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Hornby on track despite lower first-half sales

Hornby on track despite lower first-half sales

Model maker Hornby has warned shareholders its sales for the first half of the year will be lower than expected but said its restructure is working.

'Murder' victim found in woods wrapped in plastic

'Murder' victim found in woods wrapped in plastic

A murder probe has been launched after the decomposing body of a Kent man was found wrapped in plastic and partially buried in woodland.

Man left with serious face injuries after 'unprovoked' attack

Man left with serious face injuries after 'unprovoked' attack

A man was punched in the face and left with serious injuries after an "unprovoked" attack in an alleyway.

'Murder' victim was painter

'Murder' victim was painter

Murder detectives have released details of a 45-year-old man who was fatally stabbed at the weekend.

Uncertainty is costing jobs

Uncertainty is costing jobs

A senior politician at Kent County Council says the delay in talks between a council a potential US buyer of the ex-Manston airport is costing jobs.

Man stabbed in the back

Man stabbed in the back

Police were called to the scene of a stabbing which left a man in his 20s in hospital with a knife wound to his back.

Detectives name painter and decorator killed in Kent town

Detectives name painter and decorator killed in Kent town

Colleague pays tribute to man who died after an early morning disturbance.

The election of Corbyn can be good for Kent, claims former election candidate Will Scobie

The election of Corbyn can be good for Kent, claims former election candidate Will Scobie

After his shock victory, one Kent election candidate says Jeremy Corbyn's views on immigration and housing will prove popular in Kent

Two murder arrests after fatal stabbing

Two murder arrests after fatal stabbing

A 23-year-old and a 49-year-old are in police custody after a man died following a late-night disturbance.

Brown frustration at goal-shy Gate

Brown frustration at goal-shy Gate

Terry Brown could not hide his frustration after Margate's best performance of the season was undone by another blank afternoon infront of goal.

Car erupts into flames

Car erupts into flames

Fire crews were called after this car erupted into a fireball.

Man found dead in home

Man found dead in home

A man has been found dead after police and ambulance crews were called to a house over concerns for his welfare.

School to axe 20 jobs after £650k budget shortfall

School to axe 20 jobs after £650k budget shortfall

Up to 20 staff face redundancy at a school for deaf children in order to plug a £650,000 budget shortfall.

Officers find overturned car near roundabout

Officers find overturned car near roundabout

A silver Corsa is on its roof in a field after a collision near the St Nicholas-at-Wade roundabout.

Dreamland has cost an extra £2m

Dreamland has cost an extra £2m

Despite rising costs, council officers say a £2 million overspend will not affect tax payers.

Revealed: The real face of Facebook 'teenager'

Revealed: The real face of Facebook 'teenager'

More than 80 youngsters were tricked into sending explicit photos to this middle-aged pervert - but they're still unaware they were victims!

Man ambushed by robbers wearing hockey masks

Man ambushed by robbers wearing hockey masks

Police have released CCTV images after two robbers wearing hockey masks knocked a man to the ground and stole his laptop as he stood at a cashpoint.

More talks over Manston buyout

More talks over Manston buyout

After differences emerged between councillors and a possible American partner over Manston, there are to be fresh confidential talks on buying it.

Nigel Farage launches EU campaign in Kent

Nigel Farage launches EU campaign in Kent

Nigel Farage launched Ukip's campaign for Britain to quit the EU, telling the audience at Margate's Winter Gardens: We want our country back.

Do you remember the first time? Jarvis visits reopened Dreamland

Do you remember the first time? Jarvis visits reopened Dreamland

Pulp star Jarvis Cocker gave his seal of approval to the reopened Dreamland when he visited Margate this weekend.

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