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Police target thieves and fraudsters in Christmas lead up

Police target thieves and fraudsters in Christmas lead up

Officers are carrying out road checks and foot patrols in three west Kent towns throughout December.

Bike hire firm doubles its turnover

Bike hire firm doubles its turnover

Not every business has suffered through Covid, as more people have taken up cycling.

Trial date for 1987 bedsit murders accused

Trial date for 1987 bedsit murders accused

A man has appeared in court and been remanded in custody charged with the murders of two women 33 years ago.

Mum to cycle 680 miles for hospitals that saved her son's life

Mum to cycle 680 miles for hospitals that saved her son's life

A mother-of-three is raising money for the hospital teams who saved her son's life after a cold turned into a life-threatening illness.

Rail passengers trapped after train hits tree

Rail passengers trapped after train hits tree

Commuters were rescued after they were trapped onboard carriages when a train hit a fallen tree on the tracks.

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Man charged with 1987 murders

Man charged with 1987 murders

Cold case detectives have charged a man with murdering two women more than 30 years ago.

Fundraising shout for the lifeboats

Fundraising shout for the lifeboats

An RNLI branch has launched an online fundraising drive to keep boats afloat both at sea and further inland.

Man charged after cocaine found in cigarette packet

Man charged after cocaine found in cigarette packet

A man is set to appear in court, charged with possessing cocaine with intent to supply and driving without insurance.

New doggy day care centre opens

New doggy day care centre opens

An award winning day care centre for dogs has opened its first site in Kent.

Murder victim's mum 'dumbfounded' by arrest 33 years on

Murder victim's mum 'dumbfounded' by arrest 33 years on

The mother of a young woman murdered in 1987 says she is shocked by the revelation cold-case detectives have made an arrest.

Man arrested over 1987 bedsit murders

Man arrested over 1987 bedsit murders

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murders of two women in a town more than 30 years ago.

Sports centres re-open

Sports centres re-open

It's time to get off the couch and back into the gym.

Police hunt suspected shoplifters

Police hunt suspected shoplifters

These are the faces of three women the police wish to speak to after cosmetics were allegedly stolen from a high street chemist.

Man dies after car crash

Man dies after car crash

A 44-year-old has died following a collision on the A26 which shut the road for six hours.

Air ambulance called to two-car crash

Air ambulance called to two-car crash

A busy main route has been closed in both directions after a crash which also saw the air ambulance land at the scene.

CCTV appeal after pensioner's bag stolen

CCTV appeal after pensioner's bag stolen

Police say they would like to speak to two women after a pensioner had her bag stolen while shopping in a supermarket.

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A21 closed after serious crash

A21 closed after serious crash

Police have closed the A21 London-bound carriageway following a serious collision.

Rail delays expected to last all day

Rail delays expected to last all day

A signalling problem found overnight is causing delays to Southeastern rail services.

£8,000 worth of cocaine seized from property

£8,000 worth of cocaine seized from property

Two men will appear at crown court after a substantial amount of class A drugs along with cash was discovered at a house.

'Every day is a blessing'

'Every day is a blessing'

A care home resident has celebrated her 101st birthday with a special cake, flowers and plenty of presents.

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