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Elderly man conned for second time

Elderly man conned for second time

An elderly man has twice been the victim of a distraction burglary, and detectives believe the two incidents are linked.

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Airport used to triage asylum seekers

Airport used to triage asylum seekers

Asylum seekers who land on Kent's beaches will be triaged at an airport before being processed, the Home Office has confirmed.

Pregnant woman among group rescued as sea temperature plummets

Pregnant woman among group rescued as sea temperature plummets

Another group of people trying to cross the Channel, including a heavily pregnant woman and a young boy, have been saved by a lifeboat crew.

Police van crashes into telegraph pole

Police van crashes into telegraph pole

A road has been shut after a police van brought down overhead power lines.

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Free meals for those spending Christmas alone

Free meals for those spending Christmas alone

A restaurant is offering free meals and company on Christmas Day to vulnerable people who would otherwise be spending the holidays alone.

Cyclist still fighting for life after lorry hit-and-run

Cyclist still fighting for life after lorry hit-and-run

A cyclist who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash involving a lorry is still fighting for his life in hospital.

Air ambulance called as serious crash closes A-road

Air ambulance called as serious crash closes A-road

A collision understood to have involved a lorry and a cyclist has resulted in the closure of a major route.

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Another push on vaccines as volunteers are praised for work

Another push on vaccines as volunteers are praised for work

More than 15,000 hours of unpaid time have been given at a community hub to support the effort of delivering the life-saving jabs.

Hundreds more make dangerous Channel crossing

Hundreds more make dangerous Channel crossing

Hundreds more people, including very young children, have made the dangerous Channel crossing and reached Kent.

Foster carer's heartwarming bid for game show glory

Foster carer's heartwarming bid for game show glory

A TV quiz contestant from Kent has put his general knowledge to the test in an effort to pay for a hydrotherapy pool for disabled children.

'Major beachside visitor destination' would 'transform' coastline

'Major beachside visitor destination' would 'transform' coastline

A consultation is now open on the project to 'transform' a coastline by installing beach huts, visitor centre and cafe.

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Four men caught hunting with dogs

Four men caught hunting with dogs

Police have issued warnings to four men after responding to reports of hare coursing.

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The best pictures from the Lydd 10k

The best pictures from the Lydd 10k

Did you race in Saturday's Lydd 10k? If so, check out Chris Davey's image gallery - you could be in there!

Council surgeries put on hold amid security concerns

Council surgeries put on hold amid security concerns

A town council has cancelled face to face meetings with residents while security measures are reviewed following the murder of an MP.

Asylum seeker pilot lied about age

Asylum seeker pilot lied about age

A man who piloted 11 asylum seekers across the Channel and "lost track of his age" has been locked up.

Drone's engines shut down in error as it came to land

Drone's engines shut down in error as it came to land

An investigation was launched after a drone's engines shut down as it was coming into land at a Kent airport, requiring it to be landed manually.

'This significant lapse should never have happened'

'This significant lapse should never have happened'

The owner of Kent's nuclear power station has been served with enforcement action following a 'significant lapse' in safety.

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Dozens of asylum seekers arrive on Kent coast

Dozens of asylum seekers arrive on Kent coast

Scores of asylum seekers have been stopped off the Kent coast while ferry crews came across a boat in difficulties off Calais

Paedophile released twice by police struck again

Paedophile released twice by police struck again

Paedophile hunters snared a pervert twice, only for police to free him to strike a third time.

Redundant underground tunnels to be filled in

Redundant underground tunnels to be filled in

Plans have emerged to fill in underground tunnels and steam pits at a former power plant, which is now being decommissioned.

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