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Discarded batteries cause £3k bin lorry fire
08 February 2023People have been warned to be careful when throwing out batteries after a fire broke out in a bin lorry.
Scandal-hit trust sets out action plan over baby deaths
08 February 2023A scandal-hit health trust has rolled out an action plan after a watchdog raised further concerns over its maternity services.
Event that caused Beast from the East 'likely' warns Met Office
08 February 2023A major weather event, which led to prolonged Arctic conditions and record snowfall in 2018, is likely to happen later this month says the Met Office.
Schoolgirl hit by car in hospital with life-changing injuries
08 February 2023A girl remains in a serious condition in a London hospital three weeks after being hit by a car near a zebra crossing.
King's stamp unveiled by Royal Mail
08 February 2023Royal Mail has unveiled the first stamps featuring King Charles III which will go on sale later this spring.
'Run, Forrest, Run!' Drink driver flees police on foot
08 February 2023Police officers have compared a drink driver to Forrest Gump after he tried to run away from them.
Lost lorries causing chaos on ‘nightmare’ estate
08 February 2023"Fuming" residents have told how HGVs getting lost on their way to a nearby lorry park are causing mayhem on their estate.
Nursery gets worst score after 'radicalisation training' concerns
08 February 2023Nursery staff have been told by Ofsted they need to better understand the signs of extremist views and radicalisation.
'Our fragile green can't cope with even more boot fairs and festivals!'
08 February 2023Controversial plans to double the number of days events like boot fairs and food festivals can be held at a "fragile" park have sparked concerns.
Village living in fear as killer dog attacks again
08 February 2023Pet owners are scared to walk their dogs and villagers fear being attacked as they put out the bins following a fourth attack by a killer dog.
Watch rare wild beaver in Kent river
08 February 2023The first-ever sighting of a wild beaver at a country park has been captured on film, sparking hopes a colony may have formed.
Saga to close huge Kent headquarters
07 February 2023Over-50s travel and insurance giant Saga says it is "no longer sustainable nor economically viable" to keep its head office open.
Man in hospital after being attacked with 'metal pole'
07 February 2023A victim of an assault says he was beaten, kicked and hit with a metal pole before managing to get away.
Heartbreak for restaurant boss as family members die in earthquake
07 February 2023A Kent restaurateur is set to join the rescue effort in Turkey after two devastating earthquakes claimed the lives of several loved ones.
Police called to street after 'man seen with weapon'
07 February 2023Three police cars were spotted in a street following reports a man was seen with a weapon.
Police officers taken to hospital after car crash
07 February 2023A road was closed after a crash which saw two police officers taken to hospital and a woman arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
Delays as urgent repairs are carried out on train line
07 February 2023Rail passengers are experiencing delays as urgent repairs are carried out on part of rail lines in Kent.
Man wrenched open van door and stole keys in robbery
07 February 2023A robber wrenched open the door of a white van before threatening his terrified victim and running off with three sets of car keys.
February half term travel warning as strikes loom
07 February 2023Half term travellers are being told to expect disruption as cross-Channel Border Force staff and Spanish air traffic controllers prepare to strike.
Closed Co-op completely emptied for revamp
07 February 2023A Co-op which closed suddenly has now been completely emptied as work continues to repair floor and upgrade the interior.
