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Gran who stole friend's life savings told to repay just £3k

Gran who stole friend's life savings told to repay just £3k

A greedy pensioner who used her friend's life savings to pay for holidays, hotel stays and new cars has been told to pay back just £3,000.

Man in his 60s found dead in house

Man in his 60s found dead in house

Police and paramedics were called to a property in Herne Bay this morning following reports of a death

Octopus spotted off Kent coast

Octopus spotted off Kent coast

A dad-of-two has spotted an octopus in the shallows... just days after a stingray sighting.

Roadworks spark long rush-hour tailbacks

Roadworks spark long rush-hour tailbacks

Drivers are reporting delays of up to 15 minutes on a busy stretch this morning.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 30s was found dead in her home.

Air ambulance lands on beach after incident at care home

Air ambulance lands on beach after incident at care home

Emergency services including the air ambulance rushed to a seafront after a man fell at a care home.

Disappointment as bus station sale falls through

Disappointment as bus station sale falls through

A sale agreed for a town's bus station has fallen through after the proposed buyer "decided not to continue with the process".

Big names turning out for Browning

Big names turning out for Browning

Some of Kent football’s biggest names will flock to Winch’s Field on Sunday to take part in a testimonial for Herne Bay midfielder Lee Browning.

Man fights for life after scaffolding jump

Man fights for life after scaffolding jump

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being airlifted following a reported leap from scaffolding.

Pier gets £50,000 cash boost

Pier gets £50,000 cash boost

A new stage is to be built on a historic pier after the landmark received almost £50,000 to help boost its regeneration.

Crash on busy commuter route causing tailbacks

Crash on busy commuter route causing tailbacks

Three cars and a lorry have crashed on a major coastal dual carriage-way.

Tory Taylor wins by-election

Tory Taylor wins by-election

A former Lord Mayor of Canterbury has swept to victory in the battle for a vacant seat in Reculver.

Man found with dangerous chemical outside nightclub

Man found with dangerous chemical outside nightclub

Police were alerted by bouncers after a 20-year-old was seen carrying a bottle of corrosive ammonia.

Road closed as firefighters tackle van fire

Road closed as firefighters tackle van fire

Eyewitness says van carrying pallets was well alight when he passed

Denly: Last day win one of our best

Denly: Last day win one of our best

Herne Bay boss Sam Denly says last day win at Hastiings was great way to end the season.

Dad attacks partner 'due to stroke medication'

Dad attacks partner 'due to stroke medication'

A man who attacked his girlfriend and threatened to kill her blamed his violence on the stroke pills he was taking.

Dog walker suffers facial injuries after 'attack'

Dog walker suffers facial injuries after 'attack'

A woman walking her dog with her teenage daughter claims she was attacked in the middle of the afternoon.

Fear missing chihuahua stolen from garden

Fear missing chihuahua stolen from garden

A mum-of-five has launched a desperate search to find her beloved pet dog.

Air show set for a boost with more seafront jets

Air show set for a boost with more seafront jets

Organisers of a seafront air show hope to add more fighter jets to this year’s line-up after entering talks with a number of pilots.

Denly says recruiting 30-goal striker is crucial

Denly says recruiting 30-goal striker is crucial

Sam Denly says recruiting a 30-goal a season striker is a must - but knows they come at a price.

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