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Is this Britain's best cafe?

Is this Britain's best cafe?

Kent eateries are in the running to be named Britain’s Best Cafe.

Two in hospital after four-car crash

Two in hospital after four-car crash

Firefighters had to cut the roof off a car to free a man trapped inside following a collision involving several vehicles.

Teenage burglary suspect arrested

Teenage burglary suspect arrested

Police seized sat navs, watches and phones when they detained a man on suspicion of theft and other offences.

Crash brings motorway to a halt

Crash brings motorway to a halt

A crash between a car and a lorry brought a section of the M2 to a standstill during rush-hour.

Man's body found in town centre park

Man's body found in town centre park

The body of a man has been discovered in a town centre park.

Pervert carer finally behind bars

Pervert carer finally behind bars

A man who sexually assaulted a young boy left in his care more than 20 years ago has been jailed.

Mum's narrow escape after road smash

Mum's narrow escape after road smash

A driver has told of narrowly avoiding being hurt after a road crash involving a lorry.

Council respond amid fears tribute has been painted over

Council respond amid fears tribute has been painted over

A council has responded to fears that street art in tribute to rail victim Taiyah-Grace Peebles has been painted over.

Armed police called to village road

Armed police called to village road

Residents were told to stay indoors and police were called after a man was allegedly spotted with a gun.

CCTV released in hunt for antique clock

CCTV released in hunt for antique clock

CCTV images of the suspects in an antique clock theft have been released by police.

Sex trafficker jailed

Sex trafficker jailed

A man who trafficked women into the UK and forced them to work in brothels has been jailed.

'I owe them my life'

'I owe them my life'

A first aid volunteer has praised his colleagues for saving his life after he suffered a heart attack at a charity event.

Church warden admits having 'obscene' child sex doll

Church warden admits having 'obscene' child sex doll

A former school governor and church warden has admitted importing and having sex with an "obscene" doll that depicted a realistic child.

Post-Brexit customs checks 'could gridlock Kent'

Post-Brexit customs checks 'could gridlock Kent'

The Port of Dover could be blighted by chronic delays as new customs checks come in after Brexit, a report warns.

Man in court over stabbing

Man in court over stabbing

A 30-year-old has been charged after a man was stabbed in a brawl involving a group of people.

Road to be closed for new bridge works

Road to be closed for new bridge works

Motorists are warned to expect delays when a main road to a Kent docks is closed for the installation of a £3 million bridge.

'It’s the lowest of the low'

'It’s the lowest of the low'

A charity shop has been broken into, causing hundreds of pounds of damage.

Primark store re-opens after sinkhole fixed

Primark store re-opens after sinkhole fixed

A Primark store has re-opened today, months after it was forced to partially close when a sinkhole appeared in the car park.

Dog owner hunted after woman's face bitten

Dog owner hunted after woman's face bitten

A dog owner and their pet are being hunted by police after a woman was bitten on the face by the animal.

Pair deny murder after body found in house

Pair deny murder after body found in house

Two men have denied murdering a 38-year-old who was found dead following an alleged fight at a house.

Prepare for motorway road closures

Prepare for motorway road closures

A series of road and lane closures will be in place this week in Kent.

Subway taped off after assault on man in 60s

Subway taped off after assault on man in 60s

Police cordoned off a busy underpass following an assault.

Inquest held on sex charge head teacher

Inquest held on sex charge head teacher

An inquest heard an ex-head teacher crashed his car into the back of a lorry 'at speed' days before his trial for historic sex offences.

'Dangerous' police car skid caught on camera

'Dangerous' police car skid caught on camera

Shocking footage of a police car appearing to speed into a busy residential street before skidding and spinning has appeared online.

Discover the 100 objects that made Kent

Discover the 100 objects that made Kent

Is Kent’s history something of a mystery to you? A new project has chosen 100 objects that shaped and reveal the county’s rich heritage.

Family critical of care given to dad-of-two

Family critical of care given to dad-of-two

The loved ones of a father-of-two have criticised a hospital trust for the standard of care he received in his final days.

Mum chases off topless burglar

Mum chases off topless burglar

A mother chased after a topless burglar who tried to break into her home as her children slept.

Out of order!

Out of order!

An 84-year-old woman has hit out after being slapped with a £100 parking fine - even though the ticket machines were out of order.

Police called to hit and run

Police called to hit and run

Police were called to a hit and run involving a van and a pedestrian.

Wet weather doesn't dampen festival

Wet weather doesn't dampen festival

The second day of Ramblin' Man Fair was a muddy affair due to the weather, but festival-goers didn't let it dampen their spirits.

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