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Musician frets over rare guitar lost after posting

Musician frets over rare guitar lost after posting

A Kent musician is demanding answers after a rare Gibson guitar went missing in the post.

Revellers forced to leave dance floor in smoke scare

Revellers forced to leave dance floor in smoke scare

A nightclub had to be evacuated during the early hours of this morning after an electrical amplifier began emitting smoke inside the venue.

Woman drunkenly assaulted police officer at school

Woman drunkenly assaulted police officer at school

A charge has been dropped against a woman accused of urinating in front of pupils at a school, but she has been convicted of drunkenly attacking a PC.

Thief hurls digger and trailer at police in high speed chase

Thief hurls digger and trailer at police in high speed chase

A thief threw a wheelbarrow from a moving van at police during a high speed chase... then added a trailer and digger for good measure.

Campaigners caught napping... on double yellows!

Campaigners caught napping... on double yellows!

When Ukip activists took a snooze after a long session campaigning they chose the wrong spot... double yellow lines!

Police arrest man in footpath sex attack inquiry

Police arrest man in footpath sex attack inquiry

A Kent man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually attacking a teenager on a footpath.

Village museum in stand off with US Air Force

Village museum in stand off with US Air Force

A village aircraft museum's seven-year battle to get rid of two US-owned planes looks set to be resolved by the end of the year.

Attempted murder charge over teenager's stabbing

Attempted murder charge over teenager's stabbing

A 20-year-old man has been charged after a teenager was left in a "serious" condition in hospital.

Clegg hits the campaign trail in Kent

Clegg hits the campaign trail in Kent

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg is expected to highlight his party's record on apprentices during a visit to Kent today to support the local candidate.

Paperweight starts house fire

Paperweight starts house fire

A blaze began in a home after the sun's rays were magnified onto curtains by a crystal paperweight.

Trains cancelled and delayed after over-running works

Trains cancelled and delayed after over-running works

Trains on Southeastern have been cancelled or delayed after over-running engineering works caused disruption.

Walker and dog treated after crash

Walker and dog treated after crash

A dog walker and their pet were treated after they were in a crash with a BMW.

Asset stripping begins at paper mill

Asset stripping begins at paper mill

Administrators are selling off vehicles and equipment from a Kent paper mill.

Arts festival boosts seaside economy to tune of £2.7m

Arts festival boosts seaside economy to tune of £2.7m

An arts festival gave the seaside economy a £2.7 million boost, according to organisers.

Parents face anxious wait over school places

Parents face anxious wait over school places

Anxious parents across Kent and Medway find out which primary or junior school their child has been allocated this week - here's all you need to know.

Taxi rank marshals equipped with video cameras

Taxi rank marshals equipped with video cameras

First police patrols, now taxi marshals will be equipped with body worn cameras in one of Kent's busiest town centres.

Four charged after £10,000 worth of TVs stolen

Four charged after £10,000 worth of TVs stolen

Four people, including a 15-year-old, have been charged with burglary after 13 HD TVs were snatched from a business unit.

Club promises to refund fans let down by 'prima donna' rapper

Club promises to refund fans let down by 'prima donna' rapper

Nightclub bosses who hosted an intimate gig with Tinie Tempah have branded the star an "arrogant schmuck" after he performed just two songs and left.

Train firm rewards staff despite travel chaos

Train firm rewards staff despite travel chaos

Southeastern has given shopping vouchers to 4,000 workers for their hard work in dealing with trouble at London Bridge.

Cricket chairman hits back over property deal claims

Cricket chairman hits back over property deal claims

Kent Cricket Club's chairman has denied he will make an inflated profit from the sale of luxury flats.

Farage claims credit for airport interest

Farage claims credit for airport interest

Ukip's leader used a party rally in Margate to attack rivals over their approach to Manston's future.

Drug dealer hid heroin and cocaine inside his body

Drug dealer hid heroin and cocaine inside his body

A teenager has been jailed after he dropped 33 wraps of heroin and cocaine in front of police before admitting having more up his bottom.

Missing pensioner found near M1

Missing pensioner found near M1

A diabetic who went missing yesterday has been taken to hospital after being found in north London.

Dickens's former home opens its doors to fans

Dickens's former home opens its doors to fans

Visitors can view Dickens's study at his former home this weekend.

Car caught fire after crash

Car caught fire after crash

A car went up in flames on a busy motorway after a crash this morning.

Could Tories be set to regain key seat?

Could Tories be set to regain key seat?

A new poll suggests Rochester and Strood MP Mark Reckless will be beaten on May 7.

Man airlifted after 'horse box' accident

Man airlifted after 'horse box' accident

Police and ambulance crews were called this morning after a pedestrian was seriously injured.

Man on the run assaults police officers

Man on the run assaults police officers

The police helicopter was launched to track down an 18-year-old who has now been arrested on suspicion of assault and escape from custody.

Three quarters of ambulance staff 'stressed'

Three quarters of ambulance staff 'stressed'

Alarmingly high numbers of ambulance staff are suffering with sleep problems, anxiety and mood swings because of their work, according to Unison.

TOWIE boutique to close today

TOWIE boutique to close today

A pop-up boutique set up by Sam and Billie Faiers, from The Only Way is Essex, will close today.

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