Home   News

All Kent news

Police called after man found dead

Police called after man found dead

Police cars, including a forensics van, were called to a residential street after a man in his 30s was found dead.

Army disposal experts called in to school

Army disposal experts called in to school

Army specialists were called in to a school after two pupils brought in a suspicious device as students sat exams.

Did you see tragic crash?

Did you see tragic crash?

A dark-coloured hatchback car could hold vital clues in the police investigation into the death of a teenager in a crash.

Firefighters tackle blaze involving vehicles and trees

Firefighters tackle blaze involving vehicles and trees

Fire crews have attended a fire involving two vehicles and trees.

Security stepped up at Kent theatre

Security stepped up at Kent theatre

Theatre-goers are being advised not to bring big bags to the venue following the Manchester terror attack.

Arrests as police probe dead squirrel scam

Arrests as police probe dead squirrel scam

Two people have been arrested after reports of a scam involving a dead squirrel.

Warning as Kent gets set for 30C scorcher

Warning as Kent gets set for 30C scorcher

Kent is set to swelter in temperatures that could nudge the low 30s by the weekend.

A quiet spring day... then bombs fell

A quiet spring day... then bombs fell

Civilians were caught up in the First World War when the first aeroplane bombing raid on Britain claimed 97 lives - as Kent remembers 100 years on.

Cyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries

Cyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries

A man has been flown to a London hospital after falling off his bike.

One-way system reopens after crash

One-way system reopens after crash

A one-way system is now cleared after a crash earlier on this afternoon.

Police appeal after court fire

Police appeal after court fire

Police have released a CCTV image of two men wanted for questioning in relation to a fire at one of the county's courts.

Man dies in hospital after fall at marina

Man dies in hospital after fall at marina

A man who suffered a serious head injury after falling from a boat in a dry dock has died in hospital, it has emerged.

Man treated after house blaze

Man treated after house blaze

A man has been given oxygen after a fire started in a kitchen, which has sparked an emergency response.

Beer cafe named pub of the year

Beer cafe named pub of the year

A beer cafe is raising a celebratory toast after being named pub of the year by the Campaign for Real Ale.

Police investigate shipyard fires

Police investigate shipyard fires

Officers are investigating after a shipyard was damaged in three suspected arson attacks.

Police charge man after smashing spree

Police charge man after smashing spree

A 36-year-old man is due to appear in court today after several businesses were damaged in a town centre rampage.

The latest results from court

The latest results from court

Alcohol thieves, perfume shoplifters and drink drivers are among the latest to be sentenced at Kent's magistrates courts.

Trucker caught driving with smashed windscreen

Trucker caught driving with smashed windscreen

Police pulled over a lorry driver after he was caught travelling with a badly smashed windscreen - the second such incident in a week.

Man accused of pensioner's murder appears in court

Man accused of pensioner's murder appears in court

A man accused of murdering a pensioner in the cul-de-sac where they both lived has appeared in court.

Gallery pulls off huge coup

Gallery pulls off huge coup

The Turner Contemporary has been chosen to host one of the most prestigious prizes in the art world - the Turner Prize.

Man found dead at railway bridge

Man found dead at railway bridge

Emergency services have confirmed a man died after being found hanging from a railway footbridge.

Man receives care after house fire

Man receives care after house fire

A middle aged man was taken into the care of the ambulance service suffering with smoke inhalation after a fire in his home.

Student paramedic saves life with bone marrow donation

Student paramedic saves life with bone marrow donation

A student paramedic hopes others will be inspired to become bone marrow donors after he saved a woman who had the same rare cancer as his sister.

Council climbdown over parking fine

Council climbdown over parking fine

A musician has forced a council climbdown after being fined for using a parking bay too small for her car.

'We condemn all forms of terrorism and are deeply saddened'

'We condemn all forms of terrorism and are deeply saddened'

A leader of a Muslim cultural centre has branded Isis terrorists 'barbarians' following the Manchester terror attack.

Artist Tracey Emin unveils Dreamland sign

Artist Tracey Emin unveils Dreamland sign

Tracey Emin has unveiled the new Dreamland sign - as the country's oldest surviving theme park was relaunched.

Fake driving instructor conned learners out of thousands

Fake driving instructor conned learners out of thousands

A devious driving instructor with a high failure rate who charged learners thousands for lessons when she was not qualified is facing jail.

'I'm convinced it's company policy to mug people'

'I'm convinced it's company policy to mug people'

A dog walker who claims she was wrongly fined for failing to pick up after her pet prepared a huge file of evidence to fight the case in court.

On the hunt for Kent's most deserving children

On the hunt for Kent's most deserving children

Help us honour the county's inspiring youngsters who have battled adversity and faced up to the most challenging of situations.

Social media creating ‘suicide risk’

Social media creating ‘suicide risk’

Experts warn the 24-7 nature of some of our favourite networking sites are creating serious mental health issues among children.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More