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Police officer fails to show at own misconduct hearing

Police officer fails to show at own misconduct hearing

A police officer accused of avoiding an arrest so he could finish on time has failed to show at his own misconduct hearing.

Brothels netted trio nearly £550,000

Brothels netted trio nearly £550,000

The people behind a series prostitution offences in the county have been sentenced.

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Neighbour speaks out after fire destroys bungalow

Neighbour speaks out after fire destroys bungalow

A woman has spoken out after a fire in a wheelie bin got out of control.

Three face jail over 'cheerleader' brothels

Three face jail over 'cheerleader' brothels

Three people will be sentenced later this week after police raids on brothels in Kent where women were found in cheerleader's outfits.

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Teenager arrested after bungalow fire

Teenager arrested after bungalow fire

An 18-year-old man has been taken into custody after a fire caused multiple properties to be evacuated.

Uncertain future for £90m project

Uncertain future for £90m project

A controversial project to build a new office, theatre and car park is in jeopardy after councillors agreed to stop all new spending on the scheme.

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Homes evacuated amid gas leak

Homes evacuated amid gas leak

Residents were forced to leave their homes after a fire prompted fears of a possible explosion.

Bus passenger assaulted

Bus passenger assaulted

Detectives have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a report of inappropriate behaviour on a bus.

'Deliveroo for drugs' gang jailed for 60 years

'Deliveroo for drugs' gang jailed for 60 years

An Albanian gang that made £4 million a year from supplying drugs like a large scale takeaway service have been jailed for a total of 60 years.

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Bank Holiday moved for VE Day anniversary

Bank Holiday moved for VE Day anniversary

The May Day Bank Holiday will be moved to a Friday next year to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

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High street blocked after crash

High street blocked after crash

Drivers faced delays in a town centre after a high street crash.

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Man taken to hospital after house fire

Man taken to hospital after house fire

Paramedics took a man to hospital who needed treatment after a fire in a chimney.

Offices to be created at cricket club

Offices to be created at cricket club

Part of the pavilion is set to be leased out to a book marketing company in an attempt to boost revenue.

Stolen cards result in arrest

Stolen cards result in arrest

A man has appeared in court after a series of house break-ins in the Pembury area.

Shopping centre to get £11m upgrade

Shopping centre to get £11m upgrade

Work is expected to begin in the autumn to transform a Kent shopping centre.

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Search for missing man called off

Search for missing man called off

Officers have thanked people who helped in the search for a missing man after he was found.

Police concerned for missing elderly man

Police concerned for missing elderly man

Officers are becoming worried for the welfare of a 70-year-old man who was last seen in the early hours of the morning.

Building evacuated as fire breaks out

Building evacuated as fire breaks out

Five fire engines were at the scene of a fire that has left three people needing medical attention.

Child cut after bus window 'deliberately smashed'

Child cut after bus window 'deliberately smashed'

Passengers on board a rail replacement bus were shocked when a window smashed today.

Band dropped from Glastonbury for 'Kill Tory Scum' song

Band dropped from Glastonbury for 'Kill Tory Scum' song

A Kent band who were due to play at this year's Glastonbury music festival have been axed amid controversial song lyrics.

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