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Fire crews free man trapped after crash

Fire crews free man trapped after crash

A man trapped in a car was released by fire crews following a three-vehicle crash.

Road reopens after four-car smash

Road reopens after four-car smash

Traffic is clearing after four cars were involved in a crash this evening.

School reports cases of hand, foot and mouth

School reports cases of hand, foot and mouth

A school has reported two cases of hand, foot and mouth disease to the authorities.

'Gross failings' by trust contributed to patient's death

'Gross failings' by trust contributed to patient's death

A negligent mental health trust had a part to play in the tragic death of a woman who jumped in front of a train, an inquest has found.

Boy, 15, among three arrested over 'heroin supply'

Boy, 15, among three arrested over 'heroin supply'

Two men and a boy have been bailed on suspicion of supplying heroin.

Pair deny spraying Polish football hooligan graffiti

Pair deny spraying Polish football hooligan graffiti

Two men have appeared in court after 20 buildings were covered in Polish football hooligan graffiti.

Shock as binmen are sacked

Shock as binmen are sacked

A group of binmen have been sacked for collecting “banned” rubbish but they claim they were just doing their job.

Fired Christian magistrate launches legal action

Fired Christian magistrate launches legal action

A sacked former JP booted from a senior NHS position after speaking out against gay adoption says he is suing Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

Side effects of baby medicine reported to watchdog

Side effects of baby medicine reported to watchdog

One mother's viral Facebook post after her baby was rushed to hospital after taking medicine has led to at least seven other parents coming forward.

Mountain of rubbish fly-tipped on estate now gone

Mountain of rubbish fly-tipped on estate now gone

A mountain of rubbish has been fly-tipped outside two businesses on industrial estate has now been removed.

Black Friday: Kent's biggest and best bargains

Black Friday: Kent's biggest and best bargains

It's that time of year again - here's where you can secure the top deals this Black Friday.

Gun haul boat on TV show

Gun haul boat on TV show

The boat found with £100,000 of guns on board - the UK's largest haul of automatic weapons - has featured on a TV show.

Knife attack hero faces deportation

Knife attack hero faces deportation

A backpacker who was injured when he was caught up in a frenzied knife attack which left two people dead now faces deportation.

Man dies in roundabout crash

Man dies in roundabout crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 40s died when his car crashed into a roundabout.

New plans for trampoline park

New plans for trampoline park

An old packaging factory is to become the latest outlet of a growing trampoline franchise leap frogging across Kent.

Serial flasher jailed after exposing himself to girl

Serial flasher jailed after exposing himself to girl

A drunk flasher who drove up to a young girl and performed a sex act in front of her has been jailed.

Southern staff strike today

Southern staff strike today

Today will see further strike action by Southern train staff as the row over guards rumbles on.

Woman dies after sea rescue

Woman dies after sea rescue

A 39-year-old woman has died in hospital after being rescued from the sea.

Arrest after knifepoint robbery

Arrest after knifepoint robbery

A large knife was seized by police and a man arrested after a "knifepoint robbery" in a town centre street.

'Callous' scammers steal pensioner's car and gifts

'Callous' scammers steal pensioner's car and gifts

A warning's gone out after a pensioner had his precious new car and all the presents inside stolen by scammers at Bluewater.

Election watchdog to probe Ukip expenses

Election watchdog to probe Ukip expenses

The Electoral Commission is to investigate auditors' claims over Ukip expenses in South Thanet and Rochester and Strood

How well did we do?

How well did we do?

School children covered in spots (of the Pudsey variety) raised thousands for Children in Need, as the totals are totted up.

In court: the latest results

In court: the latest results

A meat thief, a drink-driver caught almost four times the limit and an identity card fraudster are among criminals to face justice in court this week.

Katie Hopkins wades into school talk row

Katie Hopkins wades into school talk row

Controversial columnist Katie Hopkins has waded into the row over a school's decision to cancel a talk by a right-wing journalist.

Man due in court on dangerous driving charge

Man due in court on dangerous driving charge

A man's been charged with causing serious injury by driving dangerously following a crash.

New school to be built for hundreds of pupils

New school to be built for hundreds of pupils

A new free school for more than 400 pupils is set to be built, after plans were approved for the site - complete with recording studio.

Police hunt driver who fled crash scene

Police hunt driver who fled crash scene

A road has been blocked off this morning while police hunt a driver who fled the scene of a crash.

Pupils release first rap video

Pupils release first rap video

A group of youngsters have been taking inspiration from around their school and used it to make their debut single.

Six workers deny youth jail abuse

Six workers deny youth jail abuse

Six staff members have denied assaulting and threatening inmates at a young offenders' institution.

Strong winds lash Kent

Strong winds lash Kent

Another severe weather warning was in place this morning as strong winds and rain lashed the county.

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