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Gang target man in late-night robbery in park

Gang target man in late-night robbery in park

A man was robbed of his cash when a gang of between 10 and 15 people approached him and his friends in a park.

DFLs: 'We won't be scuttling back to London!'

DFLs: 'We won't be scuttling back to London!'

Four so-called DFLs have shared their experiences of moving from London to Kent - and why they plan to stay.

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Sprawling 400-home estate could be expanded further

Sprawling 400-home estate could be expanded further

Developers are hoping to add further homes to a controversial housing estate described as 'heartbreaking' by upset residents.

Covid patients soar - as 60% in parts of Kent not had booster

Covid patients soar - as 60% in parts of Kent not had booster

Covid patient numbers in Kent have almost doubled in a week - as the booster roll-out stalls in some parts of the county.

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Road closed after car smashes into tree

Road closed after car smashes into tree

A person has been taken to hospital after a collision and police have now said the road is closed.

Eyesore site on market for £700,000

Eyesore site on market for £700,000

A former air cadet base which could be demolished to make way for a new student complex has been put on the market for £700,000.

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Delays after three cars collide

Delays after three cars collide

Police were called after three cars collided this morning, resulting in delays in the area.

All-rounder pens two-year deal with Kent

All-rounder pens two-year deal with Kent

Kent have signed a South African all-rounder on an all-format deal for the next two years.

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Rocks with 'offensive' notes wrapped around them thrown at care home

Rocks with 'offensive' notes wrapped around them thrown at care home

An investigation has been launched after rocks with notes wrapped around them containing offensive language were used to smash windows at a care home.

Warning over rise in 'sextortion' cases in Kent

Warning over rise in 'sextortion' cases in Kent

Online users have been told by criminals explicit images of themselves will be shared with friends and family if they do not hand over cash.

Cheetah raised in Kent becomes dad to wild cubs

Cheetah raised in Kent becomes dad to wild cubs

A cheetah born and raised in Kent has become a father to four wild cubs at a South African sanctuary.

PCs battled to save teen after horror crash

PCs battled to save teen after horror crash

Police officers tried desperately to save the life of a tragic teenager fatally injured after losing control of his car, an inquest has heard.

Homophobic boy, 16, stabbed woman after pizza shop clash

Homophobic boy, 16, stabbed woman after pizza shop clash

A teenager who plunged a knife into a woman’s chest in a homophobic attack has been put behind bars.

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New shoe store to open in high street

New shoe store to open in high street

A national footwear chain with a number of branches across Kent is opening a store next weekend.

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Ashes call for Kent captain Billings

Ashes call for Kent captain Billings

Kent captain Sam Billings has been called up to England's Test squad as cover.

Village rec toilets would be a target for 'mindless vandalism'

Village rec toilets would be a target for 'mindless vandalism'

Residents fear installing new public toilets on a village recreation ground will be money down the pan.

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Six puppies found dumped in village

Six puppies found dumped in village

The RSPCA is trying to trace the owners of six 'beautiful' young spaniels and terriers found abandoned in a rural spot.

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Trains halted as person found dead on tracks

Trains halted as person found dead on tracks

A person has been found dead on the tracks near a Kent railway station.

'We have not given up hope of finding him'

'We have not given up hope of finding him'

Police investigating the disappearance of a musician who was last seen almost five months ago have renewed their appeal for information.

Plans for 65ft mast in city centre approved

Plans for 65ft mast in city centre approved

A bid to erect a towering 20m 5G mast in the centre of the city have been approved by council planning officers.

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