have taken control of Thanet council - two years after they were ousted

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Anger as rail services to be suspended for second day

Anger as rail services to be suspended for second day

A commuter says he has been stranded due to the decision to suspend services on an entire line.

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New date set for chimney demolition

New date set for chimney demolition

A new date has been confirmed for the demolition of the chimney at the defunct Kingsnorth Power Station.

Fire on busy train

Fire on busy train

Firefighters and police were called to a railway station after a fire caused a train to be evacuated.

Take That! Customers hit out at theatre in ticket row

Take That! Customers hit out at theatre in ticket row

A theatre has come under fire for refusing to refund or swap tickets bought by customers unable to make a show because of the bad weather.

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