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Two murder arrests in Kent after man, 23, shot dead

Two murder arrests in Kent after man, 23, shot dead

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after being stopped by police in a Kent town following a fatal shooting.

Plans to transform discount store into huge gym

Plans to transform discount store into huge gym

A bid has been launched to transform a Poundstretcher store into a Kent district's first PureGym.

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Missing girl, 13, found safe and well

Missing girl, 13, found safe and well

A teenage girl reported missing yesterday afternoon has been found safe and well.

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Dramatic drone pictures reveal devastation of huge fire

Dramatic drone pictures reveal devastation of huge fire

Aerial photographs capture the extent of the damage caused as flames tore through a building.

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The 44 roads in Kent town set to become 20mph

The 44 roads in Kent town set to become 20mph

A reduced speed limit could be introduced across another Kent town amid residents' concerns about "dangerous driving" in the area.

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Crews tackle blaze at home of former wrestler

Crews tackle blaze at home of former wrestler

A fire has broken out in the now derelict former home of an ex-wrestling champion.

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Teen's pills death was tragic accident

Teen's pills death was tragic accident

A "smart, funny and caring" 19-year-old died after taking morphine pills belonging to his father when feeling unwell.

Six fire engines called to derelict building blaze

Six fire engines called to derelict building blaze

Residents are urged to keep their windows and door shut while crews respond to a derelict building fire.

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Car wash owner issued with slavery order

Car wash owner issued with slavery order

A slavery order has been issued against a hand car wash owner who failed to pay tax or issue payslips.

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CCTV appeal after thieves steal 'unique' car part

CCTV appeal after thieves steal 'unique' car part

Thieves have stolen a car's customised spoiler, sparking an appeal from police hoping to trace two men captured on CCTV.

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Suspected drug dealer charged after police raid property

Suspected drug dealer charged after police raid property

A man has appeared in court after a 'county lines' police squad seized heroin, cannabis, mobile phones and £7,000 in cash during a raid.

Margate up for the cup

Margate up for the cup

Margate boss Andy Drury insists he will not be treating their match against Ramsgate as a friendly - and hopes his players don’t either.

Trio on scooter sought in arson probe

Trio on scooter sought in arson probe

Police investigating a fire that hit several homes and prompted a rescue mission to save two dogs want to trace three people spotted riding a scooter.

Police launch arson probe after shed fire spread to homes

Police launch arson probe after shed fire spread to homes

A blaze that spread to nearby homes and prompted a rescue mission to save two dogs was started deliberately, detectives believe.

Mum died from stab wound to leg at front door

Mum died from stab wound to leg at front door

A mum-of-three was fatally stabbed in the leg through a door panel which had been kicked in, an inquest has heard.

PC spat at while on patrol at popular beach

PC spat at while on patrol at popular beach

A police officer was spat at and a knife was seized from a group during patrols on a busy seafront.

Two children and adult rescued from dinghy drifting out to sea

Two children and adult rescued from dinghy drifting out to sea

A lifeboat crew is warning beach-goers not to inflatable dinghies in windy conditions after eight call-outs in one day.

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Factories to be built on prime farmland

Factories to be built on prime farmland

A firm's bid to move to a new Kent base has been given the go-ahead - despite concerns over the “irreversible loss of grade one agricultural land”.

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Kent parents' fury over 'lost' SATs papers

Kent parents' fury over 'lost' SATs papers

A mum says the loss of primary school exam results by a government contractor is a "kick in the teeth" for pupils.

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Dogs rescued from flat fire

Dogs rescued from flat fire

Two dogs have been rescued from a flat fire on another busy day for the fire service.

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