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Birthday balloon lasts 18 years

Birthday balloon lasts 18 years

A gift bought to mark the birth of a Kent boy is still going strong nearly two decades later.

Prison officer cleared of 'chucking acid over love rival'

Prison officer cleared of 'chucking acid over love rival'

A prison guard who reportedly lunged at a rival with a knife and poured acid in his face has been cleared of all charges.

Gordon Henderson re-elected as Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP

Gordon Henderson re-elected as Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP

Conservative politician Gordon Henderson has held his seat as Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP in yesterday’s snap general election.

Barbaric burglars have sentences doubled

Barbaric burglars have sentences doubled

Two thugs who tied up an elderly couple in their own home and poured boiling water over their heads have had their lenient sentences almost doubled.

Man injured in industrial accident

Man injured in industrial accident

A man in his 60s was taken to hospital after being injured in an industrial accident.

Delays ease after crash closes motorway lane

Delays ease after crash closes motorway lane

All lanes are now open on a busy stretch of the M20 after a vehicle overturned.

Teens arrested after street brawl

Teens arrested after street brawl

Two teenagers have been arrested after a disturbance in a quiet street.

Emergency response to 'distressed' woman

Emergency response to 'distressed' woman

Emergency services have responded to reports of a distressed woman

Mum cleared of sexual offence

Mum cleared of sexual offence

A woman has been found not guilty of assaulting a friend as she slept in a bed.

Road closed after serious crash

Road closed after serious crash

A serious crash involving two vehicles this afternoon caused delays for commuters.

Two trapped swans on train tracks

Two trapped swans on train tracks

A pair of swans stuck on a set of train tracks caused delays this afternoon.

Decapitated man had 'kindest soul'

Decapitated man had 'kindest soul'

Tributes have been paid to a man whose body was pulled from the sea after he took his own life.

DIY SOS: Lives of Kent family transformed

DIY SOS: Lives of Kent family transformed

A massive project to build a house from scratch in nine days is being shown on TV tonight.

Dog mess left on baby's grave

Dog mess left on baby's grave

A grieving mum wants dogs banned from a Kent cemetery for repeatedly fouling on the spot where her nine-day-old daughter is buried.

Olly's breakfast chat with kmfm

Olly's breakfast chat with kmfm

Singer Olly Murs will be talking about his upcoming gig in the county and teaming up with fellow X Factor star Louisa Johnson with kmfm Breakfast.

Polls open as thousands prepare to vote in Kent

Polls open as thousands prepare to vote in Kent

Polling stations opened across the county today - with the future of the nation after Brexit at stake.

Arrest after seven cars are damaged

Arrest after seven cars are damaged

The 34-year-old is due to appear before magistrates today.

Car hijacked and set on fire

Car hijacked and set on fire

Police hunting two men involved in a violent robbery have issued an e-fit of one of the suspects.

Election results in Kent: estimated times

Election results in Kent: estimated times

It could be a long night for voters and candidates in Medway and Kent.

Police release photo of samurai sword attack suspect

Police release photo of samurai sword attack suspect

Officers investigating an attack in which the victim's hand was nearly sliced off have released a photo of a man they want to speak to.

Shock exit poll predicts Tory victory - but no overall majority

Shock exit poll predicts Tory victory - but no overall majority

Exit polls have predicted the Tories will win the election - but without an overall majority.

Woman trapped after car flips on side

Woman trapped after car flips on side

Firefighters had to cut the roof off a vehicle to free a driver following a crash between two cars in a Kent town.

M25 partially blocked after crash

M25 partially blocked after crash

Long queues formed after a collision involving two vehicles on a busy motorway.

Kent man sentenced for hacking Gordon Ramsay's emails

Kent man sentenced for hacking Gordon Ramsay's emails

A man from Kent has escaped jail over his part in a conspiracy to hack into a celebrity chef's email account.

Woman kicked in face by female attacker

Woman kicked in face by female attacker

A woman was repeatedly kicked in the face by a female attacker who walked off, leaving her on the ground

Fox 'shot at Sainsbury's'

Fox 'shot at Sainsbury's'

Animal lovers are up in arms after a fox is believed to have been shot at a supermarket.

Son's tribute to cyclist killed in crash

Son's tribute to cyclist killed in crash

The son of a keen cyclist who died after a crash has described him as inspirational, patient and nurturing in a heartfelt tribute.

Former judge took his own life after dementia diagnosis

Former judge took his own life after dementia diagnosis

A former top family judge hanged himself in his room at a care home after being diagnosed with a rare form of dementia, an inquest heard.

Going for gold by adding another string to their bow

Going for gold by adding another string to their bow

Help us honour Kent’s inspiring youngsters who have battled adversity and faced up to the most challenging of situations.

Experts back convict's appeal after documentary

Experts back convict's appeal after documentary

Two independent experts brought in by a television programme to re-examine the Chillenden murderer's conviction are backing his third appeal attempt.

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