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Shark maul survivor's family reunion

Shark maul survivor's family reunion

A Kent mum and dad will see their daughter in hospital after her husband punched a shark that was attacking her.

Video: Traffic warden 'run down by driver'

Video: Traffic warden 'run down by driver'

A teenage driver sped off after running down a traffic warden in a bid to avoid a parking ticket, a court heard.

Model marries priest three times his age

Model marries priest three times his age

A retired vicar remained defiant today when he wed his young partner despite a Church of England ruling.

Road open after van overturned

Road open after van overturned

A road has reopened after a vehicle that rolled onto its side causing delays this lunchtime has been recovered.

Travellers move in next to country park

Travellers move in next to country park

Residents say they feel trapped in their homes like prisoners after a large group of travellers moved onto a field next to a country park last night.

Couple married for 77 years die on same day

Couple married for 77 years die on same day

A couple married for 77 years died on the same day after hospital staff moved their beds together so they could hold hands for a final time.

Charity music event Gig For Life cancelled

Charity music event Gig For Life cancelled

Poor ticket sales have been blamed for the cancellation of a one-day music festival in aid of Cancer Research UK at the Hop Farm Family Park.

Police hunt after crash

Police hunt after crash

Officers are searching for the occupants of a car which crashed into a wall this morning.

Police arrest two members of paedophile hunter group

Police arrest two members of paedophile hunter group

Two men from a vigilante gang which tries to trap paedophile suspects have been arrested.

Traffic clears after pile-up

Traffic clears after pile-up

Traffic is moving well now after a multi-vehicle crash blocked a section of the A20.

17,600 using food banks

17,600 using food banks

A charity says growing numbers of families are finding out it only takes an unexpected bill to mean they are unable to put food on their table.

'Alfie is at peace now'

'Alfie is at peace now'

A four-year-old boy, who fought desperately with kidney disease, has died despite generous organ donors coming forward.

Are you 'killing your kids with kindness'?

Are you 'killing your kids with kindness'?

A doctor says parents must stop giving children junk food on a regular basis or they are likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or cancer.

Model to marry priest three times his age today

Model to marry priest three times his age today

The fiance of a gay vicar is promising to hit back at critics of their wedding today following suggestions he must only be after his partner's money.

Derelict store to house new DIY chain

Derelict store to house new DIY chain

A new DIY brand is set to come to Kent and will be the fifth of its kind in the UK, we can exclusively reveal.

Witness appeal after serious assault

Witness appeal after serious assault

A man was badly hurt with a facial injury after being attacked at a flat.

Gunshots heard in residential street

Gunshots heard in residential street

A helicopter was scrambled and armed police called in after gunshots were heard in a village.

Police arrest man and woman for 'distraction' burglary

Police arrest man and woman for 'distraction' burglary

A man and woman have been arrested in connection with a burglary. The man is also charged with dangerous driving.

Man detained after wandering on to railway line

Man detained after wandering on to railway line

Witnesses have reported seeing a man wandering on train tracks.

Triple delays as cars spin off busy motorway

Triple delays as cars spin off busy motorway

Three crashes all in the same area are making driving home a nightmare for motorists tonight.

Shock penalty for speeders

Shock penalty for speeders

Motorists could be fined up to £2,500 if they are caught flouting the speed limit as changes to the law came into effect today.

Teenage girl records sex attack

Teenage girl records sex attack

An attempted rapist is behind bars after an 18-year-old managed to film her "harrowing" ordeal as she screamed for help.

Several injured after crash near animal park

Several injured after crash near animal park

A woman was flown to hospital and at least three others suffered neck, back and chest injuries as a result of a collision between two cars.

Police issue CCTV in rape case

Police issue CCTV in rape case

Detectives investigating the rape of a woman as she walked across a park in the Towns have issued CCTV of a man they would like to speak to.

Car ends up on side after motorway crash

Car ends up on side after motorway crash

Traffic was temporarily stopped while police and paramedics attended a crash on one of Kent's busiest highways.

Elderly man assaulted during burglary

Elderly man assaulted during burglary

A man in his seventies was assaulted and robbed of cash and a gold ring by two men posing as police officers during a burglary at his home.

Masked robbery suspect charged

Masked robbery suspect charged

Police have charged a man on suspicion of robbery, possessing a knife, and taking two crates of beer from a convenience store.

Police appeal for witnesses to village pub attack

Police appeal for witnesses to village pub attack

A man has suffered multiple injuries after an assault in a village pub courtyard

Thief steals purse from pensioner's trolley

Thief steals purse from pensioner's trolley

A woman in her 70s was shopping in Iceland when she noticed her purse, which contained cash and cards, was missing.

Inquest opens into teen who died at youth jail

Inquest opens into teen who died at youth jail

The inquest into the death of an epileptic teenager, has heard earlier intervention may not have made a difference.

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