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Tunnel re-opens at Dartford Crossing after crash

Tunnel re-opens at Dartford Crossing after crash

The west tunnel of the Dartford Crossing had been closed after a crash.

Ukip elect Paul Nuttall as new leader as Nigel Farage bows out...finally

Ukip elect Paul Nuttall as new leader as Nigel Farage bows out...finally

Ukip has voted the MEP Paul Nuttall as party leader.

Hunt for driver after fleeing crash

Hunt for driver after fleeing crash

Police are hunting for a driver who left the scene of a crash after his car overturned in a residential street last night.

Boy's beloved cat rescued from blaze

Boy's beloved cat rescued from blaze

A serious fire at a family home destroyed little Harvey's toys - but firefighters managed to rescue and revive beloved cat Harry.

Driver cleared of killing motorcyclist in crash

Driver cleared of killing motorcyclist in crash

A motorist accused of causing a crash which killed a 27-year-old biker has been cleared in court.

Gogglebox star lights up Paddock Wood with kmfm

Gogglebox star lights up Paddock Wood with kmfm

Gogglebox star Sandi Bogle joined kmfm, X Factor's Yes Lad and panto performers as Paddock Wood's Christmas lights were switched on

That’s £200 gone up in smoke

That’s £200 gone up in smoke

A stunned driver was shocked to see he had been slapped with a £200 fine... for not displaying a no smoking sticker in his van.

A £200m fund for grammars - but nothing for social care

A £200m fund for grammars - but nothing for social care

Councils desperately need more money for social care - but received little comfort in the Autumn Statement

Three car crash closes road

Three car crash closes road

A crash involving three vehicles has closed a main road through a town this afternoon.

Lucky escape after chip pan blaze in flat

Lucky escape after chip pan blaze in flat

A man had to receive treatment after a chip pan fire filled his flat with smoke.

Road has re-opened following crash

Road has re-opened following crash

Delays through Aylesford have now cleared after police re-opened Forstal Road which had been closed this morning due to a crash.

Is mystery leak poisoning carp at fishing lake?

Is mystery leak poisoning carp at fishing lake?

A Kent man says a mystery leak into his fishing lake has poisoned dozens of his beloved carp.

Patient waited 10 hours for a bed after surgery

Patient waited 10 hours for a bed after surgery

Nurses pleaded with hospital managers to find a bed for a Kent businessman who endured a 10 hour wait following an operation.

Transgender author tells school pupil Lily: 'You are not alone'

Transgender author tells school pupil Lily: 'You are not alone'

An overseas author and ambassador for transgender rights has pledged to send a copy of his book and words of encouragement to a trans pupil.

Thames fleet gives retiring Barrier pals farewell blast

Thames fleet gives retiring Barrier pals farewell blast

Ships on the Thames blew their horns to thank two friends who have helped keep mariners safe on the river, before they retired.

Another kmfm listener is £1,000 richer this weekend

Another kmfm listener is £1,000 richer this weekend

A kmfm listener from Thanet got the best Black Friday deal ever this evening - £1,000 Christmas cash!

Worker attacked in raid on open pub

Worker attacked in raid on open pub

A staff member chased off a thief who climbed in through a window and raided a pub while drinks were still being served.

VIDEO: CCTV released after spate of car thefts

VIDEO: CCTV released after spate of car thefts

Residents of a quiet village have had a month of misery as a spate of car thefts drags on.

Armed police rush to graveyard

Armed police rush to graveyard

Firearms officers were called to a cemetery following reports a man had a gun and was going to use it.

Army seize 'dummy items' after raid

Army seize 'dummy items' after raid

Army officers have seized a number of inert military items from a house following a raid.

Are these Kent's smallest double yellow lines?

Are these Kent's smallest double yellow lines?

New lines painted in a street to prevent parking have not really met people's expectations.

Insurer confirms job losses in Kent

Insurer confirms job losses in Kent

AXA has begun redundancy proceedings with 150 staff after confirming it will relocate its motor claims operations to Birmingham.

Jobs at risk as restaurant shuts

Jobs at risk as restaurant shuts

An events venue which has been around for more than a quarter of a century is to close its restaurant, putting a number of jobs at risk.

VIDEO: Porsche films advert at docks

VIDEO: Porsche films advert at docks

A new Porsche advert, that was filmed at a Kent docks, is taking the internet by storm.

'Did sport turn its gaze from abuse claims?'

'Did sport turn its gaze from abuse claims?'

A Kent MP has urged the FA to show how it dealt with historic sex abuse claims after ex-footballers revealed allegations of abuse throughout the game.

How Kent schools fared in latest league table

How Kent schools fared in latest league table

A Kent school has been named the best state secondary in the south east - and one of the top five in the country.

Traffic delays on Black Friday

Traffic delays on Black Friday

There was heavy congestion on the approach to a Kent shopping centre as Black Friday bargain-hunters descended.

Coffee apology from train firm gets lukewarm reaction

Coffee apology from train firm gets lukewarm reaction

Southeastern has apologised for delays and cancellations by handing out coffee vouchers - but some commuters aren't impressed.

Crash victim, 20, named

Crash victim, 20, named

The victim of a fatal crash on Pilgrims Way has been named as a 20-year-old graphic design student.

Fitness fanatic jailed for supplying steroids

Fitness fanatic jailed for supplying steroids

A fitness fanatic who was one of the first to be convicted of sending revenge porn has been jailed for making and distributing a huge amount of drugs.

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