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Buzzard found hanging from fishing line

Buzzard found hanging from fishing line

The RSPCA is reminding people about the hazards of fishing litter after a buzzard was found hanging by her wing from a line and hook.

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Serial burglar jailed after DNA discovered by police

Serial burglar jailed after DNA discovered by police

A prolific burglar has been jailed after police found his DNA on a discarded cigarette butt and pebble he used to smash a window.

Woman hit by car in busy street

Woman hit by car in busy street

A woman was treated by paramedics after being hit by a car on a busy street.

Driver killed in crash had been drinking

Driver killed in crash had been drinking

A man who died in a head on crash was more than three times over the drink drive limit and was not wearing a seatbelt, an investigation found.

Appeal after dog snatched from garden

Appeal after dog snatched from garden

A worried owner is asking for help to find his beloved puppy after it was snatched from his front garden and driven away in a truck.

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Old buildings to be replaced at High Weald Academy

Old buildings to be replaced at High Weald Academy

A new block will be built to replace facilities that are "no longer fit for purpose," according to school

Pensioner treated by paramedics after car and lorry crash

Pensioner treated by paramedics after car and lorry crash

A road is partially blocked and a woman aged in her 70s is receiving treatment by paramedics.

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Sparkling wine stolen

Sparkling wine stolen

More than 300 bottles of sparkling wine have been stolen from a Kent business.

Driver walks free after injuring two in wrong-way crash

Driver walks free after injuring two in wrong-way crash

A businessman who left a mother and her concert pianist daughter injured after crashing into them while on the wrong side of the road has been fined.

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Stolen Land Rovers recovered

Stolen Land Rovers recovered

Two stolen Land Rovers were recovered by rural task force officers.

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Former teacher who molested pupils jailed

Former teacher who molested pupils jailed

A former maths teacher and home tutor who molested three pupils almost 40 years ago has been jailed.

Pensioner reported missing after visiting village has been found

Pensioner reported missing after visiting village has been found

Police have revealed the good news early on Sunday that missing man has been found safe.

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Ex-groundsman charged after 'suspicious items' found at school

Ex-groundsman charged after 'suspicious items' found at school

A man's been charged with harassment and threatening behaviour after an incident at a school.

Police appeal for witnesses to A21 crash

Police appeal for witnesses to A21 crash

Police want to hear from anyone who saw an accident on the A21 near Pembury yesterday which left two people seriously injured.

Replica weapons stolen

Replica weapons stolen

Police are appealing for information following a break-in where imitation firearms were stolen.

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Blaze breaks out in country kitchen

Blaze breaks out in country kitchen

Firefighters descended on a countryside house after a fire started out inside the kitchen.

Rare ancient coins found in drawer

Rare ancient coins found in drawer

A large collection of ancient coins have been found at the back of a drawer

Murder suspect aimed shotgun at police

Murder suspect aimed shotgun at police

A watchdog says a man linked to the murder of a 73-year-old was pointing a weapon at officers when he was shot dead.

Burglar who targeted pensioners jailed

Burglar who targeted pensioners jailed

A burglar who stole a wallet containing £200 cash and credit cards from an elderly couple has been sentenced to four years in prison.

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Ex-teacher found guilty of sex abuse

Ex-teacher found guilty of sex abuse

A retired teacher and home tutor who sexually abused three pupils has been convicted, more than 30 years on.

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