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Fallen tree partially obstructed road

Fallen tree partially obstructed road

31 March 2015

KCC Highways has warned motorists of a fallen tree in Alkham Valley Road this morning.

Man charged over bogus calls

Man charged over bogus calls

28 March 2015

A man has appeared in court as part of a police sting investigating a number of bogus call incidents.

LIVE: Queen in Kent

LIVE: Queen in Kent

26 March 2015

Read our LIVE coverage of Her Majesty The Queen's visit to Kent today - the second royal visit to the county in as many weeks.

The Queen visits Kent today

The Queen visits Kent today

26 March 2015

Kent is looking forward to its second royal visit in a matter of weeks today as the Queen unveils a new Battle of Britain centre.

Match in aid of Rhys and Poppy

Match in aid of Rhys and Poppy

26 March 2015

A charity football match kicks off tonight in aid of two youngsters who have rare chromosome disorders.

Nurse who abused boy, 6, struck off

Nurse who abused boy, 6, struck off

26 March 2015

A hospital nurse who abused a young boy and downloaded child pornography has been struck off to ‘protect the public’.

'Can you direct me to the Leas Cliff Hotel?'

'Can you direct me to the Leas Cliff Hotel?'

25 March 2015

Tourism signs have begun popping up in Folkestone - but there's a glaring error on them.

Green light for 1,200 homes

Green light for 1,200 homes

25 March 2015

A huge development was given the go ahead last night despite massive opposition over a dangerous narrow bridge on a major access route.

Decision day for 1,200 homes plan

Decision day for 1,200 homes plan

24 March 2015

Controversial plans for one of the largest developments in a council's history on a former army base will go before planners this evening.

Pervert who sparked 10-hour roof stand-off is jailed

Pervert who sparked 10-hour roof stand-off is jailed

24 March 2015

A pervert who attacked a teenage boy - and then sparked a 10-hour stand-off when he climbed onto a rooftop to escape police - has been jailed.

Harriet Yeo to replace expelled Ukip candidate

Harriet Yeo to replace expelled Ukip candidate

24 March 2015

Labour defector Harriet Yeo is to be the new Ukip candidate in Folkestone and Hythe, it's been revealed.

Eurotunnel trains delayed in alert

Eurotunnel trains delayed in alert

23 March 2015

Freight Eurotunnel trains are being delayed for up to three hours after an alert in the Channel tunnel.

New lorry spaces will be here.....

New lorry spaces will be here.....

23 March 2015

Councillors have identified a strip of land which could be used for 1,300 lorry parking spaces to help relieve Operation Stack.

It could be yours

It could be yours

23 March 2015

An unclaimed EuroMillions ticket worth £72,000 is yet to be claimed by a lucky lottery winner after being bought in Kent earlier this month.

Two hurt in petrol station smash

Two hurt in petrol station smash

22 March 2015

A crash on a petrol station forecourt this morning left pumps destroyed and two men needing medical treatment.

Farage: 'Janice Atkinson should quit'

Farage: 'Janice Atkinson should quit'

22 March 2015

Nigel Farage says Ukip MEP Janice Atkinson should quit immediately if accusations levelled at her over fraudulent expenses clams are upheld.

Man suffers burns in town centre flat fire

Man suffers burns in town centre flat fire

21 March 2015

A man in his 20s has been injured after a blaze started in a five-storey building tonight.

Landlord and singer jailed for sex offences

Landlord and singer jailed for sex offences

20 March 2015

A singer who once supported Shirley Bassey has been jailed for sexually assaulting a four-year-old boy.

Alert over fake notes

Alert over fake notes

20 March 2015

Traders are on alert for fake £50 notes after two incidents in WHSmith stores in Dover and Folkestone.

Man arrested after knifepoint raid

Man arrested after knifepoint raid

20 March 2015

A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a raid at a post office, in which a man reportedly threatened staff with a knife.

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