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Two arrested after attempt to 'run over' officer

Two arrested after attempt to 'run over' officer

Two men are in custody after police used 'tactical options' to stop a vehicle on a motorway.

Huge search for 'people in the sea'

Huge search for 'people in the sea'

A massive search and rescue operation for "two people in the sea" turned out to be a false alarm. But this is what caused the call-out.

Cat stranded on log in fast-flowing river

Cat stranded on log in fast-flowing river

A cat called Dipper almost lived up to his name after finding himself stranded on a tree trunk in a fast-flowing river.

Driver charged after police chase

Driver charged after police chase

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

Driver makes off from scene of crash

Driver makes off from scene of crash

A Mercedes driver who crashed his car into lampposts and traffic lights at the bottom of a hill during the early hours, is being hunted by police.

My first shave for 40 years

My first shave for 40 years

A sailor who has had a beard for the past 40 years is to shave it all off to raise money in his wife's memory.

Was balloon to blame for bringing down plane?

Was balloon to blame for bringing down plane?

A stunt plane which ditched into the sea and flipped in front of thousands of spectators may have been brought down by a balloon, it's emerged.

Woman defecates in 'Stink Alley'... Kent's smelliest road?

Woman defecates in 'Stink Alley'... Kent's smelliest road?

The infamous Stink Alley is living up to its name after a woman was spotted defecating near a wall - neighbours have had enough.

'I'll be back,' says EastEnders star Shaun

'I'll be back,' says EastEnders star Shaun

Actor Shaun Williamson - Barry from EastEnders - has vowed a surprise visit to a Kent non-league game won't be his last.

M20 reopens

M20 reopens

The M20 has reopened in both directions after yesterday's bridge collapse.

Son of Sally Jones 'executed man in Isis video'

Son of Sally Jones 'executed man in Isis video'

A young boy filmed executing a man in an Isis propaganda video has been named as the son of terrorist Sally Jones.

Olympic hero swaps two wheels for four at Brands Hatch

Olympic hero swaps two wheels for four at Brands Hatch

Track cycling star Jason Kenny is racing at Brands Hatch this weekend just days after winning a record-equalling sixth gold medal at the Rio Olympics.

Man burns himself lighting barbecue

Man burns himself lighting barbecue

Firefighters and paramedics were called to help a man who had burned himself while lighting a barbecue.

Man hurt in suspected stabbing

Man hurt in suspected stabbing

Police cordoned off an area of a Kent town after a man was reported to be running around with a knife.

Olympian gives runners a flying visit

Olympian gives runners a flying visit

Runners were welcomed by an Olympic athlete as they arrived for a club run in Kent this morning as part of the UK's 'biggest ever sports day'.

‘I’ve had enough … I just want to sell up’

‘I’ve had enough … I just want to sell up’

Just six months after setting up business, a takeaway owner is desperate to leave after being hounded by a gang of yobs.

Nan’s illness inspires epic skateboarding challenge

Nan’s illness inspires epic skateboarding challenge

A skateboarder is embarking on an epic 420 mile trip from Kent to Land's End to raise money after his nan was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Record bank holiday traffic expected as Brits holiday at home

Record bank holiday traffic expected as Brits holiday at home

The weak pound following the Brexit vote has led to more people choosing to holiday at home, according to the RAC - and record numbers on the roads.

Sports clubs face losing home after £32k rent demand

Sports clubs face losing home after £32k rent demand

Several popular sports clubs could become homeless after Network Rail increased the rent on their hall from £4,500 a year to £32,000, plus VAT.

It's a £1,000 Friday for another lucky winner

It's a £1,000 Friday for another lucky winner

Kmfm has made bank holiday dreams come true by giving away £1,000 cash with the competition, Thousand Pound Friday.

Pilot injured as aircraft crashes behind school

Pilot injured as aircraft crashes behind school

A pilot in his 70s has been injured after his light aircraft came down in a field behind a school this afternoon.

Terminally ill treasurer jailed for stealing £58,000

Terminally ill treasurer jailed for stealing £58,000

A terminally ill pensioner may die in jail after being sentenced to three years for stealing £58,000 from a working men's club.

Police cell perv must undergo two years of treatment

Police cell perv must undergo two years of treatment

A man convicted of performing a sex act in front of a CCTV camera must undergo treatment after breaching an order banning him from lurking in alleys.

Video: Shocking footage shows BT driver speed through barrier

Video: Shocking footage shows BT driver speed through barrier

The driver of this Openreach van narrowly misses being hit by the level crossing barrier.

Manhunt after boiling water thrown over couple's heads

Manhunt after boiling water thrown over couple's heads

Police have released an image of a man they are hunting in connection with a violent knifepoint burglary which left a couple seriously hurt.

Woman in 20s found dead by road

Woman in 20s found dead by road

People were heard desperately shouting minutes before a young woman was pronounced dead.

Kent health services face radical overhaul

Kent health services face radical overhaul

Health services in Kent and Medway are poised for cuts and upheaval as part of secretive plans being developed by the NHS.

Two-car crash blocks A2

Two-car crash blocks A2

Police, fire and ambulance crews are at the scene of a crash which has blocked a road in both directions.

Air ambulance called after child suffers fall

Air ambulance called after child suffers fall

An air ambulance was called after a child fell and suffered a head injury.

Friends drowned after attempting to rescue pals

Friends drowned after attempting to rescue pals

Lifeguards will start patrolling a beach where three friends drowned while trying to save two pals who were dragged underwater by a powerful rip-tide.

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