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Burglar targets scores of homes

Burglar targets scores of homes

A burglar was arrested by officers in the back garden of a home he had just targeted, a court heard.

'Wrong way' driver caused death crash

'Wrong way' driver caused death crash

An 86-year-old man has admitted driving the wrong way on a motorway, causing the death of an ex-police motorcyclist.

Pensioners critical in London hospital after collision

Pensioners critical in London hospital after collision

Two pensioners suffered life-threatening injuries after a multi-vehicle crash.

Action being taken to improve 'death-trap' junction

Action being taken to improve 'death-trap' junction

Plans have been put forward to add traffic signals at a dangerous junction.

Car lands in field after crash on M2

Car lands in field after crash on M2

Emergency crews are at the scene of accident where a vehicle has left the road and ended up in a field.

You won't believe how much this shed's going for!

You won't believe how much this shed's going for!

This farm building has been revamped with some stunning interior design. But how much is it on the market for?

'Impromptu refinery' set up in Nick Clegg's former home: Court

'Impromptu refinery' set up in Nick Clegg's former home: Court

A gang of thieves set up an impromptu refinery as part of a £1m scam in the grounds of Nick Clegg's former Kent home, a court heard.

Seven thieves, including Olympic hopeful, jailed

Seven thieves, including Olympic hopeful, jailed

A gang of thieves - including a would-be Olympian - have been locked up for a string of burglaries involving cars worth £700,000.

Steph and Dom pull out of prom

Steph and Dom pull out of prom

Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom Parker have pulled out of appearing at a care home's biggest fundraiser of the year because they're filming a new show

Health fears as emergency patients diverted

Health fears as emergency patients diverted

Emergency patients will be diverted away from a major Kent hospital next week, sparking healthcare fears.

Jobless numbers down

Jobless numbers down

The number of people on unemployment benefits in Kent has fallen by its largest amount since July last year.

Plaque unveiled for Bowie

Plaque unveiled for Bowie

A blue plaque commemorating the late David Bowie's strong ties with Maidstone will be revealed tomorrow.

Angry drivers hit out after hours of traffic delays

Angry drivers hit out after hours of traffic delays

Furious drivers, forced to queue for hours after a serious crash, have hit out at the length of the delays.

Bomb squad called to unexploded shell

Bomb squad called to unexploded shell

An unexploded shell was made safe after the bomb squad were called out.

Crash involving lorries caused severe M2 delays

Crash involving lorries caused severe M2 delays

Part of one of Kent's busiest motorways was shut for several hours as emergency crews dealt with a serious accident.

Plea for witnesses after cat shot dead

Plea for witnesses after cat shot dead

A cat owner is appealing for witnesses and warning others after she discovered her pet shot dead behind her home

Are you in our My Dad specials?

Are you in our My Dad specials?

Thousands of schoolchildren from all across Kent have sent in drawings for our fantastic Father's Day supplements.

Here's where you're most likely to be caught speeding

Here's where you're most likely to be caught speeding

Nearly 50,000 people received fines for driving too fast with one motorist caught travelling at double the national speed limit.

Kent micropub trail unveiled

Kent micropub trail unveiled

A special guide has been created to highlight some of the county's best watering holes within a 10 minute walk of a train station.

Wounded Kent veteran to represent UK

Wounded Kent veteran to represent UK

A man who has undergone 13 operations in 11 years has been given the chance to compete at a major international sporting event.

'Lives put at risk' as ambulances grounded in raids

'Lives put at risk' as ambulances grounded in raids

Thieves who have targeted ambulance stations to steal vital equipment have "undoubtedly" put lives at risk, it's been claimed.

May earns a reprieve for the time being

May earns a reprieve for the time being

The PM has bought herself some time but pressure mounts over the Brexit deal

Lane blocked by crash

Lane blocked by crash

A lane was blocked in both directions after a crash involving three vehicles.

A-road shut after crash

A-road shut after crash

A busy road was closed after a crash involving two vehicles this evening.

Patient needed 'further evaluation' months before death

Patient needed 'further evaluation' months before death

An updated assessment of a mentally ill woman needed "further evaluation" by mental health services months before she died, an inquest has heard.

Lorry crash blocks busy road

Lorry crash blocks busy road

A woman was checked at the scene by paramedics after a crash between a car and a lorry.

Man jailed for stabbing ex friend in stomach

Man jailed for stabbing ex friend in stomach

A man caused a former friend multiple injuries, before blaming someone else for the horrific attack.

Robber threatened bus drivers with syringes

Robber threatened bus drivers with syringes

A man threatened two bus drivers with dirty syringes in separate attacks for just a pocketful of change, a court heard.

Dismay as KCC sell care home to private company

Dismay as KCC sell care home to private company

The chairman of a campaign group which has fought to stop the privatisation of a care home has said the public has been let down

Rough sleepers ditch rubbish at campsite

Rough sleepers ditch rubbish at campsite

Homeless people living in land off the M20 have abandoned the site leaving a trail of mess in their wake.

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