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Kent man detained by police in Ethiopia over protest plan

Kent man detained by police in Ethiopia over protest plan

18 July 2024

A Kent man has been arrested in Ethiopia and held in prison overnight, according to an animal rights group.

‘Large quantity’ of medication stolen from shops across Kent

‘Large quantity’ of medication stolen from shops across Kent

17 July 2024

Police have released CCTV images of two people they would like to speak to after several reports of shoplifting across the county.

Former porn star spared jail: ‘I’m ready to leave sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle behind me’

Former porn star spared jail: ‘I’m ready to leave sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle behind me’

15 July 2024

A former adult entertainer has thanked a judge after being given one last chance to stay out of prison.

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Game of Thrones star’s crime drama filmed in Kent to hit TV screens

Game of Thrones star’s crime drama filmed in Kent to hit TV screens

14 July 2024

A new crime drama filmed in Kent starring Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner is to hit TV screens.

Kent MPs condemn ‘appalling’ shooting of Donald Trump at rally

Kent MPs condemn ‘appalling’ shooting of Donald Trump at rally

14 July 2024

MPs in Kent have condemned the “appalling” shooting of former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally.

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The once-stunning Kent pier head now cut off and left to rot

The once-stunning Kent pier head now cut off and left to rot

14 July 2024

There are “no plans to demolish” a derelict pier head 50 years after it was cut off from land – despite pictures showing it looking worse for wear.

Paedophile died in drunken fall down staircase

Paedophile died in drunken fall down staircase

13 July 2024

A man who sexually abused his four-year-old niece died after falling down a staircase while drunk, an inquest has heard.

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Thugs who blamed each other found guilty of ‘brutal’ attack on waiter

Thugs who blamed each other found guilty of ‘brutal’ attack on waiter

10 July 2024

A pair have been convicted of wounding a waiter near a train station, after a trial in which they pinned the fault on each other.

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Huge queues as fire-hit kebab shop reopens with free pizza giveaway

Huge queues as fire-hit kebab shop reopens with free pizza giveaway

10 July 2024

A kebab shop devastated by fire two years ago has launched a grand reopening with free pizza drawing crowds of customers.

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‘Iconic’ Edwardian seaside building could be turned into Airbnb

‘Iconic’ Edwardian seaside building could be turned into Airbnb

10 July 2024

A historic beachside property with outstanding coastal views has gone up for sale and could be turned into an Airbnb or cafe, say estate agents.

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Burger King worker blames alleyway stabbing on sister’s boyfriend

Burger King worker blames alleyway stabbing on sister’s boyfriend

05 July 2024

A Burger King employee accused of repeatedly stabbing a waiter in an alley has blamed his sister’s boyfriend for the violence.

Veteran MP clings on to seat in close race

Veteran MP clings on to seat in close race

04 July 2024

Veteran Sir Roger Gale has narrowly held on to his seat in one of the toughest tests in his political career.

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Sheep left with ‘strange injuries’ after being ‘spooked’

Sheep left with ‘strange injuries’ after being ‘spooked’

04 July 2024

Sheep have been injured after being “spooked” in a suspected night-time attack at an animal sanctuary.

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Duo ‘didn’t have care in the world’ after waiter stabbed

Duo ‘didn’t have care in the world’ after waiter stabbed

02 July 2024

A duo on trial for stabbing a waiter on his way home from work did not have "a care in the world" as they discussed the victim’s potential fate.

Restaurant worker repeatedly stabbed near railway station after ‘trivial beer can throw’

Restaurant worker repeatedly stabbed near railway station after ‘trivial beer can throw’

28 June 2024

A "trivial" beer can throw led to a middle-aged man being chased from a railway station and repeatedly stabbed in a vicious assault.

‘You were like a pack of feral animals’

‘You were like a pack of feral animals’

28 June 2024

Two mob-handed thugs behaved like "feral animals" when they attacked a brother and sister, striking them with almost 100 blows in just 90 seconds.

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Boom! Footage shows moment bomb exploded in sea

Boom! Footage shows moment bomb exploded in sea

28 June 2024

Incredible footage reveals the moment a bomb – discovered by a fishing vessel – was set off, causing huge waves to rise from the sea.

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The battle for a seaside town where boundary changes could be a crucial factor

The battle for a seaside town where boundary changes could be a crucial factor

27 June 2024

Political editor Paul Francis examines whether a town that has voted Conservative for more than 40 years could be persuaded to change allegiances.

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Bomb squad descend on seafront after fisherman catches ‘large war mine’

Bomb squad descend on seafront after fisherman catches ‘large war mine’

27 June 2024

Bomb disposal teams have been spotted at a seafront after a fisherman reported an unusual catch.

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Fitness chain plans to create 100 jobs with new pool and gym

Fitness chain plans to create 100 jobs with new pool and gym

27 June 2024

A gym chain has unveiled plans for a new Kent club including a spa, pools and a soft play centre

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