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Family escapes house fire

Family escapes house fire

A family-of-five and their dog fled their home in the early hours after a fire broke out.

Swimming pool roof comes loose in Storm Caroline

Swimming pool roof comes loose in Storm Caroline

High winds and driving rain brought in by Storm Caroline have forced the closure of a swimming pool after its roof was damaged.

People will 'starve' if foreign fruit pickers shut out

People will 'starve' if foreign fruit pickers shut out

The boss of winemaker Chapel Down says people will starve if a Brexit deal is not agreed to allow free movement of labour for foreign fruit pickers.

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Burglars smash their way into business

Burglars smash their way into business

Burglars fled in a 4x4 after being disturbed as they smashed their way into a business.

Police called to church after man abused congregation

Police called to church after man abused congregation

A man seen "acting strangely" in a church was asked to leave after hurling abuse and threats at members of the congregation.

How's this for a nativity display?

How's this for a nativity display?

A church has drafted in a balloon modeller to tell the story of Nativity this year.

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Resident angered after ‘petty’ note left on car

 Resident angered after ‘petty’ note left on car

A resident was angry to find that a 'petty' note had been left on her grandson's car, as they attended her mother's wake.

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Surgery 'ruined my life'

Surgery 'ruined my life'

A mum is warning other women after an operation that was meant to help her left her with life-long health complications.

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Raiders ransack fledgling business

Raiders ransack fledgling business

A retired couple have been left reeling after their antiques shop was trashed by thieves.

Burglars torch cabin after stealing child's racing car

Burglars torch cabin after stealing child's racing car

A child's racing car worth £5,000, a log burner and collectable toys were among items stolen from a cabin by burglars, who then set fire to it.

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'Amazing joy' as man saves lives in organ donation

'Amazing joy' as man saves lives in organ donation

A devoted husband who died suddenly has given the gift of life to others by donating his organs in a final selfless act.

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Duke of Kent opens big cat safari lodge

Duke of Kent opens big cat safari lodge

The Duke of Kent has visited The Big Cat Sanctuary to officially open a new lodge.

Suspicious suitcase left in town centre

Suspicious suitcase left in town centre

Police descended on a busy high street after shoppers spotted a suspicious suitcase next to a bin.

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Shivering foals abandoned in field

Shivering foals abandoned in field

Shocked, stunned and heartbroken – that’s how one animal rescuer described her feelings on seeing seven abandoned foals.

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Woman hit by vehicle is airlifted to London hospital

Woman hit by vehicle is airlifted to London hospital

A pedestrian has been flown to hospital after being hit by a vehicle.

Memorial for victims of tragedy

Memorial for victims of tragedy

The sister of a man killed in the Hither Green train crashing is calling for a local memorial.

Bold burglary attempt on high street jewellers

Bold burglary attempt on high street jewellers

A would-be thief used a power drill on the window of the town centre shop in a bid to break in.

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Thieves ransack high street shop

Thieves ransack high street shop

A family business lost antiques valued at around £50,000 following an overnight raid.

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Man arrested over disturbance

Man arrested over disturbance

Police have arrested a man over reports of a disturbance in a residential area.

Historic jewellery stolen in raid

Historic jewellery stolen in raid

Thieves broke into an antiques shop, swiping historic jewellery and silverware.

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