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'Impatient' van driver caught on CCTV

'Impatient' van driver caught on CCTV

Startling footage of an impatient van driver speeding along a pavement to get around a bin lorry has been shared as part of a county-wide campaign.

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Cats trapped in 12-foot pit rescued

Cats trapped in 12-foot pit rescued

Fire crews have rescued two cats which became trapped in a pit in a high street.

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Blackout hits more than 1,600 homes

Blackout hits more than 1,600 homes

A huge power cut caused by an underground cable fault left hundreds of homes without electricity.

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Town to get green space revamp in three year project

Town to get green space revamp in three year project

A seaside town is set to make history after revealing its aims for the biggest ever revamp of its parks and green space.

Land the 'dream job' this summer

Land the 'dream job' this summer

An amusement park is hosting a recruitment open day this week for jobs ahead of a busy summer season.

ATM thieves drive digger into Co-op

ATM thieves drive digger into Co-op

The front of a shop has been severely damaged by thieves attempting to steal a cash machine.

Man freed from car

Man freed from car

A man in his 30s was left trapped in his car after a crash.

Report claims freight airport is 'unviable'

Report claims freight airport is 'unviable'

A new report has been published as part of efforts to fight off plans to re-open a dormant airport.

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Four charged over hospital power cut

Four charged over hospital power cut

Four men have appeared in court charged with criminal damage with intent to endanger life after a major hospital suffered a four-hour power cut.

Daughter's heartbreak as thief steals mum's ashes

Daughter's heartbreak as thief steals mum's ashes

The devastated daughter of a woman who died from cancer is appealing to find her mother's ashes after they were stolen from her car.

Four held over hospital power cut

Four held over hospital power cut

The men are being questioned and held in custody on suspicion of "intending to endanger lives" after a power cut at one of Kent's main hospitals.

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James May joins celebrations as Hornby returns to town

James May joins celebrations as Hornby returns to town

The model makers "came home" after moving offices and showrooms back to a Kent town after spending almost four years away elsewhere in the county.

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Hope to find new home for 'Britain’s unluckiest dog'

Hope to find new home for 'Britain’s unluckiest dog'

After dicing with death and being left a family for more than a year, RSPCA staff are desperately trying to find a new home for a loveable family dog.

Seafront hotel approved in dramatic twist

Seafront hotel approved in dramatic twist

A new seafront hotel as part of a £50m redevelopment will go ahead after councillors took the dramatic step to overturn officers advice to refuse it.

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Theft attempt causes hospital power cut

Theft attempt causes hospital power cut

A criminal investigation is under way after a hospital's A&E department was left without power last night.

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Hospital suffers power cut

Hospital suffers power cut

Patients were asked to stay away from a hospital while staff tried to cope with a power outage.

Cash swiped in overnight raid

Cash swiped in overnight raid

Money has been reported stolen from a post office during an overnight raid.

Council to get £136,000 to prepare port for Brexit

Council to get £136,000 to prepare port for Brexit

Government Brexit fund will see £136,000 allocated to spend on Ramsgate port - despite cancellation of contract with Seaborne Freight

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'I am sorry they have decided to leave'

'I am sorry they have decided to leave'

A Kent MP says he regrets the defections of three Conservative MPs but believes the new independent group is a "flash in the pan".

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Dreamland will scrap its entry price

Dreamland will scrap its entry price

Exciting pricing changes at a popular amusement park have been announced ahead of the attraction's reopening for the new season in the spring.

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