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Drug driver was seven times the limit

Drug driver was seven times the limit

A man high on drink and drugs smashed into an oncoming car after going on the wrong side of the road and jumping a red light.

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Nearly 2,000 children homeless

Nearly 2,000 children homeless

A national charity says growing numbers of youngsters are due to spend Christmas Day in emergency accommodation.

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M2 reopens after fuel spillage

M2 reopens after fuel spillage

The M2 has reopened after a major operation to clean up 700 litres of fuel spilt when a lorry crashed into a barrier.

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Beef that has a parsley flavour!

Beef that has a parsley flavour!

A family-run farm is feeding its livestock a grass-only diet to ensure it produces high quality food in a natural way.

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Man killed in crash named locally

Man killed in crash named locally

Tributes have been paid after a man who died following a crash on a country lane has been named locally.

Barman admits sex charges after secret 'sting'

Barman admits sex charges after secret 'sting'

A barman caught out by paedophile hunters has admitted grooming someone he thought was a 14-year-old boy.

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Delays after multi-vehicle crash on motorway

Delays after multi-vehicle crash on motorway

Police have reopened a motorway after a crash involving several cars and a lorry, but motorists are being warned to expect delays.

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People smuggler jailed after teens forced to hide in tent

People smuggler jailed after teens forced to hide in tent

A people smuggler is behind bars after Vietnamese teenagers were hidden in a tent on the back seat of a car.

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Lifeboat scrambled after woman seen stuck in mud

Lifeboat scrambled after woman seen stuck in mud

A major search and rescue was launched after a woman was spotted stuck in the mud on a rising tide.

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Man 'caught with class A drugs' charged

Man 'caught with class A drugs' charged

A man who was allegedly seen with class A drugs with an intent to supply has been charged.

Tunnel reopens after three-lorry crash

Tunnel reopens after three-lorry crash

Traffic has returned to normal at the Dartford Tunnel which was partially shut following an accident involving three lorries.

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Cocaine dealers get 17 years

Cocaine dealers get 17 years

Two cocaine dealers who were found with £30,000 in their car have been locked up for a total of 17 years.

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Woman fights for life after being hit by car

Woman fights for life after being hit by car

A woman in her 30s is in a critical condition in hospital with a serious head injury after being hit by a car.

Man hit by 4x4 outside shop

Man hit by 4x4 outside shop

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man was seriously injured when he was struck by a 4x4 vehicle.

Man tries to break into teen's bedroom

Man tries to break into teen's bedroom

A father has warned parents to be wary after a man tried to break in to his 14-year-old daughter's bedroom late at night.

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Drug dealer jailed after £6k found in bedroom

Drug dealer jailed after £6k found in bedroom

A man has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to a string of drug offences.

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Man charged with abducting child

Man charged with abducting child

A man has been charged with abduction and sexual activity with a child after allegedly trying to leave the country with a 15-year-old.

White van appeal in murder probe

White van appeal in murder probe

Police are hunting the driver of a white transit-style van who may have information after a landlord was shot dead in his pub.

Driver flees after crashing into horse field

Driver flees after crashing into horse field

A motorist drove through a fence and into a horse field before fleeing the scene.

England and Arsenal legend takes to the ice

England and Arsenal legend takes to the ice

An England and Arsenal legend took to the ice alongside other celebrities for the official opening of a luxury hotel's winter wonderland

Burglar tracked to takeaway after answering stolen phone

Burglar tracked to takeaway after answering stolen phone

Police tracked a serial burglar to a takeaway after calling him on a phone he had stolen and overhearing someone ordering a pepperoni pizza.

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Sailing club 'sickened' by theft

Sailing club 'sickened' by theft

Life-saving equipment worth £1,400 has been stolen from a sailing club.

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House prices rise by £11,000

House prices rise by £11,000

The average property price in Kent has gone up by more than £11,000 in the last 12 months, according to the latest figures.

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Commuters hit by rail fare hike

Commuters hit by rail fare hike

Hard-pressed commuters will have to pay 3.6% more for train tickets in the new year, it has been confirmed today.

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Kebab shop ordered to hire bouncer

Kebab shop ordered to hire bouncer

Staff at a kebab house hit by violence now have to adhere to stricter licensing conditions after police applied to review its licence.

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Man, 22, dies after head-on crash

Man, 22, dies after head-on crash

A young man in his 20s has died after a head-on crash which also left another man injured.

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Road rage attack leaves victim scarred

Road rage attack leaves victim scarred

A driver attacked a pedestrian with a wrench after being annoyed that he was standing in the road.

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Thieves steal school wheels

Thieves steal school wheels

A school's fishing trip was almost cut short after thieves struck its minibus.

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Views sought on Britain's biggest solar farm

Views sought on Britain's biggest solar farm

The first stage of a consultation to cover 890 acres of Kent farmland in solar panels begins today.

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‘Number of casualties’ after serious road crash

‘Number of casualties’ after serious road crash

Fire, police and ambulance crews have been at the scene of a serious crash, where several people have been treated at the roadside.

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