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One metre from disaster

One metre from disaster

A steam train packed with passengers missed a car by barely a metre after a motorist jumped the lights at a level crossing.

Woman dies from choking after crash

Woman dies from choking after crash

A woman choked to death after suffering stomach injuries in a crash, an inquest heard.

Maniac driver on phone almost smashes into family

Maniac driver on phone almost smashes into family

A reckless driver almost hit a mother and her children as he ran a red light while using his mobile phone on a dangerous junction.

Wasp infestation school shut again after pupil stung

Wasp infestation school shut again after pupil stung

A primary school has been forced to close for the third day this week after a boy was stung following another wasp infestation.

First Citizen, last customer

First Citizen, last customer

New Romney Mayor becomes the final resident to use the town's NatWest before it closes.

MoD's 'extraordinary stupidity' caused soldier's death

MoD's 'extraordinary stupidity' caused soldier's death

The partner of a soldier who died during a training exercise in Kent has been awarded compensation after "an extraordinary piece of stupidity" by MoD.

Monster jellyfish wash up from the deep

Monster jellyfish wash up from the deep

Dog walkers have reported seeing jellyfish the size of dustbin lids washed up on the shores of Kent

What a pair of clowns!

What a pair of clowns!

Two clowns were told to leave a Kent nature reserve for 'illegal' activity - and it's proving to be quite a problem for the site.

Man charged after two cut from crash wreckage

Man charged after two cut from crash wreckage

A man has been charged after two people were cut free from their cars after a crash along a coast road.

Council to spend £1,000 on dog waste bins

Council to spend £1,000 on dog waste bins

This is what a £500 dog bin looks like, and a council has decided to buy two of them despite cheaper alternatives.

Man rescued from angling boat after collapse

Man rescued from angling boat after collapse

A Dungeness lifeboat crew brought ashore a casualty after he collapsed on a boat at sea.

Man takes youngsters on rocks just days after boy's death

Man takes youngsters on rocks just days after boy's death

Less than a week after the tragic death of nine-year-old Connor McDonald, a man has been pictured on the same rocks with two young children.

Yellow Submarine sails into noise row

Yellow Submarine sails into noise row

Noisy customers belted out a Beatles' song during a restaurant lock-in, prompting a neighbour to complain at a licensing meeting.

Young boy dies after being 'swept out to sea by wave'

Young boy dies after being 'swept out to sea by wave'

A nine-year-old boy who died after falling into the sea has been described as an "all-round fantastic lad" as friends and loved ones pay tribute.

Fears over 'big cat' stalking wildlife

Fears over 'big cat' stalking wildlife

A grim discovery by a dog walker has sparked fears a predatory big cat is roaming the area. WARNING: Some may find images disturbing.

Fire crews called to van fire

Fire crews called to van fire

Firefighters were called after a Transit van was on fire and used a fog spike and hose reel jet to douse the flames

Coffee chain eyes historic pub

Coffee chain eyes historic pub

A building which has been a pub since the 1300s looks set to become a branch of Costa Coffee.

Missing woman found safe

Missing woman found safe

A 50-year-old woman who had been missing from her home since yesterday has been found.

Young woman injured in car crash

Young woman injured in car crash

A woman in her 20s suffered injuries in a road accident

Dangerous paedophile groomed victim at youth club

Dangerous paedophile groomed victim at youth club

A rapist youth club worker who carried out a series of vile attacks on young children in the 1990s has been jailed for 20 years.

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