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Revealed: Kent's buildings most at risk

Revealed: Kent's buildings most at risk

A list of Kent's most decaying or dilapidated buildings has been released today.

Appeal after pair 'punch and kick' man to the ground

Appeal after pair 'punch and kick' man to the ground

Police have launched an appeal to find two men after a town centre attack left a man in his 20s in hospital with injuries to his neck, face and chest.

Damage from centre break-in will cost 'thousands'

Damage from centre break-in will cost 'thousands'

Hooded raiders were caught on camera as a shopping centre was trashed - causing thousands in damage.

Slovakian man charged after triple crash tragedy

Slovakian man charged after triple crash tragedy

A Slovakian man has been charged after an M26 crash which saw a father and his two daughters killed.

Kent businessmen avoid being fired by Lord Sugar

Kent businessmen avoid being fired by Lord Sugar

Two Kent entrepreneurs have survived another week in BBC One's The Apprentice, although they were put in different teams for the first time.

Eels found dying after sewage spill

Eels found dying after sewage spill

A water giant has admitted breaching rules - which led to more than 100 eels dying in a sewage spill just before an oyster festival.

Boy, 11, injured in crash

Boy, 11, injured in crash

An 11-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hurt in a crash with a car.

Teen's plea for life-saving treatment

Teen's plea for life-saving treatment

A seriously ill 19-year-old could be the first person in the UK to receive miracle treatment - but desperately needs to raise £55,000.

Teen taken to hospital after horse fall

Teen taken to hospital after horse fall

A 16-year-old girl suffered head and neck injuries after falling from a horse.

Thug jailed after chip shop owner foils raid

Thug jailed after chip shop owner foils raid

One member of an armed gang that broke into a couple's house has been jailed after the owner faked a heart attack to escape.

Teen dies in Calais trying to board lorry destined for Dover

Teen dies in Calais trying to board lorry destined for Dover

A 16-year-old girl has died at the Port of Calais as she attempted to board a lorry heading for Dover.

Campaign to protect the site of 1,500 deaths

Campaign to protect the site of 1,500 deaths

The site where nearly 1,500 sailors lost their lives needs urgent protection from salvage operators, say councillors.

Serial armed robber jailed for four years

Serial armed robber jailed for four years

A thug who robbed a post office just 10 days after being released from jail for raiding it previously has been handed a four-year prison sentence.

Boy,16, charged after brutal assault on train worker

Boy,16, charged after brutal assault on train worker

A Southeastern staff member was left with numerous injuries following a serious assault on a train.

Immigrant stows away on war graves trip

Immigrant stows away on war graves trip

Villagers - including an off-duty immigration officer - got a surprise when they returned home from a coach trip visiting First World War graves.

Sex fiend jailed for vile attacks on children

Sex fiend jailed for vile attacks on children

A pervert who left children traumatised after abusing them decades ago has been jailed after 'stealing their innocence'.

Cannabis factory discovered in town centre blaze

Cannabis factory discovered in town centre blaze

Firefighters stumbled across a huge cannabis factory in a town centre following a fire at an empty shop.

Callous thieves steal swing for disabled children

Callous thieves steal swing for disabled children

A severely disabled six-year-old has been left devastated after a specialised swing was stolen from a park.

Couple sacrifice honeymoon to appear on Jeremy Kyle show

Couple sacrifice honeymoon to appear on Jeremy Kyle show

A couple of newlyweds who suspected each other of cheating swapped their honeymoon for lie-detector tests on the Jeremy Kyle show.

Friends' silence cost vital time, says detective

Friends' silence cost vital time, says detective

Officers investigating a murder have claimed the victim's friends' refusal to answer questions wasted valuable time and destroyed forensic evidence.

Council driver's illegal parking branded 'dangerous'

Council driver's illegal parking branded 'dangerous'

A man has complained to the county council after snapping one of the authority's minibus drivers parking illegally on a corner.

Hunt for conman burglar who posed as police officer

Hunt for conman burglar who posed as police officer

Police are hunting for a conman who posed as a police officer to talk his way into an elderly man's house and steal nearly £300 in cash.

Police hunt bald tattooed man who broke teen's jaw

Police hunt bald tattooed man who broke teen's jaw

Police are hunting for a tattooed bald man following a town centre assault that saw a teenager suffer a broken a jaw.

Roads closed by fallen trees

Roads closed by fallen trees

Strong winds have uprooted dozens of trees across the county, blocking roads and causing delays for drivers.

Subway sealed off after assault on a man

Subway sealed off after assault on a man

An underpass is likely to remain closed until late this evening while police investigate a serious assault on a man.

Train evacuated after it hits fallen tree

Train evacuated after it hits fallen tree

Train services are facing disruption tonight after a train hit a fallen tree as strong winds continue to batter the county.

Chihuahua falls off cliff

Chihuahua falls off cliff

A tiny dog had a big adventure when she fell off a cliff after escaping from the family home.

Brothers jailed after veteran, 101, has war medals stolen

Brothers jailed after veteran, 101, has war medals stolen

Two 'callous' brothers are behind bars after they were caught red-handed with the war medals of a centenarian hero.

Star Brad's hug for WWII hero

Star Brad's hug for WWII hero

A WWII veteran got the red carpet treatment after helping superstar Brad Pitt research his D-Day action movie.

Owner kicks dog flying into wall

Owner kicks dog flying into wall

An owner caught on camera kicking his bull mastiff dog so hard it 'flew' into a wall has failed to appear at court.

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