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Hunt for man who told children to get in his van

Hunt for man who told children to get in his van

Images have been released of a man police are hunting after he told several children as young as eight to get in his van.

Man cut free from car following lorry crash

Man cut free from car following lorry crash

The driver of an Audi A3 has been cut free from his car and taken to hospital by ambulance following an accident with a lorry.

Thief steals pensioner's gold ring... after having tea and cake

Thief steals pensioner's gold ring... after having tea and cake

A thief had tea and cake at the home of elderly woman who chatted to her for three hours - before stealing a gold engagement ring.

Kent put back on flood alert

Kent put back on flood alert

The county is back on flood alert today after heavy rain left roads blocked and some homes submerged.

Charity's grim warning to dog owners

Charity's grim warning to dog owners

Kent's dog owners would be more likely to leave their dog in a hot car than their mobile phone, a shock poll has revealed.

Knife-wielding thug leaves pensioner traumatised

Knife-wielding thug leaves pensioner traumatised

A thug who left a pensioner 'absolutely traumatised' and living in fear after jabbing at him with a knife in a terrifying raid has been jailed.

Voters head to European polls

Voters head to European polls

People across Kent are going to the polls today to decide who should represent the region in the European Parliament.

Man hospitalised after fall from scaffolding

Man hospitalised after fall from scaffolding

Air ambulance crew members helped out when a man was injured after falling from scaffolding.

Sad tribute after shock death of man on seafront

Sad tribute after shock death of man on seafront

A family have paid touching tribute to a man who died after collapsing on a seafront on his way to the supermarket.

Bouncer denies using fatal 'sleeper' hold on drunk clubber

Bouncer denies using fatal 'sleeper' hold on drunk clubber

A bouncer accused of killing a salesman at a Christmas party has denied using a hold on him that can put its victims to sleep.

Fake detective in bank card scam

Fake detective in bank card scam

A bogus police detective is being hunted after conning cash from a trusting resident who believed their bank cards had been stolen.

Puppies left virtually bald in 'appalling' neglect case

Puppies left virtually bald in 'appalling' neglect case

Three puppies were dumped in full sun on a street with infected eyes and a skin condition so bad they were virtually bald.

Jury still out on compulsory purchase of Manston

Jury still out on compulsory purchase of Manston

As protesters prepare to march for closed Manston airport today, councillors say they are not yet able to issue a Compulsory Purchase Order.

Southeastern pays out record £1.5m in compensation

Southeastern pays out record £1.5m in compensation

Train giant Southeastern has paid out a record level of compensation to passengers - after a huge landslip caused months of delays.

Whisky thief wants to be deported

Whisky thief wants to be deported

A Romanian who stole almost £1,300 of booze from a supermarket is happy he will be sent home after finishing a jail term.

'Gangster' guest had sawn-off shotgun and stash of drugs

'Gangster' guest had sawn-off shotgun and stash of drugs

A drug dealer who bragged he was a gangster after moving into a father's home with a sawn-off shotgun has been jailed.

Police investigate after ATM stuffed with dog mess

Police investigate after ATM stuffed with dog mess

An investigation has been launched after dog mess was poked into the card slot of a cash machine.

Delays after lorry hits bridge

Delays after lorry hits bridge

Drivers faced long queues after part of a lorry's crane broke off when it hit a railway bridge.

Asbestos gaffe costs worker £2,500

Asbestos gaffe costs worker £2,500

A man clearing asbestos at a school landed himself in the dock after a health and safety investigation.

Addicts who looted flood-hit home jailed for just months

Addicts who looted flood-hit home jailed for just months

Two heartless drug addict burglars who ransacked a flooded home when a family had to flee to safety will spend just a few months behind bars.

Comic adds tribute after brave Reece loses cancer battle

Comic adds tribute after brave Reece loses cancer battle

Comic David Walliams has praised the bravery of Reece Puddington, who has lost his fight against cancer.

Biker seriously injured in crash

Biker seriously injured in crash

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after coming off his motorbike in a crash last night.

Fire crews finally leave massive blaze at builders merchants

Fire crews finally leave massive blaze at builders merchants

Firefighters tackling a huge blaze on an industrial estate that left a large building collapsed have finally left the scene after more than 24 hours.

Crisis as charity struggles to meet rough sleeper demand

Crisis as charity struggles to meet rough sleeper demand

A homelessness charity which helps hundreds of rough sleepers each year has been forced to draw up waiting lists for those in desperate need.

Euro candidates in last-minute fight for your votes

Euro candidates in last-minute fight for your votes

A KM Group poll has revealed huge voter apathy ahead of tomorrow's Euro elections.

'Ghost of Michael Jackson appeared behind me'

'Ghost of Michael Jackson appeared behind me'

A Michael Jackson impersonator from Kent was stunned when a picture of him showed what looks like the King of Pop's ghost in the background.

Missing man 'could become erratic' if threatened

Missing man 'could become erratic' if threatened

A man in need of behaviour-controlling medicine could be camping in Kent woodland.

Man found dead outside pub

Man found dead outside pub

A man has been found dead in a car parked outside a Kent pub.

Bouncers facing jail after vicious attack on customer

Bouncers facing jail after vicious attack on customer

Three bouncers could be locked up after attacking clubbers with batons and a knife following a scuffle.

Calls for safer rail crossing after 'mystery' man's train death

Calls for safer rail crossing after 'mystery' man's train death

Police are still no nearer to identifying a mystery man found dead at a rail crossing with no ID on him.

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