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Hero to the rescue as snow leaves people stranded

Hero to the rescue as snow leaves people stranded

A man has taken it upon himself to help save those stranded on the roads and ferry people trapped in their homes.

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Secondary school criticised for opening during snowstorm

Secondary school criticised for opening during snowstorm

A secondary school has been criticised by parents after announcing it would be open to pupils – only to close just one hour later due to snow.

Gas leak closes road

Gas leak closes road

Police and engineers have been called to the scene of a gas leak.

Police called as 'selfish' customer tries to stockpile milk

Police called as 'selfish' customer tries to stockpile milk

Staff at a supermarket had to call the police after an argument broke out while a shopper tried to bulk buy milk during the current snowstorm.

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Kellie Maloney quits as pub landlady

Kellie Maloney quits as pub landlady

A celebrity landlady of a village pub has announced she is stepping down from her role, saying it is no longer practical.

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Winter rain brings 'astonishing recovery' to reservoir

Winter rain brings 'astonishing recovery' to reservoir

Fears of a potential drought have dried up after water levels at a reservoir more than doubled following two months of heavy rain.

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Woman trapped in overturned car after two car crash

Woman trapped in overturned car after two car crash

A woman was left trapped in an overturned car after a crash this morning (Monday).

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Accident on A21

Accident on A21

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on the A21 near Lamberhurst

Armed gang storm home in 'terrifying' burglary

Armed gang storm home in 'terrifying' burglary

Police are hunting a gang of burglars who stormed into a home after one posed as a police officer.

One arrest as four-car crash blocks Tonbridge Road

One arrest as four-car crash blocks Tonbridge Road

Police are at the scene of a crash along Tonbridge Road this morning.

Chimney fire sparks warning from KFRS

Chimney fire sparks warning from KFRS

Firefighters are warning residents to have their chimney flues swept after a fire broke out in Pembury.

Delays on A21

Delays on A21

There are delays on the A21 due to roadworks.

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Fourth crash in nine months at danger junction

Fourth crash in nine months at danger junction

Villagers are calling for action after CCTV captured the dramatic moment two cars collided in the latest crash at an accident blackspot.

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Reservoir granted drought permit after low water levels

Reservoir granted drought permit after low water levels

A reservoir serving hundreds of thousands of people is allowed to take water from rivers after reporting exceptionally low levels.

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School reassures parents after meningitis case

School reassures parents after meningitis case

A school has moved to calm parents and teachers after revealing a member of staff had contracted meningitis.

Stolen pet settling back in after reunion with owners

Stolen pet settling back in after reunion with owners

A 10-month-old puppy who was dognapped and missing for a month is back to his old self after being returned to his loving owners.

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Devious and calculating burglar 'belongs behind bars'

Devious and calculating burglar 'belongs behind bars'

A burglar described as "the lowest of the low" after stealing from pensioners as old as 92 is facing a prison term.

Crown court trial for man accused of postman robbery

Crown court trial for man accused of postman robbery

A court date has been set for a man who allegedly robbed a postman.

Man arrested during 'paedophile sting'

Man arrested during 'paedophile sting'

A man has been arrested following a “paedophile sting” carried out by an online group of vigilantes.

Chinese labour ‘cover-up’ a war story worth telling

Chinese labour ‘cover-up’ a war story worth telling

The story of how thousands of Chinese men were secretly shipped into Britain to fight in the First World War has been retold.

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