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Lions take part in charity walk

Lions take part in charity walk

Over 100 people have embarked on a charity walk in a bid to raise money for a number of charities across the country.

Kent care service receives outstanding rating

Kent care service receives outstanding rating

A Kent care provider has become the first in the county to have its services rated outstanding following an unannounced inspection.

Man 'playing dead' had taken fatal overdose

Man 'playing dead' had taken fatal overdose

A man - who was believed to be "playing dead" when was found unresponsive - died after taking a fatal morphine overdose, an inquest heard.

Half-term fun in Kent

Half-term fun in Kent

A number of free, fun activities have been planned for the May half-term by the council.

Family escapes dishwasher blaze

Family escapes dishwasher blaze

A family-of-five were asleep when their dishwasher caught alight at their Tonbridge home.

A21 roadworks scheduled

A21 roadworks scheduled

Roadworks will be in place for up to three nights on the A21 next week.

Canoe club clear up river

Canoe club clear up river

A number of volunteers from a Kent canoe club have united to clear up a part of the River Medway.

'We thank our lucky stars our son is alive'

'We thank our lucky stars our son is alive'

A man who admitted badly injuring his son through driving dangerously has spoken about the toddler's extraordinary recovery.

Two car crash causes delays

Two car crash causes delays

A crash involving two cars caused delays on a busy road this morning.

Appeal after woman assaulted on doorstep

Appeal after woman assaulted on doorstep

An appeal has been launched after a woman was reportedly assaulted by a stranger on her doorstep.

Woman injured after car rolled onto her

Woman injured after car rolled onto her

A woman has been taken to hospital with multiple injuries after her own car rolled onto her.

Man sentenced for breaching ASBO

Man sentenced for breaching ASBO

A man who breached his ASBO on a number of occasions has been sent to prison.

Man accepts causing death of Kent student

Man accepts causing death of Kent student

A man has accepted causing the death of Kent student Billy Mankelow, 20, who was found with serious head injuries in Yorkshire.

Sewer works close road

Sewer works close road

A busy road will be closed for just under two weeks to enable sewer works to take place.

Air ambulance called to bike accident

Air ambulance called to bike accident

A woman in her 50s has been flown to hospital with injuries to her head, chest, arm and hand after falling from her motorbike.

Kent man safe after second Nepal quake

Kent man safe after second Nepal quake

A Kent man who was caught up in the first Nepal earthquake is safe following this morning's disaster.

Online meeting with area commander

Online meeting with area commander

If you've got a question for one of Kent Police's area commanders you can ask it during an online meeting next week.

Fire spreads through first floor of family home

Fire spreads through first floor of family home

A blaze spread to half of the first floor of a home and left the rest of the property with heat and smoke damage.

Train driver and PC tackled gunman

Train driver and PC tackled gunman

A train driver and police officer who tackled a man they believed to be armed with a gun have been recognised for their bravery.

Dad avoids jail after crash left son brain damaged

Dad avoids jail after crash left son brain damaged

A dad who admitted dangerous driving after crashing his car while over the drink-drive limit - leaving his son with brain injuries - has avoided jail.

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