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Aide quits party after Bolton revelations

Aide quits party after Bolton revelations

Ukip leader Henry Bolton's woes continue, as a close ally and former aide quit the party amid revelations of his behaviour.

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Shop worker attacked in reported robbery at Co-op

Shop worker attacked in reported robbery at Co-op

Police have released images of two men they want to talk to after a robbery at a supermarket.

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£40 million investment to create three stroke units across Kent

£40 million investment to create three stroke units across Kent

Three hyper acute stroke units will be opened across the county to get patients to the best care faster.

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Bridge too far? Boris floats link to France idea

Bridge too far? Boris floats link to France idea

First he wanted to build an airport in Kent, and now, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has suggested building a bridge across the English Channel.

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Fire crews tackle city centre blaze

Fire crews tackle city centre blaze

Residents were warned to keep their doors and windows closed in the early hours when an outbuilding burst into flames.

Former club chief: 'Gills owe me £900k'

Former club chief: 'Gills owe me £900k'

The former vice chairman of Gillingham FC has filed papers with the High Court, claiming he is owed £900,000 by the club.

Busting the myths of being vegan

Busting the myths of being vegan

Veganuary is in full swing and so are the myths that come with it so here are a few facts about giving up animal produce.

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Couple tie the knot in ceremony at hospital

Couple tie the knot in ceremony at hospital

A man has married his sweetheart of 37 years in a poignant ceremony in hospital, just days after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

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Harbour station project on track

Harbour station project on track

Developers say a £74 million renovation of a former railway station is due to arrive on time in the spring.

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Hundreds of animals being poached

Hundreds of animals being poached

Hare coursing and animal poaching is keeping police busy with hundreds of animals such as rabbits and hares being hunted down.

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Road improvement ceremony marred by crash

Road improvement ceremony marred by crash

A driver damaged a new sign and drove off in front of councillors as they gathered to celebrate a road improvement scheme

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Crucial vote could determine former airport's future

Crucial vote could determine former airport's future

Councillors in Thanet have voted AGAINST a plan that earmarks Manston airport site for housing and business development.

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Woman arrested after helicopter pursuit

Woman arrested after helicopter pursuit

A woman has been arrested following the pursuit of a vehicle from Chatham to Rainham involving a police helicopter.

Man charged after being arrested with a knuckle-duster

Man charged after being arrested with a knuckle-duster

A man has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

Rail service put at risk in franchise options

Rail service put at risk in franchise options

The Kent Messenger has launched a petition to stop the potential cut to a vital rail link to London.

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Suspected migrant alert

Suspected migrant alert

Immigration officials were called when eight people were found in a lorry.

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YouTuber praises 'hero' lawyers

YouTuber praises 'hero' lawyers

A vlogger being sued over a video about a notorious landlord says he will name his children after the lawyers representing him for free.

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Rogue roofers tried to con an 80-year-old man out of £5,000

Rogue roofers tried to con an 80-year-old man out of £5,000

Suspicious bank staff saved a pensioner from being ripped off by bogus workmen.

Man charged after girl, 2, disturbed burglar

Man charged after girl, 2, disturbed burglar

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged over a burglary.

'Despicable' distraction burglar jailed

'Despicable' distraction burglar jailed

A serial fraudster who stole hundreds of pounds from vulnerable pensioners has been jailed.

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Donations in Lara's memory could save thousands of lives

Donations in Lara's memory could save thousands of lives

Donations made in memory of a 19-year-old who took her own life will help a suicide hotline field more than 2,000 calls from those in need.

MRSA outbreak at hospital

MRSA outbreak at hospital

Seven cases of the deadly infection MRSA have been confirmed on a ward of a Kent hospital.

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Strong winds damage buildings

Strong winds damage buildings

There was a damage to the roof of a football club's changing rooms and a farm building as strong winds battered parts of Swale.

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Ex-squaddie prosecuted for personal data leak

Ex-squaddie prosecuted for personal data leak

A former soldier broke data protection laws by revealing sensitive details from the police about a vulnerable adult on Twitter.

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Model dumped by Ukip leader: 'He's a perfect gentleman'

Model dumped by Ukip leader: 'He's a perfect gentleman'

A model dumped by Ukip leader Henry Bolton after she became embroiled in a race row has broken her silence, describing her ex as "perfect gentleman".

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Drunk chased construction workers with pick axe

Drunk chased construction workers with pick axe

A drunk man staggered onto a construction site and threatened workers, before chasing them with a pick axe and smashing up machinery.

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CCTV footage released after theft of power tools

CCTV footage released after theft of power tools

Police have issued CCTV footage as they look to identify two men in connection with the theft of power tools from parked vehicles.

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Woman injured as fallen tree causes crash

Woman injured as fallen tree causes crash

A fallen tree is believed to have caused a two-crash which left a woman trapped in her vehicle.

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Woman cut free from smashed car

Woman cut free from smashed car

A woman has been taken to hospital with suspected spinal injuries after an early morning crash.

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Strong winds bring down trees and cause travel chaos

Strong winds bring down trees and cause travel chaos

Kent was battered by strong winds, causing power cuts, fallen trees, building damage and problems on the roads and rails.

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