Investigators examining suspected explosive devices sent to Army careers offices in Kent are today focusing on a link to dissident Irish Republicans.

The M2 hard shoulders are due to reopen tomorrow, but the rest of the motorway could stay closed for another 48 hours due to a 15ft sinkhole.

Gillingham boss Peter Taylor looks ahead to the visit of Sheffield United and the need to strengthen his team's defence.

A sick craze has seen a Kent man down a concoction of lager, vodka, stinging nettles, mice, grasshoppers and a spider. Warning: graphic images

A delivery driver has been jailed for more than three decades after an appalling catalogue of grooming, gross indecency and rapes of young girls.

Hundreds of homes are on the brink of being flooded, as rivers burst their banks and rising groundwater levels threaten to submerge villages.

Homes have been evacuated again today as dozens of flood warnings remain in force for Kent ahead of more heavy rain and gale-force winds.

A Kent nightclub has banned all legal highs - because the manager fears they can encourage illegal drug use.

Forget cutting equipment and wrecking balls... this is how the Turkish start to break up an ex P&O Pride of Calais ferry.

Three Kent Police officers will appear in court accused of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice after allegedly lying about CCTV of an arrest.

The wife of a petrol station manager left traumatised by a thief who dragged him on his bonnet has told how he destroyed their lives as he is jailed.

A mischievous student known as Speedo Shy has become an internet hit by pulling practical jokes on strangers - while his friends film their reactions.

The parents of a young boy who died aged 11 have shared touching pictures of their battle with Bob - the nickname they gave their son's brain tumour.

Have a break... and watch this TV advert for one of the world's most popular chocolate bars with the backdrop of a Kent port.

Gillingham manager Peter Taylor looks ahead to a visit from Micky Adams' Port Vale.

A fuel thief is facing a long jail sentence today after scooping up a petrol station manager and dragging him on his bonnet for almost half-a-mile.

Hundreds of mourners have turned out to say goodbye to hospital groom Ryan "Felix" Glenny at his funeral today.

A man's due in court after a young shop worker was stabbed in the back at a store.

The 19-year-old passenger in a car that crashed and flipped onto its roof has died in hospital today after the teenage driver was killed at the scene.

A murder investigation was continuing today after a man died after being dragged against metal railings in a hit-and-run.