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Man's encounter with killer caught on camera day after 'murder'

Man's encounter with killer caught on camera day after 'murder'

11 May 2022

A suspicious gamekeeper photographed and filmed the man who killed PCSO Julia James in the local area the day after she was allegedly murdered.

The Queen's Baton Relay is coming to Kent and here's where to see it

The Queen's Baton Relay is coming to Kent and here's where to see it

11 May 2022

The Queen's Baton Relay will take on a two-day tour of Kent this summer ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Smuggling gang shut victims inside 'coffin-like' wardrobes

Smuggling gang shut victims inside 'coffin-like' wardrobes

10 May 2022

Victims of a gang of people smugglers 'shout for their lives' after being sealed inside furniture for cross-Channel trip

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Murder trial jury retraces Julia James' final steps

Murder trial jury retraces Julia James' final steps

10 May 2022

A jury has today retraced the final steps taken by a PCSO who was allegedly "ambushed and chased down” before being bludgeoned to death.

Rwanda 'safe' despite risks to gay people as Patel pushes ahead

Rwanda 'safe' despite risks to gay people as Patel pushes ahead

10 May 2022

Priti Patel says asylum seekers will be told they "could" face deportation this week as a report says Rwanda is "safe" despite "risks to gay people".

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Thug jailed after spraying chemicals at couple

Thug jailed after spraying chemicals at couple

10 May 2022

A thug who flung dangerous chemicals into the face of a good Samaritan in the street during a crime spree has been jailed.

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Iconic blimp returns to Kent skies

Iconic blimp returns to Kent skies

09 May 2022

Eagle-eyed residents spotted an unusual sight in the skies as an iconic airship made its way over Kent ahead of schedule.

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Julia James murder trial: what we know from day one

Julia James murder trial: what we know from day one

09 May 2022

A killer waited in woods for a vulnerable woman before chasing down a PCSO and bludgeoning her to death with a railway jack, a murder trial has heard.

Anger at councils' waste firm continuing operations in Russia

Anger at councils' waste firm continuing operations in Russia

09 May 2022

A waste collection firm contracted with several Kent authorities has been criticised for continuing to operate in Russia amid the war with Ukraine.

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LIVE: Man, 22, admits killing PCSO Julia James

LIVE: Man, 22, admits killing PCSO Julia James

09 May 2022

A 22-year-old man has admitted killing a beloved PCSO and mum-of-two as she walked her dog near her home - but denies murdering her.

Bishop Rose finally receives MBE

Bishop Rose finally receives MBE

09 May 2022

The Bishop of Dover has finally received her MBE, following a two year delay due to the pandemic.

Pride of Kent cleared to sail

Pride of Kent cleared to sail

09 May 2022

A P&O ship which failed three safety checks has been cleared for sail after being reinspected by the coastguard.

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PCSO's murder trial starts today

PCSO's murder trial starts today

09 May 2022

A 22-year-old accused of murdering PCSO Julia James is appearing in court today for a trial expected to last several weeks.

169 people on 11 boats cross Channel

169 people on 11 boats cross Channel

08 May 2022

Eleven boats carrying asylum seekers were intercepted in the Channel yesterday by the Ministry of Defence.

Can you help find Victor?

Can you help find Victor?

08 May 2022

A man is hoping to track down the child evacuee who stayed with his family during the Second World War.

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Holidaymakers set to be hit with major delays

Holidaymakers set to be hit with major delays

08 May 2022

The Port of Dover is warning that something needs to be done to avoid major congestion when new EU passport checks are introduced.

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P&O boss hits out at 'misinformation'

P&O boss hits out at 'misinformation'

06 May 2022

The boss of P&O has told colleagues he hopes he survives in his role and hit out at "misinformation" following March's mass sacking.

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Regatta returns after three years

Regatta returns after three years

06 May 2022

A seafront and harbour regatta is back for the first time since 2019 after the end of pandemic restrictions.

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Post-lockdown boost for hall

Post-lockdown boost for hall

06 May 2022

A community centre, financially struck by pandemic restrictions, is finding its feet again following a £1,000 grant.

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Thieves steal locomotive and miniature railway track

Thieves steal locomotive and miniature railway track

05 May 2022

A locomotive and lengths of miniature railway track have been stolen from the East Kent Railway Trust.

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