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Air ambulance called to campervan crash

Air ambulance called to campervan crash

Delays have now cleared after a campervan left the road and hit a post.

Consultation on future train operator

Consultation on future train operator

The government wants to hear the public's views on what it wants from the next rail operator to take the Southeastern franchise covering most of Kent.

Woman assaulted in cash machine raid

Woman assaulted in cash machine raid

A woman was attacked as she took out money from a cash machine.

Overnight closures on dual carriageway

Overnight closures on dual carriageway

One of the county's busiest roads will be shut overnight for five nights this week for resurfacing.

Drug dealer jailed for six years

Drug dealer jailed for six years

A drug dealer found with dozens of wraps of heroin and cocaine has been locked up for six years.

Road re-opens after crash

Road re-opens after crash

A main road was blocked for hours after a two car crash which saw a woman taken to hospital.

This chef has put his recovery down to hospital food

This chef has put his recovery down to hospital food

A restaurant boss who was rushed to hospital for an emergency op has told how great meals got him back on his feet.

Food hall asks for extended licence

Food hall asks for extended licence

This foodie emporium is hoping to expand - with everything from 'tastings to supper clubs, pop-up shops and exhibitions' on the cards.

MP campaigns against rising number of dog thefts

MP campaigns against rising number of dog thefts

Dartford MP Gareth Johnson is raising the issue of dog theft at Parliament today.

Cost of dying nearly £9,000

Cost of dying nearly £9,000

Grieving families have seen the price of a perfect send-off almost double over the past 12 years.

Dad demands action taken against son

Dad demands action taken against son

A huge pile of rubbish at neighbouring property has threatened to tear a family apart.

Teenager tackles town centre gunman

Teenager tackles town centre gunman

A man returning home after a night out thought he was going to die when he came face to face with someone brandishing a weapon.

Bit of a sticky situation?

Bit of a sticky situation?

A pub customer was faced with more than he bargained for after a practical joke left his car a little wrapped up.

Driver at large after failing to stop for police

Driver at large after failing to stop for police

Police are hunting a driver who fled after being confronted by officers in a town centre street.

Missing teen found safe

Missing teen found safe

A teenager who went missing two days ago has been found safe.

Two Kent towns among 'coolest places to live'

Two Kent towns among 'coolest places to live'

Two towns in Kent are ranked among the coolest places to live in Britain. Here's why...

Home secretary urges councils to help refugees

Home secretary urges councils to help refugees

The home secretary has said cuts should not be used as an excuse by councils not to offer homes to refugees, during a visit to a Kent town.

Appeal to find missing teen

Appeal to find missing teen

Police are appealing for help in finding a teenage girl, last seen at a train station 11 days ago.

Audition's 'disappointing turnout' for The X Factor

Audition's 'disappointing turnout' for The X Factor

Producers for ITV's biggest singing contest have had a quiet day at this Kent venue.

White powder and threatening note sent to bank

White powder and threatening note sent to bank

Hundreds of workers were put on lockdown after a suspicious package containing white powder and theatening note was sent to a credit card call centre.

Cat dies in house fire

Cat dies in house fire

Two cats were rescued by firefighters after a blaze broke out in a house, but one did not survive.

School head quits as 'public challenges' affect her health

School head quits as 'public challenges' affect her health

The head teacher of a top grammar school has resigned just weeks after the conclusion of an investigation into her treatment of staff and pupils.

Pervert who had sex with girl locked up

Pervert who had sex with girl locked up

A middle-aged pervert who took photos of himself having sex with a vulnerable young girl has been jailed for 10 years.

Chip pan sparks pub kitchen blaze

Chip pan sparks pub kitchen blaze

A chip pan is believed to be the cause of a kitchen blaze at a pub.

Driver in custody after cop car crash

Driver in custody after cop car crash

A 23-year-old has been charged with six driving offences after a vehicle failed to stop then smashed into a police car.

In court: the latest results

In court: the latest results

Find out who has been named and shamed in this week's Kent court round-up.

Worker pushed in department store robbery

Worker pushed in department store robbery

Police are hunting a robber who stole a large amount of cash from a department store safe, before shoving a worker out of the way and fleeing.

Death crash victim was 'dedicated' councillor

Death crash victim was 'dedicated' councillor

A family has paid tribute to a "charismatic and devoted" 49-year-old man who was a passenger in a car which hit a tree

Driver charged after horror crash

Driver charged after horror crash

A man is set to appear in court following a crash which left a motorcyclist fighting for his life in hospital.

Murder accused tells of Pokemon Go fan's final moments

Murder accused tells of Pokemon Go fan's final moments

A "scarily calm" man accused of murder has told how his alleged victim "jiggled about and then stopped moving" after he put him in a choke hold.

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