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Man denies attempted murder of PC in ‘hit-and-run’

Man denies attempted murder of PC in ‘hit-and-run’

A man has denied attempting to murder a police officer in a suspected hit-and-run.

Council to finally decide on controversial plan for Aldi store next to M20

Council to finally decide on controversial plan for Aldi store next to M20

A council is set to finally make a decision on controversial plans for a new Aldi store - three years after the scheme was revealed.

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Judge lets ‘rowdy’ roofer keep pool cue he threatened doorman with

Judge lets ‘rowdy’ roofer keep pool cue he threatened doorman with

A rowdy drunk who threatened a doorman with a pool cue has been spared jail - and told by a judge he can keep his "highly dangerous" weapon.

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Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Danny Parish scored twice on his return to Ashford as Sittingbourne thrashed his old club in Isthmian South East.

Popular fishing spot with green light for ‘holiday pods’ on market for £895k

Popular fishing spot with green light for ‘holiday pods’ on market for £895k

A popular fishing destination where permission has been granted for "holiday pods" to be built is on the market for almost £900,000

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Drunk man wielded weapon on train

Drunk man wielded weapon on train

Police are on the hunt for a drunk man wielding a weapon on multiple trains this morning.

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Football team punished after spectator punches official

Football team punished after spectator punches official

An incident which saw a football spectator punch an assistant referee in a Sunday League game led to a fine for the guilty club.

Man needed metal plates in face after cannabis user’s ‘savage’ attack at club

Man needed metal plates in face after cannabis user’s ‘savage’ attack at club

A thug who fractured a man's face in a "savage and cowardly" attack told police after his arrest: "If you are going to do it, don't go half-hearted.”

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Paul O’Grady’s final TV appearances confirmed

Paul O’Grady’s final TV appearances confirmed

The late entertainer Paul O’Grady is set to take to the screen one final time as TV bosses prepare a touching farewell for the beloved star.

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Vance exit came out of the blue

Vance exit came out of the blue

Ashford are assessing their striking options following top scorer Vance Bola’s shock departure.

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Peacocks store to shut for good in closure-hit shopping centre

Peacocks store to shut for good in closure-hit shopping centre

A shopping centre has been dealt another blow as a two-storey Peacocks unit will shut for good later this month.

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Person dies after collapsing at hotel

Person dies after collapsing at hotel

A person has died after collapsing at a hotel, it has been confirmed.

Two lanes shut on M20 after crash

Two lanes shut on M20 after crash

Traffic was mounting after two lanes were shut on the M20, following a collision.

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Emergency services called to hotel

Emergency services called to hotel

Police and paramedics attended a hotel this morning, for what is understood to be a medical incident.

Doctors fear plan for 170 homes could ‘overwhelm’ nearby GP surgery

Doctors fear plan for 170 homes could ‘overwhelm’ nearby GP surgery

Controversial plans for 170 homes next to two new-build estates could overwhelm a nearby doctors’ surgery, NHS bosses fear.

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99% of Kent businesses want return of Eurostar

99% of Kent businesses want return of Eurostar

Hundreds of Kent firms hope for Eurostar services to return amid claims its withdrawal has hit them in the pocket.

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‘Shock and upset’ as documentary sheds light on killer cop

‘Shock and upset’ as documentary sheds light on killer cop

A new BBC documentary delves into the murder of Sarah Everard, revealing the moment officers found out killer Wayne Couzens was a fellow copper.

Owner's heartbreak after yobs trash popular cafe

Owner's heartbreak after yobs trash popular cafe

A cafe owner has spoken of his devastation after vandals trashed his popular high street business.

BMW driver died after jumping from moving car on M20

BMW driver died after jumping from moving car on M20

A man died after he jumped from his moving car and into the path of a lorry on a busy motorway, an inquest has heard.

'We tried going cashless - but customers said they'd never drink here again'

'We tried going cashless - but customers said they'd never drink here again'

Bosses of a popular bar have become the latest business owners in Kent to face a backlash over plans to introduce card-only payments.

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