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Burglar jailed after spate of thefts

Burglar jailed after spate of thefts

A man's been locked up for a string of burglaries and thefts across Kent - including targeting a funeral directors.

Owner faces jail after dog broke boy's hand

Owner faces jail after dog broke boy's hand

A man whose Japanese Akita dog broke an eight-year-old boy's hand with its teeth is facing jail for failing to keep his pet under control.

New hope for some Dreamland creditors - but not all

New hope for some Dreamland creditors - but not all

A multi-million pound investment in one of Kent's biggest attractions could help ensure some creditors get their money back.

Kent's petrol prices 'not fair'

Kent's petrol prices 'not fair'

Retailers have been accused of 'blatant profiteering' despite prices at the pumps falling for the second month in a row.

Strange secrets to be unveiled

Strange secrets to be unveiled

Learn all about the eight Celtic ceremonies, study plant lore, experience Indian head massage and undergo Shamanic healing at a special open day.

Big names line up for city's shows this weekend

Big names line up for city's shows this weekend

Grab a picnic, get your dancing shoes and gear up for a sing-along with these awesome outdoor concerts in Kent this weekend.

Kent holiday home among best in the world

Kent holiday home among best in the world

A luxury holiday home in Kent has been named one of the best in the world, alongside hotels in Marbella, Bali and Costa Rica.

Ready for take off

Ready for take off

The sights and sounds of wartime come to the skies over Kent this weekend with the Battle of Britain Air Show.

Take a look inside the show

Take a look inside the show

Not just a showcase for agriculture, this weekend's Kent County Show also has children's activities, and the chance to win a TV.

Teenager sprayed CS gas in woman's face

Teenager sprayed CS gas in woman's face

A father-to-be has been criticised for launching an 'inexplicable' attack on one of his victims, who was left temporarily blinded.

CCTV released after man 'tied to steering wheel'

CCTV released after man 'tied to steering wheel'

Police have released CCTV of a suspect after a man was forced to drive to a cul-de-sac and tied to a steering wheel by a robber.

Image released after 'suspicious incident' at bus stop

Image released after 'suspicious incident' at bus stop

Police want to speak to a man who was acting suspiciously around a 16-year-old girl.

Murder suspect due in court

Murder suspect due in court

A man's due in court today charged with murder after a body was found in a home.

Road reopens after serious crash

Road reopens after serious crash

Emergency crews were called to a serious crash involving a lorry and a motorbike.

Estate agent took his own life at home

Estate agent took his own life at home

A young man whose family raised more than £11,000 in his memory was found dead by his brother.

Rapist jailed after attack on teen

Rapist jailed after attack on teen

A schoolgirl feared she was going to die after being attacked by a brutal predator on New Year's Day.

Life-saving op saves mum's heart and her baby

Life-saving op saves mum's heart and her baby

A heavily pregnant woman had an extraordinary life-saving operation to give birth to her son and repair a tear in her heart.

Child snatching incident "a hoax"

Child snatching incident "a hoax"

A viral Facebook post warning parents of an attempted child abduction from a petrol station car park has been revealed to be a hoax.

Council told to build even more homes

Council told to build even more homes

Council chiefs say difficult choices will have to be made after the government told them that even more houses must be built to keep up with demand

Question mark over Kent politician's leadership bid

Question mark over Kent politician's leadership bid

Thanet council's boss says he is still weighing up whether to stand to become the next leader of Ukip.

Hospital evacuated after suspicious package found

Hospital evacuated after suspicious package found

Patients and staff were evacuated from a Kent hospital in a security alert after a suspicious package was discovered.

Murder suspect remains in custody

Murder suspect remains in custody

A man is continuing to be questioned on suspicion of murder after a body was found at a home, while two others have been released.

Chopper hunt for axeman after jeweller raid

Chopper hunt for axeman after jeweller raid

Officers are hunting an axe-wielding robber in a balaclava following a raid at a jewellers.

Eight suspects storm house during burglary attempt

Eight suspects storm house during burglary attempt

A victim was threatened with a weapon after eight people stormed a home during the break-in.

Two men die in head-on lorry crash

Two men die in head-on lorry crash

A lorry driver is being questioned on suspicion of causing a head-on crash which killed two men.

Shock offer for new city hospital

Shock offer for new city hospital

A developer is proposing to build the shell of a new hospital as part of a major planning proposal for the south of a city.

'It's not like me but I was reduced to tears'

'It's not like me but I was reduced to tears'

Bruno, the 'most petrified dog' an RSPCA inspector has ever seen, was continuously beaten by his previous owner and left with injuries and scars.

Mum-of-nine's baby had 19 broken bones

Mum-of-nine's baby had 19 broken bones

The trial of a mum and her boyfriend accused of causing a five-month-old baby's death has heard harrowing details of the injuries he suffered.

Warning of heavy rain and storms

Warning of heavy rain and storms

Forecasters have issued a warning for bursts of intense downpours, which could flood roads, homes and businesses in the worst-hit places.

Couple rescued from dinghy

Couple rescued from dinghy

A man and a woman had to be rescued by inshore lifeboat crew after their rubber dinghy suffered engine failure.

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