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Trial date set for man accused of murder and ‘having sex with corpse’
21 August 2024A 20-year-old man accused of murdering a woman and then sexually violating her body has appeared back in court.
Postboxes spray-painted to resemble chocolate bar wrappers
21 August 2024Royal Mail says it is investigating after its postboxes were vandalised again and given a paint job to look like different chocolate bar wrappers.
Teen girl, 17, arrested after ‘colliding with several vehicles’ and traffic island
20 August 2024A teenage girl has been arrested following a police pursuit that saw other vehicles crashed into and a traffic island trampled.
Woman accused of arson and GBH after house fire
20 August 2024A 48-year-old is set to appear in court accused of arson, possessing a knife and causing GBH after emergency services were called to a house fire.
Man charged after machete found following stabbing
20 August 2024A 23-year-old man will appear in court charged with several offences including dangerous driving, possessing a blade and wounding with intent.
Delays clear after Audi crash near Bluewater
20 August 2024Motorists faced long delays after a crash on the A2.
‘We will continue to champion diversity in the face of those trying to divide’
20 August 2024Hundreds turned out for a night celebrating dance, music and cultural diversity despite threats of violence in the county.
Love Island star opens new expanded Bluewater beauty store
19 August 2024Love Island's Sophie Piper was pictured donning a bucket hat as she helped unveil Superdrug’s brand new store based at Kent’s largest shopping centre.
Man, 20, in court after woman stabbed to death
19 August 2024A 20-year-old man charged with murder and a sexual offence against a deceased female has appeared in court after a woman was stabbed to death.
Care home pledges to improve after ‘significant shortfalls’ uncovered
19 August 2024A care home for people with learning disabilities has been ordered following a damning inspection report from the health and social care watchdog.
Man, 20, charged with woman’s murder and sex offence after death
18 August 2024A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder and a sexual offence against a deceased female after a woman was stabbed to death at a home.
Fashion giant Ted Baker to shut remaining stores
18 August 2024A clothing brand of more than 35 years is to close all of its remaining stores in the UK by the end of today, including branches in Kent.
Street in shock as murder probe continues after woman stabbed to death
18 August 2024Residents have spoken of their shock after a woman was stabbed to death at a house in their street and a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
'We're running out of space to bury our dead'
18 August 2024A town in need of a new cemetery has called for landowners to step forward with burial space expected to entirely run out in the next few years.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder following ‘stabbing’
17 August 2024A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was allegedly stabbed and killed.
Broken-down lorry sparks long delays on Dartford Crossing
17 August 2024Motorists are enduring delays of almost an hour after a broken-down lorry caused hold-ups on the Dartford Crossing.
Four arrests and machete found after serious incident which shut road
16 August 2024Two men were taken to hospital – including one with stab wounds – after a disturbance which prompted a major police response.
Ford Transit gang jailed after cocaine found stashed in folded lottery tickets
16 August 2024Three men have been jailed after police stopped a “suspicious” van which led to the discovery of a huge drugs haul.
Pregnant mum’s bid to reopen ‘vital’ maternity centre staffed by ‘lone midwife and a walkie talkie’
16 August 2024A pregnant mother has launched a campaign to reopen a maternity unit shut by Kent County Council following a round of budget cuts.
Girl, 9, who died after being hit by bus named
15 August 2024A young girl who died after being hit by a bus has been named and pictured for the first time.
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