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Liquid squirted in man's face

Liquid squirted in man's face

Police are investigating reports a man was attacked on his doorstep and had petrol put through his letter box.

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Pioneering clinic opens in shopping centre

Pioneering clinic opens in shopping centre

A pioneering NHS-funded ultrasound clinic will treat people from a town centre shopping complex in a bid to cut waiting times and improve access.

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Tickets for Little Mix in Kent go on sale today

Tickets for Little Mix in Kent go on sale today

Tickets for Little Mix's hotly-anticipated date in the county next summer go on sale today: here's how to get some.

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Third of children in England can't swim

Third of children in England can't swim

Around one in three youngsters will be unable to swim when they leave primary school, according to research.

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Firms need support to be success, says shadow minister

Firms need support to be success, says shadow minister

A top Labour politician told bosses of small businesses they are "the backbone of the economy" as he called for better broadband and infrastructure.

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Five-car crash in town centre

Five-car crash in town centre

Emergency services were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle accident which caused gridlock in the County Town.

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Two arrests after Tesco attack

Two arrests after Tesco attack

A man and woman were arrested after two people were reportedly assaulted in a supermarket.

Tardis sold at auction

Tardis sold at auction

A life-size replica of Doctor Who’s Tardis has been sold for £3,200 at auction.

Broken down coach delays traffic

Broken down coach delays traffic

Part of a motorway was blocked for several hours due to a broken down vehicle.

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Police appeal after man suffers serious injuries

Police appeal after man suffers serious injuries

Officers want witnesses of a crash which injured three people to come forward.

Police: 'It's unfair on victims to raise questions over Stone'

Police: 'It's unfair on victims to raise questions over Stone'

Detectives say it is unfair to raise questions over the Chillenden murder probe - despite an apparent confession pointing to a wrongful conviction.

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Police stop 164 drivers

Police stop 164 drivers

One motorist was caught doing 82mph in a 50mph zone as officers carried out a road safety campaign.

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Man charged with murder after baby's death

Man charged with murder after baby's death

Detectives investigating a nine-week-old baby's death have charged a man with murder.

Appeal after nightclub brawl

Appeal after nightclub brawl

Three people were injured and three men were arrested following the brawl on Saturday morning.

Council deputy resigns over building policy

Council deputy resigns over building policy

A deputy council leader has stepped down from the cabinet in protest to plans to build on greenbelt land in his borough.

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Who is Michael Stone?

Who is Michael Stone?

Convicted killer Michael Stone has spent more than 20 years behind bars for the notorious Chillenden murders, but his criminal past extends further back.

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Fines of up to £1,000 for anti-social behaviour

Fines of up to £1,000 for anti-social behaviour

People acting anti-socially in one Kent town could face huge fines as part of a new council initiative.

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Meghan Markle's Kent connection

Meghan Markle's Kent connection

This is who the newest royal bride-to-be is related to and how she has links to the county.

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Hammer used during jewellery theft at antiques shop

Hammer used during jewellery theft at antiques shop

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after jewellery was stolen during a theft at an antiques shop.

Man arrested after helicopter search

Man arrested after helicopter search

A 21-year-old has been arrested after a police search in the early hours.

Donald Trump retweets far-right activist

Donald Trump retweets far-right activist

US president Donald Trump has retweeted controversial tweets posted by a far-right activist arrested in Kent.

Travellers set up home at lorry park

Travellers set up home at lorry park

A number of caravans are parked up on land just off the A2.

Ashford MP Damian Green fends off claims over the state of the NHS in Kent at Prime Minister's Questions

Ashford MP Damian Green fends off claims over the state of the NHS in Kent at Prime Minister's Questions

Ashford MP Damian Green forced on the defensive over the NHS in Kent and plans to cut bus services

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Hospital staff could take strike action

Hospital staff could take strike action

Surgery could be cancelled at one hospital as unions get set to vote on strike action in operating theatres.

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Hundreds of guns handed to police

Hundreds of guns handed to police

More than 300 firearms have been given to police during a two week long amnesty - three times the number handed in last year.

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Man collapsed and died as fingerprints taken in custody

Man collapsed and died as fingerprints taken in custody

A man collapsed and died in police custody while officers took his finger prints.

Suspected shoplifter 'tried to bite police officers'

Suspected shoplifter 'tried to bite police officers'

A suspected shoplifter had to be stopped by off-duty police officers after reportedly trying to take £700 worth of goods.

Trust apologises for woman's miscarriage hell

Trust apologises for woman's miscarriage hell

A health trust has apologised to a woman who was told to walk across a hospital from A&E to the maternity ward while suffering a miscarriage.

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Wholesaler goes into administration

Wholesaler goes into administration

One of the UK's largest private companies, which has two bases in Kent, has tumbled into administration, with the loss of 2,500 jobs.

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Two thugs jailed for vicious attack

Two thugs jailed for vicious attack

Two thugs have been jailed for a total of almost 11 years for a vicious attack on a man after he refused to let them stroke his dog.

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