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Gills on the road for season opener

Gills on the road for season opener

Steve Evans' reign as Gillingham manager starts with a trip to Doncaster Rovers.

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Two injured in five car crash on M2

Two injured in five car crash on M2

One lane of the M2 was closed after two people were injured in a five car crash.

Live updates on Tory leadership race

Live updates on Tory leadership race

The final two competitors in the race to Downing Street will be picked today.

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Delays after crash on M20

Delays after crash on M20

There were long delays on the M20 following a crash and vehicle break down.

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Air pollution blamed after baby ends up on life support

Air pollution blamed after baby ends up on life support

A mum-of-four is campaigning to tackle air pollution after her newborn baby was left on life support by a severe respiratory infection.

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'Dysfunctional housing market' causing rise in homelessness

'Dysfunctional housing market' causing rise in homelessness

A report says a national housing and homelessness strategy is needed to reduce the number of people without a home.

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Ex councillor dies after holiday fall

Ex councillor dies after holiday fall

Tributes have been paid to an ex-town councillor who died flying back to Kent after a fall while abroad.

Fire station reopens as cafe

Fire station reopens as cafe

A new lease of life has been given to a former fire station as part of a multi million pound town centre regeneration.

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'Humble heroine' rescued child

'Humble heroine' rescued child

A mum has spoken of her pride after her daughter plucked a child to safety from a busy road.

Lifeguards save life of swimming coach

Lifeguards save life of swimming coach

A man had to be dragged out of the water after he became ill in a leisure centre swimming pool.

'People not walls' protests in Kent and Calais

'People not walls' protests in Kent and Calais

The first simultaneous Anglo-French protest for migrant takes place today.

School apology over 'best-looking pupils' row

School apology over 'best-looking pupils' row

A school has issued an 'unreserved apology' after asking pupils to nominate their best-looking classmates.

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Woman prison officer had affairs with inmates

Woman prison officer had affairs with inmates

A mum has admitted misconduct while in public office after having relationships with two male prisoners.

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Rory Stewart eliminated from Tory leadership contest

Rory Stewart eliminated from Tory leadership contest

Seconds out, round three: more Kent MPs swing behind Boris

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Man found dead after spells of paranoia

Man found dead after spells of paranoia

An electrician took his life at his home after suffering bouts of paranoia, an inquest has heard.

Graffiti victims could be prosecuted

Graffiti victims could be prosecuted

People who refuse to have graffiti removed from their property face being fined or even prosecuted under new proposals.

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'You're not in trouble, we just want you back'

'You're not in trouble, we just want you back'

A mum has made an emotional appeal to her son who has been missing for more than a month.

Mum 'wanted boob job with laundered cash'

Mum 'wanted boob job with laundered cash'

A mother-of one accused of money laundering asked her husband if she could get a boob job done with the cash, a court heard.

Burst pipe causing delays

Burst pipe causing delays

Rush-hour is building after a pipe burst on a busy commuter route.

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Kent player celebrates 18th major - at crazy golf

Kent player celebrates 18th major - at crazy golf

What does it take to become the world's best crazy golfer? Kent's serial minigolf champion reflects on his latest win.

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Over-75s can 'ill afford' TV licence fee

Over-75s can 'ill afford' TV licence fee

Pensioners will be left "isolated" by the BBC's decision to scrap free TV licences for over-75s, which will affect more than 110,000 people in Kent.

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Police arrest 17 after dawn raids

Police arrest 17 after dawn raids

A Gucci bag stuffed with £1,000 cash is among the items to be seized by police today.

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Engineer found hanged in Travelodge

Engineer found hanged in Travelodge

An engineer who took his own life in a Travelodge has been described as a "deep and thoughtful" man.

Sinkhole causes road closure

Sinkhole causes road closure

A diversion is in place while repairs are carried out on the road following the discovery of a sinkhole.

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Chemist thief caught on trip to get prescription

Chemist thief caught on trip to get prescription

A thieving drug addict who tried to break into a chemist was caught when he popped in to pick up a prescription and staff recognised him from CCTV.

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Judge appointed for new inquest of Grindr killer victims

Judge appointed for new inquest of Grindr killer victims

A judge has been appointed to handle a fresh inquest into the death of four men murdered by gay serial killer Stephen Port.

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Sewer collapse shuts roads

Sewer collapse shuts roads

Two town centre roads have been closed for emergency repairs after a void opened and a sewer collapsed following heavy rain.

Rabbit dumped in lake in bag full of bricks

Rabbit dumped in lake in bag full of bricks

An animal charity is appealing for information after a dead rabbit was found inside a pet carrier filled with bricks in a lake.

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Bomb scare at building site

Bomb scare at building site

A wartime bomb has been discovered at a building site.

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MP backs Boris Johnson in race to be PM

MP backs Boris Johnson in race to be PM

Another MP has declared their support for Boris Johnson following last night's leadership vote.

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