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Careless drivers get an easy ride from Kent Police

Careless drivers get an easy ride from Kent Police

Middle lane hoggers and tailgaters in Kent have been slapped with penalties only a handful of times, according to an exclusive KMTV investigation.

Man jailed for life for cousin's murder

Man jailed for life for cousin's murder

A man has been jailed for life for the murder of his cousin, who was throttled to death at his flat and dumped in the bath tub.

Petrol station robbers leave with cigarettes and cash

Petrol station robbers leave with cigarettes and cash

Robbers raided a petrol station in the early hours of this morning, making off with cigarettes and cash after threatening staff.

Thousands join dole queue

Thousands join dole queue

More than 1,000 people began claiming unemployment benefits last month as temporary work came to an end after the Christmas period.

Can you explain mysterious lights in the sky?

Can you explain mysterious lights in the sky?

The origin of lights spotted glowing eerily through the clouds over Kent remains a mystery.

Mum attacks 'noisy' neighbour

Mum attacks 'noisy' neighbour

A mother has appeared in court after attacking her neighbour because she thought she was making too much noise.

Racist jailed for hurling abuse at woman on train

Racist jailed for hurling abuse at woman on train

A racist has been jailed after being filmed hurling abuse at a woman and children on a train - just hours after leaving court for similar offences.

Teen suffers broken nose in brawl at football match

Teen suffers broken nose in brawl at football match

Police are investigating after a teenage player suffered a broken nose when he was headbutted as violence erupted at a Sunday League football match.

'A few weeks ago I was set on fire'

'A few weeks ago I was set on fire'

A group of homeless people, including one man attacked by arsonists, are living in a Victorian seafront shelter - but have now been told to move on.

Air ambulance called to help woman with head injury

Air ambulance called to help woman with head injury

The air ambulance was called to the aid of a woman who suffered head injuries after a fall.

Assault on woman - police investigating

Assault on woman - police investigating

A 21-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating an assault on a woman near a newsagent's store.

Cannabis cultivator gets his sums wrong

Cannabis cultivator gets his sums wrong

A man who grew 86 cannabis plants worth £100,000 at his rented flat claimed it was for his own use.

Fund set up for tragic biker Alex

Fund set up for tragic biker Alex

Friends and family of a single dad who died after a road crash are appealing for help to pay for his funeral.

High-speed chase ends at level crossing

High-speed chase ends at level crossing

Police chased a "teenage joyrider" across several miles of narrow country lanes until he was forced to stop at a closed level crossing.

'How I made citizen's arrest with BGT George'

'How I made citizen's arrest with BGT George'

A Kent freerunner has told how he chased after a suspect and made a citizen's arrest with Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson.

Kent's video news

Kent's video news

Catch up with all the news... including more gloom for Dover's sea wall - and a dog saved after swallowing a hook.

Three investors want to run Manston as airport

Three investors want to run Manston as airport

Investors have come forward in the hope of reviving the Manston site as a viable airport.

Woman 'brutally raped on station platform'

Woman 'brutally raped on station platform'

A woman was repeatedly raped on a deserted station platform as trains sped by, a court was told.

Crews tackle living room blaze

Crews tackle living room blaze

Firefighters were called to a house fire that was "well alight" when they arrived.

Britain First leaders arrested

Britain First leaders arrested

Leader of far-right group Britain First, Paul Golding, and his deputy Jayda Fransen have been arrested by police in Kent.

Huge eagle returns home

Huge eagle returns home

Staff at an animal sanctuary are overjoyed after Rex the Sea Eagle - who flew off during a demonstration three days ago - returned home.

Lone voice in support of school's closure

Lone voice in support of school's closure

Members will consider the county council's proposals to close a Kent school after it is revealed just one person supported them.

Commuters fed up with train that 'never arrives on time'

Commuters fed up with train that 'never arrives on time'

A group of commuters are calling for the government to take action after their train didn't arrive on time once over a two-week period.

Dog walkers warned after terrier swallows fish hook

Dog walkers warned after terrier swallows fish hook

A terrier is on the way to recovery after it almost died when it swallowed a fish hook on a Kent beach.

Dutchman held over £1m 'cocaine smuggle'

Dutchman held over £1m 'cocaine smuggle'

A Dutchman has appeared in court after allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine into Kent.

Hunt for thugs who robbed a man in his own home

Hunt for thugs who robbed a man in his own home

Police want to question four men who threatened their victim, stole his cash and other possessions and punched him in the face on his doorstep.

'They get plenty' - Poppy Appeal thief spared jail

'They get plenty' - Poppy Appeal thief spared jail

A thief who was shopped by his wife after stealing hundreds of pounds from the Poppy Appeal and spending it on bizarre items has avoided jail.

Renewed appeal for pensioner missing for six months

Renewed appeal for pensioner missing for six months

Almost six months since the disappearance of a pensioner, his family have released images of items similar to ones he was carrying at the time.

Haul of cigarettes and sweets stolen from shop

Haul of cigarettes and sweets stolen from shop

Police are appealing for information after cigarettes and sweets were stolen in a shop raid.

Police appeal after woman hit by car at Tesco

Police appeal after woman hit by car at Tesco

Detectives are asking for witnesses to come forward after a woman suffered serious injuries when she was hit by a car in a supermarket car park.

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