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US could face 'constitutional crisis'

US could face 'constitutional crisis'

As American people head out to vote, a polling expert in Kent has warned of uncertainty if the race for the White House is close.

Coach driver killed three in motorway horror crash

Coach driver killed three in motorway horror crash

A jury has heard how an elderly driver smashed a coach into the back of a car parked on a hard shoulder, killing three and seriously injuring another.

Double mayoral departure amid separate controversies

Double mayoral departure amid separate controversies

A mayor has resigned amid racism claims - closely followed by his deputy, who stepped down following separate harassment allegations.

Hunt for man who watched and followed woman

Hunt for man who watched and followed woman

A woman was left feeling "unnerved" after a suspicious man watched her at a social club and stalking her through the streets after she left.

Kent comes clean over bathing water

Kent comes clean over bathing water

Which are the cleanest swimming spots in Kent - and which is the beach to avoid if you want to take a wintry dip?

Long delays for rush hour traffic following crash

Long delays for rush hour traffic following crash

Traffic tailed back for miles after a single-vehicle crash on one of the county's busiest stretches of road.

Lorry freed from railway bridge after crash

Lorry freed from railway bridge after crash

Train services are disrupted after a lorry crashed and became stuck under a railway bridge.

Man's back pain caused fall

Man's back pain caused fall

The ambulance service has been spotted at a Kent beach this morning, reportedly seeing to a man who was 'laying on the floor'.

Mum 'felt sick' after finding worm in packet of ribs

Mum 'felt sick' after finding worm in packet of ribs

A mum says she is unlikely to return to Sainsbury's after finding a huge worm in a packet of mini ribs.

'Queen of benefits' admits handling stolen car park cash

'Queen of benefits' admits handling stolen car park cash

A mum-of-12 dubbed the Queen of Benefits could face jail after admitting handling cash stolen from car parks across Kent.

Run Robert, run! Forrest Gump fan runs across America

Run Robert, run! Forrest Gump fan runs across America

A vet is following in the footsteps of his favourite film character by running more than 15,000 miles across America to raise money for charity.

Strangers force man home to steal from him

Strangers force man home to steal from him

Two men forced a man to take them to his home, then stole from him.

Trio charged after armed incident

Trio charged after armed incident

Three people have now been charged after two people were injured in a disturbance in a residential street.

Escaped cons used mannequins to trick wardens

Escaped cons used mannequins to trick wardens

An escaped prisoner who used a mannequin to trick prison wardens into thinking he was asleep has links to Kent.

Major delays after five car pile up

Major delays after five car pile up

A road was closed as emergency crews descended on the scene of a five-car crash this afternoon.

Waste firm fined £80k after worker buried alive in rubbish

Waste firm fined £80k after worker buried alive in rubbish

A waste company has been fined £80,000 for the death of a worker buried alive under a mountain of rubbish.

Kent barracks to close

Kent barracks to close

It has been announced in parliament that a Kent barracks will close, bringing to an end 229 years of history.

Masked robber raids jewellers

Masked robber raids jewellers

A man evaded brave attempts to stop him fleeing the scene after robbing a jewellery store.

Pub evacuated after kitchen fire

Pub evacuated after kitchen fire

A pub has been evacuated following a kitchen fire.

Student's take on John Lewis advert goes viral

Student's take on John Lewis advert goes viral

A John Lewis advert created by a pupil for his A-levels, has been viewed half a million times and the company has invited him behind the scenes.

Last trains home replaced by buses

Last trains home replaced by buses

The last trains home to Kent from London are to be replaced by buses this week due to engineering work.

Fishing boat crewman rescued

Fishing boat crewman rescued

The coastguard helicopter was drafted in to rescue a fishing vessel crew member after the boat became grounded.

Inquest: Doctor raised concerns over suicidal patient

Inquest: Doctor raised concerns over suicidal patient

A troubled mother was let out of a mental health unit by a member of staff unaware she had been suicidal, an inquest heard.

Man seriously injured in town centre attack

Man seriously injured in town centre attack

A man has been bailed and another released without charge after a serious assault in a town centre.

Gary Barlow superfan's huge surprise

Gary Barlow superfan's huge surprise

After 243 days of "stalking" Gary Barlow and travelling across the country, one Take That superfan's dream came true... at her 40th birthday party.

Pupils move school after devastating blaze

Pupils move school after devastating blaze

Youngsters at a primary school destroyed by fire will have to be ferried by bus to a neighbouring site while it's rebuilt.

Carer stole thousands from elderly clients

Carer stole thousands from elderly clients

A carer stole almost £10,000 of cash and jewellery from vulnerable people she should have been caring for.

'I really do believe something terrible has happened to her'

'I really do believe something terrible has happened to her'

The number of missing people reported in Kent has fallen, but for one mum the pain is still raw.

Senior teacher 'in inappropriate relationship' with teen

Senior teacher 'in inappropriate relationship' with teen

A teacher has been spared being struck off after a disciplinary panel found he had an "inappropriate" relationship with a girl.

Sickness outbreak swimming pool tests ‘clear’

Sickness outbreak swimming pool tests ‘clear’

Water tests carried out at a swimming pool after dozens of visitors fell ill have come back clear - but the samples were taken following cleaning.

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