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Beachgoers showered with dredger mess

Beachgoers showered with dredger mess

A family were left covered in saltwater and silt when a dredger spewed its contents into the air on a seafront.

Girl, 10, hit by car

Girl, 10, hit by car

A child thought to be about 10 has been taken to hospital after being knocked down by a car.

Police uncover cannabis factory

Police uncover cannabis factory

Officers investigating a "disturbance" discovered a cannabis factory with more than 150 plants.

Three in court following restaurant brawl

Three in court following restaurant brawl

Three men have pleaded not guilty to affray after a fight at a popular Indian restaurant.

'Wrong way' driver released on bail

'Wrong way' driver released on bail

A driver who was arrested after going the wrong way down a motorway and crashing into another car has been released from custody.

Pub loses licence over one word

Pub loses licence over one word

A landlord stripped of his licence due a single word says it has cost him almost £30,000 in lost sales - but now he's back in business.

New images released in hunt for missing teen

New images released in hunt for missing teen

Police have released new images in an appeal to track down a missing teenager who disappeared more than a week ago.

'Vulnerable' man found safe and well

'Vulnerable' man found safe and well

A vulnerable man who had gone missing from his Kent home has been found safe and well.

Anger as woman, 88, left in A&E corridor for 13 hours

Anger as woman, 88, left in A&E corridor for 13 hours

A pensioner who suffered a head injury in a fall was left between double doors and a toilet in an A&E corridor for 13 hours because of a lack of beds.

Artist draws on his skills to thank kind shop owner

Artist draws on his skills to thank kind shop owner

An artist was so moved by the kindness shown to him by a trader he drew a portrait of him – and handed it over as a present.

‘The worst I’ve ever seen for rubbish, it is truly disgusting’

‘The worst I’ve ever seen for rubbish, it is truly disgusting’

The putrefying contents of a ripped bin bag spill out on to the pavement... is this Kent's most untidy street?

Drugs baron foiled trying to flee UK

Drugs baron foiled trying to flee UK

A drugs baron was foiled trying to escape Britain when officers spotted him on this X-ray photograph.

Two in custody over affray

Two in custody over affray

One man has been taken to hospital after a car hit a taxi in the early hours of this morning.

Fifth man still in custody

Fifth man still in custody

Police are still questioning a fifth suspect in connection with the murder of pensioner Roy Blackman.

Driver in shock after car plunges down embankment

Driver in shock after car plunges down embankment

A driver had to be treated for shock after their car plunged down a motorway embankment this morning.

Extractor fan sparks bathroom blaze

Extractor fan sparks bathroom blaze

Fire crews tackled a blaze from an extractor fan - after flames were spotted in a home's roof.

Woman released from custody after house fire

Woman released from custody after house fire

A woman who was arrested following a house fire in a small cul-de-sac has been released with a caution.

Archbishop's 'illegitimate' revelation

Archbishop's 'illegitimate' revelation

A DNA test has revealed the Archbishop of Canterbury is the illegitimate son of Winston Churchill's private secretary.

Popular car show scrapped for being 'too successful'

Popular car show scrapped for being 'too successful'

A popular monthly car show has been stopped due to health and safety issues, after it started attracting too many enthusiasts.

‘Appalling’ rejection of anthem

‘Appalling’ rejection of anthem

The decision not to make the national anthem a mandatory part of mayor-making has appalled a council member.

Driver used dead person’s disabled badge

Driver used dead person’s disabled badge

A man has been ordered to pay fines after using a cancelled parking permit belonging to a dead driver to leave his car in a disabled bay.

Nuclear power station bosses on their guard against 'madmen'

Nuclear power station bosses on their guard against 'madmen'

Bosses at Kent's nuclear power station say they are on their guard against “madmen” unleashing nuclear terrorism.

Young penpals reunited after appeal

Young penpals reunited after appeal

Two young girls who became friends on a family holiday have been reunited thanks to an appeal.

Air ambulance makes lunchtime landing in Herne Bay

Air ambulance makes lunchtime landing in Herne Bay

Paramedics and the air ambulance seen in the area of the Memorial Park

Alcohol seized from teens in special zone

Alcohol seized from teens in special zone

Police have been using extra powers to tackle louts this weekend - with the eldest dealt with this evening aged just 15.

Police arrest two and seize imitation firearm

Police arrest two and seize imitation firearm

A pair in their 20s have been arrested after a string of alleged offences around Kent.

Gang jailed after more than 70 fuel thefts

Gang jailed after more than 70 fuel thefts

A trio of brazen thieves who stole fuel in front of paying customers and garage staff have been jailed.

Person injured in 'fall from height' in city park

Person injured in 'fall from height' in city park

A person has suffered head injuries after falling from height at a city park this afternoon.

Rush hour misery after two crashes on M25

Rush hour misery after two crashes on M25

Drivers suffered huge delays on the A2, M25 and Dartford crossing this evening after two crashes. .

Driver dies week after crash

Driver dies week after crash

A driver has died of his injuries a week after crashing into two parked cars.

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