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Man leaves fortune to hospital

Man leaves fortune to hospital

Nearly a quarter of a million pounds has been donated to a Kent hospital by a man who was treated for cancer there.

Tailbacks for miles after serious crash

Tailbacks for miles after serious crash

Traffic has built up for miles after a crash closed two lanes of the M2.

Birds can still nest... 14 miles away

Birds can still nest... 14 miles away

Developers who want to build 5,000 homes are proposing moving a nightingale population across the Thames after their habitat was protected last year.

Doctors' urgent plea for mum and child in cramped home

Doctors' urgent plea for mum and child in cramped home

GPs have warned a council a severely depressed woman urgently needs a new home - as she has a 'life-threatening illness'.

Last chance to comment on Freedom Pass

Last chance to comment on Freedom Pass

Consultation on the controversial changes to the Kent Freedom Pass ends today.

That sinking feeling: road after lorry drops into hole

That sinking feeling: road after lorry drops into hole

This is what's left of a road after the back of a lorry fell down a sinkhole.

Wrecking relations: Anger over raunchy video shown at school disco

Wrecking relations: Anger over raunchy video shown at school disco

Parents were shocked when a sexually-charged music video from Miley Cyrus's number one single Wrecking Ball was played at a junior school disco.

Former MGS schoolboy to challenge Helen Grant

Former MGS schoolboy to challenge Helen Grant

Labour has selected a former Maidstone Grammar School pupils to challenge Helen Grant at the next General Election.

How to keep mum sweet on Mother's Day

How to keep mum sweet on Mother's Day

Say a great big Thank You to your mum this Sunday with an unforgettable Mother's Day at one of Kent’s loveliest spots.

Kent-born film star to be honoured with Hollywood star

Kent-born film star to be honoured with Hollywood star

Movie heartthrob Orlando Bloom, who grew up in Kent, is to receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next week.

Slimmer designs app that takes your breadth away

Slimmer designs app that takes your breadth away

After years of struggling, and failing, to slim, web developer Paul Hulatt weighed up his options on how best to beat the bulge.

M20 reopens after crash victim taken to hospital

M20 reopens after crash victim taken to hospital

A crash victim has been taken by ambulance to hospital after part of the M20 was closed for investigations following a one-car crash.

Church healers deny telling sick to stop taking medication

Church healers deny telling sick to stop taking medication

A band of Christians who claim to heal the sick through the power of prayer alone have denied claims they told people to stop taking medication.

Row after vicar offers to 'cleanse' customers at gay bar

Row after vicar offers to 'cleanse' customers at gay bar

Staff at an area's only gay bar have been threatened with arson... while one vicar even offered to 'cure' them.

Man suffers serious injuries after crash

Man suffers serious injuries after crash

A driver was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash on the A249 near Stockbury.

Police probe swan beheading

Police probe swan beheading

An investigation has been launched after a swan was decapitated at a popular lake.

Driver serious in hospital after crash on roundabout

Driver serious in hospital after crash on roundabout

A Mazda driver is still in hospital in a serious condition six days after a three-car crash.

Family relive horror in wake of woman's fatal disappearance

Family relive horror in wake of woman's fatal disappearance

A family have told how they retraced the last steps of a woman ... little knowing she was lying dead in the basement of a store they had visited.

Barmy bin rules branded 'a complete cock-up'

Barmy bin rules branded 'a complete cock-up'

New safety rules have been branded bizarre - after binmen were told they can't walk a few yards with rubbish sacks.

Family offer reward after veteran, 100, has war medals stolen

Family offer reward after veteran, 100, has war medals stolen

A family - horrified after 'scumbag' thieves stole the treasured war medals of a 100-year-old veteran - have offered a reward.

'I'll miss dad's home cooking'

'I'll miss dad's home cooking'

Teen sensation Jamie Johnson is set to face an audience of millions on The Voice tonight... but all he can think about is food!

I want justice, Chris Grayling... says Chris Grayling

I want justice, Chris Grayling... says Chris Grayling

A maths teacher couldn't work it out... when he was inundated with messages for the Tories' justice minister.

Moment grenade found in man's back garden is blown up

Moment grenade found in man's back garden is blown up

This is the dramatic moment a live grenade discovered in a man's back garden today was blown up in a controlled explosion.

Rolling Stones land at Manston Airport after cancelling world tour

Rolling Stones land at Manston Airport after cancelling world tour

Grieving Kent-born rocker Sir Mick Jagger's bandmates have flown into Kent this afternoon after cancelling their world tour.

Drink-driver faces jail over parish councillor's crash death

Drink-driver faces jail over parish councillor's crash death

A young drink-driver has been warned to expect prison after being convicted of causing the death of a well-loved parish councillor in a crash.

Pictured: Kent's real Spider-Man

Pictured: Kent's real Spider-Man

The hunt is on to find Kent's real-life Spider-Man after the reckless daredevil was spotted running across rooftops.

Tragedy as mum dies on way to collect children from school

Tragedy as mum dies on way to collect children from school

A family have been left devastated after a mother-of-two collapsed and died during the school run.

Addict found weeks after death

Addict found weeks after death

The badly decomposed body of a loner was found slumped on his sofa seven weeks after he was last seen alive, an inquest heard.

Playing stupid: Teens get stuck in swings at children's playground

Playing stupid: Teens get stuck in swings at children's playground

Firefighters were called to rescue two giggling girls who had squeezed themselves into playground swings designed for young children.

Fans gather for victory parade to honour gold medal winner Lizzy

Fans gather for victory parade to honour gold medal winner Lizzy

Olympic medallist Lizzy Yarnold is being given a victory parade around Kent's streets today - after clinching gold in the skeleton event.

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