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Hit and run accused released without charge

Hit and run accused released without charge

15 September 2015

A 21-year-old arrested on suspicion of a hit and run which left a man seriously injured has been released without charge.

'Hit and run' driver arrested after woman hurt in crash

'Hit and run' driver arrested after woman hurt in crash

15 September 2015

A driver who allegedly fled police after crashing into several cars - leaving a woman injured and trapped in her car - has been arrested.

Woman cut from car after crash

Woman cut from car after crash

14 September 2015

A woman had to be cut free from her car after crashing on the motorway with a lorry.

High-flying fraudster ordered to pay back victims

High-flying fraudster ordered to pay back victims

14 September 2015

A "diamond geezer" who lived the high life in casinos and on holiday while conning investors out of thousands must pay his victims back.

Sign our online petition for hospital services

Sign our online petition for hospital services

14 September 2015

We have launched an online petition to campaign for improved services at the Royal Victoria Hospital to save journeys across the county.

Ambulances called to collapsed man

Ambulances called to collapsed man

13 September 2015

Ambulances were called to reports that man had collapsed at a church.

Air show draws crowds

Air show draws crowds

13 September 2015

Hundreds of people enjoyed a free air show over Folkestone and Dover marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Woman hurt in two-car crash

Woman hurt in two-car crash

13 September 2015

A woman was taken to hospital after a two-car crash in a high street.

Kent's Banksy is coming home

Kent's Banksy is coming home

11 September 2015

An arts charity has won a High Court battle over the ownership of a piece daubed on a wall by Banksy.

Exclusive: The solution to Op Stack... and the cost!

Exclusive: The solution to Op Stack... and the cost!

11 September 2015

Detailed plans to tackle Operation Stack have been revealed in a masterplan ... but it has a hefty price tag.

Drunk mum-to-be spat at officer three times

Drunk mum-to-be spat at officer three times

11 September 2015

A 27-year-old pregnant woman who was double the speed limit and drove on the wrong side of the road, has avoided jail.

'Uber' of freight world could solve Operation Stack

'Uber' of freight world could solve Operation Stack

09 September 2015

A company which aims to make the lorry sector more efficient has won a six-figure investment and could help alleviate the effects of Operation Stack.

Woman's handbag stolen in midnight attack

Woman's handbag stolen in midnight attack

09 September 2015

A woman had her handbag stolen after a man asked for a light and attacked a woman.

Arrests after seriously injured man found lying in road

Arrests after seriously injured man found lying in road

08 September 2015

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man was found lying in a road with serious head injuries.

New passenger records for Tunnel

New passenger records for Tunnel

08 September 2015

The troubles of Operation Stack did not affected appetite for cross-Channel travel after Eurotunnel announced a record-breaking summer.

Kent patients may be treated in Calais

Kent patients may be treated in Calais

07 September 2015

Kent patients requiring everything from surgery to pain relief could be treated in Calais after two French providers won contracts from a CCG.

Cafe owner devastated by kitchen blaze

Cafe owner devastated by kitchen blaze

07 September 2015

A cafe owner has criticised fire crews for responding slowly to a call when a blaze broke out in the kitchen of his business, causing serious damage.

Spray sales not to be sniffed at

Spray sales not to be sniffed at

07 September 2015

The company behind Arm & Hammer Toothpaste has made its 100 millionth bottle of a nasal spray.

Lottery loser misses out on £72,000 prize

Lottery loser misses out on £72,000 prize

03 September 2015

The deadline to claim a EuroMillions ticket worth £72,422 that was bought in Kent six months ago has now passed.

Man passes time with Tai Chi in traffic jam

Man passes time with Tai Chi in traffic jam

03 September 2015

Motorists watched in astonishment as a middle-aged man hopped out of his vehicle and practised some Tai Chi in the middle of a lane.

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