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Flames soar 20ft high as cars hit by 'arson attacks'

Flames soar 20ft high as cars hit by 'arson attacks'

Firefighters battled two car fires last night, which are believed to have been started deliberately.

Footage shows driver travelling at ‘terrifying’ speed before triple fatal crash

Footage shows driver travelling at ‘terrifying’ speed before triple fatal crash

A video of the minutes leading up to a smash which killed a social worker, a dad-to-be and a husband has been released after the driver was jailed.

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Drink-driver who killed three at 126mph jailed for 10 years

Drink-driver who killed three at 126mph jailed for 10 years

The heartbroken loved ones of three people killed by a drink-driver who crashed at 126mph have told of the devastating effect of his selfish actions.

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Shock as beach left covered in dead jellyfish as ‘sea temperatures rise’

Shock as beach left covered in dead jellyfish as ‘sea temperatures rise’

A swarm of dead jellyfish have washed up on a Kent beach, something experts say is becoming more common.

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Road to stay shut for days after water main bursts

Road to stay shut for days after water main bursts

A key road has been shut in both directions due to a burst water main – and the closure is set to stay in place for days.

Former teacher at ‘prestigious’ Kent school accused of abusing pupils

Former teacher at ‘prestigious’ Kent school accused of abusing pupils

A councillor is alleged to have “grabbed” children’s genitalia while teaching at a school in Kent.

Motorcyclist dies after collision with car

Motorcyclist dies after collision with car

A motorcyclist has died in hospital almost three weeks after a collision with a car and police have renewed their appeal for witnesses of the crash.

Controversial bid to rebuild beachfront cottage thrown out

Controversial bid to rebuild beachfront cottage thrown out

A beachfront cottage redevelopment which attracted hundreds of people opposing the design has been rejected by planners.

Biker clocked at 109mph on busy coastal road

Biker clocked at 109mph on busy coastal road

A motorbike rider has reportedly been clocked at almost three times the speed limit on a coastal road.

Kent landmark to be lit up for first time in decades

Kent landmark to be lit up for first time in decades

A historic lighthouse is to be lit up for the first time in more than 60 years to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS.

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The Kent beach where you shouldn’t go swimming this weekend

The Kent beach where you shouldn’t go swimming this weekend

People are being urged not to swim in the sea at one Kent beach, however tempting taking a dip might be during this weekend’s heatwave.

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Skip lorry and car crash shuts road

Skip lorry and car crash shuts road

A road has been closed and buses delayed following a crash involving a car and a skip lorry.

‘Our toilets flood when it rains - we can’t build more homes’

‘Our toilets flood when it rains - we can’t build more homes’

Pleas were issued to turn down housing plans, as villagers struggle with flooded loos when it pours with rain, and more homes could make it worse

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Ed Sheeran recording at seaside studio

Ed Sheeran recording at seaside studio

Ed Sheeran has shared pictures on social media of him recording inside his converted 1880s railway carriage in Kent.

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Man, 72, 'touched boy in car after asking for directions'

Man, 72, 'touched boy in car after asking for directions'

A 72-year-old man stands accused of sexually touching a boy in a car after asking the youngster for directions.

Plans for 132 village homes will create ‘blot on the landscape’

Plans for 132 village homes will create ‘blot on the landscape’

More than 100 letters of objection have been submitted against a proposal to build 132 new homes in a village.

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Town's last bank set to be replaced by Domino's

Town's last bank set to be replaced by Domino's

The site of a former bank could become a Domino’s Pizza restaurant in a town where business owners say large chains do not fit in.

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Car torched in Sainsbury’s car park

Car torched in Sainsbury’s car park

A car destroyed in a blaze in the early hours of the morning has been found in a supermarket car park.

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Teen charged with attempted rape after woman assaulted

Teen charged with attempted rape after woman assaulted

A teenager charged with attempted rape has appeared in court after a woman was assaulted in woodland.

Woman hurt after attack by stranger

Woman hurt after attack by stranger

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was injured as she walked along a footpath near woodland.

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