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'I stabbed my friend because he was an intruder'

'I stabbed my friend because he was an intruder'

A man who stabbed and almost killed his friend is attempting to quash his sentence with a 'unique' appeal.

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Arsonist sets fire to taxi outside family home

Arsonist sets fire to taxi outside family home

Police have launched an investigation after footage emerged showing the moment a passer-by allegedly set fire to a cab parked in a driveway.

Everything you need to know about this year's Whitstable Oyster Festival

Everything you need to know about this year's Whitstable Oyster Festival

The full line-up for this year's Whitstable Oyster Festival has been announced - featuring the return of some old favourites and some new additions.

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No bad feelings

No bad feelings

Whitstable boss Lloyd Blackman speaks out on Ricky Freeman's move to Herne Bay.

Helicopter hunt for man who fled police

Helicopter hunt for man who fled police

Concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman - and a man fled on foot when police arrived.

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Call for Co-op security after yobs run riot and mug shopper

Call for Co-op security after yobs run riot and mug shopper

Customers say security needs to be stepped up at an "unsafe" Co-op after a man was assaulted.

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Person struck by train

Person struck by train

Train services were halted for several hours after a pedestrian was hit.

Bodybuilder gouged girlfriend's eyes after Facebook 'like'

Bodybuilder gouged girlfriend's eyes after Facebook 'like'

A jealous thug - who launched a sickening attack on his pregnant girlfriend - smirked in court today before being jailed.

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Church tries to block wine bar opening

Church tries to block wine bar opening

A new wine bar has been granted a licence despite a complaint by church officials.

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Arrests after late-night brawl

Arrests after late-night brawl

Two men have been arrested after a late-night brawl.

Sinkhole opens in residential street

Sinkhole opens in residential street

The county council has placed a barrier around a hazardous-looking hole that opened in a town road.

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Train driver saw woman hours before tragic death on railway line

Train driver saw woman hours before tragic death on railway line

Train drivers have been ordered to report suspicious activity following death of a woman who stepped in front of a train.

GP surgery facing closure

GP surgery facing closure

A doctors' surgery has launched a consultation to see how patients would react to it being shut down.

Week's takings lost in pub raid caught on CCTV

Week's takings lost in pub raid caught on CCTV

A pub owner has been left counting the costs of an early-morning break-in captured on camera.

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Soup kitchen's urgent appeal for volunteers

Soup kitchen's urgent appeal for volunteers

A soup kitchen relied upon by homeless people could be forced to shut down unless it can recruit new volunteers.

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Steam engine makes long-awaited return

Steam engine makes long-awaited return

A historic locomotive has been moved to a new home.

Forward thinking at Whitstable

Forward thinking at Whitstable

Whitstable manager Lloyd Blackman has pinpointed his attacking ranks as a priority area to address in the transfer market.

England team bus spotted

England team bus spotted

Here's why a swish coach used by the England football team parked up in a seaside town.

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Stray cricket ball 'could have killed me'

Stray cricket ball 'could have killed me'

A driver was hit for six when a stray cricket ball dented her car while she drove past club grounds.

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Harbour cinema plan 'not viable'

Harbour cinema plan 'not viable'

A council is recommending a new boutique cinema is not included in plans for a harbour development.

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