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Mourners needed to attend widow's funeral

Mourners needed to attend widow's funeral

A vicar has appealed for help after a woman died leaving only one close relative to attend her funeral.

Hot air balloons could set new world record

Hot air balloons could set new world record

About a hundred hot air balloons have successfully crossed the Channel today in the hope of making history.

Bicycles seized in police crackdown

Bicycles seized in police crackdown

Cyclists causing anti-social behaviour are being targeted by additional patrols by officers.

Teen driver led police on chase

Teen driver led police on chase

A young man who had never taken a driving lesson 'panicked' when he saw blue flashing lights and accelerated away.

Warning after flu kills baby

Warning after flu kills baby

A mum who lost her one-year-old daughter is urging parents to vaccinate their children so they don't have to endure the same tragedy she has.

Westminster attack nurse gets royal praise

Westminster attack nurse gets royal praise

A Kent woman who treated people injured by a terrorist who went on the rampage in London has been thanked for her work by Prince Charles.

Man arrested following sexual offence probe

Man arrested following sexual offence probe

Detectives are continuing to investigate reports of a sex crime in a department store.

Tattoos to pay for baby’s funeral

Tattoos to pay for baby’s funeral

Tributes to a baby who died suddenly will be tattooed on people’s bodies in a bid to raise money for her funeral.

Homes left without power

Homes left without power

People living near a Kent village have had no electricity for more than eight hours.

Man arrested following police and helicopter search

Man arrested following police and helicopter search

A suspected vehicle thief was caught following a major police operation.

Officers hunt caravan thieves

Officers hunt caravan thieves

Police are appealing for witnesses after a mobile home was stolen overnight.

Child hit by car

Child hit by car

Emergency crews were called after a youngster was hit by a car near a seafront.

Man flown to hospital after industrial accident

Man flown to hospital after industrial accident

A man has suffered serious injuries after reportedly being run over at an industrial estate.

Tunnel closure causes major delays

Tunnel closure causes major delays

Traffic was held up for more than two hours after a vehicle broke down at the Dartford Tunnel in rush-hour.

Jilted ex avoids jail over revenge porn

Jilted ex avoids jail over revenge porn

A jilted boyfriend who sent his ex's new lover an explicit video has avoided jail but is now subject to an indefinite restraining order.

Fire crews tackle tractor fire

Fire crews tackle tractor fire

Firefighters were called to a blaze involving a tractor.

Jogger attacked by gang in skate park

Jogger attacked by gang in skate park

A woman on an afternoon run in a skate park was set upon by a group who pushed and kicked her and removed her shoes in a violent attack.

Pasta caring about litter?

Pasta caring about litter?

A man has been slapped with a £230 court bill for dumping a pasta salad and plastic fork in the street - despite claiming he was feeding the birds.

Man charged after police chase

Man charged after police chase

A man has been charged with dangerous driving after a police chase through busy streets.

Artist creates image of mystery dead man

Artist creates image of mystery dead man

Detectives struggling to identify a body found in a field more than two months ago have circulated a fresh image of the man.

Bus crash drink driver avoids jail

Bus crash drink driver avoids jail

A bus driver got behind the wheel at twice the drink-drive limit after boozing overnight with his mates.

Theft arrest at home where woman was found dead

Theft arrest at home where woman was found dead

A man has been arrested on suspicion of theft at a Kent home - a day after a woman was found dead there.

Pram racer died of brain injury in tragic accident

Pram racer died of brain injury in tragic accident

A father-of-three who died after his pram tipped over and crashed during a New Year's Day race suffered a severe brain injury, an inquest heard.

Firm in dock after roofer's death

Firm in dock after roofer's death

A building company has denied breaching health and safety regulations following the death of a man hired to carry out repair work.

Parents thank heroes after toddler mauled

Parents thank heroes after toddler mauled

The parents of a teenager savagely attacked by a dog in a park have thanked those who tried to help.

Hospital ordeal of pensioner 'passed from pillar to post'

Hospital ordeal of pensioner 'passed from pillar to post'

An OAP who suffered a head injury in a fall was told to go to another hospital almost 20 miles away because no doctors were on duty to treat her.

Man arrested for 'drug driving' down pedestrian street

Man arrested for 'drug driving' down pedestrian street

A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving dangerously down a pedestrianised shopping street, before taking refuge in a cafe.

Boy, 5, knocked down in hit and run outside school

Boy, 5, knocked down in hit and run outside school

A schoolboy was left lying on the ground after being struck by a 4x4.

Inside fire-ravaged Tesco Express

Inside fire-ravaged Tesco Express

Exclusive interior pictures have revealed the extent of the damage caused by an arson attack on a supermarket.

Reckless quits Ukip to re-join Tories

Reckless quits Ukip to re-join Tories

Former Kent MP Mark Reckless has left Ukip to re-join the Conservative Party - three years after his departure from the Tories sparked a by-election.

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