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Elderly man hit by golf ball

Elderly man hit by golf ball

A man, in his 70s, has been taken to hospital after being hit by a golf ball.

Investigation continues after suspect shot dead by police

Investigation continues after suspect shot dead by police

An investigation is continuing after a man suspected of being involved in the alleged murder of a pensioner was shot dead by police.

Police kill man in Blackman murder hunt

Police kill man in Blackman murder hunt

Police have shot dead a suspect in the hunt for Roy Blackman's murderer.

Road closed after two-vehicle smash

Road closed after two-vehicle smash

A road was closed this morning after a crash involving two cars

Village shop named best in Britain

Village shop named best in Britain

A Kent convenience store has been named the best village shop in the country at a ceremony dubbed the Rural Oscars.

Murder detectives release image of 'person of interest'

Murder detectives release image of 'person of interest'

Police investigating the violent death of a pensioner during an apparent burglary gone wrong have released an image of a man they want to speak to.

Seventh arrest after pensioner's violent death

Seventh arrest after pensioner's violent death

A seventh man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender after a 73-year-old was bludgeoned to death in his own home.

Family of 'murdered' pensioner create memory book

Family of 'murdered' pensioner create memory book

The family of a 73-year-old man bludgeoned to death in his own home are invited those who knew him to share their memories in a special book.

Terrified staff threatened by hammer-wielding robbers

Terrified staff threatened by hammer-wielding robbers

Workers at a fishmongers were forced to hand over cash after thieves wearing balaclavas burst in and threatened them with hammers.

Silent disco dash cancelled

Silent disco dash cancelled

A charity silent disco run which was set to welcome a top Radio 1 DJ has been cancelled by the organisers.

Hunt for bag after robbers threaten people in raid

Hunt for bag after robbers threaten people in raid

Police are searching for a polka dot handbag that could provide clues after residents were threatened with violence during a robbery.

Drone spotted above Kent airfield

Drone spotted above Kent airfield

An investigation has been launched after a drone was reportedly spotted flying near a Kent airfield minutes before a plane was struck near Heathrow.

Video: Police called to boot fair punch-up

Video: Police called to boot fair punch-up

Footage has emerged of a group of people fighting at a boot fair, which prompted worried witnesses to call the police.

Men charged with robbery

Men charged with robbery

Victims forced to hand over cash and a mobile phone.

Villagers vote NO to community centre borrowing

Villagers vote NO to community centre borrowing

A row has erupted over plans to borrow money to fund Cranbrook's multimillion-pound community centre.

Air ambulance called after teen knocked over by pupil

Air ambulance called after teen knocked over by pupil

A teenage girl suffered head injuries after being accidentally knocked over by another student.

Family's tribute to 'murdered' pensioner

Family's tribute to 'murdered' pensioner

The family of a 73-year-old mechanic found bludgeoned to death in his rural home have paid tribute to him.

Costa could spell end for village independents

Costa could spell end for village independents

An application to bring a Costa Coffee to a sleepy village is causing uproar with local business owners.

Rare classic car stolen

Rare classic car stolen

Vintage Bentley Coupe taken from yard near rural town.

Domino's apologises amid claims branch ran out of pizza

Domino's apologises amid claims branch ran out of pizza

Domino's has apologised to pizza lovers after a new store closed the day after opening amid claims it ran out of pizza.

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