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'Poisoned' meat left dog sick and unable to walk

'Poisoned' meat left dog sick and unable to walk

A rare breed pooch was rendered immobile after eating what its owner believes was poisoned meat.

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Fine threat after mourners can't park at funeral

Fine threat after mourners can't park at funeral

Fines could be handed out at a church car park for people after mourners trying to reach a funeral could not get a space.

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Transport Secretary 'ignored' Eurotunnel Brexit plan

Transport Secretary 'ignored' Eurotunnel Brexit plan

A trade union is calling for the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to resign amid accusations no-deal Brexit plans from Eurotunnel were ignored.

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Ex-offender turned youth worker to appear on Hunted

Ex-offender turned youth worker to appear on Hunted

An ex-offender who ditched drink and drugs more than a decade ago is set to appear on the hit Channel 4 show Hunted.

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New boss at Dreamland is familiar face

New boss at Dreamland is familiar face

A theme park has confirmed the return of its former chief executive - two-and-a-half years after she originally stepped down.

Give your ex the perfect gift... with a cockroach

Give your ex the perfect gift... with a cockroach

Think your ex is an absolute termite? Well, you can name a cockroach after them this Valentine's Day.

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Hospital like 'war zone'

Hospital like 'war zone'

A hospital has been described as "like a war zone" and placed on the highest level of alert following an influx of patients.

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'I couldn't move and I knew the car was coming'

'I couldn't move and I knew the car was coming'

One of the victims of a terrifying nightclub attack was saved by the quick actions of a bouncer.

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Town in good spirits as talks be-gin over distillery

Town in good spirits as talks be-gin over distillery

A town's rich gin history is set to return this summer as plans for a new distillery gather speed.

Force is strong for Fresh Prince star

Force is strong for Fresh Prince star

DJ Jazzy Jeff - made famous in the Fresh Prince of Bel Air - will head to Dreamland for a Star Wars-themed day of music.

Roadworks to disrupt M2 roundabout

Roadworks to disrupt M2 roundabout

Long-awaited work to upgrade one of the roundabouts at a junction of the M2 is set to start next month - but will bring with it a raft of closures.

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'I hope you have learned your lesson'

'I hope you have learned your lesson'

A man has been acquitted of using a laser pen to deliberately put a ferry in danger as it was docking - but was given a ticking off in court.

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Prosecutors defend charging MP after 'political show trial' slam

Prosecutors defend charging MP after 'political show trial' slam

The Crown Prosecution Service has defended the decision to charge an MP over election expenses after he described it as a “political show trial".

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'Selfless' staff commended by judge

'Selfless' staff commended by judge

A judge has commended the men who saved the lives of people injured when a car drove into the side of a nightclub.

Village shop reopens after ram-raid

Village shop reopens after ram-raid

A convenience store has reopened to shoppers after thieves rammed through the front of the shop and stole a cash machine.

Conspiracy theorist had taken cocktail of drugs

Conspiracy theorist had taken cocktail of drugs

An inquest into the death of famous UFO expert has found that he died after taking a combination of prescription drugs.

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Abandoned boat sparks 'major' search

Abandoned boat sparks 'major' search

An abandoned dinghy spotted off the coast resulted in a major search operation in "unpleasant" weather conditions.

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'Your motive was selfish and pathetic'

'Your motive was selfish and pathetic'

A drink and drug crazed clubber who ploughed his car into a packed nightspot in revenge for being thrown out by bouncers has been jailed for 28 years.

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'Miracles can happen' says IVF mum told she was sterile

'Miracles can happen' says IVF mum told she was sterile

A woman was told she was sterile but underwent successful IVF treatment despite her husband having been diagnosed with cancer.

Crash victim was 65-year-old man

Crash victim was 65-year-old man

Police have confirmed that a cyclist who died earlier this week was a 65-year-old man.

'Confidence from investors has been shaken'

'Confidence from investors has been shaken'

Business secretary and Kent MP says uncertainty over Brexit is causing mounting alarm amongst companies and investors in the UK.

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Puppy abandoned in shoebox visits rescuers five years on

Puppy abandoned in shoebox visits rescuers five years on

A dog left outside a supermarket in freezing weather has paid a visit to the charity that nursed him back to health.

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Train breakdown sparks delays

Train breakdown sparks delays

Disruption is expected throughout the morning after a London-bound train broke down.

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MP takes on Speaker over car sticker

MP takes on Speaker over car sticker

Speaker John Bercow hits back after a Kent MP questioned his partiality having seen an anti-Brexit sticker in his family car.

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'Worst Christmas' in a decade for high street giants

'Worst Christmas' in a decade for high street giants

A trade association for retailers has described the Christmas of 2018 as the worst festive period in a decade.

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Cathedral fire could have been arson

Cathedral fire could have been arson

A new book suggests a fire at one of Kent's most historic buildings could have been started deliberately.

Crest dispute heading for ancient court

Crest dispute heading for ancient court

A dispute between a council and a new political party over the use of a coat of arms was heading for the ancient Court of Chivalry.

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How MP kept himself busy during trial

How MP kept himself busy during trial

From cutting ribbons to "sending good wishes", here's a look at notes sent to the press by MP Craig Mackinlay during his expenses trial.

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Police officer to star in Hunted show

Police officer to star in Hunted show

A detective sergeant is to spend his free time hunting fugitives taking part in a popular TV series.

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'Postcode lottery' of waste removal charges

'Postcode lottery' of waste removal charges

Homeowners could be charged as much as £52 or as little as £15 for items like fridges and mattresses to be removed depending on where they live.

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