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Funeral of man 'killed in double stabbing' to take place

Funeral of man 'killed in double stabbing' to take place

Friends and family of a man stabbed to death in an alleged double murder will finally get to pay their respects to a much-loved dad, brother and son.

'I can't believe it is in real magazines, or real shops'

'I can't believe it is in real magazines, or real shops'

A print designer never knew that a 10-month-old tribal painting would be debuted on a selection of Marks & Spencer's summer range clothing.

IKEA recalls safety gates after children fall down stairs

IKEA recalls safety gates after children fall down stairs

Anyone who has an IKEA safety gate is urged to stop using it immediately after several swung open unexpectedly, causing children to fall down stairs.

Missing girl found in Essex

Missing girl found in Essex

A teenager missing from home since Sunday has been found after police appeals for information.

Mum's amazing weight loss

Mum's amazing weight loss

A 43-year-old woman has told how a diet helped her lose almost half of her body weight.

'Murder victim' gives evidence from beyond grave

'Murder victim' gives evidence from beyond grave

A vulnerable woman allegedly murdered by three brothers who performed wrestling moves on her has given evidence to court from beyond the grave.

Flood warnings issued for several areas

Flood warnings issued for several areas

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for several parts of Kent tonight as up to 50mm of rain is expected to fall overnight.

Woman detained after miracle train escape

Woman detained after miracle train escape

A woman who sustained only minor injuries after reportedly jumping in front of a train has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

Eighties icon Jason Donovan announces Margate gig

Eighties icon Jason Donovan announces Margate gig

Eighties icon, actor, singer and radio presenter Jason Donovan has announced he is adding a date at Margate Winter Gardens to his tour.

Clubber 'bottled' after trying to break up argument

Clubber 'bottled' after trying to break up argument

Police are appealing for information after a clubber was allegedly hit with a bottle following an argument in a town centre.

Police hunt hit-and-run driver

Police hunt hit-and-run driver

Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after crashing into several cars.

The long walk to freedom...

The long walk to freedom...

A Sudanese migrant who walked the length of the Channel tunnel has walked free from court.

Thug ‘used car as weapon’ in attack against love rival

Thug ‘used car as weapon’ in attack against love rival

A spurned lover reversed his car over a rival in a “moment of madness”, fracturing his skull in nine places and causing swelling to the brain.

Hornby closure fears as it unveils turnaround plans

Hornby closure fears as it unveils turnaround plans

Model maker Hornby says it could go out of business unless shareholders approve a turnaround plan which involves placing £8 million in a new shares.

'Missing' Kent man returns to UK for treatment

'Missing' Kent man returns to UK for treatment

A man who went missing from his Kent home for six years has been brought back from Spain for mental health treatment.

Motorway tailbacks clear after crane breaks down

Motorway tailbacks clear after crane breaks down

A broken-down crane caused miles of tailbacks on a motorway this morning.

Road reopens after 4x4 overturns

Road reopens after 4x4 overturns

Traffic is clearning on a busy road after a car overturned this morning.

Family struck by tragedy while on Egypt holiday

Family struck by tragedy while on Egypt holiday

A mother has died while on holiday in Egypt with her daughter.

Police chief back in the force with exotic new beat

Police chief back in the force with exotic new beat

A Kent police chief who took a break from the force to work as an artist is back on the beat in an exotic new location.

'Spend a week fishing with us to see the struggle we face'

'Spend a week fishing with us to see the struggle we face'

Kent fishermen campaigning to leave Europe have asked Bob Geldof to spend a week at sea with them after his counter protest on the Thames.

Britain votes to leave the EU

Britain votes to leave the EU

The UK has voted to LEAVE the EU in a shock result, with Kent delivering an almost unanimous snub to the Remain campaign.

Call for Isle of Sheppey to quit UK

Call for Isle of Sheppey to quit UK

A poster has emerged online calling for a part of Kent to leave Britain and go it alone.

George Best football shirt stolen in burglary

George Best football shirt stolen in burglary

A signed Manchester United shirt once worn by football legend George Best has been stolen from a house during a burglary.

Hitman jailed for drive-by shooting murder bid

Hitman jailed for drive-by shooting murder bid

A hitman who left his victim critically injured when he fired seven bullets at him from the boot of a car in a drive-by shooting has been jailed.

In or out? A look back at the EU referendum campaign

In or out? A look back at the EU referendum campaign

On the eve of the EU referendum, political editor Paul Francis looks back at how rival Leave and Remain camps have tried to woo support in Kent.

Kent to be lashed by rain until Friday

Kent to be lashed by rain until Friday

Rain is set to soak the county for more than two days - as the Met Office upgrades its weather warning for Kent to the more severe "amber".

Man held on suspicion of raping teen girl in car park

Man held on suspicion of raping teen girl in car park

A man has been arrested on suspicion of repeatedly raping a 17-year-old girl over several hours in a beach car park.

Masked raiders 'smash into Bluewater with hammers'

Masked raiders 'smash into Bluewater with hammers'

Police have launched an appeal after eight suspects smashed their way into Bluewater using sledgehammers, before stealing valuable watches.

MPs to debate football violence

MPs to debate football violence

The House of Commons will tackle football hooliganism next week after a debate was secured by a Kent MP following violence during Euro 2016.

Police hunting man who tried to kiss woman in park

Police hunting man who tried to kiss woman in park

Officers are searching for a man who made unwanted advances towards a sightseer in a city park by trying to kiss her.

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