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Clerk who stole £86k order to pay just £1

Clerk who stole £86k order to pay just £1

A parish council clerk who was jailed for three years after pocketing £86k will repay just £1 or serve one more day in prison.

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Is this Kent's worst road for potholes?

Is this Kent's worst road for potholes?

Motorists say they are being driven "nutty" by a road looking like an "off-road track" just weeks after the council carried out repairs.

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Vintage fans to star on Bargain Hunt

Vintage fans to star on Bargain Hunt

An appearance on Bargain Hunt is a dream come true for an ex-hospice shop manager and her friend.

'Living in fear' after raiders target shop

'Living in fear' after raiders target shop

A video has captured a break-in at a convenience store that has left the manager living in fear.

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'I'm worried my mum will just give up on life'

'I'm worried my mum will just give up on life'

A grandmother, 87, was heartbroken after learning of plans to move her from the place that's become her home.

Swimmers evacuated from pool as roof rips in storm

Swimmers evacuated from pool as roof rips in storm

A leisure centre has been forced to close for the second time in storms.

Popular summer festival axed after 11-year run

Popular summer festival axed after 11-year run

The organisers of a huge summer music festival have pulled the plug on it.

Prada and Chanel bags among designer goods stolen in break-in

Prada and Chanel bags among designer goods stolen in break-in

A shop owner is offering a "generous reward" for information after a break-in when designer bags were stolen.

Lorry driver says he was 'forced off road'

Lorry driver says he was 'forced off road'

A lorry driver ended up in a ditch as he tried to avoid an oncoming truck.

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Paul Hollywood judges village bake-off

Paul Hollywood judges village bake-off

A pub was packed as punters hoped for a Hollywood handshake as part of a baking contest.

Developer makes bid to build 250 homes in countryside

Developer makes bid to build 250 homes in countryside

There are fears that a development of homes and a country park will alter the shape of a town forever.

'He absolutely loved football'

'He absolutely loved football'

Tributes have been paid to a 'humble' ex-England and Arsenal player.

Masked gang's bowling green rampage

Masked gang's bowling green rampage

A masked gang churned up a pristine bowling green in a car during two break-ins.

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Kent hospital appears on TV

Kent hospital appears on TV

A Kent hospital has appeared on a breakfast TV show highlighting the dangers of excessive mobile phone use.

Gang use Honda 4x4 to rip off shop gates

Gang use Honda 4x4 to rip off shop gates

Watch the moment thieves ripped the gates off a shop and stole chainsaws.

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Horse winched to safety after being trapped in ditch

Horse winched to safety after being trapped in ditch

A horse has been saved by firefighters after slipping into a water-filled ditch.

Axed Tractorfest is back for 2020

Axed Tractorfest is back for 2020

A popular festival has been saved after being shelved by organisers who were swamped by visitors.

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Plans to build underground cinema in town

Plans to build underground cinema in town

A £2 million plan to build a subterranean high street cinema has moved a step forward.

'Ditch the turkey roast'

'Ditch the turkey roast'

A national appeal has been issued for Christmas featuring rescued Kent turkeys.

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Woman who trains dogs to sense diabetes problems gets Xmas treat

Woman who trains dogs to sense diabetes problems gets Xmas treat

The founder of Hypo Hounds, who helped save the lives of more than 45 children, has been recognised for her work.

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