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Two bikers in hospital after ‘serious’ A2 crash

Two bikers in hospital after ‘serious’ A2 crash

Police, paramedics and the air ambulance were called to a serious crash which left two men in hospital.

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‘I was fined for parking without a permit - but there’s not a single sign’

‘I was fined for parking without a permit - but there’s not a single sign’

A driver is challenging a parking company who denied his penalty appeal by providing photos of signs on a neighbouring road.

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A2 shut after serious motorbike crash

A2 shut after serious motorbike crash

An air ambulance was called to the scene of a major crash on a busy A-road.

Concerns for welfare of missing teen, 15

Concerns for welfare of missing teen, 15

Police are appealing for information to help find a missing teenager.

Villagers declare ‘small victory’ as one of the UK’s biggest solar farms stalled

Villagers declare ‘small victory’ as one of the UK’s biggest solar farms stalled

Campaigners have welcomed a decision to “invalidate” a planning application to build a 235-acre solar farm.

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Blaze rips through roof of historic pub once earmarked for flats

Blaze rips through roof of historic pub once earmarked for flats

Fire crews were called to the scene of a blaze which has ripped through and destroyed the roof of a nearly 200-years-old pub.

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Homeless man rebuilds life with own business after ‘painful’ motorbike accident

Homeless man rebuilds life with own business after ‘painful’ motorbike accident

​​A man who “lost everything” and started sleeping outside supermarkets after fracturing his neck in a crash says he’s “started again from scratch”.

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‘This behaviour is disgraceful’: Anger as Pride flag torn down again

‘This behaviour is disgraceful’: Anger as Pride flag torn down again

A councillor has blasted “ignorant” vandals who have stolen a symbol of inclusivity from a park in a suspected hate-motivated act.

Man suffers facial injuries after ‘assault outside Wetherspoons pub’

Man suffers facial injuries after ‘assault outside Wetherspoons pub’

An appeal for witnesses has been made after a man was taken to hospital with facial injuries following an alleged assault outside a pub.

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American dream becomes reality

American dream becomes reality

Two North Kent College Sports Coaching and Performance students have been awarded football scholarships to study and play in the United States.

Ellis stars in ‘breakthrough weekend’ at American SpeedFest

Ellis stars in ‘breakthrough weekend’ at American SpeedFest

Matthew Ellis says he has “suddenly proved” he can drive a Nascar after starring in the 12th American SpeedFest at Brands Hatch.

Championship football club to launch store at Kent shopping centre

Championship football club to launch store at Kent shopping centre

A football club that recently won promotion back to the Championship will be opening a pop-up store at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

Dartford tunnels set for nine more closures this month

Dartford tunnels set for nine more closures this month

The Dartford tunnels will be hit by closures nine more times this month for maintenance work and repairs.

Man taken to hospital after car bursts into flames

Man taken to hospital after car bursts into flames

A man has been taken to hospital after his car burst into flames when it smashed into a barrier.

Man found dead in town centre

Man found dead in town centre

Police taped off a road and erected a forensics tent after a man was found dead.

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Suspected Bluewater shoplifter arrested at Gatwick Airport

Suspected Bluewater shoplifter arrested at Gatwick Airport

A suspected shoplifter has been charged after a series of alleged thefts from John Lewis.

Father and son to face trial next year after boy, 4, killed in crash

Father and son to face trial next year after boy, 4, killed in crash

Two men accused of murder after a young boy lost his life in a fatal crash will stand trial next year.

Delays on M25 after crash

Delays on M25 after crash

Drivers faced long delays on the M25 due to a reported crash.

Town toys with name change to clear up 'confusion' with another - 200 miles away

Town toys with name change to clear up 'confusion' with another - 200 miles away

A newly-formed town council is eyeing a name change to clear up any “confusion” after repeatedly receiving messages intended for another town.

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F1 drama as Brands hosts 19th Masters Historic Festival

F1 drama as Brands hosts 19th Masters Historic Festival

Historic Formula 1 racer Yutaka Toriba swept to victory at Brands Hatch - before his event ended in the barriers.

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