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Pensioners left in cold by boiler failures

Pensioners left in cold by boiler failures

Residents aged between 70 and 97 have been in a "freezing" block of flats after going several days without heating and hot water.

Ukip set to lose control of Thanet council

Ukip set to lose control of Thanet council

The Conservatives are set to take over running Thanet council

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The impact of bullying

The impact of bullying

It is no secret children in Britain are being bullied for their appearance but how much is it a problem in our schools?

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Man 'assaulted' on seafront

Man 'assaulted' on seafront

A woman has been arrested for allegedly attacking a man she knew in a public place.

'Oh the irony'

'Oh the irony'

A ski centre is closed for a second day due to snow.

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Concern growing for missing man

Concern growing for missing man

Police are seeking help to find a man who has not been seen for more than two weeks.

Severe delays to train services

Severe delays to train services

Passengers are experiencing severe delays on all Southeastern trains from Charing Cross due to various problems and the weather.

Meet Kent's 'snow heroes'

Meet Kent's 'snow heroes'

The county's community spirit came to the fore as people rushed to help strangers amid the Beast from the East chaos.

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'Tommy' rises up in remembrance

'Tommy' rises up in remembrance

A national movement which has seen silhouette soldiers pop up across the country was inspired by an art installation in a small Kent church.

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Desperate woman jumps in frozen lake to save dogs

Desperate woman jumps in frozen lake to save dogs

A desperate dog-owner jumped into a frozen lake this morning to rescue two dogs that had fallen in.

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Pooches, cats and snowmen... what more could you want?

Pooches, cats and snowmen... what more could you want?

It may seem like a scourge... but for some four-legged friends and snowmen the freezing scene is perfect! We've rounded up some of the best pictures.

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Concerns grow for missing teen

Concerns grow for missing teen

Police and relatives are concerned for the welfare of a 13-year-old girl who is missing.

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Bomb ship film screening cancelled

Bomb ship film screening cancelled

Bad weather has forced the public showing of A Disaster Waiting To Happen about the Sheppey bomb ship to be called off.

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Health services affected by snow

Health services affected by snow

Bad weather forced a minor injuries unit to close today and also affected several health clinics.

Car ends up on roof in snow

Car ends up on roof in snow

The Beast from the East has caused travel chaos on roads across the county.

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Police appeal for missing teenager

Police appeal for missing teenager

Police have launched an appeal after a 16-year-old boy were reported missing.

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Beast from the East puts homeless at risk

Beast from the East puts homeless at risk

The freezing temperatures have been labelled as potentially fatal to those sleeping on the streets.

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School opens despite snowfall

School opens despite snowfall

A school opened its door to children this morning despite others in the area keeping closed due to the weather.

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Four arrested over suspected brothel

Four arrested over suspected brothel

Arrests were made after police were called to a property following reports it was being used as a brothel.

Crossing reopens after almost six hours

Crossing reopens after almost six hours

Sheppey Crossing has reopened almost six hours after a lorry jack-knifed.

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Toys R Us goes into administration

Toys R Us goes into administration

Toy giant Toys R Us has collapsed into administration, affecting workers in two stores in Kent.

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Jobs at risk as Maplin enters administration

Jobs at risk as Maplin enters administration

Electrical retailer Maplin, which has stores across Kent, has gone into administration.

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Bargain hunters queue for brr..and new store

Bargain hunters queue for brr..and new store

Shoppers queued in freezing temperatures to be the first into a new pound store in Kent.

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Medals, jewellery, wine and TV stolen in burglary

Medals, jewellery, wine and TV stolen in burglary

Detectives have launched a burglary investigation after two medals, 60 bottles of wine and a television were stolen during a break-in.

Snow day? Schools closed in Kent

Snow day? Schools closed in Kent

Hundreds of schools across the county have shut after heavy snowfall. Here's a full list of school closures.

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Snow sunrise in pictures

Snow sunrise in pictures

The white stuff has returned for a second day with many people taking the opportunity to get a shot of the snowy sunrise.

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Kent attraction to reopen

Kent attraction to reopen

Live music and entertainment will greet the re-opening of a harbour that attracts tens of thousands of visitors.

'Paedo-hunters' trap man twice

'Paedo-hunters' trap man twice

A jobless man who thought he was chatting to a 14-year-old girl is behind bars after being tricked by a member of a vigilante group.

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Respite from snow as weather warnings lifted

Respite from snow as weather warnings lifted

Kent is set to get a break from the snow, with warnings for heavy showers lifted - but temperatures are still hovering around freezing.

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'The pain never goes away'

'The pain never goes away'

A father is still fighting relentlessly for answers after his son was shot dead in his home in 2008.

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