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Inquest into crash death opens

Inquest into crash death opens

A coroner has opened an inquest into the death of a young woman who died in a crash in a country lane.

Couple making plans for 'wanderful' wedding day

Couple making plans for 'wanderful' wedding day

A couple who have been engaged for 15 years will marry in the summer in a magical day that will be remembered for its extravagant Harry Potter theme

Couple making plans for 'wanderful' wedding day

Couple making plans for 'wanderful' wedding day

A couple who have been engaged for 15 years will marry in a magical day that will be remembered for its extravagant Harry Potter theme.

Bridge reopens after shed load

Bridge reopens after shed load

Police partially shut off the Sheppey Crossing after debris was left all over the road.

Toddler mauled in front of horrified children named

Toddler mauled in front of horrified children named

Police were warned about an out-of-control dog just moments before it savaged an 18-month-old girl.

Murderer fails in bid to clear name

Murderer fails in bid to clear name

A dustman who murdered his colleague in a frenzied knife attack has failed in his bid to clear his name.

Mick lived life to the max

Mick lived life to the max

The partner of the Kent rider killed at a British Superbike meeting says he died a happy man.

Children screamed as neighbour attacked

Children screamed as neighbour attacked

A man smashed his way into the home of his victim and beat him up using weapons "within inches" of terrified witnesses.

Damning children's home inspection

Damning children's home inspection

Vulnerable children at risk of sexual exploitation are being failed by those who are meant to be protecting them, says a watchdog.

‘I won’t let you go in vain'

‘I won’t let you go in vain'

A mum whose 21-year-old son took his own life after battling depression is determined something positive will come out of the tragedy.

Roundabout crash causing delays

Roundabout crash causing delays

A crash involving a car and a van at a busy roundabout is currently causing delays

Woman in her 70s dies after crashing into parked cars

Woman in her 70s dies after crashing into parked cars

A woman driver has died after crashing with two parked cars in a residential street.

Neighbours in shock as dog attack girl fights for life

Neighbours in shock as dog attack girl fights for life

Pictures have emerged of the dog thought to be responsible for an attack on a girl aged two.

Staff defend themselves with brooms in fight

Staff defend themselves with brooms in fight

Workers at an award-winning restaurant had to defend themselves with pots and pans after a brawl broke out, a court heard.

Time is of the essence as police hunt clock thieves

Time is of the essence as police hunt clock thieves

Two clocks have been reportedly stolen during a burglary.

Paedophile ad boss admits grooming

Paedophile ad boss admits grooming

The former director of a Kent advertising agency faces jail after admitting attempting to meet a 14-year-old boy after grooming him online.

Firefighters tackled blaze at £4m pub refit

Firefighters tackled blaze at £4m pub refit

A fire has broken out at a would-be pub where £4m is being spent to transform it into one of the biggest of its kind in England.

Suspected migrants rescued from sinking boat

Suspected migrants rescued from sinking boat

Six men, thought to be Iranian, have been saved from their damaged fishing vessel.

Caretaker hurt after 'erratic' behaviour

Caretaker hurt after 'erratic' behaviour

Paramedics were called to a secondary school after a caretaker was reported to be "behaving erratically" in front of shocked pupils.

Dog poo detectives to use DNA

Dog poo detectives to use DNA

A council is to use DNA testing to catch irresponsible dog owners - but it relies on people signing up, and it will cost £20,000 a year to run.

The Voice finalists Into the Ark to join Tom Jones this summer

The Voice finalists Into the Ark to join Tom Jones this summer

Fresh from being named runners-up in ITV's The Voice, Into the Ark have been named as Tom Jones' special guests at his gig in the county this summer.

Man cautioned after street fight

Man cautioned after street fight

A young man was given a caution for affray after a group of people got into a fight in a street in the early hours.

Murderer denied appeal bid

Murderer denied appeal bid

A man who joined two teenagers in kicking a dad to death "like a pack of hyenas" 10 years ago has been refused permission to appeal his conviction.

Row as egg hunt advert misses Easter out

Row as egg hunt advert misses Easter out

As children in Kent prepare for Easter egg hunts at National Trust properties, the organisation has been accused of "airbrushing faith".

Man arrested after 'gun' seen in car

Man arrested after 'gun' seen in car

Armed police descended on a residential street after people reported seeing a gun in a car.

Gills kitman loses job... after forgetting team's kit

Gills kitman loses job... after forgetting team's kit

Gillingham's kitman has left the club after he forgot to bring the team's shirts to a crucial match.

Roadworks you need to know about

Roadworks you need to know about

Everyone hates being held up by roadworks so here is a list of what is happening on Kent's roads this week.

Masked man threatens shopkeeper with knife

Masked man threatens shopkeeper with knife

Police are investigating after a shopkeeper was threatened with a knife by a would-be robber wearing a mask.

Fire in derelict building spreads

Fire in derelict building spreads

A fire which started in a derelict building also damaged a newly built garden cabin, a farm vehicle and surrounding land.

Brave teen loses brain tumour fight

Brave teen loses brain tumour fight

A brave teen who touched the hearts of so many has lost his fight with an aggressive brain tumour.

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