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Mum fears for family safety after cars crash into garden

Mum fears for family safety after cars crash into garden

A mum has spoken of her fears for her children after two cars crashed into her garden on the same day.

Motorcyclist dies in crash on roundabout

Motorcyclist dies in crash on roundabout

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a 53-year-old biker died today. The crash led to tail-backs on one of Kent's major motorways.

Protesters demand ban on 'mega mosque'

Protesters demand ban on 'mega mosque'

Flag-waving members of Britain First staged a protest demanding councillors scrap plans for a new mosque - but it could have backfired.

Teenager charged with murder

Teenager charged with murder

A 19-year-old has appeared in court charged with the murder of a teenager in April.

Beer lovers descend on annual festival

Beer lovers descend on annual festival

An annual celebration of the humble hop attended by thousands returns this weekend.

Thunderstorm lights up Kent night

Thunderstorm lights up Kent night

Many were kept awake by a powerful thunderstorm over parts of Kent last night.

Brave mum chases after meat thieves

Brave mum chases after meat thieves

A 5ft mum-of-four chased after a pair of shoplifters for a mile before confronting one of them and forcing him to give the haul back.

Future of air show in doubt

Future of air show in doubt

Organisers of one of Kent's most popular events say spiralling costs are threatening its future.

Teenage mum's illegal abortion attempt

Teenage mum's illegal abortion attempt

No action was taken against a couple who tried to abort their baby due to their 'extreme vulnerability', an inquest heard.

Top-secret radio interceptor turns 100

Top-secret radio interceptor turns 100

A woman who played a key role gathering intelligence about the Germans during the Second World War has celebrated a major milestone.

Huge mob attacked police with bottles and beer cans

Huge mob attacked police with bottles and beer cans

Two officers feared for their safety as they confiscated alcohol from underage drinkers at a cricket ground.

Homes facing hours without water

Homes facing hours without water

A burst water main has left many residents with no water supply.

Charges dropped in firearm case

Charges dropped in firearm case

Prosecutors offered no evidence against one man when he appeared in court but another defendant is still awaiting sentencing.

New 'Banksy' has appeared

New 'Banksy' has appeared

A new 'fake' Banksy piece has appeared in a busy town centre.

Third person arrested after 'murder'

Third person arrested after 'murder'

A man has been arrested under suspicion of the murder of a man, bringing the number of people in custody to three.

Knife-wielding robbers jailed

Knife-wielding robbers jailed

Two thieves have been jailed for a combined total of 14 years after carrying out a shop robbery whilst threatening the workers with knives.

Police warning after spate of thefts from vans

Police warning after spate of thefts from vans

Van owners have been warned to take care after thieves have walked off with thousands of pounds of tools in a crime blitz.

Harvester restaurant damned by food hygiene inspectors

Harvester restaurant damned by food hygiene inspectors

A Harvester restaurant closed its doors for a 'thorough cleaning' and staff retraining after being rated zero by the Food Standards Agency.

Third man confirmed dead at house

Third man confirmed dead at house

Police investigating two unexplained deaths have confirmed another man died in the same house just days earlier.

Thug facing jail after McDonald's stabbing

Thug facing jail after McDonald's stabbing

A teenager has admitted knifing his victim inside a fast food restaurant.

Residents evacuated after gas leak

Residents evacuated after gas leak

Around 60 residents have had to been evacuated from their homes after flash floods ruptured a gas main.

Rare permission for exhumation after grave blunder

Rare permission for exhumation after grave blunder

A judge has given rare legal permission for a husband and wife to be re-united in the grave.

Boy, 15, charged with dealing Class A drugs

Boy, 15, charged with dealing Class A drugs

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with dealing Class A drugs.

Wife's agony as husband dies on way to chip shop

Wife's agony as husband dies on way to chip shop

A newlywed whose husband died after suffering mysterious injuries on his way to the local chip shop has paid tribute to "a wonderful man".

Pensioner seriously injured in pile-up

Pensioner seriously injured in pile-up

A pensioner has been seriously injured in a four-car pile-up.

'Naked trespasser' causes rail delays

'Naked trespasser' causes rail delays

A man has been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency after allegedly trespassing on a railway line - while naked.

Man found dead in car

Man found dead in car

The body of a man found in a car in a quiet residential road is not due to be formally identified until next week.

Man charged with racially abusing woman

Man charged with racially abusing woman

A man's been charged with hurling racist abuse at a woman.

Wartime bomb detonated at ragstone quarry

Wartime bomb detonated at ragstone quarry

Bomb disposal teams carried out a controlled explosion after a Second World War device was found in a quarry.

Police search over concern for man's welfare

Police search over concern for man's welfare

A police helicopter was called in to help with a search after concerns were raised for a man's welfare.

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