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Brazen thief back behind bars

Brazen thief back behind bars

A man who boasted he had ‘master’s degree in burglary, robbery and shoplifting' is facing up to six months inside.

VIDEO: 'Thrilling' birth of rare predator

VIDEO: 'Thrilling' birth of rare predator

Cameras have captured the moment four pine martens were born at a wildlife park.

'Muslim women need parliament to rescue them from bad marriages'

'Muslim women need parliament to rescue them from bad marriages'

Former Archbishop of Canterbury is backing a new law to "rescue" Muslim women "trapped in bad marriages" by religiously oppressive laws.

Power cut hits popular dockside

Power cut hits popular dockside

Thousands of people were forced to evacuate restaurants and a cinema following a blackout.

'It was horrific for my wife and family'

'It was horrific for my wife and family'

A grandfather who was moments from death has praised quick thinking NHS staff for saving his life.

Locust spotted outside supermarket

Locust spotted outside supermarket

A woman was shocked to come across an insect normally found in North Africa when she went down the shops.

On your bike!

On your bike!

A top official who wants parking charges in a Kent town to go up by 50% travelled by car to a key meeting.

Thieves picked on the wrong man

Thieves picked on the wrong man

A cyclist managed to keep hold of his top of the range bike despite being pushed into a river.

'Suspicious' blaze at derelict property

'Suspicious' blaze at derelict property

Firefighters have tackled a suspicious fire in a large derelict building where people may have been trapped inside.

Tributes to acting legend

Tributes to acting legend

Tributes have been paid to the Bafta-winning actor and former Kent schoolboy Sir John Hurt.

Woman wins huge cash prize

Woman wins huge cash prize

Another kmfm listener is quids in after winning its Thousand Pound Friday competition.

Four car pile-up caused delays

Four car pile-up caused delays

Commuters faced longer journeys following a crash on a busy route.

VIDEO: Fed up customer carries 'coffin' into store

VIDEO: Fed up customer carries 'coffin' into store

A disgruntled shopper, who just happens to be a funeral director, knew exactly what to do when an item his mother bought 'died' multiple times.

Harrowing scene as horses found dead in field

Harrowing scene as horses found dead in field

Staff from an animal rescue centre came across the distressing sight of three dead horses in a field. Warning: graphic images.

Crackdown on trouble-making yobs

Crackdown on trouble-making yobs

Police have imposed a dispersal order in a town centre this weekend to keep young thugs away.

Sorrow as dozens watch historic attraction's closure

Sorrow as dozens watch historic attraction's closure

People watched on in sadness as a 132-year-old attraction closed after £80k costs to upgrade its braking system were demanded by safety inspectors.

Dogs to be destroyed after attack

Dogs to be destroyed after attack

Two bull mastiffs who were part of a pack which left a man with serious injuries will be put down.

Pensioner charged with murder bid at retirement flat

Pensioner charged with murder bid at retirement flat

A 79-year-old man has been charged with trying to murder a woman who was seriously injured in an attack at a block of retirement flats.

Two-vehicle crash in village

Two-vehicle crash in village

A road was closed and two men treated by paramedics following a collision.

Man admits drink-driving after crashing into house

Man admits drink-driving after crashing into house

A bar manager who crashed his car into the front of a house has admitted getting behind the wheel after drinking three pints.

Man seriously injured after falling off his bike

Man seriously injured after falling off his bike

Police and paramedics descended on a Kent village after a man fell off his bike.

VIDEO: Europe's oldest Malayan tapir celebrates 39th birthday

VIDEO: Europe's oldest Malayan tapir celebrates 39th birthday

One of the world's oldest tapirs is celebrating his birthday at a Kent wild animal park.

War hero died after violent thug mugged him of £40

War hero died after violent thug mugged him of £40

A war veteran was murdered by a mugger who left him with a smashed hip after robbing him of just £40, an inquest has concluded.

War and Peace to revive its Hop Farm base

War and Peace to revive its Hop Farm base

The War and Peace Revival show, which attracts thousands every year, will return to the Hop Farm Family Park this year.

More Tube strikes announced

More Tube strikes announced

Commuters are facing more travel misery as two more strikes are announced on the London Underground.

Poundland shuts one of two town stores

Poundland shuts one of two town stores

Bargain lovers will have one less Poundland store to pick from in a town centre as the brand reveals its plans to close one of its branches.

Doomed Poundland store holds closing down sale

Doomed Poundland store holds closing down sale

Shoppers are invited to grab a bargain as a discount store prepares for its final few days of trading.

Jail for pervert who had threesome with child

Jail for pervert who had threesome with child

A paedophile who arranged a threesome with a child - and then took sordid photographs of the crime - has been jailed.

Petrol station strike threat called off

Petrol station strike threat called off

Threatened strike action that could have halted deliveries to supermarket petrol stations in the county has been called off.

Shell achieves modelling dream despite op

Shell achieves modelling dream despite op

After having life-changing surgery in 2015, a mum-of-two never thought she would be modelling underwear.

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