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Work to begin on reservoir project

Work to begin on reservoir project

Work will begin imminently on a 10-month scheme to replace an underground water tank which has served a town for nearly a century.

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Man had snooker ball hidden in sock

Man had snooker ball hidden in sock

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of causing criminal damage, possessing drugs, and assaulting officers.

Flats evacuated after fire spreads

Flats evacuated after fire spreads

A block of flats was evacuated after a motorbike caught light and set fire to the building.

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Thousands gather for Dickens Festival

Thousands gather for Dickens Festival

It was the best of times as thousands gathered to enjoy street theatre and costumed parades in honour of Charles Dickens.

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Woman attacked in Morrisons car park

Woman attacked in Morrisons car park

Police are seeking witnesses after a young woman was reportedly assaulted outside a supermarket.

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Manhunt after shop worker attacked

Manhunt after shop worker attacked

A search has been launched for two men after a shop worker was attacked during a robbery.

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MP joins thousands for Champions League final

MP joins thousands for Champions League final

Former sports minister and Spurs fan Tracey Crouch said the trip to Madrid was a great experience, despite Spurs' loss to Liverpool.

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Crews battle bin fire

Crews battle bin fire

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a building that started in a wheelie bin overnight.

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Thousands attend World Custard Pie Championships

Thousands attend World Custard Pie Championships

More than 2,000 custard pies were once again thrown in jest at a popular village event, which has attracted international interest.

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Backlash at M20 contraflow decision

Backlash at M20 contraflow decision

Politicians and business leaders have hit out at plans to keep lane restrictions in place on a motorway for an indefinite period.

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Firefighters called to outbuilding blaze

Firefighters called to outbuilding blaze

Crews dragged burning debris form an outbuilding as they battled to bring a blaze under control.

'As soon as we sink them, they belong to the sea'

'As soon as we sink them, they belong to the sea'

Submerged deep beneath the surface, hundreds of stunning sculptures stand on the seabed across the world.

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Parents' battle after girl suffered stroke in womb

Parents' battle after girl suffered stroke in womb

A family is trying to raise £20,000 to pay for specialist equipment for a girl unable to walk or talk.

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Teenager wins weight loss battle

Teenager wins weight loss battle

A teenager has shed five stone as he wanted to get a job and be able to fit in clothes which he could buy off the shelves.

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Only Fools and Horses lookalikes descend on towns

Only Fools and Horses lookalikes descend on towns

A photographer staged scenes from the much-loved sitcom, swapping Peckham for familiar backdrops.

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Missing pensioner found safe

Missing pensioner found safe

A 78-year-old woman who went missing from a town centre has been found, say police.

Border Force intercept 74 migrants in eight boats

Border Force intercept 74 migrants in eight boats

A total of 74 suspected migrants were intercepted by Border Force officials in eight different boats in the Channel.

Concerns for woman missing for 11 days

Concerns for woman missing for 11 days

Police are searching for a 22-year-old woman who has been missing for 11 days.

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Homes evacuated after fire spreads

Homes evacuated after fire spreads

Firefighters evacuated two homes as a shed fire threatened to spread to nearby houses.

Bystanders fled before car "blew up"

Bystanders fled before car "blew up"

More footage has emerged of the scene when two cars burst into flames following a crash.

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Exclusive: Video shows suspected migrants after landing in Kent

Exclusive: Video shows suspected migrants after landing in Kent

Footage captures the moments after suspected migrants arrived in Kent.

Five vehicle crash halts traffic

Five vehicle crash halts traffic

Traffic is being held on the M25 after a five vehicle smash.

Ambulance sent to railway station

Ambulance sent to railway station

Paramedics have been called after a passenger was taken ill.

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Giant rare eagle owl spotted with kill

Giant rare eagle owl spotted with kill

Grahame Boreham captured a late night confrontation with a rare eagle owl on video

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Nine boats carrying suspected migrants found in one morning

Nine boats carrying suspected migrants found in one morning

There have been nine incidents involving migrant boats off the Kent coast this morning.

'I was telling her that she was loved'

'I was telling her that she was loved'

A passenger has spoken of how he saved the life of a "suicidal" woman at a railway station.

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Passenger thrown from car before police chase

Passenger thrown from car before police chase

Luke Jervis threw a female passenger from his car and used his vehicle as a weapon before causing havoc and injuring officers in a police chase.

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Father-and-son predators jailed for child sex offences

Father-and-son predators jailed for child sex offences

A father and son have been jailed for a total of 15 years for sexual offences against young children.

Driver released after fatal crash

Driver released after fatal crash

A man has been released from custody following the death of a cyclist on Thursday night, but remains under investigation.

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Traffic queuing as drivers head for sunny coast

Traffic queuing as drivers head for sunny coast

Traffic is already building as many are making their way to the coast to enjoy today's heatwave.

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