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Cliff fall leaves man critical

Cliff fall leaves man critical

A man in his 20s has been seriously injured after plummeting from a clifftop.

Lorry driver burnt by cooker explosion

Lorry driver burnt by cooker explosion

A lorry driver was burnt when a gas cooker exploded in his face.

Pal 'devastated' after causing friend's crash death

Pal 'devastated' after causing friend's crash death

An 83-year-old will never drive again after causing her friend's death in a "momentary inattention" while behind the wheel.

Tiny kittens saved by girl who wouldn’t give up

Tiny kittens saved by girl who wouldn’t give up

A young girl saved the lives of two tiny kittens after she heard their cries and found them behind a garden shed just hours after being born.

Couple treated after garage chemical accident

Couple treated after garage chemical accident

A husband and wife were taken to hospital after petrol and chlorine sparked a chemical reaction in their garage.

Detectives' sparrowhawk op yields cannabis haul

Detectives' sparrowhawk op yields cannabis haul

Police investigating reports a bird of prey was being illegally sold made an unexpected drugs seizure.

School worker suspended over SATs test probe

School worker suspended over SATs test probe

A senior staff member has been suspended and results declared null and void after concerns were raised about their actions during a SATs exam.

Teen 'stabbed' as he sat on a garden wall

Teen 'stabbed' as he sat on a garden wall

Police are investigating reports an 18-year-old was attacked by six unknown men in the early hours.

Two arrested after town centre disturbance

Two arrested after town centre disturbance

Police cars and an ambulance were called to a town centre disturbance early this morning.

'I swerved in the nick of time'

'I swerved in the nick of time'

A driver believes a split second decision to swerve may have saved his life after witnessing a fatal police chase.

Protesters clash over immigration

Protesters clash over immigration

Demonstrators for and against helping migrants clashed during rival protests at the Eurotunnel terminal in Folkestone.

The last First World War gun to fire again

The last First World War gun to fire again

The only First World War anti-aircraft gun to be fully restored to fire again will be unveiled at Dover Castle this weekend.

Four men arrested after restaurant owner attacked

Four men arrested after restaurant owner attacked

Police were called to an Indian restaurant after a mass brawl in which the owner was attacked.

Pensioner killed in high street crash named locally

Pensioner killed in high street crash named locally

A driver has been released on bail after an 82-year-old man died in a crash yesterday afternoon.

'How do you think of us in Britain?'

'How do you think of us in Britain?'

Reporter Graham Stothard has been talking to migrants stuck at the Calais camps, where nightly they risk their lives attempting to get to the UK.

'It was really lovely to see her walking'

'It was really lovely to see her walking'

Despite losing her leg to cancer, brave Annabel is determined to play football again as soon as she can.

Video: 'Death by cop' suicidal knifeman jailed

Video: 'Death by cop' suicidal knifeman jailed

A suicidal man who had to be Tasered by police when he threatened them with four knives has been jailed.

'You will die a painful, horrible death'

'You will die a painful, horrible death'

A brute has been jailed after telling his sex assault victim she would die a painful death as he grabbed her around the throat.

Train damaged as yobs hurl rocks

Train damaged as yobs hurl rocks

An investigation has been launched after a train was damaged when a group of thugs hurled rocks at it.

'Arrest has ruined me - people think I’m a murderer'

'Arrest has ruined me - people think I’m a murderer'

A man arrested on suspicion of murder after finding his neighbour dead says the ordeal has left him exhausted, destitute and homeless.

Friday News Quiz

Friday News Quiz

Which rapper shot his latest video in Kent? And just how long should a Harvey's sofa last? It's the Friday News Quiz.

No laughing matter

No laughing matter

Parents say scores of laughing gas canisters are being found scattered in a Kent park on a daily basis.

Unexploded bomb discovered in garden

Unexploded bomb discovered in garden

A road has been cordoned off by police after an unexploded bomb was discovered in a garden.

Asda drive off with weekly shopping after ID dispute

Asda drive off with weekly shopping after ID dispute

A family was left without food after a delivery driver refused to hand over their weekly shop - despite showing him the bank card used to order it.

Hospital admits second blunder despite OAP's death

Hospital admits second blunder despite OAP's death

A hospital has repeated the mistake that led to the death of a much-loved grandfather in recent weeks, despite new measures in place.

‘We’re sleeping in the garden after thieves took gate’

‘We’re sleeping in the garden after thieves took gate’

After thieves took their garden gate, Paul Sargeant and Marina Wilks decided there was only one way to guard their property.

Carer guilty of horrific abuse of vulnerable patient

Carer guilty of horrific abuse of vulnerable patient

A carer who shoved a faeces-stained flannel into a vulnerable patient's mouth - saying she would treat her "like a dog" - has been convicted of abuse.

Gills FC and boss fined after 'racism' controversy

Gills FC and boss fined after 'racism' controversy

The FA has fined Gillingham FC and chairman Paul Scally £75,000 each over misconduct charges after an ex-player claimed he was sacked over his race.

Migrants describe desperation to reach UK from Calais

Migrants describe desperation to reach UK from Calais

Desperate migrants have described why they are making dangerous attempts to enter the UK, as the PM pledges to help Kent deal with the crisis.

Police arrest 16 suspected illegal immigrants

Police arrest 16 suspected illegal immigrants

A police officer has revealed 16 suspected illegal immigrants have been arrested after they were seen jumping off a lorry.

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