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Trio attacked by gang in town centre alleyway

Trio attacked by gang in town centre alleyway

A man suffered serious facial injuries when he and two women were assaulted.

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Attempted murder charge after man stabbed

Attempted murder charge after man stabbed

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a young man was stabbed.

Woman taken to hospital after two cars crash at busy junction

Woman taken to hospital after two cars crash at busy junction

A woman has been taken to hospital after she was injured in a two-car crash at a busy junction.

Five mile delays on M25 after lorry crash

Five mile delays on M25 after lorry crash

A lorry crash has caused five-mile tailbacks on the M25 heading into Kent.

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Products tested for CBD found to contain illegal drugs

Products tested for CBD found to contain illegal drugs

Scientists who tested CBD products found 72% contained illegal elements of cannabis.

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Pictures show dramatic changes to iconic docks

Pictures show dramatic changes to iconic docks

Archive photos highlight how these historic Kent docks have transformed over the years - now offering visitors cafes and street food.

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'Aldi branded me a thief then offered £5 apology'

'Aldi branded me a thief then offered £5 apology'

A low-cost supermarket has apologised for wrongly accusing a loyal customer of thieving.

Anger grows over 800 homes plan

Anger grows over 800 homes plan

A backlash is brewing against plans for nearly 800 new homes from neighbours angry at the proposals.

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Burglar caught on CCTV as car, toilet roll and tea swiped

Burglar caught on CCTV as car, toilet roll and tea swiped

A thief was caught on camera raiding a garage - before coming back in different clothes to try his luck again a few hours later.

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Fed-up patients waiting more than two years for dentist appointments

Fed-up patients waiting more than two years for dentist appointments

People in Kent are struggling to book NHS dentist appointments and cannot afford to pay for private care as dentistry reaches "tipping point".

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Tragedy as man fell into river and drowned after night out

Tragedy as man fell into river and drowned after night out

A handyman - who was reported missing to police - drowned after falling into a river following a night out, an inquest has heard.

Red Arrows put on spectacular display

Red Arrows put on spectacular display

Thousands of people flocked to the coast to see the iconic Red Arrows take to the sky.

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Car overturns on M20

Car overturns on M20

Traffic was bought to a standstill on the motorway after a car overturned.

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Five more arrested in murder investigation

Five more arrested in murder investigation

Five more people have been arrested – four of them teens – after a man was stabbed to death in a town centre.

'One punch and he went down'

'One punch and he went down'

A landlord has told how he rushed to give first aid to a man felled by a single blow outside his pub.

'Whatever is going on sounds serious'

'Whatever is going on sounds serious'

Residents say armed police surged into a housing estate early this morning, with reports of a helicopter flying over the area.

Remembering the department store in town for 150 years

Remembering the department store in town for 150 years

It started life as a humble grocers and drapers shop before turning into a high street staple and incarnations as a Wetherspoon and dessert parlour.

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Cineworld 'preparing to file for bankruptcy'

Cineworld 'preparing to file for bankruptcy'

The Cineworld Group - which has four cinemas in Kent - is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the next few weeks, according to reports.

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Warning of train disruption after strike

Warning of train disruption after strike

Passengers are being warned of disruption to Kent's train services today following industrial action by rail workers yesterday.

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Where and when to see the Red Arrows in Kent today

Where and when to see the Red Arrows in Kent today

Crowds will flock to the coast today to enjoy a spectacular aerial display by the RAF's famous Red Arrows.

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'Don’t abandon our homes to rising sea levels'

'Don’t abandon our homes to rising sea levels'

A stretch of the Kent coast home to families and popular businesses will be surrendered to the sea as part of a "cavalier and callous" policy.

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First Dachshund Cafe coming to Kent

First Dachshund Cafe coming to Kent

A town centre bar is hosting a 'pawfect' pop-up event for sausage dog owners and lovers.

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First glimpse of storm-damaged leisure centre's makeover

First glimpse of storm-damaged leisure centre's makeover

Residents have been offered a sneak peek at ongoing works to repair a storm-damaged swimming pool - while the wait goes on for a reopening date.

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Identical twins share 'competitive' trait that keeps them inseparable

Identical twins share 'competitive' trait that keeps them inseparable

Identical twin sisters who were nearly split up after being born into poverty in London's East End have revealed the trait that keeps them together.

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Woman finds machine part in her McDonald's drink

Woman finds machine part in her McDonald's drink

A woman was surprised to find part of a drinks machine in her McDonald's takeaway Oasis.

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Double amputee sets sights on Everest record

Double amputee sets sights on Everest record

A former soldier who lost both his legs serving in Afghanistan is crowdfunding to support his expedition to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

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Dashcam appeal after BMW hits four pedestrians

Dashcam appeal after BMW hits four pedestrians

Police have issued an appeal for dashcam footage after two children, a man and a woman were hit by a BMW.

Manor's new marquee could ease demand for weddings

Manor's new marquee could ease demand for weddings

A growing demand for large weddings could be addressed if plans for a 150-guest marquee at an historic manor are approved.

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Minor injuries unit shuts amid water shortage

Minor injuries unit shuts amid water shortage

A minor injuries unit has closed after an issue with the pipes left the practice without water.

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40 hay bales destroyed in suspicious fire

40 hay bales destroyed in suspicious fire

More than 40 bales of hay went up in flames after a blaze fire crews believe was started deliberately.

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