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Teen who fled to Kent after party murder is locked up

Teen who fled to Kent after party murder is locked up

A 17-year-old boy who stabbed a friend to death at a birthday party before going on the run in Kent has been locked up.

Author's mum gives evidence at murder trial

Author's mum gives evidence at murder trial

The mother of a poet found dead in a cesspit after being reported missing by her fiance has told a murder jury how she felt 'uneasy' about him.

Robbers target women's bags

Robbers target women's bags

Two women were hurt when robbers grabbed bags containing cash and bank cards.

Police called to dual carriageway crash

Police called to dual carriageway crash

A dual carriageway has been closed to coastbound traffic after a crash

Booze and jewellery stolen in spate of burglaries

Booze and jewellery stolen in spate of burglaries

Police issue warning after spate of 14 break-ins and attempted break-ins in a small area of Kent.

Three in, one out at Hartsdown

Three in, one out at Hartsdown

Nikki Bull believes he has added some much needed nous to his Margate squad by signing two men who boast a wealth of Non-League experience.

Man accused of intimidating witness

Man accused of intimidating witness

A 23-year-old has been charged with threatening or persuading another person not to give evidence to the police or courts.

Thousands more homes needed to meet demand

Thousands more homes needed to meet demand

The former Manston airport site has been included in a far-reaching council blueprint to build thousands more homes.

'Fiancee murder' trial halted

'Fiancee murder' trial halted

The murder trial of a man accused of killing his fiancee - children's author Helen Bailey - has been adjourned, as the defendant's been taken sick.

Routine eye test saved girl’s life

Routine eye test saved girl’s life

A family are backing an awareness campaign after an optician discovered their daughter had a brain tumour when she was aged nine.

Spurned lover's 'spiteful' revenge

Spurned lover's 'spiteful' revenge

A woman fled Kent after her ex-boyfriend shared intimate photographs of her with 150 people.

Bull stands by keeper

Bull stands by keeper

Margate manager Nikki Bull has jumped to the defence of keeper Valery Pajetat whose error handed Poole their opening goal on Saturday.

House fire caused by dishwasher

House fire caused by dishwasher

A person was treated by medics after breathing in too much smoke when a dishwaster burst into flames.

Police hunt burglary suspect

Police hunt burglary suspect

An efit has been released of a 'homeless looking' man who tried to break in to a house.

This Kent town is one of the hippest in UK

This Kent town is one of the hippest in UK

Independent businesses and attractive street art have helped make this place one of the hippest destinations in the country.

Man accused of raping girl

Man accused of raping girl

A 24-year-old suspect has been remanded in custody following an attack on an underage girl.

Races win sees man take home £87k

Races win sees man take home £87k

A lucky Kent father-of-two scooped thousands over the weekend on the horses... but he was one click away from the jackpot.

Children's author murder trial told of Kent connection

Children's author murder trial told of Kent connection

A holiday home in a coastal town is at the centre of a murder trial after the body of an author was found in a cesspit.

Arrests after drugs seized

Arrests after drugs seized

Two people have been arrested in Birchington after reports of drug use in the area.

VIDEO: Cars hit by waves in tidal surge

VIDEO: Cars hit by waves in tidal surge

Shocking footage shows cars being washed away by huge waves

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