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Student stabbed in robbery at flats

Student stabbed in robbery at flats

A student has been stabbed in a robbery in a university accommodation block.

Car wash boss denies ‘modern slavery’

Car wash boss denies ‘modern slavery’

A car wash boss has been accused of modern day slavery after the release of undercover footage of its workers.

X Factor hopefuls give us live performances

X Factor hopefuls give us live performances

Hear performances from people aspiring to be the next X Factor star as auditions descend on Kent.

Air ambulance called after woman injured in fall

Air ambulance called after woman injured in fall

A woman has been taken to a London hospital with a serious head injury following a fall.

Delays after lorry bursts into flames

Delays after lorry bursts into flames

All lanes were closed on a busy motorway stretch after this lorry burst into flames.

Man in hospital after double hit and run

Man in hospital after double hit and run

A man's recovering in hospital after being knocked over by one car and then hit by another as he lay on the ground - before both drove off.

Medway's hospital showing signs of recovery

Medway's hospital showing signs of recovery

A recent two-day inspection has shown patient safety has improved and leadership is stronger at a troubled hospital.

Rise in armed pupils in school

Rise in armed pupils in school

The number of children taking weapons into class has gone up, according to figures released to KentOnline.

School bans parents after violence and abuse

School bans parents after violence and abuse

Parents at a Kent school will only be allowed in with an appointment after staff were subjected to violence and abuse.

Winking thug jailed after terrorising Blitz survivors

Winking thug jailed after terrorising Blitz survivors

A teenage thug winked at family and friends as he was locked up for robbing an elderly couple at knifepoint in their own home.

Crewman saved 87 people over 1,000 missions

Crewman saved 87 people over 1,000 missions

An RNLI lifeboat crewman who has saved almost 90 people’s lives has hit a major milestone after heading out on his 1,000th launch.

Death crash trial collapses

Death crash trial collapses

A van driver accused of causing the death of a pensioner in a crash is to face a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict.

Immigration officers search town centre kitchens

Immigration officers search town centre kitchens

Immigration enforcement officers were seen carrying out searches of restaurants and kitchens in a town centre.

Kent beach named skinny dipping hotspot

Kent beach named skinny dipping hotspot

A Kent beach has been crowned one of the UK's best places for a spot of skinny dipping.

Man cleared of dragging teen from McDonald's and raping her

Man cleared of dragging teen from McDonald's and raping her

A man has been acquitted of dragging a teenage girl out of McDonald's by her wrist and raping her in a city centre car park.

Protester hauled from court by security

Protester hauled from court by security

A protester involved in violent demonstrations had to be led away by security guards after shouting to friends and arguing with a judge in court.

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car

An elderly woman is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car while crossing a road.

Tractor fire in country road

Tractor fire in country road

Firefighters were called to a farm vehicle alight this afternoon.

'Pet cams' foil burglar

'Pet cams' foil burglar

A thief has been jailed after he was caught on camera by motion devices used for picturing pets.

Arrest after man found dead at house

Arrest after man found dead at house

A man in his 30s has been found dead in a house and police have made an arrest.

Ferry manager accused of stealing £20,000

Ferry manager accused of stealing £20,000

A top official at a ferry company has appeared in court, after allegedly taking fares from passengers and keeping the cash.

Instagram takes legal action over litter app

Instagram takes legal action over litter app

A businessman's quest to keep the streets clean has sparked a legal battle with social media giant Instagram.

Mother-of-two in knifepoint robbery jailed

Mother-of-two in knifepoint robbery jailed

A female robber, who sports a tattoo on her chest which reads “Only God Can Judge Me”, has been jailed by a judge.

Project to find path for homeless

Project to find path for homeless

A half-a-million pound project is being launched to tackle homelessness in north-west Kent.

Pair 'dropped drugs into prison using drone'

Pair 'dropped drugs into prison using drone'

A man and a woman have appeared in court over allegations they used a drone to smuggle drugs and phones into a high-security prison.

How far does your money travel?

How far does your money travel?

Ever wondered how far a fiver might travel one you've spent it? This man has decided to find out.

Dad attacks partner 'due to stroke medication'

Dad attacks partner 'due to stroke medication'

A man who attacked his girlfriend and threatened to kill her blamed his violence on the stroke pills he was taking.

Investigation after early morning blaze

Investigation after early morning blaze

Two buildings caught fire in a Kent town early this morning.

Kent set for more wintry showers

Kent set for more wintry showers

Forecasters are predicting more hail, sleet and snow today as gritters prepare to treat routes.

Six cars in pile-up

Six cars in pile-up

A motorway lane has reopened after six cars were involved in a crash this morning.

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