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Dad found with more indecent images

Dad found with more indecent images

A dad who swapped indecent images of children and claimed he did so in a bid to frame perverts has been caught viewing such pictures again.

Teen in court facing murder charge

Teen in court facing murder charge

A teenager has appeared at crown court accused of murder after a man was "killed with one punch" in an argument.

The mannequin challenge - on trampolines

The mannequin challenge - on trampolines

This version of the online 'freezing' video craze was a little more difficult than most.

Teen arrested for forcing his way into house

Teen arrested for forcing his way into house

A 16-year-old boy remains in custody this afternoon after police were called to a disturbance last night.

Pair jailed for violent robbery

Pair jailed for violent robbery

Two men have been jailed for an unprovoked, violent robbery on a man after he was invited to a party.

Label firm fined £160k after staff accident

Label firm fined £160k after staff accident

A seal and label producing company has been fined after a worker had his hand drawn into a printing press while cleaning a blade.

Met join search for missing woman

Met join search for missing woman

The Met Police has sent specialist dogs to help in the search for a woman who went missing from a hospital almost 20 years ago.

'The scariest night of my life'

'The scariest night of my life'

A man has told how he was trapped in the darkness for hours after slipping down an 80ft embankment.

Road closed following crash

Road closed following crash

A busy route has been shut after a car hit a telegraph pole.

Police watchdog to investigate sea death

Police watchdog to investigate sea death

A police watchdog is set to investigate previous contact officers had concerning a woman who died after being rescued from the sea.

House building at lowest level for 24 years: Farron

House building at lowest level for 24 years: Farron

Building homes on green land is needed if we're to solve Britain's housing crisis, said Lib Dem leader Tim Farron during a visit to Kent.

New Zealand teachers recruited to stave off classroom crisis

New Zealand teachers recruited to stave off classroom crisis

Kent education chiefs have travelled as far as New Zealand to plug a serious teaching gap.

Mixed news expected in Autumn Statement

Mixed news expected in Autumn Statement

Is this D-Day for the Lower Thames Crossing? Predictions are flying around for Kent ahead of the first post-Brexit Autumn Statement.

Harrowing diaries reveal abused girl's torment

Harrowing diaries reveal abused girl's torment

A teenager described how she felt "worthless, dirty, hated and guilty" in diaries documenting abuse she suffered.

'I never thought he would die'

'I never thought he would die'

A mum who was told her baby was going to die has thanked the hospital who helped the premature boy - weighing just 1lb 1oz - survive.

Seven 'migrants' rescued off Kent coast

Seven 'migrants' rescued off Kent coast

A search and rescue operation was launched this morning after a boat containing 'migrants' was found off the shore.

Thug mugs boy, 13, to 'teach him a lesson'

Thug mugs boy, 13, to 'teach him a lesson'

A jobless electrician mugged and kicked a teenager to "teach him to be on his guard", a court heard.

Appeal for elderly couple scammed at Bluewater hits target

Appeal for elderly couple scammed at Bluewater hits target

An appeal to raise cash for an elderly couple whose Christmas presents were stolen at Bluewater has reached its target in just one day.

Chancellor announces extra £200m to help grammars expand

Chancellor announces extra £200m to help grammars expand

Kent grammars could be in line for extra cash to allow them to increase pupil numbers.

Man drowned after falling in lake in 'pitch black'

Man drowned after falling in lake in 'pitch black'

A man who fell into a lake in "pitch black" darkness and drowned while on a fishing trip had drank alcohol and taken drugs, an inquest heard.

Moped crash at entrance to Tesco

Moped crash at entrance to Tesco

A female motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash between a moped and a car outside a supermarket.

Pensioner restrained and robbed at home

Pensioner restrained and robbed at home

A pensioner was robbed in his own home after answering the door to three men who restrained him and stole cash.

Serial killer being linked to 58 other deaths

Serial killer being linked to 58 other deaths

A gay serial killer who was today found guilty of murdering four young men he met online is now being linked to 58 other drug-related deaths.

Serial killer guilty of murdering men he met online

Serial killer guilty of murdering men he met online

A serial killer has been found guilty of murdering four men he met on gay dating sites, including a young chef from Kent.

Tragic teen was 'dazzled by sun' before fatal crash

Tragic teen was 'dazzled by sun' before fatal crash

A 17-year-old moped rider who died when he crashed into a stationary truck had been dazzled by the sun.

VIDEO: Warning after drunk man jumps onto tracks

VIDEO: Warning after drunk man jumps onto tracks

Footage has emerged of a drunk man hurling abuse at staff before jumping onto tracks - as a 25% rise in booze-related incidents on trains is revealed.

Delays clear after crash near Dartford crossing

Delays clear after crash near Dartford crossing

A slip road near the Dartford crossing has now reopened after a crash.

Fire crews free man trapped after crash

Fire crews free man trapped after crash

A man trapped in a car was released by fire crews following a three-vehicle crash.

Road reopens after four-car smash

Road reopens after four-car smash

Traffic is clearing after four cars were involved in a crash this evening.

School reports cases of hand, foot and mouth

School reports cases of hand, foot and mouth

A school has reported two cases of hand, foot and mouth disease to the authorities.

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