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Eurostar delays

Eurostar delays

There is disruption on all Eurostar trains into Kent because of a track fault in France.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

What unusual object did Kent artist Tracey Emin marry this week? And can you name the creepy creature spotted on a roof? Take our weekly news quiz.

Police release man held over pensioner's death

Police release man held over pensioner's death

A man arrested during a police murder investigation into the death of Roy Blackman has been released on bail.

Hatched today - new Dinosaur Park

Hatched today - new Dinosaur Park

Port Lympne's eagerly-anticipated new dinosaur attraction is now open.

Kent walk first in UK to be captured on Google Trekker

Kent walk first in UK to be captured on Google Trekker

People can now enjoy this famous Kent trail virtually as it becomes the UK's first to be captured using Google's Street View-style Trekker.

Off-duty firefighter saves neighbour from blaze

Off-duty firefighter saves neighbour from blaze

An off-duty firefighter has been hailed a hero after rescuing a pensioner from his burning house.

Rolling Stones paint Saatchi black

Rolling Stones paint Saatchi black

One of Kent's greatest exports will paint the Saatchi Gallery black in a new exhibition dedicated to The Rolling Stones.

VIDEO: Out of the mouths of youngsters...

VIDEO: Out of the mouths of youngsters...

Whether it's marking a religious festival... or just tucking into mounds of choccy ... we asked these pupils what Easter means to them.

Ferry delays at Port

Ferry delays at Port

Delays on ferry services at the the Port of Dover are anticipated after it is reported P&O ferries are running about 45 minutes behind schedule.

Severe congestion on coastbound A20

Severe congestion on coastbound A20

Holdups from M20 Junction 13 at Folkestone.

M25 lanes reopen after multi-vehicle crash

M25 lanes reopen after multi-vehicle crash

Drivers have been suffering M25 delays after a crash involving several vehicles.

Man who robbed shop of £10,000 found guilty

Man who robbed shop of £10,000 found guilty

A man subjected a woman to a "terrifying ordeal" after storming into a shop and ordering her to open the safe.

Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash

Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash

Several police cars and an ambulance crew were called after a man was injured in a crash this afternoon.

Child's death remains unexplained

Child's death remains unexplained

The death of a two-year-old found dead in a flat next to her mother's body remains a mystery... as she's identified.

'Beach huts' on sale for nearly £500,000 each

'Beach huts' on sale for nearly £500,000 each

Huts boasting under-floor heating, floor-to-ceiling windows and a high-spec music system are set to fetch half a million.

Police descend as man held over pensioner's death

Police descend as man held over pensioner's death

Officers are searching a derelict business park today as a man is quizzed over the violent death of a 73-year-old mechanic.

Queues ease after crossing crash

Queues ease after crossing crash

Traffic is easing after a crash between a van and a car at the Dartford crossing.

Huge response on new crossing proposals

Huge response on new crossing proposals

Almost 30,000 people have already sent online feedback to proposals for a new lower Thames crossing - but there's still time to have your say.

'It's like living in the middle of a tip'

'It's like living in the middle of a tip'

Residents are feeling down in the dumps thanks to a growing mound of rubbish on a green, including a toilet, mattresses, and bin bags of broken glass.

Two cut free following crash

Two cut free following crash

Two people trapped in vehicles after a crash have been cut free by emergency crews.

Did you hear the loud bang?

Did you hear the loud bang?

Residents were left scratching their heads after reports of a loud explosion.

Tributes to pensioner beaten to death

Tributes to pensioner beaten to death

Tributes have flooded in for a popular bird breeder and mechanic who was allegedly murdered in his own home.

Emergency services expecting busy weekend

Emergency services expecting busy weekend

The ambulance service is asking the public for its support ahead of what's expected to be a busy weekend

Huge funding boost for Gravesend

Huge funding boost for Gravesend

Youngsters are designing a new playground and the clock tower is getting a £172k refurb thanks to lottery and community funding.

Army called in after bomb discovered in garden

Army called in after bomb discovered in garden

A road was closed and the bomb disposal team was called in after a device was found in a garden.

Residents call for road to be named in honour of Claire Tiltman and family

Residents call for road to be named in honour of Claire Tiltman and family

Bid to rename Fastrack Manor Way linking Greenhithe and Swanscombe as Tiltman Way

Kent's coastal towns could get a cash boost to help jobs and investment

Kent's coastal towns could get a cash boost to help jobs and investment

The government says it is to allocate more money to help the revival of coastal towns

City's biggest ever planning application

City's biggest ever planning application

Developers have lodged plans for a 4,000-home 'garden suburb' on the outskirts of historic Canterbury city centre.

£500k pledged to Commonwealth war memorial

£500k pledged to Commonwealth war memorial

The government will spend £500,000 creating a Commonwealth War Memorial project on this iconic Kent landmark.

Approval for model railway museum backed by Who star

Approval for model railway museum backed by Who star

Plans have been approved for a model railway centre that's backed by Who Star Roger Daltrey.

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