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Praise for ‘heroic’ binman crushed to death at school

09 December 2020
Praise for ‘heroic’ binman crushed to death at school

A binman killed in a tragic accident has been hailed as a hero for trying to prevent an even more dangerous incident.

Man dies on bypass

08 December 2020
Man dies on bypass

A man died on a busy bypass sparking hours of traffic chaos, with efforts ongoing to trace his family.

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Fundraising shout for the lifeboats

04 December 2020
Fundraising shout for the lifeboats

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

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

03 December 2020
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.

Police seek pair over alleged theft

03 December 2020
Police seek pair over alleged theft

The public are being asked if they recognise two individuals police wish to speak to over suspected town centre shoplifting.

Man arrested over 1987 bedsit murders

03 December 2020
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.

Police shooting was lawful killing

02 December 2020
Police shooting was lawful killing

An inquest jury found the fatal shooting of a dangerous fugitive by police was a lawful killing by officers fearing 'imminent danger'.

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Police hunt suspected shoplifters

02 December 2020
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.

'Noxious substance' spilt on shop worker

01 December 2020
'Noxious substance' spilt on shop worker

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and committing a public order offence after a shop altercation.

Safe stolen in daylight raid

30 November 2020
Safe stolen in daylight raid

A brazen thief walked into a shop in broad daylight before making off with a safe full of cash.

Two suspects charged over warehouse break-in

30 November 2020
Two suspects charged over warehouse break-in

Two men suspected of stealing parcels from a warehouse were arrested after a stolen van was stopped by police.

The Kent criminals undone by their own stupidity

22 November 2020
The Kent criminals undone by their own stupidity

After a pair of hapless thieves wearing high-vis clothes were caught trying to steal a tree - we thought we'd look at more tales of hopeless crooks.

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Homes plan given green light

20 November 2020
Homes plan given green light

Plans for up to 300 new homes on former agricultural research land have been given outline planning permission following a narrow vote.

What counts as 'essential' shopping?

20 November 2020
What counts as 'essential' shopping?

Take part in our poll and have your say on this particular lockdown conundrum.

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Hospital visiting restrictions tightened

20 November 2020
Hospital visiting restrictions tightened

A hospital is introducing stricter visiting rules because of a rise in Covid-19 cases in the community.

Suspected thief charged with spitting at shop worker

19 November 2020
Suspected thief charged with spitting at shop worker

A woman suspected of stealing groceries from a town centre supermarket is accused of spitting in the face of worker who challenged her.

Watchdog report reveals failings at medical practice

19 November 2020
Watchdog report reveals failings at medical practice

An unannounced inspection of a busy town centre GP surgery found around half of all calls to the practice were going unanswered.

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'Every day is a blessing'

18 November 2020
'Every day is a blessing'

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

Officer 'thought he was going to die' before taking fatal shot

17 November 2020
Officer 'thought he was going to die' before taking fatal shot

An inquest into the death of a man wanted for murder has heard an officer shot him because thought his life was at risk.

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Fire crews tackle golf club blaze

16 November 2020
Fire crews tackle golf club blaze

A fire in a derelict building on a former golf course has been tackled by fire crews.

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