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Manager 'shocked' after thieves target charity shop

Manager 'shocked' after thieves target charity shop

A hospice charity shop manager has said she is "devastated" after thieves stole hundreds of pounds during a break-in.

The long paw of the law

The long paw of the law

A dangerous driver met his match as he tried to flee the law... in the shape of a four-legged law enforcer.

Thanet Way reopens after crash

Thanet Way reopens after crash

Traffic is clearing on the Thanet Way after a crash.

'Time to drop Stack park' - councillor

'Time to drop Stack park' - councillor

Plans for a huge lorry park off the M20 to ease delays during Operation Stack should be reviewed or even dropped, a councillor has claimed.

Teen locked up after car ploughed into pedestrians

Teen locked up after car ploughed into pedestrians

A teenager has been sentenced after his speeding car crashed into a group of 15 people on a trading estate last September.

Transport police draft in armed officers amid terror threat

Transport police draft in armed officers amid terror threat

Armed officers will be drafted in to patrol trains as part of a nationwide response to the increased terror threat.

Part of hospital off-limits after asbestos leak

Part of hospital off-limits after asbestos leak

A hospital's stairwell and an office have been taped off after a broken water pipe in a loft caused flooding.

Rolling road block lifted after crash

Rolling road block lifted after crash

Hold-ups have eased on a section of the M2 after a crash.

Pregnant woman causes death by careless driving

Pregnant woman causes death by careless driving

A heavily pregnant woman faces sentence after admitting causing the death of another motorist by driving carelessly.

Missing girl, 15, is found safe

Missing girl, 15, is found safe

A 15-year-old girl who went missing last weekend has been found.

Ambulance targeted by thieves

Ambulance targeted by thieves

Opportunist thieves snuck into the back of an ambulance and swiped a paramedic's jacket, an NHS tablet computer and sat-nav system.

Teen girl assaulted on seafront

Teen girl assaulted on seafront

A teenage girl was kicked and fell to the floor after being confronted by four youths.

Pensioner flown to hospital after being hit by car

Pensioner flown to hospital after being hit by car

An elderly woman was airlifted to hospital after being knocked down by a car as she walked along a country road.

School’s warning over bee swarm discovery

School’s warning over bee swarm discovery

Staff at a junior school have alerted parents after a bees' nest was found on the site.

Travellers move... to nearby field

Travellers move... to nearby field

A group of travellers have upped and left private land - and set up again on a field five minutes away.

Inquest opens after double fatal crash

Inquest opens after double fatal crash

A coroner has revealed details of a horrific crash that resulted in the death of two musicians.

Driver caught speeding at 130mph

Driver caught speeding at 130mph

A reckless driver was pulled over after being caught hurtling down a Kent motorway at 130mph - almost DOUBLE the speed limit.

Mischievous vandals target election poster

Mischievous vandals target election poster

Vandals with a sense of humour have been adding their own flourishes to a prospective parliamentary candidate's campaign posters.

Giant huntsman spider found clinging to wall

Giant huntsman spider found clinging to wall

A huntsman spider the size of a hand has been taken away by the RSPCA and quarantined after being found clinging to a wall at a Kent home.

Crash at accident blackspot roundabout

Crash at accident blackspot roundabout

There were delays on the M2 and A2 after a crash at one of the busiest junctions in Kent.

Kittens dumped in cardboard box

Kittens dumped in cardboard box

Six tiny kittens dumped in a cardboard box on a nature reserve with a message saying 'Pls find us a good home' are being looked after by the RSPCA.

Long tailbacks clear on major route

Long tailbacks clear on major route

Drivers faced long delays following a crash on a major Kent route.

Mum faces RSPCA probe after online bid to get dog back

Mum faces RSPCA probe after online bid to get dog back

A young mum who made an online plea for cash to get her missing dog back from council wardens faces being investigated by the RSPCA.

Minute's silence for Manchester victims

Minute's silence for Manchester victims

The country observed a minute's silence today to pay respects to the victims of the Manchester bombing.

Sink hole closes road

Sink hole closes road

A road has been closed in both directions after a sink hole opened up.

Children in tears during 'mass evacuation'

Children in tears during 'mass evacuation'

A school has been forced to apologise after leaving pupils distressed and in tears.

'Loved by so many and sadly missed'

'Loved by so many and sadly missed'

A much-loved dock worker died on a cruise ship off Spain after being told he was terminally ill.

Murderer's throat slit in jail

Murderer's throat slit in jail

A murderer serving a life sentence at a Kent jail was found dead in his cell with his throat slashed, an inquest heard.

UPDATE: Teenagers bailed after double stabbing

UPDATE: Teenagers bailed after double stabbing

Police inquiries continue after two 21-year-olds suffered knife wounds.

Warning after seven water deaths in Kent

Warning after seven water deaths in Kent

Life-saving experts are advising bathers how to stay alive in the water - as it's revealed seven people died off Kent's shores last year.

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